# \#building-permit

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## [GTA building permit fees went up in 2026 — here's what to budget before you apply](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/gta-building-permit-fees-went-up-in-2026-heres-what-to-budget-before-you-apply/47369)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
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**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/gta-building-permit-fees-went-up-in-2026-heres-what-to-budget-before-you-apply/47369 "2026-05-11T07:31:48Z")

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If you’re planning a renovation or addition in Toronto or anywhere in the GTA this year, the permit cost math has changed. Toronto increased its building permit fees by 4% effective January 1, 2026, plus a 4.82% adjustme…

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## [Bathroom renovation permits in Ontario: what actually triggers one (and what happens if you skip it)](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/bathroom-renovation-permits-in-ontario-what-actually-triggers-one-and-what-happens-if-you-skip-it/47211)

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**Author:** [@BuildersLTD](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/BuildersLTD)\
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**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/bathroom-renovation-permits-in-ontario-what-actually-triggers-one-and-what-happens-if-you-skip-it/47211 "2026-05-10T07:56:32Z")

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When does a bathroom renovation need a permit in Ontario? More often than most homeowners expect. Ontario’s Building Code applies whenever work touches structure, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, and a lot of bathroom proj…