{"title":"Kitimat building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Kitimat?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/kitimat","name":"Kitimat","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"In Kitimat the building permit base fee is $40 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $6 per $1,000 up to $100,000. A plan-processing fee also applies, from $35 to $250. Fence permits are $10; shed and deck permits are $40.","aliases":["building permit cost kitimat","kitimat building permit fees","kitimat damage deposit building","kitimat plumbing permit fee"],"cost":"Base fee $40 for the first $1,000 of value, plus a plan-processing fee ($35 to $250 by type) and a damage deposit where required. Schedule A of the Kitimat Municipal Code.","how_long":"The plan-processing fee is paid when you apply; the rest must be paid in full before the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC V8C 2H7","note":"Office hours are not stated in the documents we read."},{"type":"phone","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"250-632-8900"},{"type":"email","label":"Building Inspection Department","value":"Building@kitimat.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf"},{"title":"Schedule G Damage Deposit Form, October 2024, District of Kitimat (PDF)","url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/scheduleg-damage-deposit-form2024.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Kitimat building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Kitimat permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Kitimat fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/fence-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/terrace","name":"Terrace","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-edward","name":"Port Edward","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/prince-rupert","name":"Prince Rupert","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/telkwa","name":"Telkwa","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/smithers","name":"Smithers","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/houston","name":"Houston","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"Fence permit $10; shed or deck permit $40; building permit base fee $40 for construction value up to $1,000, plus the plan-processing fee ($35 for a detached building under 10 m²).","short":"$40 base (value up to $1,000); shed or deck $40","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"Part 13, Schedule A","quotes":["Fence or Security Fence $10.00","A Shed or Deck $40.00","Base Fee – up to $1000 $40.00","Detached Building <10m2 $35.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Base fee $40 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then per $1,000 of value, accumulative: $6 from $1,001 to $100,000; $5.50 from $100,001 to $1,000,000; $5 from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000; $4 over $2,000,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"Part 13, Schedule A","quotes":["Building Permit (per $1000 construction value accumulative)","Base Fee – up to $1000 $40.00","$1,001 to $100,000 $6.00","$100,001 to $1,000,000 $5.50","$1,000,001 to $2,000,000 $5.00","Over $2,000,000 $4.00"]},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"s. 13.4.1.4","quotes":["Standard buildings – 50% up to a maximum of $1000;"]},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"s. 13.4.1.5","quotes":["pay double the fees set out in Schedule A"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"A plan-processing fee is part of the building permit fee and is payable when the application is submitted; it is not refundable. Schedule A amounts: new standard building $150; new complex building $250; addition/renovation standard building $100, complex $200; detached building under 10 m² $35.","short":"$150 new standard building; $100 addition","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"s. 13.4.1.2","quotes":["The plan-processing component of the building permit fee is not refundable.","is payable when owner’s submit an application for a"]},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["New Standard Building $150.00","New Complex Building $250.00","Addition/Renovation Standard Building $100.00","Addition/Renovation Complex Building $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing permit (min. $25): $10 for 5 fixtures, $4 each additional. Demolition $50. Solid fuel appliance $50. Re-inspection $50. Damage deposit: Schedule G form (Oct 2024) $500 under $25,000 construction value, $1,000 over, $5,000 commercial/industrial; Code Schedule A (2020) lists $1,000 standard, $5,000 complex.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Plumbing Permit (min. $25)","5 Fixtures $10.00","Each additional Fixture $4.00","Re-Inspection $50.00","New Standard Building $1,000.00","Complex Building $5,000.00","Demolition Permit (if required) $1,000.00"]},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"s. 13.4.2.1","quotes":["before the owner is issued a permit which proposes work of a value greater than $10,000"]},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/scheduleg-damage-deposit-form2024.pdf","title":"Schedule G Damage Deposit Form, October 2024, District of Kitimat (PDF)","section":"Schedule G Damage Deposit form, Standard Building Deposits","quotes":["<$25,000 construction value = $500 deposit amount required",">$25,000 = $1,000 deposit amount required","Commercial/Industrial = $5,000 deposit amount required"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"Schedule A also lists: demolition basic fee $50; solid fuel burning appliance basic fee $50; fire sprinkler permit $50 plus $.50 per sprinkler head; driveway and parking areas 65 m² or less $10; construction trailer $100 per unit with $1,000 deposit. A damage deposit is required where work over $10,000 involves excavation or construction abutting municipal property (s. 13.4.2.1). The application guide also mentions sewer and water hook-up and water turn-on fees (amounts not given there)."},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued; the plan-processing part is payable when the application is submitted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"s. 13.4.1.1 and 13.4.1.2","quotes":["shall be paid in full before issuance of any permit under this Part","is payable when owner’s submit an application for a"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 13 - Building, Division 4 (Issuance of Permits and Permit Fees) and Schedule A - Fees & Charges","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","section":"Part 13 Div 4, Schedule A","quotes":["Subdivision 1 - Permit Fees 13.4.1. 1. Permit Fees Payable - in addition to applicable fees and charges that may be required under other Divisions, a permit fee, in the","Page 48 SCHEDULE A DISTRICT OF KITIMAT FEES AND CHARGES BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Ph. 250-632-8900 Fax: 250-632-4995 Plan Processing","SCHEDULE A DISTRICT OF KITIMAT FEES AND CHARGES BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Ph. 250-632-8900 Fax: 250-632-4995 Plan Processing Detached Building <10m2 $35.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nBuilding permit fees are in Division 4 and Schedule A (Fees and Charges) of Part 13 of the [Kitimat Municipal Code](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf). The base fee is $40 for construction value up to $1,000. Above that, the fee is charged per $1,000 of value, accumulative: $6 from $1,001 to $100,000; $5.50 from $100,001 to $1,000,000; $5 from $1,000,001 to $2,000,000; and $4 over $2,000,000.\n\nA plan-processing fee is part of the permit fee. It is paid when you submit the application and is not refundable. Schedule A amounts: new standard building $150; new complex building $250; addition or renovation $100 (standard) or $200 (complex); detached building under 10 m² $35. A further plan-processing fee is payable if you amend or revise the application.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Work out the construction value and building type.\n2. Ask the Building Inspection Department to confirm your fee (250-632-8900, Building@kitimat.ca).\n3. Pay the plan-processing fee when you apply.\n4. Pay the remainder in full before the permit is issued.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Minimums: fence permit $10; shed or deck permit $40.\n- Plumbing permit (minimum $25): $10 for 5 fixtures, $4 for each additional. Demolition $50. Solid fuel appliance $50. Re-inspection $50.\n- Damage deposit: the Code's Schedule A (2020) lists $1,000 for a standard building and $5,000 for a complex one. The District's October 2024 Schedule G form lists $500 for construction under $25,000, $1,000 over that, and $5,000 for commercial or industrial. Confirm which applies to you.\n- A deposit is required where work over $10,000 involves excavation or construction abutting municipal property.\n- Fees are reduced when the permit relies on professional plan certification: 20% up to $1,000 for complex buildings and 50% up to $1,000 for standard buildings.\n- If work starts without a permit and a stop-work notice is issued, the Schedule A fees double.\n- Schedule A is dated 2020-03-17, so check with the Building Department that it is still current.\n- Payment methods are not stated in the documents we read.","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kmc-consolidated-2026-02.pdf","title":"Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/scheduleg-damage-deposit-form2024.pdf","title":"Schedule G Damage Deposit Form, October 2024, District of Kitimat (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit-fees.json"}}