# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Invermere --- title: "Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Invermere, and how do I apply?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.json" --- # Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Invermere, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Invermere you need a District building permit to construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure, and no stage of the work may start until it is issued. Accessory buildings under 10 m² are outside the Building Bylaw. Apply with the form, dropped off at 914 8th Avenue. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** A base fee of $100 plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value, and a plan check deposit at application. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District does not state a review time. An application expires 180 days after it is complete if no permit has been issued. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall (drop off the application), 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The page states no online or email submission.) - Phone: Manager of Building and Protective Services, 250-342-9281 ext. 1226 - Email: Manager of Building and Protective Services (inspections), inspections@invermere.net - Phone: Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 - Email: Building Official, building@invermere.net ## Key facts - **Needed for:** A permit is needed to construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure, and no stage (including demolition or excavation) may start before it is issued. Building a retaining wall over 1.22 m or a swimming pool also needs a building permit. - Source: [Building Services, Building Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - Official wording: "Building permits are required in order to construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure within the District of Invermere." … "You may not start any stage of a project, including demolition or excavation, until a building permit has been obtained." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 11.1, 14.1; definition of retaining wall](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a building" … "a person must not construct, or structurally repair, a swimming pool without a valid building permit" … "retaining wall means a structure exceeding 1.22 metres in height that holds or retains soil" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** The Building Bylaw does not apply to: a fence (except retaining walls); an accessory building with a floor area under 10 m²; a trellis, arbour, wall holding soil under 1.22 m or similar landscape structure on a single-family parcel; and CSA Z240/Z241/A277 units except as the Building Code regulates them. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 3.3](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to" … "except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw, a fence;" … "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" … "a trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.22 metres in height, or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the Building Permit Application Form and drop it off in person at 914 8th Avenue, Invermere. A plan check deposit is required at that time. - Source: [Building Services, Building Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - Official wording: "To make an application please complete the Building Permit Application Form and drop it off in person to 914 8th Avenue, Invermere." … "A plan cheque deposit is required at that time." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** Signed application form, owner's acknowledgment (Appendix B), title search within 30 days, survey plan (may be waived), site plan and floor plans, in duplicate. The form also asks for a BC Energy Step Code pre-construction compliance report, and a development permit application if the site is in a development permit area. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 10.2 and 10.4](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and undertaking" … "include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the" … "include a copy of a survey plan prepared by a British Columbia land surveyor except" … "include a site plan showing" … "include floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas, including: the" - Source: [Building Permit Application Form, Application form, page 3 'Documents to be included'](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/5717/) - Official wording: "Title search. A copy of a title search, accompanied by referenced covenants, made within 30 days" … "Plans, in duplicate, which include:" … "Application for a development permit is also required" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail. - **Inspections:** Book by calling the District office at 250-342-9281. For simple buildings the owner must give at least 48 hours' notice and request each inspection in writing. - Source: [Building Services, Building Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - Official wording: "To book an inspection, please contact the District of Invermere office at 250-342-9281." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 10.32-10.33](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner must give at least 48 hours’ notice to the District of Invermere when requesting an inspection" … "has requested the inspection in writing in accordance" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Building Services: Manager of Building and Protective Services, 250-342-9281 ext. 1226, inspections@invermere.net; Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227, building@invermere.net. - Source: [Building Services, Building Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - Official wording: "Manager of Building and Protective Services 250-342-9281 ext. 1226 inspections@invermere.net" … "Building Official 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 building@invermere.net" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 1.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Invermere's building staff check your plans against the [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) and the BC Building Code. A permit is needed to construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure, and you may not start any stage, including demolition or excavation, before it is issued. A retaining wall over 1.22 m and a swimming pool also need a building permit. The bylaw does not apply to a fence (except retaining walls), an accessory building under 10 m², a trellis, an arbour, a wall holding soil under 1.22 m or similar landscape structure on a single-family parcel. Being outside the bylaw does not exempt the work from zoning setbacks or heights. ## Steps 1. Call the Building Official (250-342-9281 ext. 1227) before you apply to confirm what your project needs. 2. Fill in the Building Permit Application Form and gather the documents listed above. 3. Drop the application off at 914 8th Avenue and pay the plan check deposit. 4. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued. 5. To book an inspection, call 250-342-9281. For simple buildings give at least 48 hours' notice and request each inspection in writing. ## Good to know - If the site is in an Official Community Plan development permit area, a development permit is needed first. - The bylaw lists the stages that must be inspected before work is covered (s. 10.32). - The District's page and the bylaw do not say how building permit fees can be paid; ask the office. ## What you'll need - Signed Building Permit Application Form and owner's acknowledgment (Appendix B) - Title search made within 30 days - Survey plan (may be waived) - Site plan and floor plans, in duplicate - BC Energy Step Code pre-construction compliance report (the form asks for it) - Development permit application, if the site is in a development permit area - Letters of assurance from registered professionals, for complex buildings ## Official forms and pages - [Building Services, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - [Building Permit Application Form (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/5717/) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees.md) - [Invermere permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Invermere fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules.md) - [Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/building-permit.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Services, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permit Application Form (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/5717/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Invermere fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Invermere, and how high can it be?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules.json" --- # Invermere fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Invermere, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Invermere an ordinary fence needs no building permit. In most residential zones a fence may be 1.0 m high in the required front yard and 2.0 m in other yards; no fence may exceed 2.0 m. A pool, spa or hot tub needs a permit and a fence at least 1.22 m high. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** No fee for an ordinary fence; the District's pages mention no fence permit. **How long:** Not applicable for an ordinary fence. **Where:** - Phone: Planning (Director of Development Services), 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 - Email: Planning, planning@invermere.net - Phone: Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit for an ordinary fence: the Building Bylaw does not apply to a fence, except retaining walls (over 1.22 m). A swimming pool, spa or hot tub needs a building permit and an enclosing fence at least 1.22 m high. The zoning bylaw's siting rules do not apply to fences, but its height rules do. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 3.3(a); s. 11.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "except as set out in Part 11 [Retaining Walls] of this bylaw, a fence;" … "No person may construct, or structurally repair, a retaining wall without a building" … "a person must not construct, or structurally repair, a swimming pool without a valid building permit" … "having a minimum height of 1.22 metres and no openings greater" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.10(1)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "The siting provisions of this bylaw do not apply to fences and screening, except" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** 1.0 m in the required front yard in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones. In the R-MP, RR-1, RR-2, P-1 and P-2 zones the limit is 2.0 m with no separate front-yard figure. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.10(3)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "1.0 m in required front yard" … "2.0 m in all other yards" … "R-MP 2.0 m" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.0 m in all other yards in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones, and 2.0 m in the R-MP, RR-1, RR-2, P-1 and P-2 zones. No fence may exceed 2.0 m (s. 3.12(3)); the open mesh or chain link exception is subject to s. 3.10. RES-3 zone: 1.8 m. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, ss. 3.10(3), 3.12(3)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "2.0 m in all other yards" … "no person shall construct a" … "fence higher than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from ground level except for open mesh or chain link type" … "fence higher than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from ground level except for open mesh or chain link type fences, subject to Section 3.10." … "(a) No fence shall exceed 1.8 m in height." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** No one may obstruct vision at an intersection on a corner parcel within the triangle formed by the two parcel lines and a line joining them 6.0 m from where they meet. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.11](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "No person shall obstruct vision at an intersection on corner parcels by any means within a" … "triangular area bounded by the two parcel lines adjacent to the highway right-of-way and a" … "straight line joining each parcel line at a distance of 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from their point of intersection," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Barbed wire is prohibited in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-MP zones. A fence includes a wall or trellis. Pool, spa and hot tub fences must be at least 1.22 m high with no openings over 100 mm and a self-closing, self-latching gate. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, ss. 3.10(2), 2 (definition of Fence)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "The use of barbed wire is prohibited within the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-" … "parcel from adjacent parcels or part of a parcel from an adjacent part of a parcel and includes a" … "wall or trellis." - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 14.2-14.3](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "having a minimum height of 1.22 metres and no openings greater" … "than 100 mm at their greatest dimension." … "through a self-closing and self-latching gate designed and constructed or installed" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, ss. 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12(3); Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, Parts 11 and 14 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.10(3)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Height requirements for fences and screening are in accordance with the" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 1.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere the [Building Bylaw No. 1677](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) does not apply to a fence, except retaining walls, so an ordinary fence needs no building permit. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) sets fence heights (ss. 3.10 to 3.12); its siting rules do not apply to fences, but its height rules do. A fence includes a wall or trellis. ## Steps 1. Check your zone on the zoning map (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Keep the fence within the height limits below, measured from ground level. 3. On a corner lot, keep the corner clear (see below). 4. If you build a pool, spa or hot tub, or a retaining wall over 1.22 m, apply for a building permit. ## Good to know - In the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones, the limit is 1.0 m in the required front yard and 2.0 m in other yards. In the R-MP, RR-1, RR-2, P-1 and P-2 zones it is 2.0 m with no separate front-yard figure. In the RES-3 zone it is 1.8 m. - Commercial, tourist and industrial zones list a minimum 2.0 m fence where the parcel line abuts a residential use; that is a minimum, not a maximum. - Livestock and wildlife fencing in the Rural Residential and Rural Resource zones is not subject to the maximum heights. - Barbed wire is prohibited in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-MP zones. The bylaw does not mention electric fences. - On a corner parcel, no one may obstruct vision within the triangle formed by the two parcel lines and a line joining them 6.0 m from where they meet. The text sets no separate fence height there; ask Planning. - A pool, spa or hot tub needs a building permit and an enclosing fence at least 1.22 m high, with no openings over 100 mm and a self-closing, self-latching gate. - A development permit may be needed in a development permit area. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/fence-rules.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fence-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fence-rules.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/fence-rules.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fence-rules.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Invermere permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Invermere permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere an accessory building under 10 m² needs no building permit. A shed, garage or carport of 10 m² or more does. The Building Bylaw gives no height exemption for decks, so ask before building one. Zoning rules apply either way. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Permit fees follow Schedule G; see the building-permit-fees answer. Table 1 values decks and sheds at $77 per sq. ft., carports at $77 and garages at $102 (from Jan 1, 2026). **How long:** The District does not state a review time. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 - Email: Building Official, building@invermere.net ## Key facts - **Sheds:** No building permit for an accessory building with a floor area under 10 m²; the Building Bylaw does not apply to it. At 10 m² or more, the bylaw applies and a permit is required. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 3.3(b), 4.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" … "unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** The Building Bylaw gives no height threshold or exemption for decks; only accessory buildings under 10 m² and some small landscape structures are excluded. The fee schedule values decks at $77 per sq. ft. (from Jan 1, 2026), so a deck permit fee applies. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 3.3, 4.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "This bylaw does not apply to" … "a trellis, an arbour, a wall supporting soil that is less than 1.22 metres in height, or" - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G, Schedule G, Table 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Decks & Sheds $75 $77 $78" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** Not exempt by name. Only an accessory building under 10 m² is excluded, so a garage or carport of 10 m² or more needs a building permit. The fee schedule values carports at $77 and garages at $102 per sq. ft. (from Jan 1, 2026). - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 3.3(b)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "an accessory building with a floor area of less than 10 square metres;" - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G, Schedule G, Table 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Carports $75 $77 $78" … "Garages $100 $102 $104" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** R-1 zone example: accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high; setbacks front 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m; parcel coverage 40% for a single family dwelling. No accessory building before its principal building. Other zones differ. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 5.3(3) (R-1 zone); s. 3.8(1)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Accessory buildings and structures from:" … "rear parcel line 1.5 m" … "interior side parcel line 1.5 m" … "exterior side parcel line 4.5 m" … "Accessory buildings and structures 4.5 m" … "Single family dwelling 40%" … "No person shall erect an accessory building or structure on any parcel unless the principal" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (s. 3.3); Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (s. 3.8 and the zone regulations in Section 5) - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 1.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.8](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Accessory Buildings and Structures" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere the [Building Bylaw No. 1677](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) does not apply to an accessory building with a floor area under 10 m², so no building permit is needed for it. At 10 m² or more the bylaw applies and a permit is required. A garage or carport is not exempt by name, so one of 10 m² or more needs a permit. The bylaw gives no height threshold or exemption for decks; only small accessory buildings and some landscape structures are excluded. The fee schedule values decks, so a permit fee applies. ## Steps 1. Check your zone and its limits (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Call the Building Official (250-342-9281 ext. 1227) to confirm whether your deck, shed, garage or carport needs a permit. 