Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality
150 placesWhat the bylaws of 150 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.
| Place | Lowest fee | Application or plan review fee |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile House | $200 (work $1.00 to $1,000), plus $200 application fee | $200 non-refundable (not if permit fee under $200) |
| Abbotsford | $100 for work up to $10,000 | $100 ($750 for new detached home or complex building) |
| Alert Bay | Not confirmed | $50 for buildings, non-refundable |
| Anmore | $75 minimum ($21 per $1,000 up to $5,000) | $500 building (with plumbing); $75 plumbing only |
| Armstrong | $165 permit fee up to $10,000 of value, plus $55 application | $55 to $165 by construction value |
| Ashcroft | $50 for value $1 to $1,000 | $200, or permit fee if less; non-refundable |
| Barriere | $55 for value $1 to $1,000 | Included in permit fee; no separate amount given |
| Belcarra | $102 (construction up to $5,000) | $102 up to $5,000 of value; $116 over $5,000 |
| Bowen Island | $150 (greater of $150 or 0.25% of value) | Greater of $150 or 0.25% of value of work |
| Burnaby | $78 for value $0 to $1,000 | 20% of permit fee (minimum $78, maximum $8,619) |
| Cache Creek | $200 application fee plus permit fee | $200 non-refundable (TNRD schedule) |
| Campbell River | $150 simple building up to $5,000; $2,500 complex | None set; $150 an hour for second review |
| Canal Flats | $75 | Not confirmed |
| Castlegar | $100 (value up to $5,000) | $100 or 10% of permit fee, whichever is greater |
| Central Saanich | $150 minimum, plus 1.30% of value | $100 up to $100,000 of value; higher above |
| Chetwynd | $75 | None set |
| Chilliwack | $40 for value up to $1,000 (single/two-family) | $300 |
| Clearwater | $50 for value $1 to $1,000, plus surcharge | $200, or permit fee if less; non-refundable |
| Coldstream | None set; $50 application plus $12 per $1,000 | $50 to $150 by construction value |
| Colwood | $50 (value $1,000 or less) | $100 up to $200,000 of value; $1,000 above |
| Comox | $100 minimum ($50 accessory under 10 m²) | $150 ($50 for small accessory buildings and pools) |
| Coquitlam | $35.60 per $1,000 (value $0 to $5,000) | $679.70 for new single or two family dwelling |
| Courtenay | $150 plus 1% of construction value | $150 or 25% of permit fee, whichever is highest |
| Cranbrook | $120 for value $0 to $10,000 | $50 non-refundable |
| Creston | $100 (value up to $5,000), plus taxes | None set |
| Cumberland | $100 minimum permit fee, plus $100 application | $100 to $500 by construction value |
| Dawson Creek | $73.37 (2026); $74.84 (2027) | $140.63 ($79.49 with Professional Plan Certification) |
| Delta | $105 base (value up to $1,000) | $475 small-scale residential |
| District of North Vancouver | $99.80 for first $1,000 of value | None set; 50% of total fees paid at application |
| Duncan | $50 | $50 up to $25,000 of value; more above |
| Elkford | $50 minimum ($5 per $1,000) | $50 to $300 by construction value |
| Enderby | $60 for first $2,000, plus $55 application | $55 to $163 by construction value |
| Esquimalt | $100 for value $1,000 or less | 25% of permit fee (minimum $50, maximum $2,000) |
| Fernie | $250 minimum ($10 per $1,000 or $250) | $250 for work under $49,999; higher above |
| Fort St James | $50 | None set |
| Fort St. John | None set; $60 deck, shed or fence permit | $150 new standard building; $90 to $120 addition |
| Fraser Lake | None set | None set |
| Fruitvale | $40 (covers about $5,000 of value) | Permit fee up to $10,000 of cost; $50 to $150 above |
| Gibsons | $110 base (value $0 to $10,000) | $100 up to $10,000 of value; more above |
| Gold River | $75 | $100 for two or fewer dwelling units; $50 accessory |
| Golden | $40 | None set |
| Grand Forks | $50 for single inspections; others none set | None set |
| Granisle | $50 | None set |
| Harrison Hot Springs | $190 minimum, non-refundable | $190 non-refundable portion |
| Hazelton | $900 new dwelling; $50 other (value $0 to $1,000) | Not confirmed |
| Highlands | Not confirmed | $50 under $50,000 of value; $250 over |
| Hope | $100 minimum, non-refundable | None set; admin included, $100 minimum deposit |
| Houston | None set; $50 application plus $7 per $1,000 | $50 under $25,000 of value; $100 if $25,000 or more |
