Lake Country building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Lake Country?

Lake Country, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Lake Country a building permit costs 1.2% of the construction value plus a flat amount: $100 under $22,000, $200 from $22,000 to $100,000, and $500 above $100,000. A rebate of the flat amount applies if the permit is completed within 24 months. Starting work without a permit doubles the fee.

Key facts

Lowest fee	For construction value under $22,000: 1.2% of the value plus $100, but a $100 rebate applies to permits completed within 24 months of issuance. Minimum building inspection fee: $100.Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Building Permit Fee - Construction value less than $22,000 project + $100.00 Minimum Building Inspection Fee $100 Building Permit Fee Rebate - Construction value less than * For permits completed within 24 months from the date of issuance.
How the fee is worked out	1.2% of construction value plus a flat amount: $100 under $22,000; $200 from $22,000 to $100,000; $500 above $100,000. A rebate of that flat amount applies if the permit is completed within 24 months. Certified portions get 10% off (up to $2,000).Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Construction value from $22,000 to project + $200.00 Construction value in excess of project + $500.00 1.2 % of actual construction value of reduced by 10% up to a maximum of $2,000.00 Building Permit Fee Rebate - Construction value in excess of * For permits completed within 24 months from the date of issuance.
Application or plan review fee	The District's application form says the building permit application fee (1.2% of value plus $100, $200 or $500) is due at submission; its FAQ says payable when the permit is ready for pick up. Bylaw 1070 s. 11.11 credits the application fee against the permit fee.Sources differ: The District's Building Permits FAQ calls the permit fee an 'application fee: between $100 - $500 plus 1.2% value of construction (payable when permit is ready for pick up)'. Bylaw 11.1(c) says the application is accompanied by the applicable fee, and 11.24 says the application fee is forfeited if an application is cancelled. The exact application fee is not itemised separately in the Fees Bylaw schedule.Building Regulation Bylaw 1070, 2018 (consolidated), s. 11.11; Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 5; Building Permit Application, Building Permit Application form, Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The application fee shall be credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued. Plan Review - After completed plan check $100.00 The building permit application fee is due at the time of building permit submission. time of building permit issuance and are per the District of Lake Country Fees Bylaw No.987.
Other fees	Re-inspection $50; plan review after completed plan check $100; plumbing $10 per fixture; transfer of a building permit $50; demolition security deposit $1,500; access permit $50. Security deposits for new simple buildings are $1,500 and new complex buildings $2,500.Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 5; Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Building Permit Re-inspection $50.00 Building Permit Security Deposit - Demolition $1,500.00 Plumbing Fixture Fee Transfer Building Permit $50.00 Building Permit Security Deposit – Simple Building (New) $1,500.00 Building Permit Security Deposit – Complex Building (New) $2,500.00 Access Permit - Application or Appeal (non-refundable) $50.00
How to pay	The application fee is due when you submit the application; the remaining permit fees are due when the permit is issued, and the District tells you when it is ready for pick up. Bylaw 1070 s. 11.10 requires payment before you receive the permit.Building Permits, Building Permits page, FAQ; Building Regulation Bylaw 1070, 2018 (consolidated), s. 11.10; Building Permit Application, Building Permit Application form, Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Once approved, the applicant is notified when the permit is ready for pick up and the amount for fees owed. Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the District The building permit application fee is due at the time of building permit submission. time of building permit issuance and are per the District of Lake Country Fees Bylaw No.987.
Bylaw	Fees Bylaw 987, 2016, Schedule 5 (Building Fees)Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule 5; Building Permits, Building Permits page, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording SCHEDULE 5 BUILDING FEES Schedule 5 deleted and replaced by Bylaws 1001 and 1078 Fees are set out in Schedule 5 of Fees Bylaw 987, 2016

How it works

The District of Lake Country sets building fees in Schedule 5 of the Fees Bylaw 987. The permit fee is 1.2% of the construction value plus a flat amount that depends on the value: $100 under $22,000, $200 from $22,000 to $100,000, and $500 above $100,000. The building official may set the value using Marshall Valuation Services or another method.

Steps

Work out your construction value and fee using the rates above, or ask the Building Department.
Pay as the District directs (see "When to pay" below).
Pay any other fees that apply before you receive the permit.

Good to know

When to pay: the District's application form says the application fee is due when you submit; its FAQ says payable when the permit is ready for pick up. The bylaw credits the application fee against the permit fee and requires payment before you receive the permit. Confirm with the Building Department.
Rebates (Schedule 5): a rebate of the flat amount applies if the permit is completed within 24 months. Certified portions get 10% off (up to $2,000). Step Code rebates are $500 for Step 3, $1,000 for Step 4 and $1,500 for Step 5, with conditions (one per parcel; the Step 3 rebate applied only to permits issued up to January 1, 2020).
Penalty: starting construction before a permit is issued, or against a stop work order, doubles the permit fee.
Other fees: re-inspection $50; plan review after a completed plan check $100; plumbing $10 per fixture; transfer of a permit $50; access permit $50.
Security deposits: new simple buildings $1,500; new complex buildings $2,500; demolition $1,500; addition or alteration $500; temporary building $500; temporary residence $1,000; building move $5,000.
Development cost charges and water and sewer connection charges may also apply.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fees Bylaw 987, 2016 (consolidated) (PDF), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
Building Regulation Bylaw 1070, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
Building Permit Application (PDF), District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)
Building Permits, District of Lake Country (read 2026-11-06)

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