Please note: Building permit fees will be changing as of June 1st, 2012. Please click the link below for more details.

Building Permit Fees Starting June 1st, 2012

The Building Standards Branch is responsible for the issuance of building, plumbing and demolition permits within the city of Saskatoon.  A permit is required prior to the start of construction on most projects. Whether a permit is required for the project or not depends on the nature of the project and the scale of work being done. If unsure about whether a building permit is required, it is always best to check by phoning the Building Standards Branch.

A Building Permit IS Required For:

• residential and commercial construction, including new building construction as well as alteration and renovation of existing structures;
• demolition, repair, relocation, alteration or addition to an existing building or structure;
• alterations or construction of accessory buildings, garages, decks, swimming pools, and mobile homes;
• structural changes to existing buildings;
• change of occupancy or use of an existing building;
• accessory buildings that are greater than 10m²;
• decks over 200mm above grade, and roof enclosures over existing or new decks;
• basement development in existing dwellings.

A Building Permit IS NOT Required For:

• fences, driveways and sidewalks;
• cosmetic repairs such as paint or minor repairs to exterior finishes;
• replacement roofing on a one to four unit dwelling unless the decking is replaced;
• replacement siding on a one to four unit dwelling, as long as the replacement is with similar construction;
• laying carpet;
• replacing doors and windows in existing openings in a dwelling unit, as long as the replacement is with similar construction.