Thursday, November 14, 2013

Fee Change To Building Permits

It may cost more to build in Fort Frances next year.

The town is considering changing the way it charges for building permits by charging a fee bases on a cost per square footage instead of on the value of the project.

Chief Building Inspector Travis Rob says it treats everyone equal.

But councillor Ken Perry, a local contractor, says the fees for home builders could increase substantially and wants the numbers to be reconsidered.