Permit Fees and Payment Methods

Calculated based on the work you propose in your application, the fee schedule lists the fee rate charged for each type of work proposed, and explains your payment options.

2024 Permit Fees

Fees will be adjusted annually in accordance with Section 8.7 of the Building By-law 2020-40

Group A: Assembly Occupancies (All Recreational Facilities, Churches, Schools, Theatres, Arena)

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction (Shell Only)	$16.27 / sq. m
Alterations	$12.05 / sq. m
School Portables	$361.40 each

Group B: Institutional Occupancies (Detention and Care Facilities)

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction (Shell Only)	$17.01 / sq. m
Alterations	$12.60 / sq. m

Group C: Residential Occupancies

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction	$18.23 / sq. m
Alterations	$12.67 / sq. m
Window Opening	$189.97 each
Additional Entrance on Grade	$253.28 each
Certified Models	$334.34 each

Group D: Business & Personal Services Occupancies (Banks, Offices, Hair Salons, etc.)

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction (Shell Only)	$13.85 / sq. m
Alterations	$12.60 / sq. m

Group E: Mercantile Occupancies (Stores, Supermarkets, Shops, etc.)

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction (Shell Only)	$13.24 / sq. m
Alterations	$12.05 / sq. m

Group F - Industrial Occupancies (F1, F2, F3)

Type of Fee	Fee
New Construction (Shell Only)	$11.50 / sq. m
Alterations	$11.50 / sq. m

Farm Buildings

Type of Fee	Fee
Manure Storage Tank	$1.84 / sq. m
Barn / Storage Building	$1.84 / sq. m
Commercial Greenhouse	$1.84 / sq. m
Plastic Greenhouse	$54.03 each

Alterations: Part 3 Buildings

Type of Fee	Fee
Balcony Guard Replacement	$602.33 each
Parking Structure Repair	$602.33 each

Demolition

Type of Fee	Fee
House	$185.42 each
ICI and Multiple Dwelling Unit	$361.40 each

Designated Structures (As per Article 1.3.1.1 of Division A in the Building Code)

Type of Fee	Fee
Designated Structures *(As per Article 1.3.1.1 of Division A in the Building Code)*	$243.55 each

Mechanical

Type of Fee	Fee
HVAC work for all occupancies	$578.24 each
Electromagnetic Lock	$120.47 each
Fire Alarm Installation or Upgrade	$120.47 each
Fire place or Woodstove	$120.47 each
Kitchen Exhaust	$120.47 each
Mechanical Penthouse	$120.47 each
Spray Booth or Dust Collector	$120.47 each
Sprinkler System Installation or Upgrade	$120.47 each

Plumbing

Type of Fee	Fee
House
Convert Well and/or Septic to Municipal Water and/ or Sewer	$126.65 each
Pre-servicing per new Dwelling Unit	$126.65 each
Plumbing Permit (Incl. Water Servicing, Storm & Sanitary; not based on number of Fixtures)	$126.65 each
Replace Plumbing Fixture	$12.67 each
ICI & Multiple Dwelling Unit
Water Servicing	$1.81 / lin. m
Storm and Sanitary Servicing	$1.81 / lin. m
Plumbing Fixtures	$120.47 each
Man Holes, Catch Basins or Area Drain	$120.47 each
Interceptors	$120.47 each

Sewage Systems

Type of Fee	Fee
New System for all occupancies	$733.26 each
Alterations to Sewage Systems	$524.31 each
Septic Re-Inspection	$316.61 each
Mandatory Sewage System Inspection	$189.97 each

Miscellaneous

Type of Fee	Fee
Decks	$189.97 each
Porch	$189.97 each
Permanent Signs	$120.47 each
Sales Pavilion/ Office	$90.36 each
Air Supported Structure	$90.36 each
Mezzanine	$90.36 each
Tents	$90.36 each
Conditional Permit	20% of full permit fee. Minimum of $3,614.00 Maximum of $9,420.65
Revision to Issued Conditional Permit	$602.33 each
Partial Permit Application	$602.33 each
Demolition, Construction and Development	$2,409.34 each
Charge Deferral Agreement	$2,409.34 each
Limiting Distance Agreement	$1,204.66 each
Compliance Alternative	$90.36 each
Authorize Occupancy prior to Completion of Construction For Multiple Dwelling Units	$250.57 / unit
Authorize Occupancy prior to Completion of Construction For ICI	$24.09 / 100 sq. m
Change of Use	$187.93 each
Transfer of Permit	$187.93 each
Additional Inspection Request	$93.97 each
Extension or Deferral of issued permit	$253.28 each

