Kent building permit fees
How much does a building permit cost?
Short answer
In the District of Kent a building permit costs $150 for work up to $2,000, then $11 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $100,000, with lower rates above that. A $150 plan review application fee is paid first and applied to the permit.
Key facts
| Lowest fee | $150 (the minimum building permit fee; the $150 application fee is applied to it).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B item 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingMinimum Building Permit fee Application fee (non-refundable – applied to Building Permit fee) |
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| How the fee is worked out | Based on construction value: $150 for work up to $2,000; then $11 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $100,000; $9.50 per $1,000 from $100,000 to $250,000; $8.75 per $1,000 above $250,000. The Building Official sets the value, and that value prevails over the applicant's.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B item 5; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B item 30 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingup to a minimum of $2000 for each additional $1000 or part thereof to a max. $100,000 $ 11.00 $ 9.50 $ 8.75 Official’s valuation shall prevail. |
| Application or plan review fee | $150 plan review application fee, non-refundable but applied to the building permit fee. It is forfeited if the permit is not picked up within 30 days of notice that it is ready.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B item 1; Homeowner Guide, February 2025, s. 2(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingApplication fee (non-refundable – applied to Building Permit fee) A plan processing fee is required when a plan review application is received. This amount will be credited to the fees for the Building Permit when issued. within 30 days of being notified that the permit is ready to be issued. |
| Other fees | Plumbing: $150 for up to 10 fixtures, $10 per extra. Demolition permit: $200. Re-inspection recall: $100. Sanitary, storm or water connection inspection: $250 each ($600 for all three with a building permit). Damage deposit: $500 (single-family dwelling under $10,000) or $1,000. Demolition security: $1,000 for buildings over 50 m²; $5,000 if living in the house being replaced.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B items 8, 16, 17, 21-27 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingfor any number of fixtures up to ten Demolishing a structure (minimum 2 inspections) For recall fee (which inspector is called to site prematurely) Sanitary connection (separate inspection) Demo Permit Security all Buildings over 50m2 Project completion and/or Damage to Municipal Property Security Except when occupying an existing house (to be demolished) for SFD under $10,000 |
| How to pay | The plan processing fee is paid when the plan review application is received. After the plans are approved, the applicant pays the remaining fees to get the permit. Securities may be cash, certified cheque or irrevocable letter of credit.Homeowner Guide, February 2025, s. 2(d); Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B securities · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingmay pay the appropriate fees to obtain the permits. A plan processing fee is required when a plan review application is received. ANY SECURITY DEPOSITED UNDER PROVISIONS OF THIS BYLAW MAY BE IN THE FORM OF; CASH, CERTIFIED |
| Bylaw | Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023, Schedule B (Building Bylaw 1116, 1997), as amended to 1717.04Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated), Sch. B; Building Bylaw No. 1116, 1997 (PDF, 2009 consolidation), s. 1.01 definition of value · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBuilding Bylaw 1116, 1997 A schedule of fees for construction and/or alteration of buildings. the current Fees and Charges Bylaw |
How it works
Building permit fees are set in Schedule B of the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717 and depend on the value of construction. The minimum fee is $150, which covers work up to $2,000. After that:
- $11 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $100,000
- $9.50 per $1,000 from $100,000 to $250,000
- $8.75 per $1,000 above $250,000
The Building Official sets the construction value, and that value prevails over the applicant's.
Steps
- Pay the $150 plan review application fee when you submit your application. It is non-refundable but applied to the building permit fee.
- Once the plans are approved, pay the remaining fees to get the permit. Securities may be cash, certified cheque or irrevocable letter of credit.
- Call the Building Department at 604-796-2235 if you want an estimate for your project.
Good to know
- Other fees in the schedule include plumbing ($150 for up to 10 fixtures, $10 for each extra), a demolition permit ($200), a re-inspection recall ($100), and sanitary, storm or water connection inspections ($250 each, or $600 for all three with a building permit).
- Damage deposits are $500 for a single-family dwelling under $10,000, or $1,000 otherwise. Demolition security is $1,000 for buildings over 50 m², or $5,000 if you are living in the house being replaced.
- Moving a building ($150 to $450), chimney or fireplace permits ($150, or $100 with a building permit) and a pool fence permit ($150) are also listed. Grading and landscaping security is $12 per m².
- An application fee is forfeited if the permit is not picked up within 30 days of notice that it is ready.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (PDF, consolidated) (read 2026-11-06)
- Homeowner Guide, February 2025 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Building Permits, District of Kent (read 2026-11-06)
- Building Bylaw No. 1116, 1997 (PDF, 2009 consolidation) (read 2026-11-06)
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