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title: Nakusp building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in Nakusp?"
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# Nakusp building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Nakusp?

**Short answer:** In Nakusp, building permit fees are set by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), not the Village. The fee is $100 for work valued up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 above that. A plan-check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid with the application.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Kootenay, https://www.rdck.ca)  
**Cost:** $100 for $1 to $1,000 of construction value; $10.50 per $1,000 or part above $1,000. Plan-check deposit $50 to $200, credited to the permit fee.  
**How long:** Not applicable. The deposit is paid with the application and the balance when the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 204 6th Ave NW, Nakusp, BC
- Phone: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, 250.265.4111
- Email: RDCK Building Inspector, Nakusp, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 for a construction value of $1 to $1,000.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Over $1,000 of construction value: $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 (the RDCK brochure says on top of a $100 base fee). Value is the contract cost or the RDCK estimate, whichever is higher; e.g. basic residential $195 per sq ft, detached garage $30, sundeck $25.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A and Formula](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion" … "Basic residential construction, 1 or more floors finished (Average Quality) $195.00 p.s.f." … "Detached garage $30.00 p.s.f." … "Sundeck $25.00 p.s.f."
  - Source: [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 11](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf)
  - Official wording: "(Value up to $1,000) Moving of any Building $200.00 Construc on $100.00 base fee Temporary Building $200.00 (Value $1,001 and over) + $10.50/$1,000 Administra on charge to $750.00" … "Construc on $100.00 base fee Temporary Building $200.00 (Value $1,001 and over) + $10.50/$1,000 Administra on charge to $750.00 or por on thereof remove "No ce on Title""
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** A non-refundable plan-check deposit, credited to the permit fee: single-family dwelling $100; multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional $200; accessory building or addition $50.
  - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/)
  - Official wording: "This fee is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued." … "Single-family dwelling $100.00" … "Accessory Building or Addition $50.00"
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, E. Plan Check Deposit](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pool (fence requirements) $100; change of occupancy (commercial only) $200; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; occupant load calculation $200.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, B and C](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "4. Demolition $150.00" … "5. Moving a building. $200.00" … "8. Re-Inspection $ 150.00" … "10. Permit Renewal $100.00" … "Plumbing System $ 10.50 per fixture" … "2. Change of occupancy (commercial only) $200.00" … "3. Pools (fence requirements) $100.00" … "6. Temporary building $200.00" … "7. Occupant Load Calculation $200.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The plan-check deposit is paid with the application. The balance is due when the permit is issued, by cheque, cash, debit card or online.
  - Source: [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/)
  - Official wording: "The balance of the permit fee is due at time of permit issuance." … "Fee to be paid by cheque, cash, debit card or online"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A (Permit Fees)
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Permits within Nakusp are issued by the RDCK, so its fee schedule applies: Schedule A of [Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf). The permit fee is $100 for construction value of $1 to $1,000. Over $1,000, it is $10.50 per $1,000 or part of $1,000 (the RDCK brochure describes this as on top of a $100 base fee). Value is the contract cost or the RDCK's estimate, whichever is higher. The schedule's per-square-foot values include basic residential $195, detached garage $30 and sundeck $25.

## Steps

1. Pay the plan-check deposit with your application. It is non-refundable but credited to the permit fee: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 for an accessory building or addition.
2. Pay the balance when the permit is issued, by cheque, cash, debit card or online.

## Good to know

- Other fees: plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pool (fence requirements) $100; change of occupancy (commercial only) $200; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; occupant load calculation $200.
- The schedule says the calculated fee is reduced by 10% for municipal permits where the municipality provides inspection administrative service. The pages do not say whether this applies in Nakusp, so ask the RDCK.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw No. 2200 Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf)
- [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/)

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## Sources

- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bylaw-No.-2383-2014.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Permit Application, RDCK](https://www.rdck.ca/development-community-sustainability-services/building/permit-application/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-03-15-Building_Brochure_03-24.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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