3. If it does, apply as described in the building-permit answer. ## Good to know - Zoning rules (setbacks, height, coverage) still apply to a shed under 10 m². - Example from the R-1 zone, under the 2002 [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/): accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high; setbacks front 4.5 m, rear 1.5 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m; parcel coverage 40% for a single family dwelling. Other zones differ. - No accessory building may be built before its principal building. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees.md) - [Invermere fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Invermere building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees.json" --- # Invermere building permit fees **Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere a building permit costs a base fee of $100 plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value (or fraction of $1,000). A plan check deposit is paid when you apply and credited to the permit fee. Other charges, such as plumbing at $9 per fixture, are in Schedule G. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $100 base fee plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value, under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, Schedule G. **How long:** The permit fee is paid before the permit is issued; the plan check deposit is paid at application. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 - Email: Building Official, building@invermere.net ## Key facts - **Lowest fee:** Base Building Permit Fee of $100, plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof. - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Base Building Permit Fee $100" … "In addition, per $1,000 of" … "construction value, or $9.25" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How the fee is worked out:** $100 base fee plus $9.25 per $1,000 (or fraction) of construction value. For dwellings, additions and accessory buildings, value is the greater of the declared value or a per-square-foot minimum (Table 1); $9 per plumbing fixture is added. - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G, Schedule G and Table 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Base Building Permit Fee $100" … "construction value, or $9.25" … "plumbing, an additional fee $9 per fixture" … "shall be as outlined in Table 1 or based" … "on the declared value of work, whichever is greater." … "Decks & Sheds $75 $77 $78" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Application or plan review fee:** A plan check deposit is paid at application: $50 (basic plan), $300 (single family dwelling), $400 (multi-family and buildings under 600 sq.m.) or $500 (buildings over 600 sq.m.). It is non-refundable but credited to the building permit fee. - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Basic Plan $50" … "Plan Check Deposit – Single Family Dwelling $300" … "(credited to future $400 Under 600 sq.m. (floor area)" … "building permit fees) Buildings over 600 sq.m. $500 (floor area)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees:** Plumbing $9 per fixture ($35 basic fee alone); demolition and excavation $200; re-inspection $100; moving a structure $200; swimming pool $75; one-year extension $100. Security deposits $800 to $1,800 by value (listed from $50,000 up), $1,500 for demolition, plus a 10% non-refundable administration fee. - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Demolition Permit Demolition and excavation $200" … "Re-inspection Charge $100" … "Moving a Structure $200" … "Residential $75" … "construction value between: $1,200*" … "Demolition and Excavation $1,500*" … "One (1) Year extension to $100" … "*Plus additional non-refundable administration fee of 10% of" … "Each building permit with a" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to pay:** The permit fee is paid before the permit is issued; the plan check deposit and a security deposit are paid when applying. - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 10.7 and 10.9](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first" … "pay to the District of Invermere" … "An applicant for a building permit must pay to the District of Invermere, at the time of the application, a security deposit as prescribed in the current District of Invermere" - Source: [Building Services, Building Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) - Official wording: "A plan cheque deposit is required at that time." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, 2022, Schedule G – Building Permit Fees and Charges (added by Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, adopted March 10, 2026) - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G, Bylaw 1687, s. 2(a)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026" … "By adding Schedule “G” – Building Permit Fees and Charges attached to" … "Adopted this 10th day of March 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The fees are in Schedule G of the District of Invermere's [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/), added by Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026. The [Building Bylaw No. 1677](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) sends its fees to that schedule. The permit fee is a base fee of $100 plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction of $1,000. For dwellings, additions and accessory buildings, the value is the greater of your declared value or a per-square-foot minimum from Table 1. For other types, it is the greater of the declared value or the Marshall Valuation Service value. Plumbing adds $9 per fixture. ## Steps 1. Pay the plan check deposit when you apply: $50 (basic plan), $300 (single family dwelling), $400 (multi-family and buildings under 600 sq.m.) or $500 (buildings over 600 sq.m.). It is non-refundable but credited to the permit fee. 2. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued. 3. If a security deposit applies, pay it at application. ## Good to know - Table 1 minimums per sq. ft., as of Jan 1, 2026 / Jan 1, 2027: single and two-family dwellings $306 / $312; secondary suite $153 / $156; finished 2nd or 3rd storey $204 / $208; decks and sheds $77 / $78; carports $77 / $78; garages $102 / $104. - Other fees: plumbing basic fee alone $35; demolition and excavation $200; re-inspection $100; moving a structure $200; swimming pool $75; one-year extension $100. - Security deposits are $800 ($50,000 to $200,000 value), $1,200 ($200,001 to $500,000) and $1,800 (over $500,000), and $1,500 for demolition, each plus a 10% non-refundable administration fee. - Starting work before a permit doubles the fee, to a maximum of $10,000. Refunds are up to 50% of the permit fee, and none under $100. - The District's page and bylaw do not say how fees can be paid; ask the office. ## Official forms and pages - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026 (Schedule G, Building Permit Fees) (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - [Building Services, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit-fees.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit-fees.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit-fees.md) ## Sources - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Services, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/building-services/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, look up your property on the District's PDF Zoning Map, then read your zone in Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002. No online address search is listed. Planning staff can confirm a zone at 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 or planning@invermere.net. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Viewing the map and bylaw online is free. A printed Composite or Zoning Map costs $20. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Online: Zoning Map (PDF), https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/doi-zoning-map-current.pdf (The bylaw library also holds "DOI Zoning Map - Current Sept 2025".) - Phone: Director of Development Services, 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 - Email: Planning, planning@invermere.net - Phone: Development Coordinator, 250-342-9281 ext. 1257 - Email: Development Coordinator, dpcoordinator@invermere.net ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** The Planning page links a PDF Zoning Map (https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/doi-zoning-map-current.pdf). The bylaw library also holds 'DOI Zoning Map - Current Sept 2025'. No online address search tool is listed. - Source: [Planning, Planning page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/planning/) - Official wording: "Zoning Map Areas of responsibility include:" - Source: [Bylaw library, Zoning Bylaws](https://invermere.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/20334/) - Official wording: "DOI Zoning Map - Current Sept 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002. The posted consolidated copy is dated November 2002 with a changes table ending in 2013; later amendments are posted separately, the latest read being Bylaw No. 1691, adopted May 12, 2026. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, Consolidation, page header](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 November. 2002" … "Consolidated Summary Changes:" - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1691, 2026, Bylaw 1691](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/62001/) - Official wording: "ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2026." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** Each zone lists permitted uses and accessory uses, then a table of rules: number of dwellings, lot frontage, minimum parcel size, setbacks (principal and accessory buildings), maximum height, parcel coverage, plus off-street parking and zone-specific rules. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 5.3 (R-1 zone example)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations." … "(a) Number of dwellings one single family dwelling per" … "Minimum setbacks:" … "Maximum height for:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Planning: Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services, 250-342-9281 ext. 1235, planning@invermere.net; Meghan Faries, Development Coordinator, 250-342-9281 ext. 1257, dpcoordinator@invermere.net. - Source: [Planning, Planning page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/planning/) - Official wording: "Director of Development Services 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 planning@invermere.net" … "Development Coordinator 250.342.9281 ext. 1257 dpcoordinator@invermere.net" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 - Source: [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/, Bylaw 1686, 2026, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Invermere's zoning is set by [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) and shown on the District's PDF Zoning Map. The posted consolidated copy is dated November 2002 with a changes table ending in 2013; later amendments are posted separately, the latest read being Bylaw No. 1691, adopted May 12, 2026. The consolidation is therefore not current, so check the amendments too. Each zone lists permitted uses and accessory uses, then a table of rules: number of dwellings, lot frontage, minimum parcel size, setbacks, maximum height, parcel coverage, off-street parking and zone-specific rules. General rules for home based businesses, accessory buildings, fences and suites are in Section 3, and parking in Section 4. ## Steps 1. Open the [Zoning Map (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/doi-zoning-map-current.pdf) and find your parcel. 2. Find your zone's section in the zoning bylaw (Section 5) and read its uses and rules. 3. Check the amending bylaws on the District's bylaw library for changes since the consolidation. 4. Ask Planning to confirm: 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 or planning@invermere.net. ## Good to know - The Planning page lists no online address search tool. - A printed Composite or Zoning Map costs $20. - The zoning bylaw sets a maximum fine of $2,000. ## Zones 34 zones are listed from [Consolidated Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 (consolidation shown on the District's bylaw library; latest amendment in its summary is Bylaw 1471, 2013)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Planning, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/planning/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Zoning Map (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/doi-zoning-map-current.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fence-rules.md) - [Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md) - [Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.md) - [Invermere home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/zoning-lookup.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning-lookup.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Planning, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/planning/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1691, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/62001/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw library, Zoning Bylaws, District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/20334/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, 2022 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/43891/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.json" --- # Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere a secondary suite is allowed in single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings where the BC Building Code permits, but only in zones that list suites as a use. A suite may also be allowed in an accessory building. A building permit is required. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Building permit fees apply; Table 1 values a secondary suite at $153 per sq. ft. from Jan 1, 2026. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The District does not state a review time. **Where:** - Phone: Planning (Director of Development Services), 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 - Email: Planning, planning@invermere.net - Phone: Building Official, 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 - Email: Building Official, building@invermere.net ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Under s. 3.14(a) (replaced February 24, 2026), suites are permitted in single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings where the BC Building Code permits, but only in zones that list them as a use: R-1, R-1(A), R-2, R-2(A), R-2S and RM-2 in the posted zoning text. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026, Bylaw 1686, 2026, s. 2(b), new s. 3.14(a)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "(a) Secondary suites are permitted in single-family dwellings, two-family and" … "multi-family dwellings where the BC Building Code permits." … "ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2026." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 5.3(2)(b) (R-1 zone)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw." … "(k) Secondary Suites, subject to section 5.6(a)4(c)." … "(c) Secondary suites are permitted within all single family dwellings in the RM-2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** A secondary suite may be permitted in an accessory building if the parcel has a principal dwelling unit, has no bed and breakfast and no existing secondary suite, and the building and suite meet all zoning and BC Building Code rules. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026, Bylaw 1686, 2026, new s. 3.14(d)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "(d) Secondary suites may be permitted in an accessory building provided:" … "(i) the parcel contains a principal dwelling unit;" … "(ii) the parcel does not contain a bed and breakfast;" … "(iii) the parcel does not contain an existing secondary suite;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** One suite per parcel; none in a building with boarders, lodgers or a bed and breakfast; the suite cannot be subdivided or stratified (s. 3.14, 2026). In the R-2S zone the zone rules still cap a suite at 90 m² or 40% of the dwelling, set a 32 m² minimum, and require the owner to live there. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026, Bylaw 1686, 2026, new s. 3.14(c), (e), (f)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "(c) Only one secondary suite per parcel is permitted." … "(e) A single-family residential building containing one or more boarders or" … "(f) No single-family residential building containing a secondary suite may be" … "subdivided, stratified or otherwise legally separated from the single-family" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, R-2S zone, Other Regulations (c)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(iii) a secondary suite shall not exceed 90 m or 40% of the residential floor" … "(v) the owner of a single-family building that contains a secondary suite shall be" … "a resident of either the secondary suite or the principal residential dwelling" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** 1 off-street parking space per secondary suite (in addition to the dwelling's own requirement). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 4.5(4)(e)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(e) Secondary Suite - 1 per dwelling unit" … "(a) Single family and two - 2 per dwelling unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** A building permit is required (alteration or change of use of a building needs a permit), and the suite must meet the BC Building Code. A development permit is also needed if the site is in an OCP development permit area. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026, new s. 3.14(b)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "(b) Secondary suites shall comply with all applicable requirements of the BC" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, ss. 4.1, 10.1(a)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "A person must not commence or continue any construction, alteration, excavation," … "(a) the owner must apply for and obtain a development permit if the building or" - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G, Schedule G, Table 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) - Official wording: "Secondary Suite $150 $153 $156" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, s. 3.14 (replaced by Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026); Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026, Bylaw 1686, 2026, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026" - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026, s. 1.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under s. 3.14 of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/), replaced by [Amendment Bylaw No. 1686](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) on February 24, 2026, Invermere allows secondary suites in single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings where the BC Building Code permits. A zone must list suites as a use: in the posted zoning text these are R-1, R-1(A), R-2, R-2(A), R-2S and RM-2. The zoning bylaw does not use the terms coach house, carriage house or garden suite. A secondary suite may be permitted in an accessory building if the parcel has a principal dwelling unit, no bed and breakfast and no existing secondary suite, and the building and suite meet all zoning and BC Building Code rules. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone lists suites (see the zoning-lookup answer) and call Planning (250-342-9281 ext. 1235). 2. Apply for a building permit; altering or changing the use of a building needs one. If the site is in an Official Community Plan development permit area, a development permit is also needed. 3. Provide 1 off-street parking space for the suite, in addition to the dwelling's own requirement. ## Good to know - One suite per parcel. No suite in a building with boarders, lodgers or a bed and breakfast, and a suite cannot be subdivided or stratified. - A suite must be a self-contained unit with only one cooking facility. - In the R-2S zone the zone rules still cap a suite at 90 m² or 40% of the dwelling, set a 32 m² minimum, and require the owner to live there. The 2026 text for other zones states no size cap or owner-occupancy rule; the District has not said whether they were dropped, so confirm with Planning. