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Penticton building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Penticton, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

A City of Penticton building permit has a non-refundable application fee of $229 in 2026 ($98 for plumbing and mechanical). It covers construction value up to $25,000. After that the rate is $14 per $1,000 of value up to $750,000, then lower rates.

Key facts

Lowest fee$229 in 2026 ($235 in 2027): the non-refundable application fee, which covers construction value up to $25,000. Plumbing or mechanical permits: $98 (2026).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees, Appendix 4, Building Application Fees; Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
A non-refundable fee is required at time of building permit application (applied to final Building Permit
$229.00 $235.00
$1.00 - $25,000
As of 2026, the application fee is now $229 for building permits and $98 for plumbing and mechanical permit types.
How the fee is worked outConstruction value $1-$25,000 is covered by the application fee. Then $14 per $1,000 from $25,001 to $750,000, $12 per $1,000 from $750,001 to $2,000,000, and $10.50 per $1,000 over $2,000,000.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees, Appendix 4, Building Permit Fee Calculations · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Fee for every $1,000 of construction value from $25,001 to $750,000
$14.00
Fee for every $1,000 of construction value from $750,001 to $2,000,000
$12.00
Fee for every $1,000 of construction value over $2,000,000
$10.50
Application or plan review fee$229 in 2026 ($235 in 2027) for building permits, due with the application and non-refundable. It is credited toward the final permit fee. Plumbing and mechanical applications: $98 (2026).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees; Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.12; Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
A non-refundable fee is required at time of building permit application (applied to final Building Permit
$229.00 $235.00
The application fee shall be credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.
The City of Penticton Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 requires a non-refundable plan processing fee to be submitted at time of the building permit application.
Other feesPlumbing: $98 up to 10 fixtures, then $12 each. Demolition: $224 ($534 delayed demolition permit). Re-inspection penalty $229 plus GST if more than two inspections are called. Plan check for revised drawings $136 plus GST. Permit fee doubles (to $10,000 max) if work starts before a permit. All 2026.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees; Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.26 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Minimum application (up to 10 Fixtures - including water/sanitary/storm service replacement)
$98.00
Per Fixture thereafter
$12.00
Removal of Building(s) on a property
$224.00
Removal of Building(s) on a property - Delayed Demolition Permit
$534.00
Plan Check Fee - For review of revised drawings where more than two plan checks have been submitted
$136.00
Re-Inspection Penalty (Plus GST)
$229.00 where more
The building permit or other permit fee is doubled for every permit application if construction
How to payThe non-refundable application fee is paid when you apply; any remaining fees are due when the permit is ready. Pay by debit, cheque, cash or credit card (service fee applies), or online through the My Payments portal (Visa or Mastercard).Building Permit Fees; Building Permits, Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Any remaining fees are due when the permit is ready for pick-up.
Credit card payment are available for Visa and Mastercard. Service fees do apply.
You can by debit, cheque, cash, or credit card (with service fee).
BylawFees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07, Appendix 4 (Building Department Fees); permit conditions in Building Bylaw No. 2021-21, Part 14.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees; Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024), s. 14.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEES
Fees and Charges Bylaw
No. 2014-07
the building permit fee prescribed in the City

How it works

Under Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (Appendix 4) and the Building Bylaw, the City charges a non-refundable application fee when you apply. It is credited toward the final permit fee, which depends on the value of construction.

Good to know

  • Value bands (2026): $1 to $25,000 is covered by the application fee; $14 per $1,000 from $25,001 to $750,000; $12 per $1,000 from $750,001 to $2,000,000; $10.50 per $1,000 over $2,000,000. The 2027 rates are the same.
  • Flat fees (2026): secondary suite $450; swimming pool $230; demolition $224 ($534 for a delayed demolition permit); fireplace, stove or chimney $98; solar panel $98; change of use with no building permit $230.
  • Plumbing: $98 up to 10 fixtures, then $12 each.
  • Other charges: re-inspection penalty $229 plus GST if more than two inspections are called; plan check for revised drawings $136 plus GST.
  • If work starts before the permit is issued, the permit fee doubles, to a maximum of $10,000.
  • Pay by debit, cheque, cash or credit card (service fee applies), or online through My Payments.
  • Development cost charges, if any, are separate.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Building Permit Fees, City of Penticton (read 2026-10-29)
  2. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2014-07 (consolidated October 2026), Appendix 4 Building Department Fees (PDF) (read 2026-10-29)
  3. Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 (consolidated March 21, 2024) (PDF), City of Penticton (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Building Permits, City of Penticton (read 2026-11-05)

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