Gold River building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Gold River?

Gold River, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The Village of Gold River sets building permit fees in Schedule C of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 734, 2021. The permit fee is $8 for each $1,000 of construction value, with a $75 minimum. Before issuing a permit, the Building Inspector may require an appraisal of the value at your expense.

When you apply you pay a plan processing fee: $50 for an accessory building or structure, $100 for two or fewer self-contained dwelling units, or $100 plus $50 per unit for three or more units or commercial and industrial buildings. It is non-refundable but credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.

Other fees

• Demolition: $100 if under 1,000 sq. ft., or $100 plus $50 per 1,000 sq. ft. (or part) if larger.
• Permit to move a building: $550.
• Plumbing permit: $60 plus $5 per fixture.
• Re-inspection: $50. Building file review: $50.
• Work started without a permit: double fee.
• Refund if no inspection was done: 70% of the permit fee (not the plan processing fee).

Good to know

• Pay by cash, cheque or money order payable to the Village of Gold River. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.
• An application is cancelled and the plan processing fee forfeited if the permit fee is not paid within 180 days of written notice that the permit is ready.
• The older fee scale in the Building Bylaw's own schedule differs from Bylaw 734; the bylaw says Bylaw 734 applies. Confirm the current rate with the Village office.