Every Canadian market presents distinct trade dynamics, collective bargaining agreements, municipal permitting standards, and climatic demands. Our estimates reflect real local conditions.
Enter your 6-character Canadian postal code (e.g., M5V 2T6, H3B 1A7, or V6B 1A1) to calibrate the starting fee for your project.
Calibrates baseline fee to all 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories.
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Pop: 6,202,225 · FSAs: M5V, M4W, M6K
High-rise condominium towers, Ontario Line and Eglinton Crosstown transit work, and dense mid-rise infill keep Toronto the busiest construction market in Canada.
Pop: 4,291,732 · FSAs: H2X, H3B, H1A
Plex renovations, REM light-rail stations, institutional retrofits and large multi-residential projects, all priced against CCQ sector rates.
Pop: 2,642,825 · FSAs: V6B, V5K, V6E
Concrete high-rises, mass-timber mid-rise, seismic upgrades and Broadway Subway work under the Vancouver Building By-law.
Pop: 1,481,806 · FSAs: T2P, T3A, T2E
Downtown office-to-residential conversions, logistics warehouses, Green Line LRT and fast-growing suburban communities.
Pop: 1,418,118 · FSAs: T5J, T6E, T5K
Industrial Heartland petrochemical work, Valley Line LRT, institutional projects and infill housing.
Pop: 1,488,307 · FSAs: K1P, K2P, K1Y
Federal government accommodation, Stage 2 LRT, hospital redevelopment and rental housing.
Pop: 834,678 · FSAs: R3C, R2W, R3T
Agri-food plants, distribution centres, healthcare and multi-family residential.
Pop: 839,311 · FSAs: G1R, G1K, G1V
Tramway construction, provincial government buildings, heritage renovation in Vieux-Québec and institutional work.
Pop: 785,184 · FSAs: L8P, L8N, L9A
Steel and industrial retrofits, Hamilton LRT, port lands redevelopment and growing residential intensification.
Pop: 575,847 · FSAs: N2G, N2J, N2L
Tech offices, ION LRT corridor towers, student housing and advanced manufacturing.
Pop: 543,551 · FSAs: N6A, N6B, N5V
Residential growth, hospital and university projects, and industrial work along the 401 corridor.
Pop: 397,237 · FSAs: V8W, V8V, V9A
Provincial government buildings, condominium and rental towers, seismic upgrades and naval work at CFB Esquimalt.
Pop: 465,703 · FSAs: B3H, B3J, B3K
Fast residential growth, QEII hospital redevelopment, shipbuilding and port infrastructure.
Pop: 415,311 · FSAs: L1H, L1G, L1J
Automotive plant retooling, Darlington nuclear-related work, GO East extension and commuter housing.
Pop: 422,630 · FSAs: N9A, N8X, N9B
EV battery manufacturing, Gordie Howe International Bridge spin-off work and automotive industrial projects.
Pop: 317,480 · FSAs: S7K, S7N, S7H
Potash and uranium head-office and industrial work, university projects and residential subdivisions.
Pop: 249,217 · FSAs: S4P, S4R, S4S
Refinery and industrial maintenance, provincial government facilities and agricultural processing.
Pop: 212,579 · FSAs: A1C, A1B, A1E
Offshore oil and gas support facilities, healthcare and residential construction.
Pop: 212,856 · FSAs: L4M, L4N
Commuter subdivisions, mid-rise rental and Highway 400 corridor commercial and industrial.
Pop: 222,162 · FSAs: V1Y, V1W, V1X
Downtown towers, resort and winery hospitality, and fast residential growth in the Okanagan.
Pop: 195,726 · FSAs: V2S, V2T, V3G
Agricultural facilities, flood-mitigation infrastructure, industrial parks and Fraser Valley housing.
Pop: 172,546 · FSAs: K7L, K7K, K7M
Queen's University and hospital projects, CFB Kingston, student housing and battery-materials manufacturing.
Pop: 170,605 · FSAs: P3A, P3B, P3E
Mining and smelter projects, mine-site infrastructure and northern Ontario institutional work.
Pop: 165,588 · FSAs: N1H, N1E, N1G
Advanced manufacturing, food processing, University of Guelph projects and new subdivisions.
Pop: 227,398 · FSAs: J1H, J1J, J1K
University and hospital projects, light manufacturing and multi-residential construction in the Eastern Townships.
Baseline fees calibrated from our CA$75 base rate with indicative local planning factors.
| Metro Area | Province | Population | Planning Factor | Starting Fee | Permit Office | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | ON | 6,202,225 | 1.18x | CA$90 | City of Toronto – Toronto Building | View Hub → |
| Montreal | QC | 4,291,732 | 1.08x | CA$80 | Ville de Montréal – borough permit offices | View Hub → |
| Vancouver | BC | 2,642,825 | 1.20x | CA$90 | City of Vancouver – Development, Buildings & Licensing | View Hub → |
| Calgary | AB | 1,481,806 | 1.12x | CA$85 | City of Calgary – Planning & Development | View Hub → |
| Edmonton | AB | 1,418,118 | 1.12x | CA$85 | City of Edmonton – Development Services | View Hub → |
| Ottawa | ON | 1,488,307 | 1.10x | CA$85 | City of Ottawa – Building Code Services | View Hub → |
| Winnipeg | MB | 834,678 | 0.95x | CA$75 | City of Winnipeg – Planning, Property & Development | View Hub → |
| Quebec City | QC | 839,311 | 1.02x | CA$75 | Ville de Québec – permits and inspections | View Hub → |
| Hamilton | ON | 785,184 | 1.08x | CA$80 | City of Hamilton – Building Division | View Hub → |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | ON | 575,847 | 1.06x | CA$80 | City of Kitchener / City of Waterloo building divisions | View Hub → |
| London | ON | 543,551 | 1.02x | CA$75 | City of London – Building Division | View Hub → |
| Victoria | BC | 397,237 | 1.15x | CA$85 | City of Victoria – Sustainable Planning & Community Development | View Hub → |
| Halifax | NS | 465,703 | 0.98x | CA$75 | Halifax Regional Municipality – Planning & Development | View Hub → |
| Oshawa | ON | 415,311 | 1.08x | CA$80 | City of Oshawa – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Windsor | ON | 422,630 | 1.00x | CA$75 | City of Windsor – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Saskatoon | SK | 317,480 | 1.00x | CA$75 | City of Saskatoon – Building Standards | View Hub → |
| Regina | SK | 249,217 | 0.98x | CA$75 | City of Regina – Building Standards | View Hub → |
| St. John's | NL | 212,579 | 1.00x | CA$75 | City of St. John's – Planning, Engineering & Regulatory Services | View Hub → |
| Barrie | ON | 212,856 | 1.05x | CA$80 | City of Barrie – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Kelowna | BC | 222,162 | 1.10x | CA$85 | City of Kelowna – Development Services | View Hub → |
| Abbotsford | BC | 195,726 | 1.10x | CA$85 | City of Abbotsford – Building Permits & Inspections | View Hub → |
| Kingston | ON | 172,546 | 1.00x | CA$75 | City of Kingston – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Greater Sudbury | ON | 170,605 | 1.02x | CA$75 | City of Greater Sudbury – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Guelph | ON | 165,588 | 1.05x | CA$80 | City of Guelph – Building Services | View Hub → |
| Sherbrooke | QC | 227,398 | 0.98x | CA$75 | Ville de Sherbrooke – permits and inspections | View Hub → |
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