Revisions to Issued Permits

Type of Fee	Fee
House and Farm Buildings	$69.66 / hour or minimum of $95.17
ICI and Multiple Dwelling Unit	$120.46 / hour or minimum of $277.42

Compliance Letters

Type of Fee	Fee
Building	See Current Town User Fee By-law
Sewage System	See Current Town User Fee By-law

Refunds

Type of Fee	Fee
Application filed. No Processing or review of the plans submitted	90% refund
Application filed. Plans reviewed and permits issued or not issued	40% refund
Additional deduction for each field inspection performed	10% refund
Permits valued at $100 or less	0% refund

Payment Methods

Payment of $5,000 or Less

Method of Payment

Instructions

Any project

Credit Card

A Town of BWG staff member will call the phone number you provided to take payment by VISA or MasterCard. A receipt will be emailed to you directly.

Any project

Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)

Click here for the pre-authorized debit form, which will allow a withdrawal directly from your bank account. Complete the form and send it with a copy of a void cheque to our Building Division email with the following information:

Amount to be withdrawn
Municipal address of property where work is to take place

Once confirmation of payment is receive from our Finance department, your application will be processed.

This option is ideal if you are providing a security deposit at the same time.

Payment Over $5,000

Method of Payment

Instructions

Residential, Builders, and ICI Projects

Wire Transfer

Please contact us by email or 905-778-2055 ext. 1500 to advise us that you wish to make a wire transfer and we will provide you with detailed instructions. A copy of the wire transfer report shall then be sent to Finance department email with a copy to our Building Division email with the following information:

Amount of wire transfer
Reason for transfer (Building Permit fees or Development Charges)
Municipal address or associated plan number and lot numbers (e.g. 123 Bradford St., or Plan 51M-1133 Lots 1-20)

Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed and a copy of the receipt will be sent by email.

Homeowners and Other Projects

Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)

Amount to be withdrawn
Municipal address of property where work is to take place

Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed and a copy of the receipt will be sent by email.

Security Deposits

Method of Payment

Instructions

Any project
for details, see section 4.3 of Building By-law

Pre-authorized Debit (PAD)

Amount to be withdrawn
Municipal address of property where work is to take place

Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, the permit card and drawings will be sent to you.
The same banking information will be used for the release of the security deposit once the project is deemed complete.

Any project
for details, see section 4.3 of Building By-law

Wire Transfer

Please contact us at by email or 905-778-2055 ext. 1500 to advise us that you wish to make a wire transfer and we will provide you with detailed instructions. A copy of the wire transfer report shall then be sent to Finance department email with a copy to our Building Division email with the following information:

Amount of wire transfer
Reason for transfer (Building Permit fees or Development Charges)
Municipal address or associated plan number and lot numbers (e.g. 123 Bradford St., or Plan 51M-1133 Lots 1-20)

Once confirmation of payment is received from our finance department, your application will be processed and a copy of the receipt will be sent by email.

Security Deposit Amounts

Type of Applications*	Amount
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Multiple Residential, Ground Sign or Wall Signs	10% of Estimated Construction value (Minimum of $500 to Maximum of $10,000)
Homeowner Improvement or Farm Buildings	10% of Estimated Construction value (Minimum of $500 to Maximum of $2,000)
In-Fill Construction	$10,000
Pool Enclosures**	$2,000

*In accordance with the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Building By-law 2020-96 section 4.3(f), a refundable security deposit is required for all projects to ensure construction conforms to the approved permit drawings, and compliance with any other applicable law. The security deposit may be in the form of cash, letter of credit, debit or cheque and may be released upon completion of the final inspection.

**In accordance with the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbur’sy Swimming Pool Fence By-law 2016-65 section 4.2 subsection (d): all such applications shall be accompanied by a security deposit in a form acceptable to the Town as prescribed in Schedule ‘A’ to guarantee compliance with the undertaking.