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Prince Rupert building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

Prince Rupert, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Prince Rupert the building permit fee is based on construction value, starting at $75 for work of $1 to $1,000. A plan-check fee of $125 for a single family dwelling is paid with the application. Fees are waived in the City Core Area and for projects creating new housing units, to December 31, 2029.

Key facts

Lowest fee$75, for construction value of $1 to $1,000. Building permit fees are waived in the City Core Area to December 31, 2029, and for projects creating new housing units (to December 31, 2029).Building Permit Fees and Charges by Value of Construction, fee table; Building and Development Fees, Fee waiver programs · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Value of Construction Fee Value of Construction Fee $1.00 - $1,000.00 $75.00 $50,001.00 - $51,000.00 $424.60 $1,001.00 - $2,000.00 $82.00 $51,001.00 - $52,000.00 $431.20
Building Permit fees
Rezoning, Development Permit (inclusive of variances), and Building Permits fees are all waived in instances where the development will result in NEW units.
This program is in effect until December 31st, 2029.
How the fee is worked outBased on construction value. Up to $50,000: $7 per $1,000 (or part) plus $68. $50,001 to $100,000: $6.60 per $1,000 plus $88. $100,001 to $1,000,000: $5.83 per $1,000 plus $165. Over $1,000,000: $5.28 per $1,000 plus $715. The City also publishes a lookup table in $1,000 steps (for example $82 for $1,001 to $2,000).Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, Form A; Building Permit Fees and Charges by Value of Construction, fee table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
$7.00 per $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of total value, plus $68.00
$6.60 per $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of total value, plus $88.00
$5.83 per $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of total value, plus $165.00
$5.28 per $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of total value, plus $715.00
$1.00 - $1,000.00 $75.00 $50,001.00 - $51,000.00 $424.60 $1,001.00 - $2,000.00 $82.00 $51,001.00 - $52,000.00 $431.20 $2,001.00 - $3,000.00 $89.00 $52,001.00 - $53,000.00 $437.80
$48,001.00 - $49,000.00 $411.00 $98,001.00 - $99,000.00 $741.40 $49,001.00 - $50,000.00 $418.00 $99,001.00 - $100,000.00 $748.00 Value $100,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 = $5.83 per $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of total value, plus $165.00
Application or plan review feeA plan checking fee is paid with the application: $125 for a single family dwelling; $125 plus $30 per unit for multi-family; $125 plus $30 per 1,000 sq ft for commercial, industrial, institutional and other. It is reduced by 50% when a registered professional certifies the plans.Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, s. 12.2; Form A; Other Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees and Charges, Plan Checking Fee · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate plan-check fee
Single Family Dwelling $125.00
Multi Family Dwellings $125.00 + $30.00/unit
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional / Other $125.00 + $30.00/1000 per
the plan checking fee shall be
Other feesPlumbing: $35 first fixture, $10 each more (minimum $75). Wreck and removal: $75 per building. Re-inspection after the second: $50 each. Damage deposit: $500. Starting work before a permit doubles the fee. Residential fence permit: $50.Other Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees and Charges, Misc. fees; Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, s. 16.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
For the first plumbing fixture $35.00
for each additional fixture $10.00
For each building removed $75.00
the fee for each inspection after the second inspection $50.00
The damage deposit shall be $500.00
the fee payable as determined in the above Schedule shall be doubled
For a Permit to Erect a fence on a single or two-family residential property $50.00
the Building Official may waive the requirements for a deposit
How to payThe plan-check fee is paid with the application. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, s. 12.1, 12.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
shall be paid in full prior issuance of any permit under this bylaw
An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate plan-check fee
BylawBuilding Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, Form A (Schedule of Building Permit and Inspection Fees and Charges); City web copies 'Building Permit Fees and Charges by Value of Construction' and 'Other Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees and Charges'Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012, Form A; Building and Development Fees, page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES AND CHARGES
Other Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees and Charges

How it works

Fees follow Building Bylaw No. 3314, Form A, and the City's fee sheets. The permit fee is based on the value of construction: the contract price plus a reasonable allowance for extras, or the Building Inspector's estimate. The owner's estimate is not binding.

  • Up to $50,000: $7 per $1,000 (or part) plus $68.
  • $50,001 to $100,000: $6.60 per $1,000 plus $88.
  • $100,001 to $1,000,000: $5.83 per $1,000 plus $165.
  • Over $1,000,000: $5.28 per $1,000 plus $715.
  • The minimum is $75, for a value of $1 to $1,000.

The City also publishes a lookup table in $1,000 steps (for example $82 for $1,001 to $2,000).

Steps

  1. Pay the plan-check fee with your application.
  2. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued.
  3. Ask Development Services which payment methods are accepted; the permit documents do not say.

Good to know

  • Plan-check fee: $125 for a single family dwelling; $125 plus $30 per unit for multi-family; $125 plus $30 per 1,000 sq ft for commercial, industrial, institutional and other. It is reduced by 50% when a registered professional certifies the plans. It is not refundable, and it is forfeited if the permit is not issued and paid within 180 days of written notice that it is ready.
  • Other fees: plumbing $35 for the first fixture and $10 for each more (minimum $75); wreck and removal $75 per building; re-inspection after the second $50 each; damage deposit $500; residential fence permit $50. Starting work before a permit doubles the fee.
  • Also listed: temporary building permit $100 per 6 months; fireplace or solid fuel appliance $75 each; sign $40 (pole sign $60); renewal within 60 days of expiry 20% of the original fee (minimum $50); inspection with no valid permit $75.
  • The damage deposit may be waived where work is unlikely to cause injury and is valued at $20,000 or less.
  • Building permit fees are waived in the City Core Area to December 31, 2029, and for projects creating new housing units to December 31, 2029. Check the City's fees page for the current programs.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Building Bylaw No. 3314, 2012 (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Building and Development Fees, City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Building Permit Fees and Charges by Value of Construction (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Other Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees and Charges (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Contact a City Department, City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
  6. Bylaw Ticketing, Fine Payment and Disputes, City of Prince Rupert (City Hall hours) (read 2026-11-05)

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