{"title":"Duncan building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/duncan","name":"Duncan","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Duncan","url":"https://duncan.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Duncan a building permit costs $8 per $1,000 of construction value up to $100,000 (minimum $50), and $800 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000. A plan review fee of $50 or more is charged per submission. Building without a permit costs double.","aliases":["building permit fees duncan","plan review fee duncan","how much is a permit duncan bc"],"cost":"Plan review per submission: $50 (up to $25,000 of value), $100 (over $25,000 to $50,000), $200 (over $50,000 to $100,000), $200 plus $1.25 per $1,000 over $100,000. Building permit: minimum $50; $8 per $1,000 up to $100,000; $800 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000. Plumbing $12 per fixture, minimum $24. Demolition of a building $100. Callback inspection $50. Damage deposit where applicable $1,150 (includes a non-refundable $150 damage inspection fee).","how_long":"Not stated on the City's pages.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall (Development Services)","value":"200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3"},{"type":"phone","label":"Development Services","value":"250-746-6126"},{"type":"email","label":"Development Services","value":"developmentservices@duncan.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Online credit card payments (OptionPay)","value":"https://duncan.ca/city-hall/online-payments/"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Permit - Fees and Charges (PDF)","url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-processing-fees/"},{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212 (PDF)","url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Duncan building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Duncan secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Duncan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/north-cowichan","name":"North Cowichan","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/ladysmith","name":"Ladysmith","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-saanich","name":"North Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lake-cowichan","name":"Lake Cowichan","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/sidney","name":"Sidney","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/central-saanich","name":"Central Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"$50 minimum building permit charge.","short":"$50","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","section":"Schedule E (Development Services), F. Permit Fees - Building","quotes":["an owner or applicant is using the City's pre-approved template building permit plans, provided there are no alterations to the plans. F. PERMIT FEES - BUILDING** 1. Minimum charge $50.00 2. Value up to $100,000. $8/$1,000 value"]},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-processing-fees/","title":"Building Permit - Fees and Charges (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Building Permit Fees","quotes":["Building Permit Fees  Minimum charge $50  Value up to $100,000 $8 per $1,000 value"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on construction value: $8 per $1,000 up to $100,000; over $100,000, $800 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000. Building without a permit: double the permit fee. The City may require an appraisal of the value.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","section":"Schedule E, F. Permit Fees - Building","quotes":["2. Value up to $100,000.","$8/$1,000 value","3. Value over $100,000.","$800.00 plus $5.00/ $1,000.","Double the Building Permit Fee","4. Construction without obtaining a permit"]},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-processing-fees/","title":"Building Permit - Fees and Charges (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Building Permit Fees","quotes":["Value up to $100,000","$8 per $1,000 value","$800 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Plan review fee per submission: $50 up to $25,000 of value; $100 over $25,000 to $50,000; $200 over $50,000 to $100,000; over $100,000, $200 plus $1.25 per $1,000 of value over $100,000. Due when applying; the first plan check is credited toward the permit fee, and the City keeps it if the project does not proceed.","short":"$50 up to $25,000 of value; more above","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","section":"Schedule E, E. Plan Review Fee","quotes":["1. Plan review fees (per submission):","Up to $25,000.00 of value*","$50.00","$100.00","plus $1.25/$1,000 in value"]},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-2/","title":"Building Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Application form fees","quotes":["Fees are due at the time of application","the first one only will be credited toward the","If the project does not proceed, the City will retain the fees."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing $12 per fixture (minimum $24); demolition of a building $100; demolition or moving without a permit $200; callback inspection $50; secondary suite inspection $100; damage deposit $1,150 where applicable (includes a non-refundable $150 damage inspection fee); copy of occupancy permit $50.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","section":"Schedule E, G and H","quotes":["1. Demolition of building","$100.00","3. Demolition of or moving a building without obtaining a","$200.00","H.         PERMIT FEES – PLUMBING","1. Per Fixture","$12.00","2. Minimum Fee","$24.00","4. Callback Inspection","7. Secondary Suite Inspection Fee","$100.00","5. Damage deposit where applicable $1,150.00, including a","fee of $150.00","4. Copies of Occupancy Permits","$50.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"Fees are due when you apply. The City also takes online credit card payments for permits, fees and damage deposits through OptionPay, a third-party service that adds a fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-2/","title":"Building Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan","section":"Application form","quotes":["Fees are due at the time of application"]},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/city-hall/online-payments/","title":"Online Payments, City of Duncan","section":"Other Online Credit Card Payments","quotes":["The City of Duncan offers an online credit card payment option for a variety of transactions through OptionPay.","Permits/Fees"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020, Schedule E (Development Services), consolidated to August 24, 2026","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","section":"Schedule E","quotes":["Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020","PERMIT FEES – BUILDING"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Duncan sets building fees in [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212](https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386), Schedule E (Development Services). Fees are based on construction value, and the City may require an appraisal of the value. Fees are due when you apply. The City also takes online credit card payments for permits and fees through OptionPay, a third-party service that adds a fee.\n\n## Good to know\n\nFee schedule:\n\n1. Plan review, per submission: $50 up to $25,000 of value; $100 over $25,000 to $50,000; $200 over $50,000 to $100,000; $200 plus $1.25 per $1,000 of value over $100,000.\n2. Building permit: $50 minimum; $8 per $1,000 of value up to $100,000; $800 plus $5 per $1,000 over $100,000.\n3. Plumbing permit: $12 per fixture, $24 minimum.\n4. Demolition of a building $100. Demolishing or moving a building without a permit $200.\n5. Other: callback inspection $50; secondary suite inspection $100; copy of an occupancy permit $50; sprinklers $2 per head; sewer or water line on private property $50 each; new wood-burning appliance $50.\n\n- Starting construction without a permit costs double the building permit fee.\n- The first plan check is credited toward the permit fee. If the project does not go ahead, the City keeps the fees.\n- A 90% reduction of the plan review fee is credited to the permit fee for aspects certified by a registered professional engineer or architect. This does not apply to plumbing or demolition permits.\n- Plan review and permit fees are waived for a detached secondary suite built, unchanged, from the City's pre-approved template plans.\n- A damage deposit of $1,150 (including a non-refundable $150 damage inspection fee) applies where the City requires it.\n- Moving a building: $100 onto a site in Duncan, $50 to another jurisdiction, $25 through the City.","sources":[{"url":"https://duncan.civicweb.net/document/181386","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3212, 2020 (PDF, consolidated to August 24, 2026), Schedule E","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-processing-fees/","title":"Building Permit - Fees and Charges (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/download/building-permit-application-2/","title":"Building Permit Application (PDF), City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://duncan.ca/city-hall/online-payments/","title":"Online Payments, City of Duncan","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit-fees.json"}}