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title: Peachland building permit fees
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# Peachland building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Peachland the building permit fee is 1.2% of the construction value plus a surcharge, with a $100 minimum. A $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 application deposit also apply. Fees follow Bylaw 2277, Schedule 1.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Peachland, https://www.peachland.ca)  
**Cost:** 1.2% of construction value plus a surcharge ($50 under $10,000, $100 from $10,000 to $22,000, $200 over $22,000), $10 per plumbing fixture, $100 minimum; plus a $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 deposit.  
**How long:** Not stated as a time. The application fee and deposit are paid when you apply, and the permit fee before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Online: Online application portal, https://www.peachland.ca/apply-online
- In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays.)
- Phone: Building Department, 250-767-3707
- Email: Building Department, building@peachland.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 minimum building permit fee (Schedule 1, item 3). A separate $150 application fee and a $100 or $500 application deposit also apply.
  - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 3](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Fees (minimum $100)" … "Notwithstanding 2 (a) through (f), the minimum building permit fee is:"
  - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 3 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
  - Official wording: "Notwithstanding 2 (a) through (f), the minimum building permit fee is:" … "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** 1.2% of the construction value of the project plus a surcharge: $50 under $10,000, $100 from $10,000 to $22,000, $200 over $22,000. Plus $10 per plumbing fixture. Value for houses, duplexes, additions and accessory buildings is the greater of the Table 1 figure or the applicant's quote.
  - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 2(a), (b) and item 11(a)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf)
  - Official wording: "1.2% of actual construction" … "value of project + surcharge" … "where the construction value is less than $10,000" … "$50 surcharge" … "$100 surcharge" … "$200 surcharge" … "$10 per fixture count" … "quoted by applicant," … "whichever is greater"
  - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 2 and 11](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
  - Official wording: "1.2% of actual construction" … "value of project + surcharge" … "where the construction value is less than $10,000" … "$10 per fixture count" … "quoted by applicant,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Bylaw: $150 building permit application fee, plus an application deposit of $100 (project under $200,000) or $500 (over $200,000) that is credited toward the permit fee. The District FAQ says $200 minimum; the bylaw governs. (Sources differ: The FAQ page says the minimum application fee is $200 (inclusive of surcharge) and the deposit is $100 or $500, which differs from the $150 in the bylaw schedule. The bylaw is followed here.)
  - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):" … "(a) Project value < $200,000" … "(b) Project value > $200,000"
  - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs)
  - Official wording: "The minimum application fee is $200 (inclusive of surcharge rate)." … "The application deposit fee is credited toward the building permit fee when issued."
  - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application $150" … "Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit):"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Refundable damage deposit $500 to $2,000 by construction value (demolition: $1,000). Re-inspection $100 first, $150 each after. Permit fee doubles if work starts before the permit. Time extension $150.
  - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8, 17](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf)
  - Official wording: "Refundable damage deposit (required):" … "(i) $0 – $30,000 $500" … "Demolition permit damage deposit" … "$1,000" … "Re-inspection" … "First = $100" … "All additional = $150" … "Total permit fee doubles" … "Time extension (maximum one extension)"
  - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8 and 17](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
  - Official wording: "Time extension (maximum one extension)" … "Refundable damage deposit (required):" … "Demolition permit damage deposit" … "First = $100" … "All additional = $150" … "Total permit fee doubles"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** Fees can be paid by cash, cheque, debit or e-transfer; credit cards are not accepted. The application fee and deposit are paid when applying; the permit fee before the permit is issued.
  - Source: [Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs)
  - Official wording: "Fees can be paid by cash, cheque, debit, or e-transfer. Credit cards are not accepted." … "In addition to the application fee, an application deposit fee"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 10.7](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf)
  - Official wording: "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the District"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, Schedule 1 (Building Permit Fees), consolidated through Bylaw 2456 (adopted April 28, 2026); fees are payable under Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020.
  - Source: [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Title and Schedule 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf)
  - Official wording: "Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020" … "SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES" … "Bylaw No. 2445 Adopted August 26, 2025"
  - Source: [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Title and Schedule 1](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES" … "Bylaw No. 2456 Adopted April 28, 2026"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Building permit fees are set in Schedule 1 of the [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated), as amended through Bylaw 2456. They are payable under the [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf).

- **Permit fee:** 1.2% of the construction value of the project plus a surcharge of $50 (under $10,000), $100 ($10,000 to $22,000) or $200 (over $22,000). Plus $10 per plumbing fixture. The minimum building permit fee is $100.
- **Construction value:** for houses, duplexes, additions and accessory buildings, the greater of the bylaw's Table 1 figure or the applicant's quote. Table 1 sets values such as $175 to $260 per sq ft for houses, $45 per sq ft for garages and accessory buildings, and $40 per sq ft for sundecks and carports.
- **Application fee:** $150, plus an application deposit of $100 (project under $200,000) or $500 (over $200,000) that is credited toward the permit fee.
- **Damage deposit:** refundable, $500 to $2,000 by construction value (demolition: $1,000).
- **Other:** re-inspection $100 the first time and $150 each after; time extension $150; transfer of a permit to a new owner $100; alternative solution application $200 each; secondary or garden suite registration $125 (voluntary) or $250 (through bylaw enforcement).

## Steps

1. Ask the Building Department for the construction value it will use for your project.
2. Pay the application fee and deposit when you apply.
3. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- The permit fee doubles if work starts before the permit is issued.
- Pay by cash, cheque, debit or e-transfer. Credit cards are not accepted.
- The District's FAQ says the minimum application fee is $200; the bylaw schedule says $150. The bylaw governs here, but confirm the amount with the Building Department.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs)
- [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf)

## Related questions

- [Peachland building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.md)
- [Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Peachland secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md)

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## Sources

- [Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-fees-consolidated) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department/building-permit-faqs) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF)](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/bylaw-2273-building-bylawpdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Department, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/departments/building-department) (read 2026-11-06)
- [https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf](https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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