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Lytton building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

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

Short answer

In Lytton a building permit costs $50 for the first $1,000 of construction value, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 up to $400,000. A $200 non-refundable application fee is included in the permit fee.

Key facts

Lowest fee$50, for a construction value of $1 to $1,000.Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B, C(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
(a) $1 to $1,000 $50
How the fee is worked out$50 for the first $1,000, plus $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) up to $400,000, plus $6 for each additional $1,000 (or part) above $400,000.Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B, C(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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(b) plus for each $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds
$1,000 up to a maximum of $400,000 as additional fees $9
(c) plus for each additional $1,000 or part thereof by which the value exceeds
$400,000 as additional fees $6
Application or plan review fee$200 non-refundable application fee, or the calculated permit fee if that is less. It is included in the building permit fee.Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B, B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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A non-refundable permit application fee of $200 or the calculated building permit fee, whichever is less,
The building permit fee shall include this non-refundable application fee.
Other feesPlumbing: $75 minimum or first fixture, $10 each extra. Refundable deposit at application: $250 (simple building) or $500 (complex). Refundable surcharge at issue: $50, $200 or $500 by value. Demolition $50. Re-inspection $50. Chimney or fireplace $100. Double fee (extra capped at $2,000) if work starts early and a stop work order is posted.Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Minimum fee for any plumbing permit or first fixture $75
The fee for a permit to demolish a building. $50
the fee for each subsequent inspection shall be $50.
$500 where the construction value is in excess of $50,000.
and a stop work order has been posted on that work, the applicant shall pay to the The Village of Lytton
double the fee prescribed in this Schedule, provided that the additional fee shall not exceed $2,000.
(c) for a new single family dwelling or simple building: $250
(d) for a complex building: $500.
How to payThrough Cloudpermit. The application fee is paid when you apply; the permit fee is paid when the permit is issued.Building Permits and Fees, Application fees / Permit fees; Building Permits, Cloudpermit · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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When you apply for a building permit, you will be required to pay the following:
When your building permit is issued, you will need to pay for the following:
The Village of Lytton uses Cloudpermit for building permit applications, payments, and inspections.
BylawBuilding Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B (Fees)Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022, Appendix B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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BUILDING BYLAW NO. 710, 2022 APPENDIX B - FEES A. For the purpose of calculating the fee for permits under this bylaw, the value of construction shall be the

How it works

The Village of Lytton sets building permit fees in Appendix B of the Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022. The fee depends on the value of construction: the minimum is $50, for a construction value of $1 to $1,000. After that it is $9 for each additional $1,000 (or part) up to $400,000, and $6 for each additional $1,000 (or part) above $400,000.

A $200 non-refundable application fee, or the calculated permit fee if that is less, is charged on every permit. It is included in the permit fee.

Steps

  1. Work out the value of the construction.
  2. Pay the application fee through Cloudpermit when you apply.
  3. Pay the permit fee through Cloudpermit when the permit is issued.

Good to know

  • Plumbing: $75 minimum or first fixture, $10 for each extra. Demolition: $50. Re-inspection: $50. Chimney or fireplace: $100.
  • Refundable deposit at application: $250 (simple building) or $500 (complex building).
  • Refundable surcharge at issue: $50, $200 or $500, depending on value. The surcharge is refunded if the work is finished within two years.
  • Fees double (the extra is capped at $2,000) if work starts early and a stop work order is posted.
  • The Village page says a 5% reduction (up to $500) applies when registered professionals are used. It also lists a time-limited 50% fee reduction for rebuilding; confirm the current terms with the Village.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Building Bylaw No. 710, 2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Building Permits and Fees, Village of Lytton (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Building Permits, Village of Lytton (read 2026-11-08)

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