Nakusp building permit fees
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.
Key facts
| Lowest fee | $100 for a construction value of $1 to $1,000.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00 |
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| 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.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A and Formula; RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official 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. (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" |
| 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.Permit Application, RDCK; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, E. Plan Check Deposit · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis 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 E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT |
| 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.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, B and C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording4. 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 |
| 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.Permit Application, RDCK · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe balance of the permit fee is due at time of permit issuance. Fee to be paid by cheque, cash, debit card or online |
| Bylaw | RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A (Permit Fees)RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010 |
How it works
Permits within Nakusp are issued by the RDCK, so its fee schedule applies: Schedule A of Building Bylaw No. 2200. 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
- 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.
- 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
The same question in other places
New Denver · Silverton · Slocan · Kaslo · Revelstoke · Lumby
Sources
- RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Permit Application, RDCK (read 2026-11-08)
- RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
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