{"title":"Lumby building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/lumby","name":"Lumby","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":{"name":"Village of Lumby","url":"https://lumby.ca"},"short_answer":"In Lumby a building permit costs $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 for each additional $1,000 up to $500,000, plus a non-refundable application fee starting at $55. Other fees apply to plumbing, demolition and re-inspection.","aliases":["building permit cost lumby","permit fees lumby","how much is a building permit lumby"],"cost":"Application fee $55 to $163, plus $60 for the first $1,000 of value, then $13 per extra $1,000 (or part) up to $500,000.","how_long":"Not applicable. See the building-permit answer for timing.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"1775 Glencaird Street, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0","note":"Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m."},{"type":"phone","label":"Village office","value":"250-547-2171"},{"type":"email","label":"Village building inspection enquiries","value":"buildinginspection@lumby.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Bylaw No. 834 Schedule A, as replaced by Bylaw No. 889, 2023 (PDF)","url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/"},{"title":"Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019 (PDF)","url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Lumby building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Lumby permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/coldstream","name":"Coldstream","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vernon","name":"Vernon","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/spallumcheen","name":"Spallumcheen","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/armstrong","name":"Armstrong","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/enderby","name":"Enderby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lake-country","name":"Lake Country","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/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":"$55 non-refundable application fee (construction value $1,000 or less) plus a $60 permit fee for the first $1,000 of construction value.","short":"$60 first $1,000, plus $55 application","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, items 1.a, 2.a","quotes":["Construction Value $1,000 or less","55.00","For the first $1,000 of Construction Value","60.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"$60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 per extra $1,000 (or part) up to $500,000; $12 from $500,000 to $1,000,000; $11 above. The permit fee is reduced 5% (maximum $500) for permits under s. 803.1 (Letters of Assurance) and 20% for s. 803.3 (coordinating professional).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, items 2 and 3","quotes":["For each $1,000 of Construction Value or part thereof over","13.00","12.00","11.00","Building Permit Fees for Agricultural Buildings over 600 square metres"]},{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated (PDF)","section":"s. 802.3","quotes":["the Building Permit Fee shall be reduced by 5% of the fee payable as specified in Schedule “A”, up to a maximum of $500.00."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Non-refundable application fee: $55 (value $1,000 or less), $109 (over $1,000 up to $250,000), $163 ($250,000 and more). Each building or structure on a parcel needs a separate application and fee.","short":"$55 to $163 by construction value","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, item 1","quotes":["Building Permit Application Fees – Non-Refundable","109.00","163.00"]},{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated (PDF)","section":"s. 601.2","quotes":["requires a separate application for a permit and shall be assessed a separate application fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"First five plumbing fixtures $60, each additional $12. Manufactured home installation $265. Demolition or moving permit $242 (application $55) plus $2,100 deposit. Re-inspection or special inspection $109. Sign permit application $60. Refundable file-closing fee $100 to $500 by construction value.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, items 2.e, 2.g, 5, 6.a, 7","quotes":["For the first five Plumbing Fixtures","For installing a Manufactured Home (mobile home) or park model recreational unit","Demolition / Moving Permit","Special Inspection or Re-Inspection","Where construction value is in excess of $100,000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The non-refundable application fee is paid with the application; the permit fee and refundable file-closing fee are payable when the permit is issued. Payment method is not stated.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated (PDF)","section":"s. 601.2, 601.3","quotes":["The Application Fee is non-refundable.","the permit fee has not been paid"]},{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, item 7","quotes":["at the time of permit issuance","a file closing fee will apply for all building permits"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Lumby Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, Schedule A (Fees and Charges), as replaced by Bylaw No. 889, 2023","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","section":"s. 1, 2","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the “Village of Lumby Building Bylaw Fees and Charges Schedule “A” Amendment Bylaw No. 889, 2023”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFees are set by the Village's [Building Bylaw No. 834](https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/), Schedule A, as replaced by [Bylaw No. 889, 2023](https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/). The permit fee depends on the value of construction.\n\n**Permit fee:** $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 for each extra $1,000 (or part) up to $500,000, $12 from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and $11 above that. The fee is reduced 5% (maximum $500) for permits under s. 803.1 (Letters of Assurance) and 20% for s. 803.3 (coordinating professional).\n\n**Application fee (non-refundable):** $55 for a value of $1,000 or less, $109 for over $1,000 up to $250,000, and $163 for $250,000 and more. Each building or structure on a parcel needs its own application and fee.\n\n**Other fees:**\n- Plumbing: $60 for the first five fixtures, $12 for each additional one.\n- Manufactured home installation: $265.\n- Demolition or moving permit: $242 (application $55), plus a $2,100 deposit.\n- Re-inspection or special inspection: $109.\n- Sign permit application: $60.\n- Refundable file-closing fee: $100 to $500, depending on construction value.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Pay the non-refundable application fee when you apply.\n2. Pay the permit fee and the refundable file-closing fee when the permit is issued.\n3. Ask for the file-closing fee back once the final inspection is approved.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The file-closing fee is refunded if the final inspection is approved within 24 months of permit issue. Re-inspection fees or fines may be deducted.\n- The schedule says a surcharge on fees may apply in remote areas.\n- The bylaw does not state how to pay (online, cheque or debit). Ask the Village office at 250-547-2171.","sources":[{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/6587/","title":"Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://lumby.civicweb.net/document/7441/","title":"Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://lumby.ca/contact-us/","title":"Contact Us, Village of Lumby","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","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/lumby/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit-fees.json"}}