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026 (secondary suites) (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit-fees.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) - [Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/secondary-suite.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/secondary-suite.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61141/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bylaw-1677-building-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026, Schedule G (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61142/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Invermere tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/tree-removal.json" --- # Invermere tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere you need a permit under the Tree Removal Bylaw to cut a tree over 80 cm across, to log a parcel, near a lot line, road, watercourse or Windermere Lake, or more than 2 trees a year on slopes over 20%. The fee is $100 for each 50 trees or portion thereof. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $100 for each 50 trees or portion thereof (bylaw s. 10(a)). No fee for dead, dying or unstable trees or a tree Council ordered cut as a hazard. **How long:** The District does not state a processing time. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 - Phone: Planning (Director of Development Services), 250-342-9281 ext. 1235 - Email: Planning, planning@invermere.net ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** A permit is needed to cut a tree over 80 cm across, to log a parcel, within 20 m of a road or trail lot line or 10 m of any other lot line, within 30 m of a watercourse or Windermere Lake, or more than 2 trees a year on slopes over 20%. Cutting in Environmental Protection Areas or a significant tree is prohibited. - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, ss. 4-7](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "(a) No person shall, without first obtaining a tree cutting permit, cut down a protected" … "tree." … "(b) No person shall cut down a tree growing on any land designated as an" … "(e) No person shall, without first obtaining a tree cutting permit, cut down any" … "i) within 20 metres of any lot line adjacent to or abutting a highway or" … "ii) within 10 metres of any other lot line." … "No person shall, without first obtaining a tree cutting permit, cut down a tree growing within 30" … "No person shall cut down a tree, without first obtaining a tree cutting permit," … "growing within 30 metres of the natural boundary of Windermere Lake." … "than 2 trees in any one calendar year growing on any steep slope that is not" … "(c) No person shall cut down a tree shown as "to be retained" on a plan" … "(c) No person shall cut down a significant tree designated as such under" … "The owner of a tree which, pursuant to this Bylaw, may not be cut down" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** A tree or limb severely damaged by a natural cause and in imminent danger of falling may be cut without a permit (s. 13). Dead, dying or unstable trees get a free permit (s. 12). Up to 3 trees per 0.4 ha in 12 months is not 'logging', but other rules still apply. - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, ss. 2(h), 12, 13](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "i) The cutting down of not more than 3 trees in any .4 hectares (1 acre)" … "area of land in a parcel for any reason in any 12 month period, or" … "ii) The cutting down of trees which are dead, diseased or damaged by" … "Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, a person may cut down a tree or" … "The tree or limb of the tree has been severely damaged by a natural cause," … "The tree or limb of the tree is in imminent danger of falling and injuring" … "(b) There shall be no charge for a permit issued under this section." … "The cutting down of not more than 3 trees in any .4 hectares (1 acre)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** $100 for each 50 trees or portion thereof (s. 10(a)); if the permit is not issued, the part above $75 is refunded. No fee for a permit to remove a tree the Council ordered cut as a hazard, or for dead, dying or unstable trees. (Sources differ: The bylaw's s. 10(a) says $100 per 50 trees, but its own Schedule A application form still lists a $25.00 application fee dated [1996]. The current Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedules A to G, as amended) lists no tree permit fee. Value follows the bylaw text.) - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, ss. 10(a), 11(e), 12(b); Schedule A](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "The fee shall be $100.00 for each" … "50 trees or portion thereof except as otherwise permitted in this bylaw. If a" … "$25.00 application fee [1996]" … "(e) Where a tree cutting permit is required to carry out work required under this" … "section there shall be no application fee charged." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Replacement trees:** Anyone who cuts or damages a tree in breach of the bylaw or a permit must plant a replacement of the same species in about the same place, maintain it, and give security of 120% of the cost of replacing and maintaining it for 3 years. - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, s. 14](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "In addition to any other remedy, any person who cuts down or damages a tree in" … "Plant a replacement tree of the same species in approximately the same" … "Provide to the municipality security in the amount of 120% of the total cost" … "of replacing and maintaining the tree for a period 3 years" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **City trees:** None set. Invermere's Tree Removal Bylaw has no rule for District or boulevard trees. - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $250 for failing to get a tree cutting permit (s. 4); $500 for removing a significant tree (s. 8(c)); $150 for tree-damaging activities (s. 9(a)). A court fine can be up to $10,000. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, Schedule I, Schedule I (Bylaw 1372, 2008)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - Official wording: "Fail to obtain a Tree 4 $250 Cutting Permit" … "Removal of Significant 8 (c) $500 Trees" … "Tree Damaging Activities 9 (a) $150" - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, s. 16](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "liable to a fine not exceeding $10, 000.00." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** The District of Invermere – Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007 - Source: [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) - Official wording: "Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Invermere's [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) protects trees by size and location. A "tree" is a woody plant 5 m or more tall or 10 centimetres or more in diameter; a protected tree is over 80 cm across, measured 1.5 m above ground. A permit is needed to cut: - a tree over 80 cm across; - trees when logging a parcel; - within 20 m of a road or trail lot line, or 10 m of any other lot line; - within 30 m of a watercourse or Windermere Lake; - more than 2 trees a year on slopes over 20%. Cutting in an Environmental Protection Area, or cutting a designated significant tree, is prohibited. ## Steps 1. Check your lot against the distances above and your zone (see zoning-lookup). 2. Get the application form from the District office (250-342-9281) and apply before cutting. 3. Pay the fee: $100 for each 50 trees or portion thereof. If the permit is not issued, the part above $75 is refunded. ## Good to know - A tree or limb severely damaged by a natural cause and in imminent danger of falling may be cut without a permit. Dead, dying or unstable trees get a free permit. Up to 3 trees per 0.4 ha in 12 months is not "logging", but other rules still apply. - Cutting a tree marked "to be retained" on a development permit, or damaging roots, fill or soil inside a tree's drip line, is barred without a permit. - Anyone who cuts or damages a tree in breach of the bylaw must plant a replacement of the same species in about the same place, maintain it, and give security of 120% of the cost for 3 years. - A municipal ticket is $250 for cutting without a permit, $500 for removing a significant tree and $150 for tree-damaging activities. A court fine can be up to $10,000. - The bylaw's own application form lists an older $25 fee; the bylaw text says $100. Ask the District to confirm. The Official Community Plan also sets development permit areas along Lake Windermere, creeks and rivers and on slopes over 20%; check before clearing. ## Official forms and pages - [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007 (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) ## Related questions - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/tree-removal.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/tree-removal.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/tree-removal.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/tree-removal.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/tree-removal.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Tree Removal Bylaw No. 1347, 2007 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/135/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, Schedule I (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Invermere, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.json" --- # Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Invermere, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** In Invermere, the District collects garbage and recycling bi-weekly and organics once weekly, through its contractor. Each home gets three carts. Find your day on the Zone A or Zone B schedule. Put carts out after 7:00 a.m. on collection day. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Monthly per dwelling unit: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82. A 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates. **How long:** Bi-weekly garbage and recycling (garbage in the same week as recycling); organics weekly. **Where:** - Online: Waste collection schedule and map, https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/ - Phone: Missed collection (GFL Environmental Inc.), 250-417-3607 or 1-800-662-5744 - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How often:** Garbage and recycling are collected bi-weekly (garbage in the same week as recycling). Organics are collected once weekly. - Source: [Garbage, Garbage page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/) - Official wording: "This cart is collected bi-weekly, on the same week as your recycling collection." - Source: [Recycling, Recycling page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/) - Official wording: "Recyclables are collected from households who are eligible for curbside collection bi-weekly." - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 3(c)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "collection of residential organic waste shall be made once weekly" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Finding your day:** See the Zone A or Zone B schedule PDF on the District Waste Collection Schedule and Map page, or add the digital calendar (Google or iCal) for Zone A or Zone B. Paper copies at the District Office, 914 8th Avenue, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30. - Source: [Map and Schedule, Map and schedule page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/) - Official wording: "Want a paper copy? Visit the District Office at 914 8 Ave, Invermere, BC Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30" - Source: [Digital Collection Schedule, Digital collection schedule page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/) - Official wording: "Click on the links below for Zone A or Zone B" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Carts:** Each eligible home gets three District-owned carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling and 120 L organics. A lost, stolen or damaged cart (not the District's fault) is replaced at actual cost; repair is $87.50 per occurrence plus taxes. Cart problems: municipal office 250-342-9281. - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 4(a)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "a 120 litre residential waste collection cart that is wildlife resistant with a locking lid" … "a 240 litre residential recycling collection cart for residential recycling" - Source: [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026, Schedule A items 7 and 8](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) - Official wording: "$87.50 per occurrence, plus applicable taxes (if any)" - Source: [Recycling, Recycling page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/) - Official wording: "If you have an issue with a missing or damaged cart, please contact the Municipal Office, 250-342-9281" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Setting carts out:** Carts must not be put on the street before 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Place them adjacent to the front or side street. Between collections keep carts indoors where possible or securely stored so wildlife cannot reach them. - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 3(g), 3(h), 4(d)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "Carts must not be put on the street for collection until 7:00am on the designated day of collection." … "all carts must be placed adjacent to either the front or side street" - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 3(h)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "Carts should be kept indoors where possible or otherwise securely stored so they are inaccessible to wildlife between collection days." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** One 120 L garbage cart. If a home makes more waste than the one cart bi-weekly allowance, the Invermere Transfer Station is open daily for free household waste drop-off. No extra-bag or tag system is described. - Source: [Garbage, Invermere Transfer Station section](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/) - Official wording: "If your household produces more waste than the 1 cart bi-weekly allowance, the Invermere Transfer Station is open daily for free waste drop off." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Monthly per dwelling unit: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82. A 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates. Charges are billed whether or not the service is used. - Source: [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026, Schedule A items 1 to 3 and 5](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) - Official wording: "(a) Curbside collection: $7.55 per dwelling unit" … "$11.50 per dwelling unit." … "$6.82 per dwelling unit." … "A 5% late payment fee shall be added to unpaid rates after the due date." - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 3(a)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "The charges under Schedule “A” will be billed regardless of if the resident(s) chooses to use the services or not." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, as amended by Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025" - Source: [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) - Official wording: "Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, garbage and recycling are collected bi-weekly (garbage in the same week as recycling), and organics once weekly, by contractor GFL Environmental for the District under the [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/). Each eligible home gets three District-owned carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling and 120 L organics. Multi-family complexes with communal bins are an exception. ## Steps 1. Find your zone on the [Map and Schedule](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/) page, then use the Zone A or Zone B schedule PDF, or add the digital calendar (Google or iCal). Paper copies are at the District office, 914 8th Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. 2. Put carts out after 7:00 a.m. on collection day, adjacent to the front or side street. 3. Between collections, keep carts indoors where possible or securely stored so wildlife cannot reach them. 4. For a missed collection, call GFL Environmental at 250-417-3607 or 1-800-662-5744. For cart problems, call the municipal office at 250-342-9281. ## Good to know - Monthly charges per dwelling unit are garbage $7.55, organics $11.50 and recycling $6.82 ([Bylaw 1688](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/)). Charges are billed whether or not you use the service, and a 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates. - The garbage limit is one 120 L cart. No extra-bag or tag system is described. For more waste, the Invermere Transfer Station (run by the Regional District of East Kootenay) is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for free household waste drop-off. It does not accept furniture, appliances, contractor waste or yard waste. - A lost, stolen or damaged cart (not the District's fault) is replaced at actual cost. Repair is $87.50 per occurrence plus taxes. - A 2025 District brochure also says carts should be out by 8 a.m. with 1.2 m (4 ft) clearance; the bylaw states no 8 a.m. deadline. - A cart on the street before 7 a.m. can bring a $75 ticket the first time and $150 after ([Bylaw No. 1673](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/)). ## Official forms and pages - [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) - [Digital Collection Schedule, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/) - [Map and Schedule, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/) ## Related questions - [Invermere yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) - [Invermere backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/garbage-collection.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/garbage-collection.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/garbage-collection.md) - [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Digital Collection Schedule, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Map and Schedule, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Recycling, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Invermere Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/invermere_transfer_station/) (read 2026-11-08) - [2025 waste collection information brochure (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-waste-collection-information-compressed.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: Invermere yard waste collection and drop-off question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste.json" --- # Invermere yard waste collection and drop-off **Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, yard waste goes in the curbside green organics cart, collected weekly, or to the Regional District of East Kootenay's Columbia Valley Landfill yard and garden waste area. Branches must be no larger than 30 cm long and 2 cm thick. