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

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

**Short answer:** In Clearwater a building permit costs $50 for the first $1,000 of work, plus $8 per $1,000 up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000. A $200 application fee is included, and plumbing and other fees are extra.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Clearwater, https://www.districtofclearwater.com)  
**Cost:** $50 for the first $1,000, plus $8 per $1,000 or part up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 or part. A surcharge applies (see below).  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: TNRD Building Inspection (contracted by the District), 250-377-8673 (Toll free 1-877-377-8673.)
- Email: TNRD Building Inspection, building@tnrd.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $50 for work valued $1 to $1,000, plus a surcharge (Bylaw 129: $50 under $10,000, rebated if all work is done within 24 months). The TNRD dwelling checklist instead says a $1500 surcharge is paid at issuance; confirm with the TNRD. (Sources differ: Plumbing, application and other fees are extra. The consolidated bylaw is dated May 4, 2021; no later fee amendment was found in the bylaw list (checked the civicweb document list, Bylaw 109 Fees and Charges).)
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021), Appendix A, ss. C(1)(a), E](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "(a) $1 to $1,000; $50" … "(a) $50 where the construction value is less than $10,000;" … "When all work associated with a building permit is completed within 24 months of the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $50 for the first $1,000, plus $8 per $1,000 or part above that up to $100,000 ($842 at $100,000), then $6 per $1,000 or part. Bylaw 129 surcharge: $50, $200 or $500 by value, rebated if work is finished in 24 months; the TNRD dwelling checklist says $1500 at issuance.
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021), Appendix A, ss. C(1), E](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "$50 plus for each $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds $8" … "$842 plus for each additional $1,000 or part thereof by which the value" … "(b) $200 where the construction value is from $10,000 to $50,000; or" … "(c) $500 where the construction value is in excess of $50,000."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** A non-refundable application fee of $200, or the calculated building permit fee if that is less, is paid with the application. The building permit fee includes it. The application is cancelled and the fee forfeited if the permit is not issued and the fee paid within six months of notice that it is ready.
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021), Appendix A, s. B; s. 17.2](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "A non-refundable permit application fee of $200 or the calculated building permit fee," … "whichever is less, shall be charged for all permits. The building permit fee shall include this" … "non-refundable application fee." … "permit application fee is non-refundable;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing: $50 minimum or first fixture, $6 each extra fixture. Demolition: $50. Re-inspection: $50 each. Renewal permit: $100 per 12 months. Chimney or masonry fireplace: $100. Temporary building: $50. Work started before a permit: double the fee, extra up to $2,000. Removal of land title notice: $200.
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021), Appendix A, ss. D, H, J, K, L, M, N](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "Minimum fee for any plumbing permit or first fixture $50" … "The fee for a permit to demolish a building. $50" … "The fee for a renewal permit shall be $100 for each renewal period of 12 months." … "Fee for the installation of a chimney or masonry fireplace. $100" … "shall be $50." … "the applicant shall pay double the fee prescribed in this Schedule,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The application fee is paid with the application. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The TNRD guide says the applicant is called to pick up and pay for the permit.
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021), ss. 17.1, 17.2](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "a permit fee, calculated in accordance with Appendix "A" to this bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to" … "The application fee as set out in Appendix "A" shall accompany an application made for"
  - Source: [Guide to Building Permit Applications for Dwellings, Guide, review and processing, step 8](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-GUIDE-to-BP-app-for-dwellings-Feb-2024.pdf)
  - Official wording: "8. You are called to pick up and pay for your Building Permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** District of Clearwater Building Regulations Bylaw 129, 2014, Appendix "A" (Schedule of Permit Fees)
  - Source: [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021)](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES" … "District of Clearwater Building Regulations Bylaw 129, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The fees are in Appendix A of the District's [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/). The fee is based on the value of construction, which is the total contract price or the Building Official's value from the plans, whichever is greater.

- **Permit fee:** $50 for the first $1,000, plus $8 per $1,000 or part above that up to $100,000, then $6 per $1,000 or part.
- **Application fee:** non-refundable, $200 or the calculated permit fee if that is less. The permit fee includes it.
- **Surcharge:** the bylaw sets $50, $200 or $500 depending on the value of the work. It is rebated if all work is finished within 24 months.
- **Manufactured homes:** $250.
- **Reduction:** 5% where an engineer or architect undertakes to coordinate design and field reviews.

## Other fees

- Plumbing: $50 minimum or first fixture, $6 for each extra fixture
- Demolition: $50
- Re-inspection: $50 each
- Renewal permit: $100 per 12 months
- Chimney or masonry fireplace: $100
- Temporary building: $50
- Work started before a permit: double the fee, with the extra charge up to $2,000
- Removal of a land title notice: $200
- Special voluntary inspection: $80
- Building information request: $40

## Good to know

- Pay the application fee with your application. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The TNRD calls you to pick up and pay for the permit. The documents we read do not say which payment methods are accepted.
- The application is cancelled and the fee forfeited if the permit is not issued and paid for within six months of notice that it is ready.
- A refund of 75% of the permit fee applies if no construction starts within six months.
- The TNRD dwelling checklist says a $1500 surcharge is paid at issuance, which differs from the bylaw. Confirm with the TNRD.
- The District also collects Development Cost Charges with the permit. We did not read those rates.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (Schedule of Permit Fees)](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/)
- [Building Permits and Inspections, District of Clearwater](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/developers/building-permits-inspections/)

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## Sources

- [Building Regulations Bylaw No. 129, 2014, Appendix A (PDF, consolidated to May 4, 2021)](https://districtofclearwater.civicweb.net/document/55537/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Guide to Building Permit Applications for Dwellings (PDF)](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-GUIDE-to-BP-app-for-dwellings-Feb-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Dwelling Application Checklist (PDF)](https://www.districtofclearwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-checklist-Dwelling-Jan-2024.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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