| Invermere | $100 base, plus $9.25 per $1,000 | $300 single family dwelling; $50 basic plan |
| Kamloops | None set; $20 per $1,000 up to $10,000 | $175 non-refundable; $250 alternate solution |
| Kaslo | $100 for value $1 to $1,000 | $100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition |
| Kelowna | $175 for value $1 to $10,000, non-refundable | Not confirmed |
| Kent | $150 | $150 non-refundable |
| Keremeos | Not confirmed | $150 non-refundable |
| Kimberley | $50 base (value $1,000 or less), plus security deposit | None set |
| Kitimat | $40 base (value up to $1,000); shed or deck $40 | $150 new standard building; $100 addition |
| Ladysmith | $150 | None set; $2,500 refundable deposit (simple permit) |
| Lake Country | 1.2% of value plus $100 (value under $22,000) | 1.2% of value plus $100, $200 or $500 |
| Lake Cowichan | $100 (value up to $5,000) | $100 plan review |
| Langford | $63.41 (value $1,000 or less) | $123.22 up to $200,000 of value; $1,196.97 above |
| Langley City | $200 for value $0 to $10,000 | $200 single family dwelling; $2,200 multi-family/commercial |
| Lillooet | $200 for value $1 to $1,000 | $50 plus plan processing fee ($150 simple building) |
| Lions Bay | $150 (value under $1,000), plus $150 application | $150 |
| Logan Lake | $50 for value $1 to $1,000, plus surcharge | $200, or permit fee if less; non-refundable |
| Lumby | $60 first $1,000, plus $55 application | $55 to $163 by construction value |
| Lytton | $50 for value $1 to $1,000 | $200, or permit fee if less; non-refundable |
| Mackenzie | $50 | None set; permit fee accompanies application |
| Maple Ridge | $154.50 for first $5,000 of value | $180.25 single detached or duplex; $602.55 other |
| McBride | $125 (value $1,000 or less) | None set |
| Merritt | $200 (2026) application fee covers $1 to $1,000 | $200 non-refundable |
| Metchosin | $100 (value under $1,000) | $100 under $50,000 of value; more above |
| Midway | $40 | Permit fee up to $10,000 of work; $50 to $150 above |
| Mission | $177 for value up to $5,000 | $1,200 new house or duplex; $177 minor addition |
| Montrose | $50 | Permit fee up to $10,000 of cost; $50 to $150 above |
| Nakusp | $100 for value $1 to $1,000 | $100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition |
| Nanaimo | $105 (includes first $1,000 of value) | 10% of permit fee, minimum $175 (value over $20,000) |
| Nelson | $100 (value up to $5,000) | $100 or 10% of permit fee, whichever is greater |
| New Denver | $100 for value $1 to $1,000 | $200 plan-check deposit, complex buildings only |
| New Hazelton | None set | None set |
| New Westminster | $169 (2026) | $169, plus plan review 50% of permit fee |
| North Cowichan | $150 (value up to $5,000) | None set |
| North Saanich | None set; smallest plan processing fee $100 | $250 new one-family dwelling; else 50% of permit fee |
| North Vancouver | $124.99 (cost up to $5,000) | 50% of permit fee, minimum $104.14 (work to $200,000) |
| Northern Rockies | $75 for first $10,000, plus $125 plan processing | $125 standard building; $250 complex building |
| Oak Bay | $150 plus 1.3% of value (up to $100,000) | 20% of permit fee, non-refundable |
| Oliver | Not confirmed | $150 building or demolition permit |
| Osoyoos | $150 application, $100 admin, plus $10 per $1,000 | $150 ($300 for work over $1 million) |
| Parksville | $100 first $1,000, plus $35 file fee | None set; $35 file management fee |
| Peachland | $100 minimum, plus $150 application | $150, plus $100 or $500 deposit by project value |
| Pemberton | $100 | Not confirmed |
| Penticton | $229 (2026); $235 (2027) | $229 (2026); $235 (2027) |
| Pitt Meadows | $100 | $100 |
| Port Alberni | $100 base, plus $7 per $1,000 | $100, plus plan check deposit 15% of permit fee |
| Port Alice | $200 for value up to $1,000 | Amount not stated; based on construction value |
| Port Coquitlam | $120 for value up to $5,000 | By work value (e.g. $120 up to $5,000); non-refundable |
| Port Edward | $50 | 10% of total permit fee |
| Port Hardy | $81 for value up to $1,000 (2026) | None set |
| Port McNeill | $200 for value $0 to $5,000 | $100 up to $50,000 of value; $350 above |
| Port Moody | $178.60 for value up to $5,000 | $180 standard; $683 new single or semi-detached |
| Pouce Coupe | $66.46 | $127.37 |
| Powell River | $100 for value $1,000 or less | $100 non-refundable |