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Green organics cart: $11.50 per dwelling unit a month. Columbia Valley Landfill: no charge for yard or garden waste under 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter; larger is charged as land clearing waste. **How long:** Green cart collected once weekly. **Where:** - Online: Organics (green cart) information, https://invermere.net/operations/waste/organics/ - In person: Columbia Valley Landfill (Regional District of East Kootenay), 1884 Windermere Loop Road (9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week; closed Family Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Curbside collection:** Yes, in the curbside green organics cart (120 L), collected once weekly. The green cart accepts yard waste with food scraps. - Source: [Organics, Organics page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/organics/) - Official wording: "The curbside ‘green’ bin can accept yard waste and food scraps" - Source: [Organics curbside green cart user guide, Green Cart User Guide FAQ 4](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/invermere_organics_curbside_green_user_guide.pdf) - Official wording: "Yes, yard waste is accepted and is a great way" - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 3(c)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "collection of residential organic waste shall be made once weekly" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to set it out:** Small branches, twigs and pruning no larger than 30 cm long and 2 cm thick, plus leaves, grass clippings and weeds, go in the green organics cart with its clips unlatched. Paper liners are accepted, compostable plastic bags are not. Carts go out after 7 a.m. on collection day. - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, Schedule D](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "small branches, twigs and pruning (no larger than 30cm in length and 2cm in diameter)" … "grass clippings, weeds" … "Carts must not be put on the street for collection until 7:00am on the designated day of collection." - Source: [Organics, Organics page](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/organics/) - Official wording: "Clips must be unlatched when set out for collection, or the contents can not be emptied into the truck." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Drop-off:** Columbia Valley Landfill (Regional District of East Kootenay), 1884 Windermere Loop Road, has a yard and garden waste area; open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The Invermere Transfer Station does not take yard waste. - Source: [Columbia Valley Landfill, Regional District of East Kootenay, Columbia Valley Landfill page](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/columbia_valley_landfill/) - Official wording: "You'll see another area for yard and garden waste, which gets chipped" … "9:00 am - 6:00 pm seven days a week" - Source: [Garbage, Invermere Transfer Station section](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/) - Official wording: "Furniture, appliances, contractor waste and yard waste will not be accepted at this site." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cost:** Curbside: green organics service is $11.50 per dwelling unit a month. Columbia Valley Landfill: no charge for yard or garden waste under 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter; larger is charged as land clearing waste (RDEK schedule updated June 2022). - Source: [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026, Schedule A item 2](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) - Official wording: "$11.50 per dwelling unit." - Source: [Columbia Valley Subregion Tipping Fee Schedule 2022, Regional District of East Kootenay, Recyclable Materials](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/pdf/recycling/ColumbiaValleySubregion-_TippingFeeSchedule2022.pdf) - Official wording: "Yard or Garden Waste - under 6” diameter" … "If over 6” in diameter, item will be charged as Land Clearing Waste" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not accepted:** Not accepted in the green cart: noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat or dog feces, and branches over 30 cm long or 2 cm thick. Rocks are prohibited material, and trade waste such as wood chips, lumber and land-clearing debris is not household waste. Potting soil is accepted. - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, Schedule D](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "excluding noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat feces and dog feces" … "no larger than 30cm in length and 2cm in diameter" … "excluding noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat feces and dog feces." … "soil, wood chips, lumber, concrete, plastic pipe, manure, rocks, paints" - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 2 definition of trade waste](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "soil, wood chips, lumber, concrete, plastic pipe, manure, rocks, paints" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, yard waste goes in the curbside green organics cart (120 L), collected once weekly. The cart takes yard waste together with food scraps under the [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/). There is no separate yard-waste pickup program; a 2021 spring FireSmart pickup was a one-time program. ## Steps 1. Put small branches, twigs and pruning no larger than 30 cm long and 2 cm thick, plus leaves, grass clippings and weeds, in the green cart with its clips unlatched. 2. Use paper liners if you want a liner; compostable plastic bags are not accepted. 3. Put the cart out after 7 a.m. on collection day. 4. For larger loads, take yard and garden waste to the Columbia Valley Landfill, 1884 Windermere Loop Road, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. ## Good to know - Not accepted in the green cart: noxious weeds, infested vegetation, cat or dog feces, and branches over 30 cm long or 2 cm thick. Potting soil is accepted. Rocks are prohibited material, and trade waste such as wood chips, lumber and land-clearing debris is not household waste. - The Invermere Transfer Station does not accept yard waste. - The green organics service is $11.50 per dwelling unit a month. At the landfill, yard or garden waste under 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter is free; larger is charged as land clearing waste. The fee schedule read is dated June 2022, so confirm drop-off charges with the Regional District of East Kootenay. - The landfill page lists closed days: Family Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. District pages give the address as 1875 Windermere Loop Road, so confirm before you go. ## Official forms and pages - [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - [Organics, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/organics/) - [Columbia Valley Landfill, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/columbia_valley_landfill/) ## Related questions - [Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.md) - [Invermere backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/yard-waste.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/yard-waste.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/yard-waste.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/yard-waste.md) - [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/yard-waste.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/yard-waste.md) ## Sources - [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Organics, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/organics/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Organics curbside green cart user guide (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/invermere_organics_curbside_green_user_guide.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Garbage, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Columbia Valley Landfill, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/columbia_valley_landfill/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Columbia Valley Subregion Tipping Fee Schedule 2022 (PDF), Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/web/pdf/recycling/ColumbiaValleySubregion-_TippingFeeSchedule2022.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste/_ --- --- title: Invermere watering restrictions question: "Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Water, sewer, roads and snow owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions.json" --- # Invermere watering restrictions **Question:** Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, watering restrictions apply only when the Director of Municipal Works gives notice of Stage 1, 2 or 3. Sprinklers are limited to 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with days set by house number and stage. Check the District's current notice. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Municipal ticket $100 for watering on a non-designated day or time in Stage 1, $250 in Stage 2, $500 in Stage 3. A permit for new lawns is available from the District Office (fee not stated). **How long:** Restrictions apply while a stage notice is in effect. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **When restrictions apply:** Only when the Director of Municipal Works gives notice of Stage 1, 2 or 3, based on the condition of water reserves. The notice is published in a newspaper. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, ss. 4 and 5](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "The Director of Municipal Works shall determine the applicable stage of restrictions." … "that notice shall be published in a newspaper." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Sprinkling schedule:** Sprinklers only 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Stage 1: odd house numbers on odd days, even on even days. Stage 2: odd Monday and Thursday, even Tuesday and Friday. Stage 3: no sprinklers; hand-held hose, container or drip only, in those hours on odd or even days by house number. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, s. 2 definition and Schedule A](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "“restricted hours” means between 4:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.;" … "addressed with an odd house number except during restricted hours on Mondays and Thursdays;" … "addressed with an even house number except during restricted hours on Tuesdays and Fridays." … "use a hand-operated hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, a hand-held container or a micro-irrigation or drip-irrigation system to water trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables on a property that is:" - Source: [2024 Water Restrictions Stage 2, Stage 2 notice, July 24, 2024](https://invermere.net/2024/2024-water-restrictions-stage-2/) - Official wording: "Sprinklers or irrigation systems are to be used ONLY in the early morning from 4:00 am to 10:00 am and in the evening from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Allowed at any time:** Hand-held watering devices with shut-off valves and drip or micro-irrigation are restricted only in the most severe (Stage 3) conditions. Nurseries, farms, orchards and vineyards are fully exempt. New trees and shrubs may be watered during installation and for 24 hours after. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, s. 1 Purpose](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "The use of hand-held watering devices with shut-off valves and the use of micro-irrigation or drip-irrigation systems is restricted only during the most severe of supply conditions. Nurseries, farms, orchards and vineyards are fully exempt." - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, Schedule C s. 2](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "A person may water new trees and shrubs during installation and for the following 24 hours" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **New lawns:** Yes, with a permit from the District Office. New sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation, and new seed until growth is established or for 49 days, whichever is less. The permit allows sprinkling outside watering days but within restricted hours, and is not valid in Stage 3. - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, Schedule B](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "may apply to the District Office for a permit" … "New sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation" … "Permits will not be issued or be valid during stage 3 restrictions." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $100 for watering on a non-designated day or time in Stage 1, $250 in Stage 2, $500 in Stage 3 (municipal ticket). Bylaw penalty is $100 to $500 per offence, each day a separate offence. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008, Schedule G](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - Official wording: "Use of Watering System SCHEDULE "A" $100 on a non-designated day" … "Use of Watering System SCHEDULE "A" $250 during times of Stage 2" … "Use of Watering System SCHEDULE "A" $500 during times of Stage 3" - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, s. 8](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "is subject to a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $500 per offence in accordance with the Offence Act" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1297, 2006 - Source: [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006, s. 11](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - Official wording: "Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1297, 2006" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) applies only when the Director of Municipal Works gives notice of Stage 1, 2 or 3, based on the condition of water reserves. The notice is published in a newspaper. This answer does not state the current stage; check the District's website or call 250-342-9281. ## Steps 1. Find out whether a stage is in effect, and which one. 2. Sprinklers may run only from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. On the allowed days: Stage 1 is odd house numbers on odd days and even on even days; Stage 2 is odd house numbers on Monday and Thursday and even on Tuesday and Friday. 3. Stage 3: no sprinklers. Hand-held hose, container or drip only, in those hours on odd or even days by house number. 4. For a new lawn, get a permit from the District Office (914 8th Avenue). ## Good to know - Hand-held watering devices with shut-off valves, and drip or micro-irrigation, are restricted only in Stage 3. Nurseries, farms, orchards and vineyards are fully exempt. New trees and shrubs may be watered during installation and for 24 hours after. - Permit for new lawns: new sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation, and new seed until growth is established or for 49 days, whichever is less. The permit allows sprinkling outside watering days but within the restricted hours, and is not valid in Stage 3. - Tickets: $100 in Stage 1, $250 in Stage 2 and $500 in Stage 3 for watering on a non-designated day or time ([Bylaw No. 1372, 2008](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/)). The bylaw's penalty is $100 to $500 per offence, and each day is a separate offence. - The 2006 bylaw is the one the District cited in its 2024 Stage 2 notice. No newer bylaw was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - [2024 Water Restrictions Stage 2, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/2024/2024-water-restrictions-stage-2/) ## Related questions - [Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/water-restrictions.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/water-restrictions.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/water-restrictions.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/water-restrictions.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-restrictions.md) ## Sources - [Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1297, 2006 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/4987/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) (read 2026-11-08) - [2024 Water Restrictions Stage 2, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/2024/2024-water-restrictions-stage-2/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions/_ --- --- title: "Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Invermere, and what does it cost?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.json" --- # Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Invermere, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Invermere, the District issues dog licences at the municipal office, 914 8th Avenue. Every dog over four months old needs a licence each year. The fee is $15 for a spayed or neutered dog and $35 for one that is not. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $15 a year for a spayed female or neutered male dog; $35 for a female not spayed or a male not neutered. Transfer to a new owner $4; transfer to a new dog $4; replacement of a lost licence $4. Fine for an unlicensed dog: $50. **How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 each year. The District page does not describe how renewal works. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over four months old living in the District of Invermere needs an annual licence. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "All dogs over the age of four months residing in the District of Invermere require an annual dog licence" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Issued by:** The District of Invermere, at the municipal office (914 8th Avenue). - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "please drop by the municipal office at your earliest convenience to pay for your dog licence and pick up a dog tag" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $15 a year for a spayed female or neutered male dog. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Fees table](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "Female Dog – spayed | $15.00" … "Male Dog – neutered | $15.00" - Source: [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008, Schedule A s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Female Dog – spayed $ 15.00" … "Male Dog – neutered $ 15.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $35 a year for a female dog not spayed or a male dog not neutered. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Fees table](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "Female Dog – not spayed | $35.00" … "Male Dog – not neutered | $35.00" - Source: [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008, Schedule A s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Female Dog – not spayed $ 35.00" … "Male Dog – not neutered $ 35.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** $4 to transfer a licence to a new owner, $4 to transfer to a new dog, $4 to replace a lost licence. No senior or early-payment discount or late fee is listed. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Fees table](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "Licence transfer to new owner: | $4.00" … "Replacement of lost licence: | $4.00" - Source: [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008, Schedule A s. 1 (c) to (e)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "License transfer to new owner $ 4.00" … "License transfer to new dog $ 4.00" … "Replacement of lost license $ 4.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 each year. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "from January 1st to December 31st" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** In person at the municipal office; no application form is required. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "No application form is required." … "please drop by the municipal office at your earliest convenience to pay for your dog licence and pick up a dog tag" - Source: [Contact Information, Municipal office hours](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) - Official wording: "Municipal Office Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Holidays)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** $50 (municipal ticket). - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C, Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Unlicensed Dog 4.1 $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 - Source: [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008, Bylaw 1390 recital](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The District of Invermere runs dog licensing itself under its Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000. Every dog over four months old living in the District needs an annual licence. Licences run January 1 to December 31. The District's page does not say how renewal works, so ask the office. ## Steps 1. Go to the municipal office at 914 8th Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No application form is required. 