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The local codes would tell you whether or not YOU as a homeowner could do the work without a license, but all work requires a permit. The permit official can require you to tear everything out so its careful not to piss them off.
The flipside is that any work you do without a permit is not likely to be credited to your home's value when selling or having it appraised for a refi/line of credit. If you try to sell the home, many banks won't lend to your buyer if the home has major unpermitted work.
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Feb 10, 2012 · Penalties for moving in without an occupancy permit are subject to local by-laws. For persons, the usual penalties will start at a few hundred $$ and the usual maximum is around $20,000 and about half of that for repeat violations.
Do you need a permit? A lot of people think they need it but not always in rural areas. For instance, nothing in my area is required to be permitted if it’s “for an agricultural purpose”. I built a 16x24’ greenhouse and my wife was all worried about having to get permits.
Building a structure without obtaining the necessary permits from the local authorities can have serious consequences. In many jurisdictions, constructing without a permit is considered a violation of building codes and regulations and is subject to penalties.
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On January 1, 2024 the Government of Saskatchewan made a change to regulation that requires building permits and inspections on all houses and buildings with sleeping accommodations. There are no longer exemption for these buildings on farm sites.
