How much does a building/development permit cost?

By gmscadmin | May 16, 2025

Fees vary depending on the location, value, and type of work. The Fees section outlines the current rates for municipalities, Rural Communities, and Local Service Districts (LSDs).

For example:
• In unincorporated areas (LSDs), fees are combined.
• In the City of Miramichi, there are separate fees for building and development permits.
• In the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi, the development permit fee for a single-unit dwelling is $20.

Building permit fee formula:
[Total Value of the Project] × [Rate for Municipality/Rural Community] = [Permit Fee]

Included in the ‘Total Value of the Project’:
• Materials
• Labour
• Mechanical systems (e.g., heating and air exchangers)
• Any costs related to the National Building Code (NBC)

Excluded from the value:
• Appliances
• Landscaping
• Furniture