Qualicum Beach building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Qualicum Beach?

Qualicum Beach, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Qualicum Beach the building permit fee is $75 for the first $10,000 of construction value, then $10 per $1,000 up to $100,000, $7 per $1,000 up to $500,000 and $5 per $1,000 above that. A plan processing fee of $40, $100 or $300 is paid with the application.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$75 for the minimum permit fee, which covers the first $10,000 of construction value. A plan processing fee of $40 (value under $10,000) is paid at application.Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated), Schedule E, item b) and a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Minimum and first $10,000 $75.00 Plan Processing Fees Under $10,000.00 $ 40.00
How the fee is worked out	Based on declared construction value (or the Marshall & Swift Residential Cost Handbook value, whichever is greater): $75 for the first $10,000; $10 per $1,000 from $10,001 to $100,000; $7 per $1,000 from $100,001 to $500,000; $5 per $1,000 over $500,000. Work started before the permit is issued adds $150.Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated), Schedule E, item b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Minimum and first $10,000 $10,001 up to $100,000 value $10.00 per $1,000 $100,001 up to $500,000 value $7.00 per $1,000 over $500,000 value $5.00 per $1,000 Work commenced prior to Permit issuance $150.00
Application or plan review fee	Plan processing fee, paid with the application: $40 if construction value is under $10,000; $100 for $10,000 to $50,000; $300 over $50,000. It is non-refundable and not included in the refundable part of the permit fee.Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated), Schedule E, item a); Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024, s. 10.13 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording "Town of Qualicum Beach Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009" (Bylaw No. 638.03) ITEM FEE a) Plan Processing Fees -Under $10,000.00 $ 40.00 -$10,000 to $50,000 $100.00 -Over $50,000 $300.00 ITEM FEE a) Plan Processing Fees -Under $10,000.00 $ 40.00 -$10,000 to $50,000 $100.00 -Over $50,000 $300.00 b) Permit Fees: (based on the estimated construction value as declared or the refundable amount does not include the plan processing fee
Other fees	Plumbing fixture $8 each; demolition permit $100; moving permit $100; re-inspection (third and later inspection of the same stage) $50; special inspection $100; permit renewal $50 or $2 per $1,000 of remaining work, whichever is greater; wood-burning appliance or chimney permit $75; transfer of permit $50; title search $20. Refundable security: $1,000 (up to $500,000 value) or $1,500 (over); demolition security $15 per m² (single family or duplex) or $80 per m² (other).Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated), Schedule E, items c) to q) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Plumbing Fixture Fee (per plumbing drain) $8.00 ea. Demolition Permit Fee $100.00 Moving Permit Fee (for moving of structure only) Re-inspection Fee $50.00 Special Inspection Fee Building Permit Renewal Fee -Minimum or $2.00 per $1,000 Wood-Burning Appliance/Chimney Permit Fee $75.00 Transfer of Permit Fee (transfer to new property owner) Title Search $20.00 up to $500,000 in construction value $1,000.00 for value over $500,000 $1,500.00 Single Family/Duplex Dwelling $15.00 per m2 $80.00 per m2
How to pay	Application and payment must be sent together, in person at Town Hall or by mail. The permit fee must be paid before the permit is issued.Building Applications and Resources, Building Permit Applications; Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024, s. 10.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Applications and payment must be submitted together, by one of the following methods: Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the Town
Bylaw	Town of Qualicum Beach Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009, Schedule E (Building Permit Fees and Charges), as set by the Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated), Schedule E; Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024, s. 10.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Schedule “E” – Building Permit Fees and Charges [Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024] Consolidated for Convenience (as of June 30, 2026) to Amendment Bylaw No. 638.08 Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009

How it works

Qualicum Beach sets building permit fees in Schedule E of the Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009, which the Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024 refers to. The fee is based on the declared construction value, or the Marshall & Swift Residential Cost Handbook value, whichever is greater.

Permit fee:

$75 for the first $10,000 (the minimum permit fee)
$10 per $1,000 from $10,001 to $100,000
$7 per $1,000 from $100,001 to $500,000
$5 per $1,000 over $500,000
Work started before the permit is issued adds $150

Plan processing fee, paid with the application: $40 if construction value is under $10,000; $100 for $10,000 to $50,000; $300 over $50,000. It is non-refundable and not part of the refundable portion of the permit fee.

Other fees: plumbing fixture $8 each; demolition permit $100; moving permit $100; wood-burning appliance or chimney permit $75; special inspection $100; re-inspection (third and later inspection of the same stage) $50; permit renewal $50 or $2 per $1,000 of remaining work, whichever is greater; transfer of permit $50; title search $20.

Refundable security: $1,000 (value up to $500,000) or $1,500 (over). Demolition security is $15 per m² (single family or duplex) or $80 per m² (other).

Steps

Work out the construction value of your project.
Send the application and payment together, in person at Town Hall or by mail.
Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.

Good to know

The Town's pages do not list accepted payment methods; ask Building Inspection (250-738-2202).
The bylaw's fee schedule is the source here; confirm your total with the Town before you pay.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 (Consolidated) (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach (read 2026-11-06)
Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024 (PDF), Town of Qualicum Beach (read 2026-11-06)
Building Applications and Resources, Town of Qualicum Beach (read 2026-11-06)
Contact Us, Town of Qualicum Beach (read 2026-11-06)

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