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

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

**Short answer:** In Elkford the building permit fee is $5 for each $1,000 of construction value, with a $50 minimum. A separate application fee, from $50 to $300 or more depending on the value, is credited against the permit fee. Starting without a permit costs double.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Elkford, https://www.elkford.ca)  
**Cost:** $5 per $1,000 of construction value (minimum $50), less the application fee credit. Fees exclude taxes.  
**How long:** The fee must be paid before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 744 Fording Drive, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 (Hours are not stated on the pages read.)
- Email: Building Official, building@elkford.ca
- Phone: District Office, 250-865-4000

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** Building permit fee is $5 per $1,000 of construction value, minimum $50. A separate application fee ($50 for work up to $10,000) is credited against the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, Building Permit Fees](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "(minimum fee $50)" … "For construction value** up to $10,000"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, note *](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "Application fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $5 for each $1,000 of construction value, minimum $50. Construction value is set by the Building Official from current local construction costs or the firm contract price. The fee is reduced by 10% when Letters of Assurance are provided. Starting work without a permit costs double the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "For each $1,000 of construction value" … "Construction value as determined by the Building Official" … "Commencing construction without a permit is double the permit fees"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013, s. 13(b)](https://elkford.civicweb.net/filepro/document/67648/Building%20Bylaw%20No.%20748,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the permit fee set out in the District of Elkford Fees and Charges Bylaw, shall be reduced by 10%."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Based on construction value: up to $10,000, $50; $10,000 to $200,000, $100; $200,000 to $1,000,000, $300; over $1,000,000, $300 per $1,000,000 or part thereof. Non-refundable, but credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, Building Application Fees](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "For construction value** up to $10,000" … "For construction value** between $10,000 and $200,000" … "For construction value** between $200,000 and $1,000,000" … "$300 per $1,000,000 of construction value or" … "Application fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Re-inspection $50; demolition permit $50; moving a building $50; temporary building $100 per unit; retaining wall $50; swimming pool fencing $50; plumbing $10 per fixture; change of occupancy or use $150; Siting permit $20. Security deposit up to $5,000 (up to $10,000 for multi-unit residential and commercial).
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "Re-inspection fee $50" … "Demolition permit $50" … "Temporary building permit per unit $100" … "Plumbing Fixtures $10/fixture" … "Change of Occupancy/Use $150" … "Siting Permit $20" … "Security Deposit up to $5,000" … "Security Deposit - Multi-Unit Residential & Commercial up to $10,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The pages read do not say how to pay it.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013, s. 13(a)](https://elkford.civicweb.net/filepro/document/67648/Building%20Bylaw%20No.%20748,%202013.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the applicant for a permit has paid the fee set out in the District of Elkford Fees and"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule 'G' (Building and Subdivision Fees and Charges)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING AND SUBDIVISION FEES AND CHARGES" … "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021"
  - Source: [Application Forms and Fees, Application Forms & Fees](https://www.elkford.ca/building-development/application-forms)
  - Official wording: "You will find fees related to building and development in Schedule F and Schedule G of this bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Fees are set in Schedule G (building and subdivision fees) of the District of Elkford [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/). The permit fee is $5 for each $1,000 of construction value, minimum $50. The Building Official sets the construction value from current local construction costs or the firm contract price. The fee is reduced by 10% when Letters of Assurance are provided. Starting work without a permit costs double the permit fee.

An application fee is charged on top and is non-refundable, but it is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued:

- Up to $10,000: $50
- $10,000 to $200,000: $100
- $200,000 to $1,000,000: $300
- Over $1,000,000: $300 per $1,000,000 or part thereof

## Good to know

- Other fees in Schedule G: re-inspection $50; demolition permit $50; moving a building $50; temporary building $100 per unit; retaining wall $50; swimming pool fencing $50; plumbing $10 per fixture; change of occupancy or use $150; Siting permit $20. A mobile home placement is $250 plus the value of new construction.
- A security deposit of up to $5,000 may be required (up to $10,000 for multi-unit residential and commercial).
- The [Building Bylaw](https://elkford.civicweb.net/filepro/document/67648/Building%20Bylaw%20No.%20748,%202013.pdf) charges the re-inspection fee for each inspection after the second when more than two are needed. There is no refund once construction has started.
- The fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The District's pages do not say how to pay, so ask at 250-865-4000.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G (PDF)](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/)
- [Application Forms and Fees, District of Elkford](https://www.elkford.ca/building-development/application-forms)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G (PDF), District of Elkford](https://elkford.civicweb.net/document/87372/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013 (PDF), District of Elkford](https://elkford.civicweb.net/filepro/document/67648/Building%20Bylaw%20No.%20748,%202013.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Application Forms and Fees, District of Elkford](https://www.elkford.ca/building-development/application-forms) (read 2026-11-08)

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