Some permits require a deposit at the time of submission.  This deposit is a partial payment of the permit fee, and will be deducted from the total cost of the permit once it has been reviewed and issued by the Building Division.

Description Deposit Amount
New Dwellings/Large Projects $600.00
Non-Residential Projects $600.00

The balance of the permit fees and any applicable Development Charges will be due at the time of permit issuance.

Methods of Payment:

  • Most payments are now made online through the CityView Portal with either VISA or Mastercard
  • Cheques are also acceptable and can be mailed to or dropped off at 30 Centre St, Orangeville ON L9W 2X1, payable to: County of Dufferin
  • Development Charges must be paid by cheque
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    Download a Copy of the Fee Schedule

    The County's Building Fees have been updated as of January 1st, 2024.

    Fees Payable for Specific Classes of Permits

    NOTE: The fees below are effective January 1, 2024.

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    Fees Payable for Building Permits

    NOTE: The fees below are effective January 1, 2024.

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    Development Charges

    NOTE: The local municipality will also collect development charges. Please reach out to your local Town/Township to inquire as to the amount.

    The schedule of development charges imposed by By-Law 2022-28, which comes into effect on 24th day of August 2022, is as follows:

      RESIDENTIAL CHARGE PER UNIT

      NON-RESIDENTIAL CHARGE

    (Per Sq. Metre of Gross Floor Area)

    County-Wide Charges    Single & Semi-Detached Other Multiples Stacked Townhouses Apartments - 2 Bedrooms+ Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom Uniform Non-Residential
    Service Component             
    Roads and Bridges $2,086.28 $1,601.98 $989.53 $989.53 $714.73 $7.62
    Other Services $1,344.43 $1,032.66 $638.33 $638.33 $460.88 $3.78
    County-Wide Total $3,430.71 $2,634.65 $1,627.86 $1,627.86 $1,175.61 $11.40

    As per Bill 23, By-Law 2022-28 will be phased in over 5 years. Development charges will be phased in as outlined below:

    November 28, 2022, to August 23, 2023 – 20% Reduction

    August 24, 2023, to August 23, 2024 – 15% Reduction

    August 24, 2024, to August 23, 2025 – 10% Reduction

    August 24, 2025, to August 23, 2026 – 5% Reduction

     

    The County also collects $2,332.00 per unit in development charges on behalf of the Upper Grand District School Board.

     

    For a copy of the Development Charges brochure, please click here.

    For a copy of the 2022 Development Charges Background Study, please click here.

    Refunds

    No refund shall be made of an amount that is less than the minimum permit fee applicable to the work. 

    Cancellation of a permit and request for refund must be made in writing by the owner or authorized agent of the owner.

    90% where only administrative functions have been completed (application received and cost analysis complete)

    80% where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed.

    60% where administrative, zoning, and plans examination functions have been performed.

    50% where, within six (6) months, the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit issuance.

    Refund of 50% less a 5% deduction for each field inspection performed subsequent to permit issuance.

    No fees shall be refunded after twelve (12) months from the date of permit issuance.