Whenever you are planning to construct, place, alter, repair, renovate, demolish, remove, add or change any building or residence within the City of Yorkton, you may require a Building Permit.
When is a Permit not required?
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- Fence *
- Detached Structure less than 100 ft2*
- Deck under 18” from the ground *
- Interior non-structural work (painting, patching, decorating, flooring, installing cabinets or shelves)
- Replacing same size doors and windows
- Replacing shingles
- Replacing stucco or siding
*Other requirements may apply
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What are the risks of working without a required Building Permit?
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As an owner, you are responsible for any fees or penalties that arise from not obtaining a Building Permit. If work has already started without a Building Permit you will face the following penalties:
- Double the original Permit fee
- Delay in work (all work must stop during time of processing your Permit application)
- A possibility of removal of work that was started prior to a Building Permit
- A possibility of extra work needed
- A possibility of legal and financial issues when selling your property or making an insurance claim
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Residential Building Permits
Fill out our application form for your single-family home, semi-detached home, garage or any other small projects. Submit your completed application form to Building Services.
Information you should know before you build or place the following:
Multi-Family Homes
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Fill out our multi-family home application form . Submit your completed application to Building Services.
Information to know before you build your multi-family home:
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Fees
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Our fees are described as per our bylaw.
Permit types and fees
Permit type | Permit fee |
Building Permit minimum fee
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$75
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- Main floor level / Additions
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$0.90 per ft2 ($9.69 per m2)
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$0.40 per ft2 ($40.30 per m2)
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$0.25 per ft2 ($2.69 per m2)
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$0.55 per ft2 ($5.92 per m2)
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- Garages / Accessory buildings (attached or detached)
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$0.35 per ft2 ($3.77 per m2)
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- Residential deck (with a walking surface above 18 inches or 1.5 feet above ground)
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$80
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Extra inspections
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$75 per inspection
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Extra inspections performed by contracted inspection company
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Cost of inspection invoiced to the City of Yorkton
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SAMA inspection fee (needed for all Permits)
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$25
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GST on SAMA inspection fee |
$1.25 |
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Commercial Building Permits
Fill out our commercial building application form for new builds and additions. Submit your completed application to Building Services.
Information to know before you build or place:
Fees
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Our fees are described as per our bylaw.
Commercial Building Permit fees
Permit type | Permit fee |
Building Permit minimum fee
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$75
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All commercial construction
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$5 per $1,000 construction value
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Extra inspections
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$75 per inspection
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Extra inspections performed by contracted inspection company
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Cost of inspection invoiced to the City of Yorkton
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SAMA inspection fee (needed for all Permits)
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$25
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GST on SAMA inspection fee
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$1.25
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Demolition Permits
Fill out our application form for your Demolition Permit. Submit your completed application to Building Services.
Fees |
Our fees are described as per our bylaw.
Permit type | Permit fee |
Single-family or semi-detached home demolition
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$75
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Residential accessory building demolition
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$75
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Multi home and commercial demolition
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$150 plus $8 per 1076.4 square feet (100 square meters)
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Extra inspections
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$75 per inspection
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Extra inspections performed by contracted inspection company
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Cost of inspection invoiced to the City of Yorkton
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SAMA inspection fee (needed for all demolitions)
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$25
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GST on SAMA inspection fee
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$1.25
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What is the application process for a Commercial or Residential Building Permit?
Step 1: Submit complete application
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Submit your completed application to Building Services.
Complete Building Permit application includes:
- Development Permit if required
- Residential Building Permit application form or Commercial Building Permit application form
- Site plan
- Architectural or floor plans
- Structural, mechanical and electrical plans for new buildings, additions or structural alterations
- Pre-engineering building drawings for all pre-engineered building systems
- Building code analysis for new commercial buildings, additions or change in occupancy
- Ventilation plans for new commercial buildings, additions or change in occupancy
- Fire protection drawings for new commercial fire protection systems or additions to existing commercial systems
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Step 2: Review process
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Administration will do a full review of your application. You will receive a list of any conditions and items that will need addressing.
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Step 3: Payment options
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We accept the following methods of payment:
Pay in person
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City Hall is located at 37 Third Avenue North in Yorkton
Business hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Acceptable payments include:
- Cash
- Cheque – payable to the City of Yorkton
- Money orders
- Interac (debit) payments
Please note: We do not accept credit card payments in person.
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Pay using our after-hours drop box
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You can pay by cheque using the 24-hour payment drop box located inside the front doors of City Hall.
Please include your payment stub with your cheque in a sealed envelope.
Please do not put cash payments in the drop box.
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Pay by mail
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Send your cheque along with the payment stub to:
City of Yorkton P.O. Box 400 Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3
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Pay by online banking
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Online banking is available through most financial institutions.
- Log into your online bank account;
- Add “City of Yorkton” as a payee;
- Choose the option for accounts receivable;
- Use your 7 digit customer account number
Contact your financial institution if you need help setting up your account for online payments.
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Pay by credit card
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Please note that the credit card payment option is only available online. A convenience fee is charged for the use of this service.
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Step 4: Begin construction, get trade Permits and inspections
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After issuance of your Building Permit you can:
- Start working
- Get the required trade Permits and inspections
- Book Building Permit inspections by contacting Building Services
- Commercial businesses will need to get a Business Licence before providing services within Yorkton city limits.
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Step 5: Occupy building
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After passing the final inspection, you will receive an Occupancy Permit. An Occupancy Permit will allow you to use the space as defined in your Permit.
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Other Permits and inspections you may need
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