Oak Bay building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Oak Bay?

Oak Bay, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Oak Bay's building permit fee is based on project value: $150 plus 1.3% of value up to $100,000, with higher tiers above that. The tiers as printed do not join up, so confirm the fee for your project with the District. Fees are before tax.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$150 plus 1.3% of the project value, for construction worth $100,000 or less. Fees are before tax.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), Schedule 2, item 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Construction value $100,000 or less $150, plus 1.3% of the project value 1. All fees are exclusive of tax (unless noticed otherwise), which will be added, if applicable.
How the fee is worked out	Up to $100,000: $150 plus 1.3% of value. Over $100,000 to $500,000: $1,500 plus 1.3% of the amount over $100,000. Over $500,000: $5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount over $500,000.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), Schedule 2, item 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Construction value greater than $100,000; less $1500 plus 1.3% of the amount by which the Construction value greater than $500,000 $5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount by which the
Application or plan review fee	20% of the calculated permit fee is paid at application as a non-refundable application review fee. If a permit is issued it is credited against the total fee.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), Schedule 2, notes 3 and 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording paid at the time of application as a non-refundable application review fee. at the time of issuance be credited against the total fee calculated.
Other fees	Plumbing: $50 basic plus $25 per fixture. Demolition: $300 (unserviced), $600 (serviced, up to 186 m²) or $1,000 (over 186 m²). Re-inspection: $150 for each inspection after the second when extra inspections are needed because of non-compliance. Building amendment or extra plan check: $300 each.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), Schedule 2, items 2 and 4, notes 6, 9, 10; Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 4247 (PDF, consolidated May 27, 2024), s. 20 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Basic permit fee a re-inspection fee of $150.00 shall be paid prior to additional inspections being Amendment to approved Building Permit Additional Plan Check Fee Serviced buildings of total floor area Where, due to non-compliance with the Building and Plumbing Bylaw, more than 2 inspections deposit with the Municipality a sum of money to secure payment for costs incurred by the For the erection of a new building and for the demolition or deconstruction of an existing
How to pay	An invoice is sent after the application is emailed; the application fee is paid before review. The full permit fee must be paid before any permit is issued.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), s. 3(d)(i); Building Permits, How to Obtain an Oak Bay Building Permit · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording shall be paid in full prior to the issuance of any permit under this Bylaw. Building Permit fees are based on the value of construction. These charges will be collected when the final permit fee is due.
Bylaw	Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, 2023, Schedule 2 (Building and Plumbing Fees and Charges), consolidated to May 11, 2026.Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), title, Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Planning, Building and Development SCHEDULE 2 – Building and Plumbing Fees and Charges Consolidated up to May 11, 2026 to include Bylaws:

How it works

Oak Bay sets building and plumbing fees in Schedule 2 of the Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845. The permit fee depends on the value of the work. Fees are before tax.

The schedule gives three tiers:

Up to $100,000: $150 plus 1.3% of value.
Over $100,000 to $500,000: $1,500 plus 1.3% of the amount over $100,000.
Over $500,000: $5,000 plus 1.3% of the amount over $500,000.

As printed, these tiers do not join up at $100,000 and $500,000. Confirm the fee for your project with the District before you rely on a figure.

Steps

Email your application to inspections@oakbay.ca.
The District sends an invoice. Pay the application fee, which is 20% of the calculated permit fee and non-refundable. It is credited against the total if a permit is issued.
Pay the full permit fee before any permit is issued.

Good to know

Plumbing: $50 basic plus $25 per fixture.
Demolition: $300 (unserviced), $600 (serviced, up to 186 m²) or $1,000 (over 186 m²).
Re-inspection: $150 for each inspection after the second when extra visits are needed because of non-compliance.
Building amendment or extra plan check: $300 each.
A refundable security deposit applies under Bylaw 4247: $100 to $500 for alterations by value, and $1,000 for a new building or demolition, returned after final inspection.
Other charges may apply, such as tree permits, engineering permits, development cost charges and damage deposits.

Official forms and pages

Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845 (PDF)

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Sources

Planning, Building and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4845, Schedule 2 (PDF, consolidated May 11, 2026), District of Oak Bay (read 2026-11-06)
Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 4247 (PDF, consolidated May 27, 2024), District of Oak Bay (read 2026-11-06)
Building Permits, District of Oak Bay (read 2026-11-06)

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