Peachland building permit fees
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.
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.https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 3; Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 3 and 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBuilding Permit Fees (minimum $100) Notwithstanding 2 (a) through (f), the minimum building permit fee is: 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): |
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| 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.https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, item 2(a), (b) and item 11(a); Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 2 and 11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording1.2% 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 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, |
| 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.https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10; Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?; Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1 and 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBuilding 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 The minimum application fee is $200 (inclusive of surcharge rate). The application deposit fee is credited toward the building permit fee when issued. Building Permit Application $150 Building Permit Application Deposit (credited towards fees for issuance of building permit): |
| 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.https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8, 17; Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Schedule 1, items 1, 4, 8 and 17 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingRefundable 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) Time extension (maximum one extension) Refundable damage deposit (required): Demolition permit damage deposit First = $100 All additional = $150 Total permit fee doubles |
| 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.Building Permit FAQs, FAQ: How much does a building permit cost?; Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020, s. 10.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFees 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 Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the District |
| 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.https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf, Title and Schedule 1; Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated, Title and Schedule 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDevelopment Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020 SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES Bylaw No. 2445 Adopted August 26, 2025 SCHEDULE 1 – BUILDING PERMIT FEES Bylaw No. 2456 Adopted April 28, 2026 |
How it works
Building permit fees are set in Schedule 1 of the Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, as amended through Bylaw 2456. They are payable under the Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020.
- 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
- Ask the Building Department for the construction value it will use for your project.
- Pay the application fee and deposit when you apply.
- 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
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Sources
- Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw No. 2277, 2020, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Building Permit FAQs, District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
- Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Building Department, District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
- https://www.peachland.ca/media/file/consolidated-bylaw-2277-development-application-licence-feespdf (read 2026-11-06)
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