Castlegar building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Castlegar, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

A City of Castlegar building permit costs $100 for the first $5,000 of construction value, plus $8 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000 over $5,000. A new secondary suite is $500. Other fees and a security deposit may apply. Fees are set in Building Bylaw 1338, Schedule A.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$100 basic fee, which covers construction values up to $5,000.Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording $100 for Construction Value to Basic Fee (covers construction values up to $5000)
How the fee is worked out	$100 for the first $5,000 of construction value, plus $8 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000 over $5,000.Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording $8 for each $1000 or part thereof Additional Fees to the Basic Fee
Application or plan review fee	Schedule A lists $100 or 10% of the building permit fee, whichever is greater, for submission of new or substantially revised plans; it does not say when it is paid or whether it is credited. The security deposit is paid at the time of application (s. 22.1).Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording $100 or 10% of Building Permit Fee, Submission of NEW or substantially REVISED plans An applicant for a Building Permit must pay to the City, at the time of the application, the
Other fees	Secondary suite (new): $500. Re-inspection minimum: $60. Demolition: $50 residential, $200 commercial or industrial. Wood-burning appliance: $200. Plumbing and irrigation basic fee: $100. Damage deposit by permit value: $500 ($50,000 to $200,000), $1,000 ($201,000 to $500,000), $1,500 (over $500,001).Sources differ: Where the Building Permit Guide's schedule differs from the bylaw, the bylaw is followed and those items are left out of the value: double-wide mobile home siting (guide $200, bylaw $300), below-grade exterior water or sewer service (guide $500 or $100/10%, bylaw $50 or $20), automatic sprinkler basic fee (guide $60, bylaw $100), plumbing fixture count (guide $200, bylaw $100). The bylaw copy is consolidated December 2021 and the guide is later, so the bylaw may have been amended; confirm with Development Services.Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Application for NEW Secondary Suite Minimum Fee for Re-Inspections Demolition Residential Demolition Commercial or Industrial Wood Burning Appliance Basic Fee (plumbing and irrigation permit) Damage Deposit for Building Permit Valued between
How to pay	The Building Permit Guide says fees are payable when the permit is issued, and can be submitted in person or electronically to Development Services (devserv@castlegar.ca). The security deposit is paid at the time of application (bylaw s. 22.1).Building Permits for Construction (guide, PDF), Step 2: Submit Application; Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A, s. 22.1; Pay Online, Building Permits · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Building Permit fees are payable at the time of issuance. Applications and fees can be submitted in person or electronically to Development Services at An applicant for a Building Permit must pay to the City, at the time of the application, the The Development and Licensing Clerk will assign your building permit number before submitting your payment.
Bylaw	Building Bylaw No. 1338, 2020, Schedule A (Fees and Charges)Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A; Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording SCHEDULE A: FEES AND CHARGES This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as ‘Building Bylaw No. 1338, 2020’.

How it works

Building permit fees in the City of Castlegar are set in Schedule A of Building Bylaw 1338 and depend on the construction value. The basic fee is $100 and covers construction values up to $5,000. Above that, add $8 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000.

Steps

Estimate the construction value of your project.
Add any flat fees for your project type (see below).
Submit your application in person or electronically to Development Services (devserv@castlegar.ca). The City calculates the final fee after review.
Pay the fees. The Building Permit Guide says fees are payable when the permit is issued, and the bylaw says a permit issues once all applicable Schedule A fees are paid. The security deposit is paid at the time of application.

Good to know

Other fees: new secondary suite $500; demolition $50 residential and $200 commercial or industrial; wood-burning appliance $200; plumbing and irrigation basic fee $100; re-inspection $60 minimum.
Schedule A lists $100 or 10% of the building permit fee, whichever is greater, for submitting new or substantially revised plans. The bylaw does not say when this is paid or whether it is credited to the permit fee.
Security deposit (damage to City property) by permit value: $500 for $50,000 to $200,000, $1,000 for $201,000 to $500,000, and $1,500 over $500,001.
Section 10.8 of the bylaw reduces the permit fee by 5% of the fees payable, up to $500, when a registered professional certifies the design of a building. Read that section for when it applies.
The Building Permit Guide shows different amounts for a few other fees. The bylaw is followed here, but its copy is dated December 2021, so confirm current fees with Development Services.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Building Bylaw 1338 (consolidated, PDF), Schedule A, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
Building Permits for Construction (guide, PDF), City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
Apply for a Building Permit, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
Pay Online, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)

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