{"title":"Saanich building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Saanich?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/saanich","name":"Saanich","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Saanich","url":"https://www.saanich.ca"},"short_answer":"In Saanich a building permit costs $100 for the first $1,000 of value, plus $13 per $1,000 for the next $499,000, plus $10 per $1,000 above $500,000. A non-refundable application fee of $100 or more is paid with the application and counts toward the permit fee.","aliases":["building permit cost saanich","building permit fees saanich","how much is a permit saanich"],"cost":"$100 for the first $1,000 of value, plus $13 per $1,000 for the next $499,000, plus $10 per $1,000 above $500,000. The application fee is part of the permit fee.","how_long":"The application fee is paid when you apply. The permit fee and other District charges must be paid before the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Residential Permits (MySaanich)","value":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/residential-permits.html"},{"type":"phone","label":"Inspection Services","value":"250-475-5457"},{"type":"email","label":"Inspection Services","value":"inspections@saanich.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529, Appendix A (PDF)","url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Saanich building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Saanich permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Saanich secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/oak-bay","name":"Oak Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/esquimalt","name":"Esquimalt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/victoria","name":"Victoria","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/view-royal","name":"View Royal","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/central-saanich","name":"Central Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/colwood","name":"Colwood","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"$100 (permits where the value of the work is $1,000 or less). The non-refundable application fee is $100 for work under $15,000 and counts toward the permit fee.","short":"$100 (value $1,000 or less)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"Appendix A, Building Permit Fees s. 2(a)","quotes":["For permits where the value of the work is $1,000.00 or less: $100.00;"]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"Appendix A s. 1","quotes":["$100.00: for permits where the value of the work is less than $15,000.00;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"$100 for the first $1,000 of value, plus $13 per $1,000 for the next $499,000, plus $10 per $1,000 for value above $500,000. Value is set by the Manager of Inspection Services.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"Appendix A s. 2(b)","quotes":["$100.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus;","$13.00 per thousand for the next $499,000.00 plus;","$10.00 per thousand for all value in excess of $500,000.00."]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/permit-q-as.html","title":"Permit Q&A, District of Saanich","section":"Permit Q&A","quotes":["We base fee charges on the value of construction, as determined by the Manager of Inspection Services."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Non-refundable application fee paid with the application: $100 (under $15,000), $300 ($15,001 to $100,000), $1,000 ($100,001 to $500,000), $3,000 ($500,001 to $2 million), $7,500 ($2 million to $10 million), $15,000 (over $10 million). It is part of the permit fee, not extra.","short":"$100 under $15,000 of value; up to $15,000 above","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"Appendix A s. 1 and 2","quotes":["An application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee","$300.00: for permits where the value of the work is $15,001.00","$1,000.00: for permits where the value of the work is $100,001.00","shall form part of, and is not in addition to, the building permit fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Demolition $50 (waived if part of a building permit for one structure). Plumbing $20 a fixture; $50 application fee waived with a building permit. Security deposit: $1,000 for additions or accessory buildings over 25 m², $2,000 new single family dwelling, $10,000 complex building. Fee doubles (up to $20,000 extra) if work starts early.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"Appendix A, Building and Plumbing fees","quotes":["shall be $50.00.","Plumbing Fixtures (each)","$20.00","Waived if part of a Building Permit","an accessory building greater than 25 square","(c) for a new single family dwelling or simple building (including demolition of","(d) for a complex building: $10,000.00;"]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/permit-q-as.html","title":"Permit Q&A, District of Saanich","section":"Permit Q&A","quotes":["$1,000 - New Accessory Building","$2,000 - New Single Family Dwellings and Simple Buildings","the demolition fee is waived"]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.16","quotes":["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 $20,000.00 over and above the standard fee."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"Water and sewer service connection fees, development cost charges, re-inspection fees (from the third re-inspection), permit extension $200 and other charges are in Appendix A and the Service Connection Fees page. The Permit Fees PDF (updated September 2025) matches the bylaw Appendix A figures."},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The application fee is paid when applying (online through MySaanich). Under Building Bylaw s. 10.8 the security deposit is also paid at application (the Permit Q&A says at issuance). The permit fee and other District charges must be paid before the permit is issued.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.7","quotes":["Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the District","the building permit fee prescribed in Appendix A","An applicant for a building permit must pay to the District, at the time of the application,","Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to"]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/residential-permits.html","title":"Residential Permits, District of Saanich","section":"Residential Permits","quotes":["upload documents, pay application fees"]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/permit-q-as.html","title":"Permit Q&A, District of Saanich","section":"Permit Q&A","quotes":["Surety deposits are paid at the time of issuance of Building Permits."]},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.8","quotes":["An applicant for a building permit must pay to the District, at the time of the application"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"Bylaw s. 10.8 says the security deposit is paid at the time of application; the Q&A says at issuance. Not resolved; wording differs."},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529, Part 21 Appendix A (Fees)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","section":"title and Part 21","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW, 2019, NO. 9529","PART 21: APPENDIX A"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFees are set in Appendix A of the [Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529](https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf). The permit fee is $100 for the first $1,000 of value, plus $13 per $1,000 for the next $499,000, plus $10 per $1,000 for value above $500,000. For permits where the value of the work is $1,000 or less, the fee is $100. The Manager of Inspection Services sets the value of the work.\n\nA non-refundable application fee is paid with the application and is part of the permit fee, not extra:\n\n- $100 for work under $15,000\n- $300 for $15,001 to $100,000\n- $1,000 for $100,001 to $500,000\n- $3,000 for $500,001 to $2 million\n- $7,500 for $2 million to $10 million\n- $15,000 for over $10 million\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Apply online through MySaanich and pay the application fee.\n2. Pay the permit fee and any other District charges before the permit is issued.\n3. Pay any security deposit that applies.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Other fees: demolition $50 (waived if part of a building permit for one structure); plumbing $20 a fixture, with the $50 plumbing application fee waived when you have a building permit.\n- Security deposit: $1,000 for additions or accessory buildings over 25 m², $2,000 for a new single family dwelling, $10,000 for a complex building.\n- The fee doubles (up to $20,000 extra) if work starts early.\n- The bylaw says the security deposit is paid at application, while the Permit Q&A says at issuance. Confirm with Inspection Services.\n- Water and sewer connection fees, development cost charges and re-inspection fees are separate. See Appendix A and the District's Service Connection Fees page.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Local~Government/Documents/Bylaws~and~Policies/BUILDING%20BYLAW,%202019,%20NO.%209529.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/permit-q-as.html","title":"Permit Q&A, District of Saanich","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/inspections-services/residential-permits.html","title":"Residential Permits, District of Saanich","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit-fees.json"}}