Applications, Licenses, Permits
Permits
The Township requires permits for certain public works endeavours:
- Permit for buried lines along Township Right of Ways
- Right of Way Permit Requirements
- Application for Entrance on Road Allowances - Rural
- Application for Entrance on Road Allowances - Urban
The Township of Blandford-Blenheim passes a By-law to provide for the adoption of user fee rates for various township activities and services for each calendar year. In addition, the Township imposes a development charge upon the development of any land within the municipality to assist with the costs of growth-related capital projects.
- Development Charges - Oxford County updated April annually
- 2024 Annual Development Charge Report
- 2024 Development Charges Capital Report
Building permit fees are calculated depending on the type of construction and size of building. In addition to permit fees, additional fees might apply such as Township and County Development Charges, county development charges, septic permit fees, deposits, etc.
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Classes of Building Permits and Fees |
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Minimum Permit Fee - $146. Fees not listed are determined by the Chief Building Official. |
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Administrative Fee |
Permit Fee |
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ICI Group |
ICI - New, Additions and Renovations |
$363.00 |
$1.83 |
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ICI - Public Pools, Public Patios and Exterior Ramps |
$146.00 |
$0.74 |
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Group C - Residential Buildings |
Res - Residential Buildings New, Additions |
$363.00 |
$1.83 |
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Res - Renovations to Non-Single/Semi/Towns |
$363.00 |
$1.46 |
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Res - Renovations to Single/Semi/Towns |
$363.00 |
$580.00 |
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Res - Swimming Pools |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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Res - Sheds & Garages |
$146.00 |
$1.10 |
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Res - Decks & Covered Porches (Unheated and enclosed) |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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Farm Buildings |
Farm - New, Additions, Renovations |
$363.00 |
$0.31 |
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Farm - Horizontal/Bunk Silos |
$146.00 |
$724.00 |
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Farm - Vertical Silos, Grain Bins |
$146.00 |
$724.00 |
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Farm - Manure Storage (All Types) |
$146.00 |
$724.00 |
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Special |
Sp - Tents |
$146.00 |
$314.00 |
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Sp – Temp Buildings/Portables |
$146.00 |
$580.00 |
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Sp – Change of Use |
$146.00 |
$580.00 |
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Miscellaneous |
Misc – Permit Renewal/Revision |
$146.00 |
$363.00 |
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Misc – Fireplace/Woodstove Signs |
$146.00 |
$218.00 |
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Signs |
$146.00 |
$218.00 |
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Misc – Retaining Wall/Balcony Guard (linear ft) |
$146.00 |
$0.31 |
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Misc – Wind Turbines |
$146.00 |
$2529.00 |
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Solar Panel |
$146.00 |
$580.00 |
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Designated Structures (other than listed) |
$146.00 |
$724.00 |
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Alternate Solution Application |
$146.00 |
$580.00 |
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Conditional Permits |
$146.00 |
$0.31 |
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Septic Permit – Full |
$146.00 |
$651.00 |
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Septic Permit – Tank Only |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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Other/Unlisted |
$146.00 |
Various |
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Re-Inspection/Canceled Inspection Fee/Requested Inspection more than 3 years since last inspection |
$146.00 |
$74.00 |
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Mechanical Work |
Mech – Sprinkler System |
$363.00 |
$724.00 |
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Mech – NFPA 96 Hood Fan |
$363.00 |
$363.00 |
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Plumbing/Service Work |
Water/Sewer Connection |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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Building Services (per linear ft) |
$146.00 |
$1.10 |
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Water Meter |
$146.00 |
$363.00 |
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Demo |
Non-Farm Structures |
$146.00 |
$146.00 |
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Deposits |
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Deposit (Refundable) |
Engineering |
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1000.00 |
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Final Building Inspection |
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1000.00 |
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Public Works |
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1000.00 |
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Lot Grading |
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1500.00 |
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Demolition Agreement |
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Various |
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Garden Suite Deposit |
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Various |
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