Fort St. John building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Fort St. John, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

A City of Fort St. John building permit costs $6 per $1,000 of construction value, plus a plan processing fee of $150 for a new standard building or $300 for a new complex one. Deck, shed and security fence permits have a $60 basic fee. Starting work without a permit raises the rate to $9 per $1,000.

Key facts

Lowest fee	The Building Bylaw sets no minimum building permit fee. The basic fee for a deck, shed or security fence permit is $60 each. Smallest plan processing fee is $90.Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording SECURITY FENCE PERMIT, DECK AND SHED PERMITS Basic Fee for Each To construct an addition/renovation on a Standard Building up to 50m2
How the fee is worked out	$6 per $1,000 of construction value, to a maximum fee of $500,000. If construction started without a permit and a stop work notice was issued: $9 per $1,000, to a maximum of $750,000.Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Fee for each $1,000.00 of Value of Construction $6.00 per $1,000.00 $9.00 per $1000.00 to a maximum fee of $750,000.00
Application or plan review fee	Plan processing fee is part of the building permit fee and is paid when applying: new standard building $150, new complex building $300, addition/renovation to a standard building up to 50 m² $90 (51 m² or larger $120), complex building up to 100 m² $120 (101 m² or larger $180). Not refundable.Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A; Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A, s. 81 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording To construct a new Standard Building To construct a new Complex Building To construct an addition/renovation on a Complex Building up to 100m $180.00 The plan-processing component of the Building Permit fee is payable at the time of the c) The plan-processing component of the Building Permit fee is not refundable under any
Other fees	Plumbing permit $60 plus $6 per fixture; fire sprinkler permit $60 plus $0.60 per head; demolition $60; moving $60; solid fuel appliance $60; re-inspection $60 (each inspection after the first); damage deposit $5,000; landscaping and paving security as per Form F.Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A; Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A, s. 86 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Additional Fee per Plumbing Fixture Additional Fee per Sprinkler Head DAMAGE DEPOSIT $5,000.00 LANDSCAPING AND PAVING SECURITY DEPOSIT RE-INSPECTION FEE for each inspection after the first inspection,
How to pay	The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued; the plan processing fee is paid when the application is submitted. An application is cancelled and the plan fee forfeited if the rest is not paid within 180 days after the City says the permit is ready.Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A, s. 80, 81, 83 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording fee, in the amount established by Schedule A of this Bylaw, shall be paid in full prior to paid the remainder of the Building Permit fee within 180 days of the date of written
Bylaw	Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A (Fees and Charges)Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024, Schedule A; Building Permit Fees, Fees page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024 Page 40 SCHEDULE A FEES AND CHARGES BUILDING PERMIT FEE Fee for each $1,000.00 of Value of Construction $6.00 per $1,000.00 Building Permit Fees are set out in the Building Bylaw.

How it works

Fees are set in Schedule A of Building Bylaw 2589, 2024. The permit fee is $6 per $1,000 of construction value, to a maximum fee of $500,000. The plan processing fee is part of the building permit fee, is charged on top of the per-$1,000 amount, is paid when you apply, and is not refundable. The bylaw sets no minimum building permit fee.

Steps

Pay the plan processing fee when you submit your application. A new standard building is $150 and a new complex building is $300.
For an addition or renovation to a standard building, the plan fee is $90 (up to 50 m²) or $120 (51 m² or larger). For a complex building it is $120 (up to 100 m²) or $180 (101 m² or larger).
Pay the rest of the permit fee in full before the permit is issued.
Add any separate permits you need (see below).

Good to know

If construction started without a permit and a stop work notice was issued, the rate is $9 per $1,000, to a maximum of $750,000.
Other fees: a plumbing permit is $60 plus $6 per fixture; a fire sprinkler permit is $60 plus $0.60 per head; deck, shed, security fence, demolition, moving and solid fuel appliance permits are $60 each; each inspection after the first is a $60 re-inspection. There is no re-inspection fee for multiple framing and insulation inspections in winter months.
A damage deposit of $5,000 applies. The landscaping and paving security is set by Form F; contact Building Inspection for the amount.
If you do not pay within 180 days after the City says the permit is ready, the application is cancelled and the plan processing fee is forfeited.
Development cost charges and school site acquisition charges are separate.
The bylaw and fee page do not state payment methods; ask the City.
The City's fee web page labels some addition rows differently from the bylaw. This answer follows the bylaw; confirm with the City.