| Prince George | $200 (value $0 to $10,000), plus $100 processing | $100 non-refundable |
| Prince Rupert | $75 for value $1 to $1,000 | $125 single family dwelling |
| Princeton | $195 plus $13.20 per $1,000 of value | $195 per permit (September 1, 2026 rate) |
| Qualicum Beach | $75 (covers first $10,000 of value) | $40 under $10,000 of value; $100 to $300 above |
| Quesnel | $100 | $100, deducted from total fees |
| Radium Hot Springs | $100 plus $7 per $1,000 of value | $100 up to $50,000 of value; 10% of permit fee above |
| Revelstoke | $126 base, plus $11 per $1,000 | 15% of permit fee (minimum $126) |
| Richmond | $98.25 for value up to $1,000 | $759 for one or two dwelling units |
| Rossland | $50 application, plus $10 per $1000 of value | $50 non-refundable |
| Saanich | $100 (value $1,000 or less) | $100 under $15,000 of value; up to $15,000 above |
| Salmo | $50 for value $1 to $1,000 | $100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition |
| Salmon Arm | $200 (covers first $15,000 of value) | $200 non-refundable |
| Salt Spring Island | None set; $300 application plus 1.4% of value | $300 non-refundable |
| Sayward | $50 plan processing, plus $50 and 0.65% of value | Plan processing fee; amount not stated |
| Sechelt | $210 for value up to $1,000 | Minimum application fee per Schedule F; non-refundable |
| Sicamous | $100 for first $1,000 of value | $100 new single or two-family dwelling; $50 addition |
| Sidney | $100 for value $1,000 or less | $50 under $100,000 of value; $100 over |
| Silverton | $100 for value up to $1,000 | $100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition |
| Slocan | $100 for value $1 to $1,000 | $100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition |
| Smithers | $80 | $80 |
| Sooke | $100 for value $0 to $1,000 | $100 under $50,000 of value; $200 to $300 above |
| Spallumcheen | $60 first $1,000, plus $55 application | $55 to $163 by construction value |
| Sparwood | $50 | Not confirmed |
| Squamish | $200 base minimum permit or plan-processing fee | $200 for projects valued below $100,000 |
| Summerland | $150 | $150 minimum |
| Sun Peaks | None set; $12 per $1,000 above $1,000, plus $150 | $150 non-refundable |
| Surrey | $64 for first $1,000 of value | $50 under $20,000 of value; up to $25,000 above |
| Tahsis | $50 (value $5,000 or less) | $100 for fewer than 4 dwelling units; $50 ancillary |
| Taylor | $25 (value $0 to $5,000) | $100 new one-family dwelling; else 50% of permit fee |
| Telkwa | None set; $50 plus $6.25 per $1,000, plus $75 | $75 residential or commercial |
| Terrace | None set; $75 application plus $8 per $1,000 | $75 ($150 if construction started before permit) |
| Tofino | $120 | $120 |
| Township of Langley | $100 | None set |
| Trail | $40 | Permit fee up to $10,000 of cost; $50 to $150 above |
| Tumbler Ridge | $75 for value $0 to $1,000 | $150 single and two-family dwellings; $50 to $1,000 by value |
| Ucluelet | $120 | $120 non-refundable |
| Valemount | None set; $100 application plus $6 per $1,000 | $100 non-refundable ($25 solid fuel appliance) |
| Vancouver | $217 for first $5,000 of construction cost | Not confirmed |
| Vanderhoof | $50 residential; $100 commercial or industrial | Not confirmed |
| Vernon | $11.50 per $1,000 of value, plus application fee | $150 simple building; $250 complex building |
| Victoria | None set; permit fee 1.40% of construction cost | $100 non-refundable |
| View Royal | $100 (cost $0 to $1,000) | 25% of permit fee (minimum $100) |
| Warfield | $50 | Permit fee up to $10,000 of work; $50 to $150 above |
| Wells | $150 application fee, plus construction fee | $150 |
| West Kelowna | $100 minimum permit fee, plus $150 application | $150 up to $50,000 of value; more above |
| West Vancouver | $150 for projects up to $5,000.99 | Greater of $150 or 50% of permit fee |
| Whistler | Not confirmed | 50% of estimated permit fee, paid before review |
| White Rock | $234 for value $0 to $1,000 | $227 addition or alteration; $840 new single-family |
| Williams Lake | $80 for value up to $1,000 | None set; security deposit $150 to $2,500 |
Reading this table
- Lowest fee: stated for 143 places, none set in 2, not confirmed for 5.
- Application or plan review fee: stated for 130 places, none set in 13, not confirmed for 7.
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