Powell River building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Powell River, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In the City of Powell River the building permit fee depends on construction value: $100 for $1,000 or less, $100 plus $12 per $1,000 (or portion) from $1,001 to $200,000, and $2,500 plus $10 per $1,000 (or portion) at $200,001 and over. A $100 application fee is credited to the permit fee.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$100 for work with a construction value of $1,000 or less. The $100 application fee is credited toward it.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF), Schedule G, Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Construction Value Permit Fee $1000 and under $100
How the fee is worked out	By construction value: $1,001 to $200,000 is $100 plus $12 per $1,000 or portion thereof; $200,001 and over is $2,500 plus $10 per $1,000 or portion thereof. Mobile home installed with foundation in a mobile home park: $500 single wide, $750 double wide.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF), Schedule G, Building Permit Fees; Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF), s. 2 (Definitions) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording $1001 to $200,000 $100 + $12 per $1000 or portion thereof $200,001 and over $2500 + $10 per $1000 or portion thereof single wide $500 double wide $750 Construction Value shall be the greater of: a) the value declared by the applicant; b) an estimate derived from industry standard valuation tools including Marshall & Swift
Application or plan review fee	$100, non-refundable, paid when you apply and credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF), Schedule G, Building Permit Fees; Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF), s. 12.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording A non-refundable building permit application fee of $100 shall: be credited against the permit fee if and when the permit is issued. A non-refundable building permit application fee, as prescribed in Schedule G of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005 shall:
Other fees	Plumbing permit: $80 minimum, $12 per fixture. Demolition: $300 plus $10 per $1,000 of demolition cost. Re-inspection after the second inspection: $80 each. Refundable security deposit: $1,250 for a single family or duplex dwelling and accessory buildings over 500 sq ft; other buildings 1.5% of construction value ($1,250 minimum, $6,250 maximum). Work without a permit once a Stop Work notice is posted: double the permit fee.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF), Schedule G, Supplementary and Plumbing Permit Fees; Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF), s. 17.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Minimum fee for any plumbing permit $80 For each fixture (including hot water tank & floor drains) $12 Demolition of buildings $300 plus $10 per $1000 of demo cost Re-inspection (after 2nd inspection) $80 each single family or duplex dwelling & accessory buildings over 500 sq.ft shall post $1250 security; with a minimum of $1250 to a maximum of $6250 Work without required Permit and Stop Work posted Double the Bylaw Permit Fee except in the case of an addition to a single family or duplex dwelling or an accessory building of less than 46.5 square metres (500 sqft)
How to pay	The $100 application fee is paid with the application; the permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF); Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF), s. 12.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording be submitted at the time of application; and, must be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this Bylaw.
Bylaw	City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G: Building Permit Fees and Inspection Charges (amended by Bylaw 2788, February 19, 2026). The Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 s. 12 requires the fee to be paid.Sources differ: The City's Application Forms page still says fees follow 'Schedule A of the Building Bylaw', but Building Bylaw Amendment 2787 (February 19, 2026) removed Schedule A and moved fees to Fee Bylaw Schedule G. The bylaw wins.City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF); Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF), Record of Amendments; s. 12.1; Building Permit Application Forms, Building Permit Application Forms page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Schedule G: BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTION CHARGES Remove Schedule A a permit fee, calculated in accordance with Schedule "G" of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, must be paid in full Building permit fees are based on the cost of construction per Schedule A of the Building Bylaw.

How it works

The City of Powell River charges building permit fees under Schedule G of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. You pay a $100 non-refundable application fee when you apply; 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.

Construction value is the greater of the value you declare and the City's estimate from industry valuation tools. Schedule G sets these fees:

$1,000 and under: $100.
$1,001 to $200,000: $100 plus $12 per $1,000 or portion thereof.
$200,001 and over: $2,500 plus $10 per $1,000 or portion thereof.
Mobile home installed with a foundation in a mobile home park: $500 single wide, $750 double wide.

Good to know

Refundable security deposit: $1,250 for a single family or duplex dwelling and accessory buildings over 500 sq. ft. For other buildings it is 1.5% of construction value, with a $1,250 minimum and $6,250 maximum. The Building Bylaw (s. 17.2) says it is required only where the site is served by a street with sidewalk, curb, drainage, sewer, water or similar services, and not for an addition to a single family or duplex dwelling or an accessory building under 46.5 m² (500 sq. ft).
Other charges: plumbing permit $80 minimum plus $12 per fixture; demolition $300 plus $10 per $1,000 of demolition cost; chimney work $80; permit extension $100; provisional or partial occupancy $125; re-inspection after the second inspection $80 each; change of address $175; removing a notice on title $275.
Work without a required permit, once a Stop Work notice is posted, costs double the permit fee.
When professional plan certification is relied on, fees are reduced by 5%, up to $1,000.
The City's Application Forms page still refers to "Schedule A"; that is out of date. The bylaw (Schedule G) is followed here. Accepted payment methods are not stated; ask Building and Licensing.

What you'll need

Your construction value (the City uses the greater of your declared value or its own estimate)

Official forms and pages

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Sources

City of Powell River Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, Schedule G (office consolidation, amended February 19, 2026, PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (office consolidation, PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Building Permit Application Forms, City of Powell River (read 2026-11-05)

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