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title: Quesnel building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
place: Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
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# Quesnel building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Quesnel the minimum building permit fee is $100. Above that, the fee is $8.50 for each $1,000 (or fraction) of construction value up to $200,000, and $5 for each $1,000 where the value is greater than $200,000. A $100 application fee is paid up front and deducted from the total.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Quesnel, https://www.quesnel.ca)  
**Cost:** $100 minimum permit fee and $100 application fee. $8.50 per $1,000 of construction value up to $200,000; $5 per $1,000 where the value is greater than $200,000.  
**How long:** Not applicable. Fees are paid when you apply and when the permit is approved.  
**Where:**
- In person: City Hall, Building Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: Building Department, 250-992-2111
- Email: Building Department, buildinginspection@quesnel.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 minimum building permit fee.
  - Source: [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025, Schedule A3, s. 1](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
  - Official wording: "Minimum Building Permit Fee" … "$ 100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** $8.50 for each $1,000 or fraction of construction value up to $200,000, and $5 for each $1,000 or fraction where the value is greater than $200,000. The schedule does not say whether $8.50 still applies to the first $200,000.
  - Source: [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025, Schedule A3, s. 1](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
  - Official wording: "Estimated Value of Construction" … "up to $200,000 each $1,000 or fraction of 8.50" … "greater than $200,000 each $1,000 or fraction of 5.00" … "each $1,000 or fraction of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** $100 application fee, paid up front and deducted from the total fees due when plans are picked up.
  - Source: [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025, Schedule A3, s. 1](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
  - Official wording: "Application Fee" … "This fee is paid up front and is deducted from the total fees that are required to be paid when plans are picked up."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing permit: $60 plus $8 per fixture. Demolition: $100 ($180 over 55 m²). Re-inspection: $50 after the second inspection. Damage deposit: $2,000 for demolition and new construction (may be waived). Starting work without a permit doubles the permit fee, up to $10,000.
  - Source: [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025, Schedule A3, ss. 1 to 3](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
  - Official wording: "Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee" … "Per Plumbing Fixture" … "Demolitions" … "Re-Inspection Fee" … "Damage Deposit" … "The building permit or other permit fee is doubled for every permit application if construction commenced before the building official issued a permit, to a maximum of $10,000."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** Most permit fees are paid when you apply. Building permit fees are calculated on the estimated value of construction and are paid when the permit is approved and ready for pick-up.
  - Source: [Fees & Charges, Fees & Charges page](https://www.quesnel.ca/building-development/fees-charges)
  - Official wording: "Most permit fees are paid for when you submit your application. Building Permit fees are calculated based on the estimated value of construction and are paid for when the permit is approved and ready for you to pick-up."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1683, Schedule A3 (Building Fees and Valuation Schedule), consolidated December 2025 to Amendment Bylaw No. 1978.
  - Source: [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025, Schedule A3](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING FEES AND VALUATION SCHEDULE" … "Comprehensive Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1978" … "Consolidated for Convenience December 2025"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Quesnel charges building permit fees under Schedule A3 of its [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf). The minimum building permit fee is $100. The schedule says $8.50 for each $1,000 or fraction of construction value up to $200,000, and $5 for each $1,000 or fraction where the value is greater than $200,000. It does not say whether the $8.50 rate still applies to the first $200,000, so ask the Building Department how your fee will be worked out.

The value may be set by contract price, RS Means (a construction cost guide), or the schedule's per square foot figures.

## Steps

1. Pay the $100 application fee when you apply. It is deducted from the total fees due when you pick up the plans.
2. Pay the building permit fee, calculated on the estimated value of construction, when the permit is approved and ready for pick-up.
3. The fees page does not list payment methods for building permits; ask the Building Department.

## Good to know

- Per square foot values: sundecks $20, covered decks $25, new carports $25, garages and shops $40 to $45.
- Plumbing permit: $60 plus $8 per fixture. Demolition: $100 ($180 over 55 m2). Re-inspection: $50 after the second inspection.
- Damage deposit: $2,000 for demolition and new construction (may be waived).
- Starting work without a permit doubles the permit fee, up to $10,000.
- Certification by a registered professional can reduce the fee by the lesser of 5% or $1,000.
- Renewing an expired permit and transferring a permit to a new owner are each $100. Permits of $100 or less are not refundable, and issued permits are not refundable.

## Official forms and pages

- [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf)
- [Fees & Charges (City of Quesnel)](https://www.quesnel.ca/building-development/fees-charges)

## Related questions

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

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## Sources

- [Fees & Charges, City of Quesnel](https://www.quesnel.ca/building-development/fees-charges) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw 1683, 2010, consolidated December 2025 (PDF)](https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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