2. Pay the fee: $15 if the dog is a spayed female or neutered male, $35 if it is not. 3. The District page mentions no online or mail option. Call 250-342-9281 to check. ## Good to know - To transfer a licence to a new owner or a new dog, or replace a lost licence, the fee is $4 each (see [Amendment Bylaw 1390](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/)). - The sources read list no senior discount, early-payment discount or late fee. - An unlicensed dog can bring a $50 municipal ticket under the [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). No early or late amount is set in the text read. - Bylaw 1072 itself is not posted online, so rules beyond the fees and ticket come from the District's web pages. ## Official forms and pages - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) ## Related questions - [Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.md) - [Invermere rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dog-licence.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/dog-licence.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-licence.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Dog Control and Licensing Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas question: "Where can dogs be off leash in Invermere, and what are the leash rules?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.json" --- # Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas **Question:** Where can dogs be off leash in Invermere, and what are the leash rules? **Short answer:** In Invermere, the District reminds owners to keep dogs on a leash in public areas where dogs are allowed. Ray Brydon Park is the District's off-leash dog park. A dog at large can bring a $50 ticket. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Municipal ticket $50 for a dog at large. Not stated for other leash offences. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Leash rule:** Dogs must be kept on a leash in public areas where dogs are allowed (District reminder). Bylaw wording is not available. - Source: [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District notice to dog owners, June 4, 2021](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) - Official wording: "If you are in any public area that dogs are permitted we would like to remind you to keep your pets on a leash." - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Dog at large 7.2(a) $50.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Maximum leash length:** Not confirmed. The District's dog bylaw is not posted and no official page gives a maximum leash length. - **Off-leash areas:** Ray Brydon Park is the District's formally designated off-leash dog park. Dogs must be on a leash entering and exiting, and under the handler's control and in view at all times. - Source: [Ray Brydon Park (off leash dog park), Ray Brydon Park page](https://invermere.net/community/parks/ray-brydon-park-off-leash-dog-park/) - Official wording: "the District’s formally designated off-leash dog park" … "Dogs must be on a leash when entering and exiting the Park." … "Dogs must be under the control and in view of their handler at all times." - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "Ray Brydon Off-Leash Dog Park" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Places dogs are not allowed:** Dogs are not permitted at Kinsmen Beach. - Source: [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District notice, June 4, 2021](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) - Official wording: "dogs are not permitted at Kinsmen Beach" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cleaning up:** Owners must pick up after their dog; failing to is a ticketable offence (s. 7.2(b)). - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Failure to pick up after 7.2(b) $50.00 dog" - Source: [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District notice, June 4, 2021](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) - Official wording: "pick up any dog feces" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine, dog at large or off leash:** $50 (municipal ticket). - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Dog at large 7.2(a) $50.00" - Source: [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District notice, June 4, 2021](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) - Official wording: "Fines for dogs at large is $50.00." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 - Source: [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/, Bylaw 1390 recital](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, a 2021 District notice reminds owners to keep dogs on a leash in public areas where dogs are allowed. The District's Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 is not posted, and no official page read gives a maximum leash length. ## Steps 1. Keep your dog on a leash in public areas where dogs are allowed. 2. To let it run free, use [Ray Brydon Park](https://invermere.net/community/parks/ray-brydon-park-off-leash-dog-park/), the District's formally designated off-leash dog park, off Toby Creek Road before the Wilmer bridge. 3. Leash your dog entering and leaving the park, and keep it under your control and in view at all times. 4. Pick up after your dog and bag the waste before putting it in a garbage container. ## Good to know - Park rules include a limit of four dogs per handler and no female dogs in heat. - Dogs are not permitted at Kinsmen Beach, according to the 2021 notice. - Not picking up after your dog is a ticketable offence. - A dog at large can bring a $50 municipal ticket under the [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). No early or late amount is set in the text read. - To report a problem dog, call the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or the District office at 250-342-9281. ## Official forms and pages - [Ray Brydon Park (off leash dog park), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/community/parks/ray-brydon-park-off-leash-dog-park/) - [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) ## Related questions - [Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.md) - [Invermere rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dog-leash-rules.md) ## Sources - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ray Brydon Park (off leash dog park), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/community/parks/ray-brydon-park-off-leash-dog-park/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Notice to All Dog Owners (2021), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/2021/district-of-invermere-notice-to-all-dog-owners-3/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules/_ --- --- title: Invermere rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Invermere rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, the District's ticket schedule treats a "vicious dog" as one that must be confined and must not be at large. Not doing so can bring a $200 municipal ticket. The bylaw is not posted, so how a dog is declared vicious is not stated. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $200 municipal ticket for a vicious dog not confined or at large. No dangerous-dog licence fee is stated. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Not confirmed. The bylaw text is not posted, so how a dog is declared is not stated. - **Rules for owners:** A "vicious dog" must be confined and must not be at large (ticketable offences under s. 7.3). Details such as muzzles, signs or enclosures are not available. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Vicious dog not confined 7.3(a)(i) $200.00" … "Vicious dog at large 7.3(ii) $200.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Licence fee:** Not confirmed. The fee schedule and web page state no dangerous-dog licence fee. - **How to report:** Contact the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404, or the District office at 250-342-9281. - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "Please contact Bylaw Officer Tyler Inwood at 250-342-1404 for any Dog Control issues" - Source: [Protective Services (Bylaw), Protective Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) - Official wording: "Or contact the District office at 250-342-9281." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $200 (municipal ticket) for a vicious dog not confined (s. 7.3(a)(i)) or at large (s. 7.3(ii)). No early or late amount is set. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Vicious dog not confined 7.3(a)(i) $200.00" … "Vicious dog at large 7.3(ii) $200.00" … "Obstructing authorized 6.2(d) $150.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 - Source: [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/, Bylaw 1390 recital](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 makes it an offence to let a "vicious dog" run at large or go unconfined (section 7.3, as listed in the ticket schedule). The bylaw text is not posted, so the definition of a vicious dog and who decides are not stated. Details such as muzzles, signs or enclosures are also not available. ## Steps 1. To report a dangerous or aggressive dog, call the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). 2. Or call the District office at 250-342-9281, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3. In an emergency or if someone is in danger, call 911. ## Good to know - A vicious dog not confined, or at large, can bring a $200 municipal ticket under the [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). No early or late amount is set. - The fee schedule and web page state no dangerous-dog licence fee. - Ask the District for the bylaw's definition and any extra owner rules. ## Official forms and pages - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) ## Related questions - [Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.md) - [Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs/_ --- --- title: How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere question: "How many dogs or cats can I keep in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.json" --- # How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere **Question:** How many dogs or cats can I keep in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, keeping more than 4 dogs is an offence under the District's Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw. No official text we read sets a limit on cats. The bylaw itself is not posted, so ask the District which properties the limit covers. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $100 municipal ticket for keeping more than 4 dogs. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Dogs allowed:** Keeping more than 4 dogs is an offence under the Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw (s. 5.1). The bylaw text is not posted, so which properties it covers is not confirmed. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Keep more than 4 dogs 5.1 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Cats allowed:** Not confirmed. The text of the Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw is not posted. - **Other animal limits:** The Zoning Bylaw defines a "kennel" as a place where four or more dogs or cats (two months or older) are kept. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 definitions, Kennel](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "where four or more dogs or cats are or are intended to be trained, cared for, bred, boarded, or kept for any purpose" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exceptions:** Not confirmed. The text of the Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw is not posted. - **Fine:** $100 (municipal ticket) for keeping more than 4 dogs. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Keep more than 4 dogs 5.1 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000 - Source: [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/, Bylaw 1390 recital](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) - Official wording: "Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the ticket schedule lists keeping more than 4 dogs as an offence under section 5.1 of the Dog Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1072, 2000. The bylaw text is not posted, so it is not confirmed which properties the limit covers or whether there are exceptions. ## Steps 1. If you keep, or plan to keep, more than 4 dogs, call the District office at 250-342-9281 before you do. 2. Ask whether your property is covered and whether any exception or kennel approval applies. ## Good to know - No official text read sets a limit on cats. - The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) defines a "kennel" as a place where four or more dogs or cats (two months or older) are kept. That is a zoning definition, not a stated pet limit. The posted zoning copy is dated 2016, and later amendments are listed separately. - Keeping more than 4 dogs can bring a $100 municipal ticket under the [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). No early or late amount is set in the text read. - Every dog over four months old also needs a licence; see the dog licence answer. ## Official forms and pages - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) ## Related questions - [Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.md) - [Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Invermere rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Invermere backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-chickens.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/how-many-pets.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/how-many-pets.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/how-many-pets.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/how-many-pets.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/how-many-pets.md) - [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/how-many-pets.md) ## Sources - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/375/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets/_ --- --- title: Invermere backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules question: "Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-chickens/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-chickens.json" --- # Invermere backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules **Question:** Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, "keeping of farm animals" is a permitted use in the RR-1 and RR-2 rural zones, with limits by animal unit. The R-1 single-family zone does not list it. The District asks you to call 250-342-9281 about backyard chickens. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** No permit, licence or registration for hens was found in the bylaw or District pages. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Hens allowed:** "Keeping of farm animals" is a permitted use in the RR-1 and RR-2 rural zones. The R-1 single-family zone lists only a single family dwelling plus uses allowed in all zones. Other residential zones were not checked. The District says to call the office about backyard chickens. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 5.13 (RR-1) and s. 5.14 (RR-2) permitted uses](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(c) Keeping of farm animals;" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 5.3 (R-1) permitted uses](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(a) Single Family Dwelling (b) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw" - Source: [Domestic animal control, Domestic animal control page](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) - Official wording: "If you have concerns regarding backyard chickens, please contact the District office at 250-342-9281." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Most hens:** Only where "Keeping of farm animals" is permitted (RR-1, RR-2): poultry may not exceed one-half animal unit per hectare (one animal unit is 125 chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks), rounded down. No separate hen count. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 definitions, Farm Animals, Keeping of](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "of animal units of poultry shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the animal unit per hectare in total" … "125 chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 definitions, Animal Unit](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "125 chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Roosters:** None set. The Zoning Bylaw does not state a rule on roosters or beekeeping. - **Coop rules:** A building used to shelter, or to store manure or compost of, poultry must be at least 30 m from a parcel line and 30 m from a domestic well, spring, lake or watercourse. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 3.9(3)(b)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "compost of poultry, dairy cattle, or for mushroom farming shall be sited no closer than: (i) 30 m (98.4 ft) from a parcel line;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit or registration:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bees:** None set. The Zoning Bylaw does not state a rule on roosters or beekeeping. - **Other livestock:** In the zones that permit "Keeping of farm animals" (RR-1, RR-2), livestock other than swine or mink is limited to one animal unit per hectare (for example 1 horse or cow, 4 goats or sheep, 40 rabbits), rounded down. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 definitions, Farm Animals, Keeping of](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "of animal units of livestock shall not exceed one (1) animal unit per hectare in total" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 definitions, Animal Unit](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "4 goats plus kids" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), Title](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) lists "keeping of farm animals" as a permitted use in the RR-1 and RR-2 rural zones. The R-1 single-family zone lists only a single family dwelling plus uses allowed in all zones. Other residential zones were not checked. The posted copy is dated 2016, and later amendments are listed separately, so confirm your zone with the District. ## Steps 1. Find your property's zone with the District, or call 250-342-9281, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The District's animal page says to call that number about backyard chickens. 2. If your lot is in RR-1 or RR-2, follow the limits below. ## Good to know - Poultry may not exceed one-half animal unit per hectare, rounded down. One animal unit is 125 chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks. There is no separate hen count. - Other livestock (not swine or mink) is limited to one animal unit per hectare, for example 1 horse or cow, 4 goats or sheep, or 40 rabbits, rounded down. - A building that shelters poultry, or stores its manure or compost, must be at least 30 m from a parcel line and 30 m from a domestic well, spring, lake or watercourse. - The bylaw does not state a rule on roosters or beekeeping, and no permit or registration for hens was found. Ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) ## Related questions - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/how-many-pets.md) - [Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md) - [Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-chickens.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/backyard-chickens.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-chickens.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/backyard-chickens.md) - [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/backyard-chickens.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Domestic animal control, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/animal-control/domestic/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 2 are recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-chickens/_ --- --- title: Invermere RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Invermere RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, storing RVs, boats or trailers on a lot is banned only in the R-6 and CD-2 zones; no rule was found for other residential zones. On-street rules are in a Traffic Regulation Bylaw that is not posted, so call the District. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Municipal tickets under the traffic schedule: $50 for a heavy vehicle in a residential zone from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; $50 for a vehicle or trailer over 6.0 m in designated angle parking. