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Hope building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Hope?

Hope, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

A Hope building permit costs a $100 minimum, which is not refundable, plus a percentage of the value of the work, set by Schedule G of the Fees & Charges Bylaw. The value is floor area times a set rate per 0.093 m². Starting before the permit adds 50%.

Key facts

Lowest fee$100, the minimum fee for any permit application. It is the non-refundable part of the fee.Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, Schedule G, items 2 and 3; Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024, s. 10.12(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
$100.00 minimum plus 1.0%
Non-refundable portion and minimum fee for any
shall be the minimum
building permit fee and shall not be refundable
How the fee is worked outValue = floor area x rate per 0.093 m² (1 ft2): dwelling $70 main floor, $50 other floors; carport or deck $20; attached garage $25; detached garage or accessory building $30; other $50. Fee: $100 minimum plus 1.0% of value to $1,000,000, then $10,100 plus 0.8% of the excess. 50% extra if work starts before the permit.Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, Schedule G, items 1 and 2; Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024, s. 1.01 "value of construction" · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
main floor $70.00
additional floor(s) $50.00
Carport or deck $20.00
Attached garage $25.00
Detached garage or accessory building $30.00
Construction not identified above $50.00
$100.00 minimum plus 1.0%
$10,100.00 plus 0.8% of
Increase all applicable fees in
Where work has started before the Building
means the greater of the construction cost as
Application or plan review feeNo separate plan review or application fee is listed. Schedule G says administration fees are included in the fees on the schedule. A deposit under Schedule G comes in with the application, and the $100 minimum is not refunded.Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, Schedule G, note; Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024, s. 10.01(e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Administration fees are not applicable; they are included in the fees
be accompanied by the applicable deposit in accordance with Schedule G
Other feesPlumbing $100 for up to 10 fixtures, then $6 each; demolishing a structure $100; refundable $500 municipal property damage deposit for building and demolition permits; $100 recall fee when an inspector is called prematurely; renewal of an unchanged permit $100 or 10% of the original fee, whichever is greater.Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, Schedule G, items 7, 8, 9, 16, 20 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Demolishing a structure
Municipal property damage deposit for building
for any number of fixtures up to 10
for each additional fixture in excess of 10
$100 or 10% of the original
For recall fee (when inspector is called to site
How to payA deposit goes in with the application, and the fee must be paid before the permit is issued. The pages read do not say how to pay.Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024, s. 10.01(e), s. 10.03(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
be accompanied by the applicable deposit in accordance with Schedule G
the applicant for a building permit has paid to the District of Hope the fee
BylawFees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G (Construction Values and Building Permit Fees), consolidated to April 2026; permit rules in Building Bylaw No. 972, s. 10Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, Title page and Schedule G; Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024, s. 10.03(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
BYLAW NO # 1363, 2015
(CONSOLIDATED TO APRIL 2026)
Construction Values and Building Permit Fees
calculated by the Building Inspector in accordance with Schedule G

How it works

Hope sets building permit fees in Schedule G of the Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363. The Building Inspector works out the fee. The "value" of the work is the floor area multiplied by a rate per 0.093 m² (1 ft²), or a verified contract price if that is greater.

Type of space Rate per 0.093 m²
Dwelling, main floor $70
Dwelling, other floors $50
Carport or deck $20
Attached garage $25
Detached garage or accessory building $30
Other $50

The fee is a $100 minimum plus 1.0% of the value up to $1,000,000, then $10,100 plus 0.8% of the excess. Administration fees are included, and no separate plan review fee is listed.

Steps

  1. Ask Community Development for an estimate before you apply.
  2. Pay the deposit under Schedule G with your application. The pages do not say how to pay.
  3. Pay the balance before the permit is issued.

Good to know

  • Other fees: plumbing $100 for up to 10 fixtures, then $6 each; demolition $100; a refundable $500 municipal property damage deposit for building and demolition permits; $100 recall fee if an inspector is called too early; renewal of an unchanged permit $100 or 10% of the original fee, whichever is greater.
  • Fees drop 5% where a registered professional provides design and review.
  • After construction starts the fee is not refunded. If a permit lapses with no work started, 50% of the fee above the minimum is refunded on written request.
  • Buildings needing specialized knowledge (commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-family) also pay the District's consultants' fees.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1363, 2015, Schedule G, consolidated to April 2026, District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Building Bylaw No. 972, consolidated to June 2024 (PDF), District of Hope (read 2026-11-06)

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