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title: Port Edward building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
place: Port Edward, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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owner_body: District of Port Edward
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# Port Edward building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Port Edward a building permit costs $50 for work valued at $500 or less, then rises with the value of the work. A plan processing fee of 10% of the permit fee is paid with the application and credited to the permit fee when it is issued.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Port Edward, https://www.portedward.ca)  
**Cost:** $50 minimum; $100 from $500 to $1,000; then $8, $6 or $4 per $1,000 (or part) depending on value. Plan processing fee 10% of the permit fee.  
**How long:** Fee is due in full before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: City of Prince Rupert (building permit services for the District), 250-627-0946
- Phone: District of Port Edward office, 250-628-3667

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $50 (work valued at $500 or less; minimum fee $50).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A, 1(1)](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "-$500.00 or less - $50.00" … "-Minimum Fee - $50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on the value of the work: $50 up to $500; $100 from $500 to $1,000; then $8 per $1,000 (or part) up to $10,000; $6 per $1,000 (or part) up to $100,000; $4 per $1,000 (or part) above $100,000. The District assesses the value.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A, 1(1)](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "-$500.00 - $1,000.00 - $100.00" … "$10,000.00 - $8.00 per thousand" … "up to $100,000.00 - $6.00 per thousand" … "-$4.00 per thousand" … "shall be reviewed and assessed by the Municipality"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** A plan processing fee of 10% of the total permit fee is paid with the application. It is non-refundable and is credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A, Other Fees (2)](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "10% of the total permit fee based on the value of the project"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, s. 14.2, 14.2.1](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "The plan-processing fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the" … "building permit fee when the permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing permit: $75 for the first fixture, $15 each additional. Demolition permit $100. Moving permit $100. Chimney or fireplace permit $100. Temporary building permit $100. Re-inspection $250.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A, 1(2), 1(3)](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "-Demolition Permit - $100.00" … "-Reinspection Fee - $250.00" … "-First fixture - $75.00" … "-Each additional fixture - $15.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The plan processing fee is paid with the application.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, s. 14.1, 14.2](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this bylaw." … "shall be accompanied by the appropriate"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A (Permit Fees)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE A" … "(1) Building Permit Fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The fee for a building permit in the District of Port Edward is set in Schedule A of the [Building Bylaw No. 716](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf) and is based on the value of the work. The District assesses that value.

| Value of work | Permit fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500 | $50 |
| $500 to $1,000 | $100 |
| Up to $10,000 | $8 per $1,000 (or part) |
| Up to $100,000 | $6 per $1,000 (or part) |
| Above $100,000 | $4 per $1,000 (or part) |

A plan processing fee of 10% of the total permit fee is paid with the application. It is not refundable, but it is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Other fees: plumbing permit $75 for the first fixture and $15 for each additional one; demolition, moving, chimney or fireplace, and temporary building permits $100 each; re-inspection $250.
- If a permit is issued on a registered professional's letters of assurance, the permit fee is reduced by 5%, to a maximum reduction of $500 and a minimum of $50.
- The application is cancelled and the plan processing fee is forfeited if the permit is not issued and paid for within 180 days of notice that it is ready.
- Starting work without a permit, if a stop work order is issued, adds an administration fee of 25% of the building permit fee.
- The bylaw does not say how to pay (cash, cheque or card). Ask the District office at 250-628-3667.
- Building services are outsourced to the City of Prince Rupert (250-627-0946). Confirm which fee schedule applies.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw No. 716, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Port Edward building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/building-permit.md)
- [Port Edward permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
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- [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Building Bylaw No. 716 (PDF), District of Port Edward](https://www.portedward.ca/uploads/_bylaws/716BuildingBylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permit, District of Port Edward](https://www.portedward.ca/services/permits/building-permit) (read 2026-11-08)
- [District of Port Edward home page](https://www.portedward.ca/) (read 2026-11-08)

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