Building/Demolition - We charge $8.00 per every $1,000.00 the applicant spends on design, construction and labour, with a minumum fee of $75.00, which covers a project fee of $4,000.00 or less. For example, a project fee of $5,000.00 would be a permit fee of $83.00 (the first $4,000.00 is covered by the $75.00 minimum fee, and then $8.00 for the addition $1,000.00 project fee.) For new Single Family Dwellings, Commercial and Industrial Buildings, there are Development Charges. Contact the Building Department at (705) 329-7258 for more information.
Plumbing - The fee for this depends on the number of fixtures you are installing. Average Plumbing Permit fee for a brand new home is anywhere from $120.00 - $140.00.
Occupancy - $30.00 per unit is the fee for Occupancy. For example, one house would be a $30.00 fee; a 7-unit apartment building would be a $210.00 fee.
Signs
Temporary e.g. Portable Signs; We charge $50.00 for the first 3m2, and $10.00 per each additional m2.
Permanent e.g. Ground & Wall Signs, etc.; Same fees are applied as the temporary sign, but we also calculate the Building Permit fee and charge the greater of the two.
Tent - There is a $75.00 flat rate for temporary tent permits when the tent area exceeds 60m2 (646 square feet).
Lot Grading - For more information on these fees, please contact Glen Harriss at (705) 325-2211.
MTO Approval - In order to determine the fee for the MTO Permit or if approval is required, please contact Janice Hendrix (Permits Officer) at (416) 235-5382 or 
Change of Use - If an existing building or unit changes the use of the space but no construction is proposed, a Change of Use permit is required. Example: a building that was used as a store is now going to be used as an office. Change of Use permits have a flat rate of $75.00.
Septic - This permit is for installing a new septic system, or any work being done on a property which has a septic system. For more information, please contact Frank Canzanese, Building Inspector, at (705) 325-2240, or Kelly Smith, Chief Building Official, at (705) 325-2214.
Acceptable Methods of Payments - We accept cheques (made out to the City of Orillia), debit and cash. Sorry, no credit cards.
