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title: Campbell River building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
place: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
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# Campbell River building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost?

**Short answer:** In Campbell River a building permit fee is based on the value of construction. A simple building up to $5,000 costs $150. Over $5,000 to under $100,000 it is $150 plus $10 per $1,000 or part of $1,000. A complex building has a $2,500 minimum fee.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Campbell River, https://www.campbellriver.ca)  
**Cost:** From $150 (simple building up to $5,000); $2,500 minimum for a complex building. Rates are in the Building Bylaw, Appendix A.  
**How long:** Fees are paid before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Email: Building Department, building@campbellriver.ca
- Phone: Building Department, 250-286-5757

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $150 for a simple building with a construction value up to $5,000. A complex building has a minimum fee of $2,500.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), Appendix A](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "Simple Building Minimum fee $150.00" … "Complex Building Minimum Fee $2500.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on the value of construction. Over $5,000 to under $100,000: $150 plus $10 per $1,000 or part of $1,000. From $100,000 to $400,000: $1,100 plus $9 per $1,000 above $100,000. Over $400,000: $3,800 plus $8 per additional $1,000.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), Appendix A](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "$150.00; plus $10.00 for each $1,000.00 of" … "$1100; plus $9.00 for each $1,000.00 of" … "$3800; plus $8.00 for each additional"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** A plan review fee of $150 per hour applies when the owner asks for a second review of an application already reviewed, or changes the design of an active permit. Permit fees are paid before the permit is issued.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), Appendix A and s. 11.45](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "Plan Review fee $150.00 per hour" … "a request from the owner or agent that the building official review an application or part of an application that has already been reviewed by the building official"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing: $150 base for up to two fixtures, plus $8 per extra fixture. Demolition $250. Re-inspection (third and later) $75. Special inspection $150. Permit transfer $35. Extension $150. Plumbing without a permit: extra $500. Security deposit $500 to $3,500 by construction value; demolition $3,500.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), Appendix A](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "Up to two plumbing fixtures" … "Base fee $150.00" … "Demolition $250.00" … "Re-inspection $75.00" … "Special inspection fee $150.00" … "Transfer of Permit $35.00" … "Building Permit Extension $150.00" … "Construction of plumbing without a" … "Security Deposits" … "Demolition $3500.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The permit fee, any other City fees due and the security deposit must be paid before the building permit is issued.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), s. 11.8 and 11.12](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to" … "the permit fees prescribed in Appendix A;" … "first pay to the City a security deposit as set out in Appendix A."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023, Appendix A (Building Permit Fees & Securities)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments), Appendix A](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)
  - Official wording: "Appendix A - Building Permit Fees & Securities"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Campbell River's [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024), Appendix A, sets building permit fees by the value of construction.

- Simple building up to $5,000: $150.
- Over $5,000 to under $100,000: $150 plus $10 per $1,000 or part of $1,000.
- $100,000 to $400,000: $1,100 plus $9 per $1,000 above $100,000.
- Over $400,000: $3,800 plus $8 per additional $1,000.
- Complex building: minimum $2,500.

The permit fee, any other City fees due and the security deposit must be paid before the permit is issued.

## Other fees

- Plumbing: $150 for up to two fixtures, plus $8 per extra fixture.
- Demolition: $250.
- Re-inspection (third and later): $75. Special inspection: $150.
- Permit transfer: $35. Extension: $150.
- Plan review fee of $150 per hour if you ask for a second review of an application already reviewed, or change the design of an active permit.
- Security deposit: $500 to $3,500 by construction value; $3,500 for demolition.

## Good to know

- Starting work before the permit doubles the fee (extra up to $10,000). Plumbing without a permit adds $500.
- The fee is waived for one accessory dwelling unit per parcel if the application is dated before December 31, 2027.
- A building official may require an appraisal of the construction value.
- The City will supply a title search for $30 added to the permit costs.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw 3899, 2023, Appendix A (PDF)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024)

## Related questions

- [Campbell River building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit.md)
- [Campbell River permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Campbell River secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/secondary-suite.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Courtenay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Cumberland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Comox](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Powell River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Sayward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Gold River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023 (PDF, consolidated, includes Bylaw 3990, 2025 amendments)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/3899-building-bylaw-2023-consolidated-bylaw-3971-2024) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Digital Building Permit Application Procedure (PDF)](https://www.campbellriver.ca/media/file/digital-building-permit-application-procedure) (read 2026-11-05)

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