Building Fee and By-law Study

This building fee and by-law review is part of a regular 5-year cycle to ensure the Town adheres to the Building Code Act, which requires that fees do not exceed the anticipated reasonable costs of administering and enforcing the Act.

Building Fee and By-law Study 2026 Resources

May 20, 2026 - Council Update on Building Permit Fees & By-law Contract Award

Following direction from Council, Town staff issued an RFP to retain a qualified consultant to complete a Building Permit Fees & By-law review. The RFP closed on April 14, 2026. Following the evaluation, the Town awarded the contract to Watson & Associates Economist Ltd. Staff are currently engaging with the consultant for the data collection and reporting stage.

In addition, public engagement sessions will take place at the Meridian Community Centre in early June. A statutory Public Meeting will also take place on June 17, 2026, in council chambers and a final report will be brought to Council on July 8, 2026.

Read the full information report here

On November 5, 2025 council received report 2025-0240 “Building Permit Fee & By-law Study,” for information and recommend that staff initiate a review of the Town’s Building Permit Fees & By-law.  Council recommend that staff retain a qualified consultant to review and prepare a justification report of the Town’s Building Permit Fees & By-law and directed staff to review the Town of Pelham Building Permit Fees & By-law on a regular 5-year basis.

Read the full information report here

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