Lumby building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Lumby, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

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.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$55 non-refundable application fee (construction value $1,000 or less) plus a $60 permit fee for the first $1,000 of construction value.Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, Schedule A, items 1.a, 2.a · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Construction Value $1,000 or less 55.00 For the first $1,000 of Construction Value 60.00
How the fee is worked out	$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).Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, Schedule A, items 2 and 3; Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated, s. 802.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 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 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.
Application or plan review fee	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.Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, Schedule A, item 1; Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated, s. 601.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Building Permit Application Fees – Non-Refundable 109.00 163.00 requires a separate application for a permit and shall be assessed a separate application fee
Other fees	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.Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, Schedule A, items 2.e, 2.g, 5, 6.a, 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording 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
How to pay	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.Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated, s. 601.2, 601.3; Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, Schedule A, item 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The Application Fee is non-refundable. the permit fee has not been paid at the time of permit issuance a file closing fee will apply for all building permits
Bylaw	Village of Lumby Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, Schedule A (Fees and Charges), as replaced by Bylaw No. 889, 2023Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule, s. 1, 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as the “Village of Lumby Building Bylaw Fees and Charges Schedule “A” Amendment Bylaw No. 889, 2023”.

How it works

Fees are set by the Village's Building Bylaw No. 834, Schedule A, as replaced by Bylaw No. 889, 2023. The permit fee depends on the value of construction.

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).

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.

Other fees:

Plumbing: $60 for the first five fixtures, $12 for each additional one.
Manufactured home installation: $265.
Demolition or moving permit: $242 (application $55), plus a $2,100 deposit.
Re-inspection or special inspection: $109.
Sign permit application: $60.
Refundable file-closing fee: $100 to $500, depending on construction value.

Steps

Pay the non-refundable application fee when you apply.
Pay the permit fee and the refundable file-closing fee when the permit is issued.
Ask for the file-closing fee back once the final inspection is approved.

Good to know

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.
The schedule says a surcharge on fees may apply in remote areas.
The bylaw does not state how to pay (online, cheque or debit). Ask the Village office at 250-547-2171.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Bylaw No. 889, 2023, building permit fees schedule (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
Contact Us, Village of Lumby (read 2026-11-08)

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