Forms, applications and fees

Development charges are one-time fees levied on new residential and non-residential development within the City of Ottawa. These charges finance a portion of the capital costs associated with new infrastructure and municipal service expansion needed to support growth. The fees are paid by property owners who are seeking a building permit to develop their properties.

For detailed information refer to the Development Charges Fee Schedule.

Parkland Dedication

Parkland Dedication

As a condition of development or redevelopment of land, the conveyance of parkland, cash-in-lieu of conveyance of parkland, or combination thereof is required in accordance with the Parkland Dedication by-law. Conveyance of parkland shall be in the form of conveyance of land, cash-in-lieu of conveyance of parkland, or a combination of conveyance of land and cash-in-lieu of conveyance of parkland.

The parkland conveyance or cash-in-lieu of parkland requirements will be determined at the time of planning application or building permit review, whichever is applicable, and will be identified as conditions of approval for a planning application or required before the issuance of a building permit.

Comprehensive Building Code Fee Schedule

Comprehensive Building Code Fee Schedule

January 1, 2024

Building Permit Fee Calculation:

Building permit fees for building, renovation, construction and other projects must fully offset the cost of servicing building permits and enforcing the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code.

Building permit construction fees are calculated as follows:

1. New Buildings or Additions to Existing Buildings Based on Gross Floor Area: If your application for a building permit includes the construction of new gross floor area, your permit fees will be assessed by multiplying the “Service Index” Fee Schedule for Gross Floor Area[ PDF - 228 KB] rate by the proposed Gross Floor area (imperial units). Refer to Explanatory Notes in the Fee Schedule for details on how to accurately determine the Gross Floor Area (GFA) of your proposed construction. The minimum fee is $103.
2. Existing Buildings Being Altered or Renovated With No New Gross Floor Area Based on $ Value of Construction: For alterations, renovations, installations and repairs to existing buildings, fees are calculated by multiplying the valuation of the proposed work by the current fee rate of $11.30 per thousand dollars of construction value. To determine the building permit fee, construction valuation is based on the total value of all materials, labour, overhead and professional fees for the project. Where the proposed scope of work includes both the alteration/renovation of an existing building and the construction of new gross floor area, such as an addition, the building permit fee would be the combined total of each fee. The minimum fee is $103.

Fees are due when you submit a building permit application. Additional fees may be due at permit issuance, such as development charges. They are not taxable unless otherwise specified and may change without notice. You can pay with cheque (payable to the City of Ottawa), debit card, bank draft or money order. For detailed information, refer to the original by-laws, acts, regulations and other relevant documents, or download the Comprehensive Building Code Services Fee Schedule.

Note: Effective August 1, 2017, payments can no longer be made in cash for any services related to Building Code Services. Accepted methods of payment will be debit card, cheque, bank draft and money order made payable to the City of Ottawa.

Construction Permit Fees

Municipal Addressing and Pool Enclosure

Signs

Access to Building and Sign Permit Information (All Fees Are Non-Refundable)

Compliance

Compliance summary reports

Report on Compliance (Zoning)

Update Report on Compliance (within 90 days of original report)