Algoma Public Health
Ontario Building Code Fee Increase
Public Health is planning to increase fees for services related to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) on January 1, 2026. The increased fees are required to address operational and delivery costs.
Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026
| Application | 2025 | 2026 |
| Class 2 - Greywater system (leaching pit) | $365 | $375 |
| Class 3 - Cesspool System | $365 | $375 |
| Class 4 - Leaching bed system (septic tank and leaching bed) |
$1,160 | $1,190 |
| Class 4 - Tank Replacement | $460 | $470 |
| Class 4 - Leaching bed replacement/alteration | $800 | $815 |
| Class 5 - Holding tank system | $1,100 | $1,125 |
| Sewage system demolition/decommissioning | $185 | $190 |
| Transfer of Permit | $125 | $125 |
| Revision of Permit (no inspection required) | $185 | $190 |
| Revision of Permit (inspection required) | $430 | $440 |
| File Request (copy of permit on file) - By owner | $40 | $40 |
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File Request (copy of permit on file) - Other - Greater than 5 days' notice |
$155 $245 |
$160 $250 |
|
Legal/Real Estate File Search and Report/copy of Record(s) to the registered owner of property
*File searches completed by Lawyers/Real Estate Agents only if they are agents for the property owner |
Less than 5 days notice - $245
Greater than 5 days notice - $155 |
Less than 5 days notice - $275
Greater than 5 days notice - $170 |
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Performance level review/Building Permit Application review (file only, for existing development requiring AHU review) |
$100 | $125 |
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Performance level review/Mortgage inspection (file review, site inspection and report) |
$200 | $250 |
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Pre-development Audit (for new construction, for report of limitations of the site) |
$100 | $125 |
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Application for Consent-Severance/Minor Variance/Zoning per application |
$500 minimum, Additional $250/lot over 2 lots | No change |
|
Application for Subdivision |
$1,000 minimum, Additional $50/lot over 10 lots | $1,000 minimum, additional $65/lot over 10 lots |
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Extraordinary fees such as travel expenses or peer review of technical documentation |
Full cost recovery | Full cost recovery |