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **On the street:** Not confirmed. The Traffic Regulation Bylaw that would cover on-street rules is not posted. - **On your property:** Not a general rule: storing vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, boats or other recreational vehicles on a parcel is banned only in the R-6 zone (Bylaw 1685, 2025) and the CD-2 zone. No rule for other residential zones was found. - Source: [Bylaw No. 1685, 2025 (R-6 zone), R-6 zone, s. (4)(c) Other Regulations](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/60954/) - Official wording: "the storage of vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, boats, or other recreational vehicles." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Living in an RV:** On a lot in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RR-1 or RR-2 zone, one RV may be occupied up to six months while a new or rebuilt dwelling is built, with a building permit, zone siting and an approved sewage connection. Sleeping in an RV on a street is not addressed in the text read. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 3.5(1)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "one additional dwelling unit or one recreational vehicle may be located on the parcel and occupied for a period not exceeding six (6) months" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), s. 3.5(1)(d)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "the additional dwelling unit or recreational vehicle is connected to a sewage disposal system that has been approved by the District of Invermere or the Ministry of Health." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw ticket schedule: $50 for parking a heavy vehicle in a residential zone between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; $50 for a vehicle or trailer over 6.0 m in designated angle parking. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008, Schedule K](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - Official wording: "Parking of a Heavy 4.23 $50 Vehicle in a Residential" … "Parking of a vehicle or 4.20 $50 trailer in designated angle parking" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1142, 2008 (on-street parking); Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (RVs on lots) - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008, Schedule K heading](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - Official wording: "TRAFFIC REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1142, 2008" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), Title](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, no general rule against storing an RV, boat or trailer on a residential lot was found. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) copy read has no such rule, and [Bylaw No. 1685, 2025](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/60954/) bans storing vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, boats or other recreational vehicles on a parcel only in the R-6 zone, as does the CD-2 zone. The Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1142, 2008, which would cover on-street rules, is not posted, so those rules could not be read. ## Steps 1. Find your lot's zone with the District or call 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 2. For parking on the street, ask the District which rules apply to RVs, boats and trailers. ## Good to know - Where RV parking spaces are provided, section 4.3 of the zoning bylaw sets their size at 12 m long, 4 m wide and 4 m high. - Living in an RV: on a lot in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-2(A), RR-1 or RR-2 zone, one RV may be occupied up to six months while a new or rebuilt dwelling is built, with a building permit, zone siting and an approved sewage connection. Sleeping in an RV on a street is not addressed in the text read. - The traffic ticket schedule ([Bylaw No. 1372, 2008](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/)) lists $50 for parking a heavy vehicle in a residential zone from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and $50 for a vehicle or trailer over 6.0 m in designated angle parking. Whether an RV counts as a heavy vehicle is not stated. - The posted zoning copy is dated 2016; later amendments are listed separately. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Bylaw No. 1685, 2025 (R-6 zone) (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/60954/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) ## Related questions - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) - [Invermere building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 (consolidated PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaw No. 1685, 2025 (R-6 zone) (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/60954/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines" question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.json" --- # Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines **Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, the Noise Control Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the quiet, peace or rest of others, but sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction is exempt from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays. A ticket is $100. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** $100 municipal ticket. The bylaw sets a maximum court fine of $2,000 a day. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **General rule:** No one may make, cause or permit a noise or sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a person nearby. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way, and no one may keep an animal or bird whose noise disturbs. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002, ss. 3 to 5](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) - Official wording: "any noise or sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a person in the vicinity" … "No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Quiet hours:** None set. Invermere's Noise Control Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. - **Construction hours:** Construction, demolition, maintenance, repair or excavation is exempt from the noise bylaw from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002, s. 6(g) and (h)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) - Official wording: "Construction, demolition, maintenance, repair, or excavation activities carried on between 8:00 am and 8:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays;" … "Construction, demolition, maintenance, repair, or excavation activities carried on between 7:00 am and 9:00 PM from Monday to Friday." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other limits:** No decibel limit. Exempt: emergency vehicles, District work, snow removal, public address systems required by code, and lawnmowers or power gardening equipment from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. any day. Maximum court fine $2,000 a day. - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002, s. 6(a) to (f), s. 8](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) - Official wording: "A lawnmower or power gardening equipment operated between 8:00 am and 8:00 PM on any day;" … "police, fire or other emergency vehicles proceeding to an emergency;" … "a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), or the District office at 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). - Source: [Protective Services (Bylaw), Protective Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) - Official wording: "Our Bylaw Officer’s hours of operation are Wednesday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." … "Bylaw Officer 250-342-1404 Or contact the District office at 250-342-9281." - Source: [Contact Information, Municipal office hours](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) - Official wording: "Municipal Office Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. No after-hours noise number appears on the District pages read. - **Fine:** $100 (municipal ticket) for noise that disturbs, noise from a property, or noise from an animal. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule D](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Noise Which Disturbs 3 $100.00" … "Noise From Property 4 $100.00" … "Noise From Animals 5 $100.00" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002 - Source: [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) - Official wording: "Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) bans any noise or sound that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of a person nearby. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way, and no one may keep an animal or bird whose noise disturbs. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limit. ## Steps 1. Call the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or the District office at 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 2. No after-hours noise number appears on the District pages read. Ask the District who to call. ## Good to know - Construction, demolition, maintenance, repair or excavation is exempt from the bylaw from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Noise outside those hours falls under the general rule. - Also exempt: emergency vehicles, District work, snow removal, public address systems required by code, and lawnmowers or power gardening equipment from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. any day. - Noise that disturbs, noise from a property, or noise from an animal can bring a $100 municipal ticket under the [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). No early or late amount is set. The bylaw's maximum court fine is $2,000 a day. ## Official forms and pages - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) ## Related questions - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) - [Invermere dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-leash-rules.md) - [Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/noise-rules.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/noise-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/noise-rules.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/noise-rules.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/noise-rules.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/noise-rules.md) ## Sources - [Noise Control Bylaw No. 1117, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61280/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules/_ --- --- title: Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report question: "How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.json" --- # Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report **Question:** How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, report an unsightly or overgrown property to the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 or bylaw@invermere.net. Property maintenance is regulated under the District's nuisance and unsightly premises bylaw. The tickets are $250 for a first offence and $500 for a second. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Municipal ticket: unsightly property $250 first offence, $500 second offence. Noxious weeds or other growth: $100. **How long:** The bylaw text is a scanned image, so the notice and compliance steps could not be read. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Email: Bylaw Officer email, bylaw@invermere.net - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **What counts:** The ticket schedule lists two offences under s. 4 of the bylaw: "unsightly property" and "noxious weeds or other growth". The bylaw text itself could not be read. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule P](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Unsightly Property 4 $250 First Offence" … "Noxious Weeds or other 4 $100 growth" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to report:** Contact the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 or bylaw@invermere.net, or the District office at 250-342-9281. - Source: [Protective Services (Bylaw), Protective Services page](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) - Official wording: "For any Bylaw Enforcement issues, please contact the District’s Bylaw Officer." - Source: [Contact Information, Contact page, Protective Services](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) - Official wording: "Dog Control / Bylaw Enforcement | 250-342-1404 | bylaw@invermere.net" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What happens next:** Not confirmed. The bylaw is posted only as a scanned image, so its notice and cleanup steps could not be read. - **Fine:** First offence $250, second offence $500 (municipal ticket). Noxious weeds or other growth: $100. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule P](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Unsightly Property 4 $250 First Offence" … "Unsightly Property 4 $500 Second Offence" … "Noxious Weeds or other 4 $100 growth" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Nuisances, Rubbish and Unsightly Property and Premises Bylaw No. 948, 1998 - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule P heading](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Nuisances, Rubbish and Unsightly Property and Premises Bylaw No. 948, 1998" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, property maintenance is one of the issues Bylaw Services regulates. The ticket schedule lists two offences under section 4 of the Nuisances, Rubbish and Unsightly Property and Premises Bylaw No. 948, 1998: "unsightly property" and "noxious weeds or other growth". The bylaw is posted only as a scanned image, so its definitions and its notice and cleanup steps could not be read. ## Steps 1. Call the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or email bylaw@invermere.net. 2. Or call the District office at 250-342-9281, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3. Give the address and describe the problem. No online complaint form for bylaw issues was found. ## Good to know - The ticket for unsightly property is $250 for a first offence and $500 for a second. Noxious weeds or other growth is $100 (municipal tickets under [Bylaw No. 1436, 2011](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/)). No early or late amount is set. - How long an owner has to comply, and whether the District can clean up at the owner's cost, are not stated in the text read. Ask the District. ## Official forms and pages - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) ## Related questions - [Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) - [Invermere backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/unsightly-property.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/unsightly-property.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/unsightly-property.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/unsightly-property.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/unsightly-property.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/unsightly-property.md) ## Sources - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Contact Information, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/general/contact-information/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property/_ --- --- title: Invermere backyard fire and burning rules question: "Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.json" --- # Invermere backyard fire and burning rules **Question:** Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, a small campfire or outdoor fireplace needs no permit if it meets the Fire Prevention Bylaw's size and distance rules. Open burning needs a Special Burning Permit from the Fire Chief, not available for properties under 2 hectares. No fire is allowed in a fire ban. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** No fee is stated for a Special Burning Permit. Municipal tickets: $100 for burning without a permit; $250 for letting a fire extend beyond its perimeter. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Invermere Fire Rescue (non-emergency), 250-342-3200 - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Backyard campfires:** Campfires (up to 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high) and commercially made outdoor fireplaces need no permit if they are at least 5 m from buildings, sheds, shrubs, grassy fields and the property line, burn seasoned wood, charcoal briquettes, propane or natural gas for cooking, heat or light, and are kept from growing or escaping. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.1.8(c)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces using fuel of seasoned wood charcoal briquettes, propane or natural gas, being used for the purpose of cooking, providing heat or providing light" … "Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces are situated not less than 5 meters (15 feet) from any combustibles" - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 2.3 definition](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "Campfire - means a contained outdoor fire, not exceeding 0.5 meter in diameter (1.6 ft.) and 0.5 meter (1.6 ft.) in height." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Burning yard waste:** Open fires are banned unless the Fire Chief issues a Special Burning Permit (urban interface clearing, agricultural pruning and land clearing, fire-hazard removal, special public functions); none for properties under 2 hectares except special public functions. Campfires meeting s. 4.1.8(c) and farm-business burning (s. 4.1.10) are exempt. Tires, plastics, treated lumber and domestic waste may not be burned. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.1.1 to 4.1.4](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "no person may light, ignite or allow or cause to be lit or started a fire of any kind in the open air." … "a “Special Burning Permit” will not be issued for properties less than 2 hectares (5 acres) in size." … "the Fire Chief may issue a Special Burning Permit" … "will not be issued for properties less than 2 hectares (5 acres) in size." … "does not apply to burning by a farm business on the lands" - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.1.2](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "accumulated from urban interface clearing;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** A Special Burning Permit from the Fire Chief, only for the listed purposes and not for properties under 2 hectares (5 acres) except special public functions. Fee not stated. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.1.2 and 4.1.3](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "the Fire Chief may issue a Special Burning Permit" … "will not be issued for properties less than 2 hectares (5 acres) in size." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fire bans:** No one may start a fire when wind and weather make it likely to be hazardous or when banned under Provincial regulation. The Fire Chief may ban or order out any burning considered hazardous. Check bcwildfire.ca for current bans. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.1.6 and 4.1.9](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "No person may start a fire if wind and weather are such that to do so is likely to be Hazardous or when banned under Provincial regulation." … "The Fire Chief may take any action to ban, extinguish or require extinguishment of any burning" - Source: [Category 2 and Category 3 burning to be restricted (2021), District notice, June 24, 2021 (dated)](https://invermere.net/2021/category-2-and-category-3-burning-to-be-restricted/) - Official wording: "For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: bcwildfire.ca" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Instead of burning:** Yard waste goes in the curbside green organics cart (small branches and pruning up to 30 cm long and 2 cm thick) or to the RDEK Columbia Valley Landfill yard and garden waste area. - Source: [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, Schedule D](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) - Official wording: "small branches, twigs and pruning (no larger than 30cm in length and 2cm in diameter)" - Source: [Columbia Valley Landfill, Regional District of East Kootenay, Columbia Valley Landfill page](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/columbia_valley_landfill/) - Official wording: "You'll see another area for yard and garden waste" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $100 for burning without a Special Burning Permit; $250 for letting a fire extend beyond its perimeter. