What does a demolition permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a demolition project in Kitchener, Ontario, with the source and limits visible.

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 28, 2026

Published fee information

2026 published City of Kitchener residential demolition fees: $95 building-permit fee for minor demolition (garage, shed, addition or roof structure). Residential-building demolition (house/rowhouse/duplex) also lists $95, but may require separate rebate/engineering fees, grading and demolition-control agreement; do not treat $95 as the full total.

Use this as a municipal-fee reference, not as the total project budget. Design, engineering, related applications and construction costs are separate.

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The permit statement above comes from the linked municipal guidance. The preparation items below help define your scope; confirm the final application checklist, property constraints and any separate trade approvals with the municipality.

Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Kitchener lists residential demolition, demolition of buildings containing residential units and minor demolition among permit-required work. Its residential guide distinguishes minor structures from residential-building demolition.

Official sources behind this page

Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Official sourceCity of KitchenerWhen you need a building permit · Residential permit triggers and exemptions

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