Elkford building permit fees
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.
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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, Building Permit Fees; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, note * · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording(minimum fee $50) For construction value** up to $10,000 Application fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued. |
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| 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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G; Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013, s. 13(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFor each $1,000 of construction value Construction value as determined by the Building Official Commencing construction without a permit is double the permit fees the permit fee set out in the District of Elkford Fees and Charges Bylaw, shall be reduced by 10%. |
| 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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G, Schedule G, Building Application Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFor 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. |
| 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).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRe-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 |
| How to pay | The fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The pages read do not say how to pay it.Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013, s. 13(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthe applicant for a permit has paid the fee set out in the District of Elkford Fees and |
| Bylaw | Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule 'G' (Building and Subdivision Fees and Charges)Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G; Application Forms and Fees, Application Forms & Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBUILDING AND SUBDIVISION FEES AND CHARGES Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021 You will find fees related to building and development in Schedule F and Schedule G of this bylaw |
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. 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 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
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Sources
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 838, 2021, Schedule G (PDF), District of Elkford (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013 (PDF), District of Elkford (read 2026-11-08)
- Application Forms and Fees, District of Elkford (read 2026-11-08)
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