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule S](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Failure to obtain Special 4.1.2 $100 Burning Permit" … "Permitting fire to extend 4.1.8(2) $250 beyond confines of fire perimeter" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010 - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 1.1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "District of Invermere - Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) allows a campfire (up to 0.5 m across and 0.5 m high) or a commercially made outdoor fireplace without a permit, if it is at least 5 m from buildings, sheds, shrubs, grassy fields and the property line. It must burn seasoned wood, charcoal briquettes, or propane or natural gas for cooking, heat or light, and be kept from growing or escaping. Other open fires are banned unless the Fire Chief issues a Special Burning Permit. ## Steps 1. For a campfire or outdoor fireplace, check there is no fire ban and keep to the size and distance rules above. 2. For anything bigger, call Invermere Fire Rescue (non-emergency) at 250-342-3200 to ask about a Special Burning Permit. No fee is stated. 3. Check bcwildfire.ca for current provincial bans. ## Good to know - Permits are for urban interface clearing, agricultural pruning and land clearing, fire-hazard removal, or special public functions. None is issued for properties under 2 hectares (5 acres) except for special public functions. Burning ordinary yard waste on a small lot is not a permit purpose. - Tires, plastics, treated lumber and domestic waste may not be burned. - No one may start a fire when wind and weather make it likely to be hazardous or when banned under provincial regulation. The Fire Chief may ban or order out any burning considered hazardous. - Yard waste goes in the curbside green organics cart or to the Regional District of East Kootenay's Columbia Valley Landfill yard and garden waste area. - Burning without a permit can bring a $100 municipal ticket; letting a fire extend beyond its perimeter, $250 ([Bylaw No. 1436, 2011](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/)). On prosecution the fire bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $10,000, and each day is a separate offence. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) ## Related questions - [Invermere fireworks rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fireworks.md) - [Invermere yard waste collection and drop-off](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste.md) - [Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.md) - [Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/backyard-fire.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-fire.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/backyard-fire.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-fire.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/backyard-fire.md) ## Sources - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Category 2 and Category 3 burning to be restricted (2021), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/2021/category-2-and-category-3-burning-to-be-restricted/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Columbia Valley Landfill, Regional District of East Kootenay](https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/columbia_valley_landfill/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fire Department, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/fire-department/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire/_ --- --- title: Invermere fireworks rules question: "Are fireworks allowed in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fireworks/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fireworks.json" --- # Invermere fireworks rules **Question:** Are fireworks allowed in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, low-hazard (Class 7.2.1) fireworks may not be set off from May 1 to November 1 each year, or during an open fire ban, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing. Setting them off without a permit can bring a $250 ticket. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** No fee, form or eligibility rule is stated for the Fire Chief's written approval. Municipal ticket $250. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Invermere Fire Rescue (non-emergency), 250-342-3200 - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **Setting off fireworks:** Low-hazard (Class 7.2.1) fireworks may not be discharged in the District from May 1 to November 1 each year or when an open fire ban has been issued, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(a) and (b)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "shall not be sold or discharged within the municipal boundaries from the period of May1 to November 1 of each year or when an open fire ban has been issued." … "may be sold and discharged with the written approval of the Fire Chief." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Selling fireworks:** Class 7.2.1 low-hazard fireworks may not be sold May 1 to November 1 each year or during an open fire ban, except with the Fire Chief's written approval. Not to be sold or given to anyone under the apparent age of 18. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(a) to (c)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "shall not be directly or indirectly sold, given or furnished to a person under the apparent age of eighteen (18) years." … "shall not be sold or discharged within the municipal boundaries from the period of May1 to November 1 of each year" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What counts as fireworks:** The bylaw covers Class 7.2.1 low-hazard fireworks as defined by the federal Explosives Act and Regulations, and also refers to high-hazard fireworks for handling rules. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.2 and 4.5.3](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "low and high hazard as defined by the Federal Explosives Act and Explosions Regulations" … "Class 7.2.1, low hazard fireworks, as defined by the Federal Explosives Act and Explosives Regulations" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permit:** Written approval from the Fire Chief. No fee, form or eligibility rule is stated. - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 4.5.3(b)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "may be sold and discharged with the written approval of the Fire Chief." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** $250 (municipal ticket) for setting off consumer fireworks without a permit. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule S](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Illegal firing, setting off or 4.5 $250 exploding consumer fireworks without a permit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010 - Source: [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010, s. 1.1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - Official wording: "District of Invermere - Fire Prevention Bylaw Number 1420, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) says low-hazard fireworks (Class 7.2.1, as defined by the federal Explosives Act and Regulations) may not be discharged in the District from May 1 to November 1 each year, or when an open fire ban has been issued, unless the Fire Chief approves in writing. The bylaw does not mention sparklers, firecrackers or display fireworks by name. ## Steps 1. Check the date and whether a fire ban is in place (bcwildfire.ca lists provincial bans). 2. To ask for the Fire Chief's written approval, call Invermere Fire Rescue (non-emergency) at 250-342-3200. No fee, form or eligibility rule is stated. ## Good to know - Class 7.2.1 fireworks may not be sold from May 1 to November 1 or during an open fire ban, except with the Fire Chief's written approval. They may not be sold or given to anyone under the apparent age of 18. - Outside May 1 to November 1 the bylaw does not restrict Class 7.2.1 fireworks, but handling must follow the federal Fireworks Manual, and the fire-ban rule still applies. - Setting off consumer fireworks without a permit can bring a $250 municipal ticket ([Bylaw No. 1436, 2011](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/)). On prosecution the fire bylaw sets a fine of $2,500 to $10,000. ## Official forms and pages - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) ## Related questions - [Invermere backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md) - [Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/fireworks.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/fireworks.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fireworks.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/fireworks.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/fireworks.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/fireworks.md) ## Sources - [Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1420, 2010 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/8596/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fire Department, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/fire-department/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/fireworks/_ --- --- title: Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work question: "What are the common bylaw fines in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Bylaws, noise and complaints owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.json" --- # Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work **Question:** What are the common bylaw fines in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere, bylaw fines are municipal tickets under the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130. Examples: unlicensed dog $50, noise $100, unsightly property $250 first offence, burning without a permit $100. The bylaw sets no early or late payment amounts. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** Municipal ticket amounts are in the schedules of the ticket bylaw. See the list below. **How long:** Not stated. **Where:** - Phone: Bylaw Officer, 250-342-1404 (Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) ## Key facts - **How tickets work:** The District uses municipal tickets under its Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130. Listed bylaws can be enforced by a ticket, and bylaw enforcement officers named in Schedule A may issue them; amounts are in the schedules. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, ss. 1 to 4](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "The Bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule “A” to this Bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket" … "The amounts appearing in Column 3 of Schedules “B”–“E” to this Bylaw are the fines" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Common fines:** Municipal tickets: unlicensed dog $50; dog at large $50; noise $100; unsightly property $250 first, $500 second; parking on a sidewalk or boulevard $50; parking in front of a driveway $100; fire hydrant $50; burning without permit $100; cart on street before 7 a.m. $75 first, $150 subsequent. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule C](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Unlicensed Dog 4.1 $50.00" … "Dog at large 7.2(a) $50.00" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule D](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - Official wording: "Noise Which Disturbs 3 $100.00" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule P](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Unsightly Property 4 $250 First Offence" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008, Schedule K](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - Official wording: "Parking a Vehicle on a 4.1 $50 Sidewalk or Boulevard" … "Parking within 5m of a 4.5 $50 Fire Hydrant" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011, Schedule S](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - Official wording: "Failure to obtain Special 4.1.2 $100 Burning Permit" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025, Schedule W](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/) - Official wording: "Cart is on the street before 3.(i) $75 7am on collection day" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Paying early:** None set. Invermere's ticket bylaw sets no early or late payment amounts. - **Paying late:** None set. Invermere's ticket bylaw sets no early or late payment amounts. - **Disputing a ticket:** Not confirmed. The bylaw text that was read does not say how to dispute a ticket. - **Bylaw:** Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025, Title](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/) - Official wording: "Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, the District uses municipal tickets under its [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/). Bylaws listed in it can be enforced by ticket, and the enforcement officers named in Schedule A may issue them. Depending on the bylaw, these include the RCMP, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Fire Chief. Amounts are in the schedules, added by amending bylaws over time. ## Steps 1. Read the amount and offence on your ticket. 2. The bylaw text read does not say how to dispute a ticket. Call the District office at 250-342-9281 or the Bylaw Officer at 250-342-1404 to ask. ## Good to know - Common amounts: unlicensed dog $50; dog at large $50; noise $100; unsightly property $250 first, $500 second; parking on a sidewalk or boulevard $50; parking in front of a driveway $100; fire hydrant $50; burning without a permit $100; cart on the street before 7 a.m. $75 first, $150 subsequent. - Sources for those amounts include [Bylaw No. 1372](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/), [Bylaw No. 1436](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) and [Bylaw No. 1673](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/). - No early-payment discount or late-payment increase appears in Bylaw 1130 or the amendments read. - No separate ticket for an RV stored on a lot was found. ## Official forms and pages - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/) ## Related questions - [Invermere dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/dog-licence.md) - [Invermere noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/noise-rules.md) - [Invermere unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/unsightly-property.md) - [Invermere backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire.md) - [Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/bylaw-fines.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/bylaw-fines.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/bylaw-fines.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/bylaw-fines.md) - [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/bylaw-fines.md) - [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/bylaw-fines.md) ## Sources - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61271/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1372, 2008 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61269/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1436, 2011 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61270/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Protective Services (Bylaw), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/operations/departments/protective-services/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 are recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines/_ --- --- title: "Invermere business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Invermere, and how do I get one?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence.json" --- # Invermere business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Invermere, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. In Invermere anyone carrying on business needs a District licence for each business and premises. A General Business Licence is $150 to apply and $150 to renew. Email the form to info@invermere.net or hand it in at 914 8th Avenue. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** General Business Licence: $150 application and $150 renewal. Other categories cost more (for example Mobile Vendor $500 / $300; Short-term Rental $700 / $500). Transfer to new premises or owner: $75. **How long:** The licence is typically issued in 7 to 10 working days. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Email: Business licensing, info@invermere.net - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 ## Key facts - **Who needs one:** Anyone carrying on business in the District needs a licence for each business and each premises. No licence is needed for daycare or babysitting of up to two unrelated children or one family's children, or a residential garage sale of up to five sale days a year. - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, ss. 3.1, 3.2, 20.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(a) A person will not carry on business in the District without first having obtained and paid for a" … "(c) A person who carries on business from more than one premise in the District must obtain a separate" … "A Business Licence is not required for the provision of daycare or babysitting services for up to two" … "provided that a person does not hold more than five (5) sale days per year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** General Business Licence: $150 application and $150 renewal. Other categories cost more (for example Mobile Vendor $500 / $300; Short-term Rental $700 / $500). Transfer to new premises or owner: $75. - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025, Schedule F](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "General Business Licence $150 $150" … "Mobile Vendor $500 $300" … "Business Licence Transfer Fee * $75" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Complete the application form and email it to info@invermere.net or hand it in at 914 8th Avenue, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Staff forward it to the agencies that must approve it; the licence is typically issued in 7 to 10 working days. - Source: [Business Licencing, FAQ](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - Official wording: "Applications can be emailed to info@invermere.net. Alternately, applications can be submitted in-person between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday- Friday at the District of Invermere office at 914 8th Ave." … "Licence staff will review your application to make sure it is complete, and forward it to the appropriate agencies for approvals." … "Typically, a licence is issued within 7 to 10 working days, but may take longer." - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, s. 5.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "The Licence Inspector may grant a Business Licence upon being satisfied that the Applicant has complied" … "with the bylaws of the District regulating building, zoning, health, sanitation, water, life safety, nuisance," - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run January 1 to December 31. A renewal notice is mailed in early December and fees are due by January 31. - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, ss. 8.1, 12.3](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licences will be granted annually for a period commencing January 1 and expiring December" … "31." … "must be paid to the District prior to January 31 in the licence year." - Source: [Business Licencing, FAQ](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - Official wording: "If you have a business licence, you will automatically be sent a renewal notice in the mail in early December." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** None set. The District does not offer an inter-community licence. - **Fine:** Municipal ticket: $500 first offence and $3,000 subsequent offence for failing to obtain or hold a licence; $50 first and $150 subsequent for failing to display it. A court fine can be up to $50,000. