Campbell River building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Campbell River, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

How it works

The City of Campbell River's Building Bylaw No. 3899, 2023, 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.