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

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

**Short answer:** In Fruitvale a building permit costs $7 per $1,000 of construction value, or part of it, with a $40 minimum. A non-refundable application fee is applied against the permit fee. Fees are in the Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Fruitvale, https://fruitvale.ca)  
**Cost:** $7 per $1,000 of value or portion thereof, $40 minimum. Application fee and other fees below.  
**How long:** The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; the plan-processing fee is paid with the application.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-367-7551
- Email: Village Office, info@village.fruitvale.bc.ca
- Phone: RDKB Building Officials, Trail, 250-368-0222 (Office: 202 - 843 Rossland Ave, Trail, BC V1R 4S8.)

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $40, which covers about $5,000 of construction value.
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8, Appendix 8, A](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Minimum fee: $7.00 per $1,000,00 or portion thereof" … "Minimum of $40.00 covers approximately $5,000 of construction"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** $7 per $1,000 of declared or assessed construction value, or portion thereof, with a $40 minimum. Plumbing fixtures $10 each when issued with a building permit; separately $75 flat plus $10 per fixture.
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8, Appendix 8, A](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Minimum fee: $7.00 per $1,000,00 or portion thereof" … "$10.00 per" … "$75.00 flat rate"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Non-refundable application fee: the actual permit fee up to $10,000 of construction cost; $50 for $10,000 to $50,000; $150 over $50,000. It is applied against the permit fee.
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8, Appendix 8, B](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE" … "$150.00 for each application valued over $50,000.00." … "This fee will be applied against the cost of the permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Re-inspection $75; demolition $50; moving permit $75; temporary building permit $75; mobile or modular home placement $75; minimum inspection fee $50. Renewal: $50 up to $50,000 value, $2 per $1,000 above. Removing a Notice on Title $200. Development permit application $200.
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8, Appendix 8, C to F](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Re-inspection Fee" … "Demolition Fee" … "Moving permit" … "Minimum Inspection Fee" … "Construction Value up to $50,000.00" … "Administrative charge to remove Notice on Title" … "Development Permit Application**"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; the plan-processing fee is paid with the application. Where to pay is not stated.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 698, 2003, ss. 16.1, 16.2](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/698-Building-Bylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior" … "An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Village of Fruitvale Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Schedule A, Appendix 8 (Planning, Development and Building Permit Fees)
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES"
  - Source: [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8, s. 1.1](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Fees are set in Appendix 8 (Planning, Development and Building Permit Fees) of the Village's [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf). The permit fee is $7 per $1,000 of declared or assessed construction value, or portion thereof, with a $40 minimum. Plumbing fixtures are $10 each when issued with a building permit. A separate plumbing permit is a $75 flat fee plus $10 per fixture.

A non-refundable application fee is charged on the cost of construction: the actual permit fee up to $10,000; $50 for $10,000 to $50,000; and $150 over $50,000. It is applied against the permit fee.

## Other fees

- Re-inspection: $75
- Demolition: $50
- Moving permit: $75
- Temporary building permit: $75
- Mobile or modular home placement: $75
- Minimum inspection fee: $50
- Renewal: $50 up to $50,000 of value, then $2 per $1,000 above
- Removing a Notice on Title: $200
- Development permit application: $200

## Good to know

- Temporary building and mobile home fees are plus the construction values of any new work.
- Up to 75% of the permit fee may be refunded if construction has not started. A refund under $50 is not made.
- The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; the plan-processing fee is paid with the application (Bylaw 698). Where to pay is not stated, so ask the Village Office on 250-367-7551.

## Official forms and pages

- [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, consolidated (PDF)](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf)
- [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 698, 2003 (PDF)](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/698-Building-Bylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

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

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 982, 2025, Appendix 8 (PDF)](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/982-2025-Rates-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-Consolidated-Version.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 698, 2003 (PDF)](https://fruitvale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/698-Building-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact, Village of Fruitvale](https://fruitvale.ca/contact/) (read 2026-11-08)

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