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Schedule O, Bylaw No. 1655, 2024, Schedule O (Bylaw 1655, 2024)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51621/) - Official wording: "Fail to obtain or hold business 3.1 (a), (b) or (c)" … "First Offence: $ 500 Subsequent Offence: $3,000*" … "Fail to display business licence 10.1" … "First Offence: $ 50" - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, s. 24.4](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(b) on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), plus the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, Title](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1683, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf), anyone carrying on business in the District of Invermere needs a licence for each business and each premises. No licence is needed for daycare or babysitting of up to two unrelated children or one family's children, or a residential garage sale of up to five sale days a year. Fees are in Schedule F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615 (Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025). ## Steps 1. Complete the business licence application form. 2. Email it to info@invermere.net, or hand it in at 914 8th Avenue, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 3. Staff forward it to the agencies that must approve it. 4. Pay the fee: e-transfer to info@invermere.net, or cash, cheque or debit at the office. Bring the form, any lease and any provincial or federal licences. ## Good to know - Licences run January 1 to December 31. A renewal notice is mailed in early December and fees are due by January 31. - Other fees (application / renewal): Cannabis Dispenser $1000 / $500; Rental of watercraft $1000 / $1000; Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers $2000 / $150; Carnival or circus $150 per day; Social escort, dating, massage and body paint $5000 / $5000. - A municipal ticket is $500 for a first offence and $3,000 for a subsequent offence for failing to obtain or hold a licence, and $50 first and $150 subsequent for failing to display it. A court fine can be up to $50,000. The ticket schedule names a repealed bylaw, so confirm current amounts with the District. - The District does not offer an inter-community licence. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licencing, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business.md) - [Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/business-licence.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/business-licence.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licence.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licencing, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Schedule O, Bylaw No. 1655, 2024 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51621/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Invermere home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: District of Invermere sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business.json" --- # Invermere home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Invermere? **Short answer:** Yes. In Invermere a home based business is allowed as an accessory use in many residential zones if it follows s. 3.7 of the Zoning Bylaw, and it needs a District business licence ($150 to apply, $150 to renew). Retail stores are excluded. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Invermere, https://invermere.net) **Cost:** General Business Licence: $150 application and $150 renewal (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, Schedule F). No separate home-business fee is listed. **How long:** See the business-licence answer; the District's page says a licence is typically issued in 7 to 10 working days. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Email: Business licensing, info@invermere.net - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes. Home Based Business is an accessory use in the R-1, R-1(A), R-2, R-2S, R-2(A), RM-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-MP, RR-1 and RR-2 zones, and in the multi-family phases of the CT-1 zone. It must follow s. 3.7. Not allowed on a tourist home site in the R-3A zone. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, Section 5 zone lists; s. 3.7](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "(a) Home Based Business;" … "A home based business, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be in compliance with the following:" … "Home Based Business means an occupation, service, profession or craft which is clearly" … "incidental to the use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes or to the residential use of a parcel" … "Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and" … "(g) Not operate a Home Based Business or Bed & breakfast operation on" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. A District business licence is required; home occupations are within the bylaw's definition of business. General Business Licence: $150 application and $150 renewal. A signed application form for home-based businesses is required. - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, ss. 2, 3.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(c) carrying on a home occupation pursuant to the bylaws of the District of Invermere; or" … "(a) A person will not carry on business in the District without first having obtained and paid for a" - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025, Schedule F](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "General Business Licence $150 $150" - Source: [Business Licencing, FAQ](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - Official wording: "(Home Based Businesses and Child Care Businesses must submit a signed copy of the appropriate Application Form)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Family living there plus at most one non-resident helper; kept inside the dwelling or an accessory building, with no outside storage or exterior evidence of the business (vehicles excepted); signs follow the Sign Bylaw. Outdoor use only on parcels of 2.0 ha or more, not in the front yard, up to 185 m². Up to 2 customer parking spaces. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, ss. 3.7(1)-(5), 4.5(10)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "with the assistance of not more than one person who does not reside in a dwelling" … "finished product and no exterior evidence of the home based business, except for a" … "(a) the parcel on which the home based business is carried out is 2.0 ha (4.9 acres) or" … "to exceed 185 m2 (1991 ft2) in area." … "A maximum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for customers and clients" … "Erection of signs shall comply with regulations of the Sign Bylaw." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Retail stores are specifically excluded as a home based business. - Source: [Business Licencing, FAQ](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - Official wording: "Retail stores are specifically excluded as a home based business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, s. 3.7; Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated, s. 3.7](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - Official wording: "development, which would prevent the parcels from being sold or transferred separately. Home Based Business 3.7 A home based business, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be in compliance with the following:" … "1.1 Title 1.1.1 This bylaw shall be referred to as the "District of Invermere Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002". 1.2 Purpose" - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, Title](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1683, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In Invermere, Home Based Business is an accessory use in the R-1, R-1(A), R-2, R-2S, R-2(A), RM-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-MP, RR-1 and RR-2 zones, and in the multi-family phases of the CT-1 zone. It must follow s. 3.7 of [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/). It is not allowed on a tourist home site in the R-3A zone. You also need a District business licence under [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf). ## Steps 1. Check that your zone lists Home Based Business (see zoning-lookup). 2. Complete the business licence application form for home-based businesses, signed. 3. Email it to info@invermere.net or hand it in at 914 8th Avenue. 4. Pay the $150 fee. Renew each year for $150. ## Good to know - Only family living there plus at most one non-resident helper may work in the business. - Keep it inside the dwelling or an accessory building, with no outside storage or exterior evidence of the business (vehicles excepted). Signs must follow the Sign Bylaw. - Outdoor use is allowed only on parcels of 2.0 ha or more, not in the front yard, up to 185 m². Up to 2 customer parking spaces. - Retail stores are specifically excluded, according to the District's FAQ. - The bylaw states no hours of operation and no floor-area cap inside the dwelling; ask Planning. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licencing, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Invermere business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) - [Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/home-based-business.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/home-based-business.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/home-based-business.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/home-based-business.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/home-based-business.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, consolidated (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/20335/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licencing, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/business/business-licencing/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with District of Invermere. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Invermere?" place: Invermere, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/invermere category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental.json" --- # Invermere short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Invermere? **Short answer:** In Invermere a short-term rental (28 consecutive days or less) needs a District business licence and must be in a zone that allows it, or have a Temporary Use Permit. The licence is $700 to apply and $500 to renew. Provincial registration also applies. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** $700 application fee and $500 renewal fee for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation business licence (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, Schedule F). **How long:** Licences run January 1 to December 31 and cannot be transferred. The District does not state a processing time for this licence. **Where:** - In person: Municipal Hall, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - Phone: District office, 250-342-9281 - Email: Business licensing, info@invermere.net - Phone: Short-term rental concern line (24 hours), 1-778-601-9306 ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Allowed only with a District business licence, and only where zoning permits it (C-1, C-2, CT-1, RES-1, RES-2, RES-2A, RES-3 and R-3A zones) or under a Temporary Use Permit (up to 3 years, one renewal of up to 3). Stays are 28 consecutive days or less. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024, Bylaw 1654, 2024, ss. 2 and 4](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/) - Official wording: "“Short-Term Rental Accommodation Unit means temporary accommodation for one" … "or more persons for not more than twenty-eight consecutive days but does not" … "a. “(u) Short-Term Rental Accommodation Unit” in sub-section 5.15 of the C-1" … "h. “(f) Short-Term Rental Accommodation Unit” in sub-section 5.23 of the R-3A" - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, s. 23.1.2](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(a) Where the use is permitted pursuant to the District of Invermere’s Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, as" … "amended; or" … "(b) Where a Temporary Use Permit has been approved by the municipality, in which case the use is" … "permitted for a period of up to three years, subject to a one-time renewal for up to three" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes. A Short-Term Rental Accommodation business licence is required: $700 application fee and $500 renewal fee. Licences run January 1 to December 31 and cannot be transferred. - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, ss. 23.1.1, 23.1.7, 14.1](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "Accommodation Unit unless the person holds a valid Licence issued under this section." … "Licence issued under this section shall commence on January 1st of the year in which it is issued" … "Business Licences for Short-Term Rental Accommodation Units are non-transferable." - Source: [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025, Schedule F](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "Short-term Rental Accommodation $700 $500" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Yes. Provincial registration applies to rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days, whether or not a local licence is required. Invermere is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement, so only registration, not that requirement, applies. - Source: [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Provincial page, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days," … "regardless of whether a local business licence is required." … "Invermere Kaslo Kelowna" … "Communities exempt from the provincial principal residence requirement:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Maximum 8 guests; at most 4 bedrooms and 2 persons per bedroom; 1 off-street stall for 1-4 guests, 2 for 5-8, no street parking; building exterior noise monitor; three Responsible Persons reachable within 30 minutes; licence number in all marketing; one licence per owner. - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024, Bylaw 1654, 2024, new s. 3.18](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/) - Official wording: "2. Not more than eight guests will be allowed to stay in an STR at any time." … "3. Not more than four bedrooms, and not more than two persons per bedroom," … "5. Building exterior noise monitoring system will be a licencing requirement for" … "6. One dedicated off-street parking stall must be provided on-site for 1-4" … "7. Off-site parking (i.e., parking of guests’ vehicles on the street) is not" … "4. Not more than one TUP or business licence will be issued per STR owner," - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, ss. 23.2.2, 23.3.3](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(a) the number of the Licence issued for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Unit;" … "(a) within 30 minutes of a telephone call or leaving of a voicemail message, personal contact, or" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Municipal ticket schedule (Schedule O): $500 first offence and $3,000 subsequent for an unlicensed short-term rental and most rule breaches. The schedule was written for the repealed Bylaw 1647 and its section numbers no longer match Bylaw 1683; confirm with the District. - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Schedule O, Bylaw No. 1655, 2024, Schedule O (Bylaw 1655, 2024)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51621/) - Official wording: "23.5.1 (a) First Offence: $ 500 Subsequent Offence: $3,000*" … "*A fine over $1,000 is reduced to $1,000 if the person charged with an offence is under the age of 18" … "Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1647, 2023" … "Unlicensed Short-Term Rental" - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, s. 24.4](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "(b) on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), plus the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (s. 23); Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, s. 3.18 (Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024); Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, 2022, Schedule F; Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002, Schedule O - Source: [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025, Title](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - Official wording: "BYLAW NO. 1683, 2025" - Source: [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/) - Official wording: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024" - Source: [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Schedule O, Bylaw No. 1655, 2024, s. 1](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51621/) - Official wording: "Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1130, 2002" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Invermere allows short-term rentals (stays of 28 consecutive days or less) only with a District business licence under [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf), and only where zoning permits it: the C-1, C-2, CT-1, RES-1, RES-2, RES-2A, RES-3 and R-3A zones, or under a Temporary Use Permit (up to 3 years, with one renewal of up to 3). The rules were added to the zoning bylaw by [Amendment Bylaw No. 1654](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/). The Province also requires registration for rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days. Invermere is on the Province's exempt list for the principal residence requirement, so only registration, not that requirement, applies. ## Steps 1. Check that your zone allows short-term rentals, or ask Planning about a Temporary Use Permit (see zoning-lookup). 2. Apply for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation licence ($700) at 914 8th Avenue or through the business licensing process. 3. Register with the Province. 4. Put your licence number in all marketing. Renew each year ($500). ## Good to know - Rules: maximum 8 guests; at most 4 bedrooms and 2 persons per bedroom; 1 off-street stall for 1 to 4 guests, 2 for 5 to 8, and no street parking; a building exterior noise monitor; three Responsible Persons reachable within 30 minutes; one licence per owner. - No outdoor pool unless a Temporary Use Permit allows it; no tent, boat, vehicle, camper, trailer or RV as a rental; strata approval if strata-titled. - A municipal ticket under Schedule O is $500 for a first offence and $3,000 for a subsequent offence for an unlicensed short-term rental and most rule breaches. The schedule was written for a repealed bylaw and its section numbers no longer match, so confirm the current amounts with the District. - To report a concern, call 1-778-601-9306 (24-hour line). ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) - [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024 (short-term rentals) (PDF)](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025 (PDF)](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) - [Short-term rental registration, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) ## Related questions - [Invermere business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence.md) - [Invermere zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/zoning-lookup.md) - [Invermere secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md) - [Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/short-term-rental.md) - [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/short-term-rental.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/short-term-rental.md) - [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/short-term-rental.md) - [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/short-term-rental.md) - [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Business Licencing Bylaw No. 1683, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1683-business-licencing-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1654, 2024 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51620/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1682, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bylaw-1682-fees-and-charges-amendment-bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw Schedule O, Bylaw No. 1655, 2024 (PDF), District of Invermere](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/51621/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Short-term rentals, principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) - [Short-Term Rentals, District of Invermere](https://invermere.net/short-term-rentals/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/short-term-rental/_