{"title":"Bowen Island building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/bowen-island","name":"Bowen Island","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Bowen Island Municipality","url":"https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca"},"short_answer":"In Bowen Island Municipality the building permit application fee is the greater of $150 or 0.25% of the value of work, paid with the application. The permit fee is then $10 per $1,000 of value above $1,000, up to $150,000, under Building Bylaw No. 489, Appendix C.","aliases":["building permit fees bowen island","how much is a building permit bowen island","bowen island permit cost","building permit security deposit bowen island"],"cost":"Application fee: the greater of $150 or 0.25% of the value of work. Permit fee: $10 for each $1,000 (or part) of value above $1,000 up to $150,000, then $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) above $150,000, minus the part of the application fee over $150. A 1.0% security deposit applies when the value of work exceeds $15,000.","how_long":"Pay the application fee when you apply. The Building Department tells you when the permit fee and deposit are ready to pay once the application is approved.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Building Department","value":"building@bimbc.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Department","value":"604-947-4255 ext. 1"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Offices (in the Community Centre)","value":"580 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays)"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019, Appendix C Fees (PDF)","url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/"},{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 651, 2024 (PDF)","url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/323003/"},{"title":"Building Permit Applications Guide, Bowen Island Municipality","url":"https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/property-development/building-renovating/building-permit-applications-guide/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Bowen Island building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Bowen Island permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Bowen Island secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/gibsons","name":"Gibsons","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lions-bay","name":"Lions Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"The building permit application fee is the greater of $150 or 0.25% of the value of work, so $150 is the smallest. Plumbing permits have a $75 minimum; a chimney, heating device or fireplace permit is $75.","short":"$150 (greater of $150 or 0.25% of value)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","section":"Appendix C, items 1, 10, 11","quotes":["building permit application fee","The greater of $150.00 or","0.25% of the value of work","fee of $75.00."]},{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/320439/","title":"Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Bowen Island Municipality","section":"Application guide, p. 3","quotes":["$150.00 or","0.25% of the value of work"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Permit fee: $10 for each $1,000 (or part) of value of work above $1,000 up to $150,000, then $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) above $150,000, minus the part of the application fee that exceeds $150. A 1.0% security deposit is also taken when the value of work exceeds $15,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","section":"Appendix C, items 2 and 4","quotes":["For each $1,000.00 or part thereof","exceeding $1,000.00 up to $150,000.00 of value of","For each additional $1,000.00 or part","thereof exceeding $150,000.00 of value of","1.0% of value of work, when the","The portion of the Building","Permit application Fees","exceeding $150"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Yes: the application fee (the greater of $150 or 0.25% of the value of work) is paid when applying. The permit fee is reduced by the part of the application fee that exceeds $150.","short":"Greater of $150 or 0.25% of value of work","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/320439/","title":"Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Bowen Island Municipality","section":"Application guide, p. 3","quotes":["Building permits are subject to an application fee that must be submitted at the time of the"]},{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","section":"Appendix C, items 1 and 4","quotes":["The greater of $150.00 or","The portion of the Building","exceeding $150"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing: $20 per fixture (minimum $75). Demolition: $150 under 500 sq ft, $300 at 500 sq ft or more. Excavation permit $250. Foundation permit $300. Re-inspection (after the second for one type): $100 each. After-hours inspection: $100 minimum plus actual time. Permit transfer $75. Design change review $100. Extensions: $150 or 20% of the permit fee, whichever is greater (first two).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","section":"Appendix C","quotes":["per fixture with a minimum","$150.00 if less than 500 square feet,","$300.00 if 500 square feet or more","Excavation Permit Fee","For the issuance of a Foundation Permit","more than two inspections are necessary for a","Requested after hours inspection.","$100.00 minimum plus actual time","For the transfer of a building permit","Plan review for building design modifications","$150.00 or 20% of the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The application fee is paid with the application. When the application is approved, the Building Department says when the permit fee and deposit are ready to pay. Pay by cheque (mail or drop off at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane), or by cash or debit in person. Do not e-transfer until given instructions for your application.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/320439/","title":"Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Bowen Island Municipality","section":"Application guide, p. 3 and 4","quotes":["Building permits are subject to an application fee that must be submitted at the time of the","The Building Department will notify the applicant once the permit is ready to be issued and that","the permit fee and deposit is ready to be paid."]},{"url":"https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/property-development/building-renovating/building-permit-applications-guide/","title":"Building Permit Applications Guide, Bowen Island Municipality","section":"Payment","quotes":["You can pay by cheque, either mail to or drop off at Bowen Island Municipality, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2.","Cash and debit card payments are also accepted in person at Municipal Hall.","Please do not send e-transfer payments until you have received instructions specific to your application."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019, Appendix C (Fees), with Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 651, 2024, Schedule A, s. 7.8.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","section":"Appendix C","quotes":["Bowen Island Municipality BYLAW No. 489, 2019 Appendix C - Fees BUILDING PERMIT FEES FEES 1. building permit application fee The greater of $150.00 or"]},{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/323003/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 651, 2024 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, s. 7.8","quotes":["Building Permit Inspection Fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nBowen Island Municipality sets building permit fees in Appendix C of [Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019](https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/). You pay an application fee when you apply, and the permit fee and a security deposit later.\n\n- **Application fee:** the greater of $150 or 0.25% of the value of work, so $150 is the smallest. The permit fee is reduced by the part of the application fee that is over $150.\n- **Permit fee:** $10 for each $1,000 (or part) of value of work above $1,000, up to $150,000, then $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) above $150,000.\n- **Security deposit:** 1.0% of the value of work when it exceeds $15,000. It is returned after an Occupancy Certificate or Letter of Completion.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Email the application to building@bimbc.ca and pay the application fee with it.\n2. When the application is approved, wait for the Building Department to say when the permit fee and deposit are ready to pay.\n3. Pay by cheque (mail or drop off at Municipal Hall), or by cash or debit in person. Do not e-transfer until given instructions for your application.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Other fees: plumbing $20 per fixture (minimum $75); chimney, heating device or fireplace $75; demolition $150 under 500 sq ft and $300 at 500 sq ft or more; excavation permit $250; foundation permit $300.\n- Re-inspection after the second one for a type is $100 each. An after-hours inspection is $100 minimum plus actual time. Permit transfer is $75; design change review is $100.\n- Extensions cost $150 or 20% of the permit fee, whichever is greater (first two).\n- If construction starts before the permit, the permit fee is doubled (to a maximum of $10,000). A Stop Work notice adds a charge equal to 100% of the permit fee (maximum $10,000).\n- The [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 651, 2024](https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/323003/) (Schedule A, s. 7.8) also sets a Building Permit Inspection Fee of 0.1% of the value of the work, with a $75 minimum.\n- A Regional Transportation Development Cost Charge (for TransLink) is also collected on building permits. The guide does not state the amount, so ask the Building Department.\n- The Municipality's FAQ page says payments can also be made to Finance at finance@bimbc.ca, quoting the application number.","sources":[{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/341697/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (PDF, consolidated for convenience to November 24, 2025)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/323003/","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 651, 2024 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/320439/","title":"Building Permit Application Guide (PDF), Bowen Island Municipality","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/property-development/building-renovating/building-permit-applications-guide/","title":"Building Permit Applications Guide, Bowen Island Municipality","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit-fees.json"}}