{"title":"Salmo building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Salmo?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/salmo","name":"Salmo","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":"Village of Salmo","url":"https://salmo.ca"},"short_answer":"In Salmo the building permit fee is $50 for construction value up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or part of $1,000) above that, under the 2010 Building Bylaw. A plan check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid at application. The Village says to confirm current fees with the Village Office.","aliases":["building permit fee salmo","how much is a building permit salmo","salmo permit cost","plan check deposit salmo"],"cost":"$50 basic fee to $1,000 of construction value, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or part); plan check deposit $100 single-family, $200 multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 accessory building or addition (Bylaw 618, Schedule A).","how_long":"The plan check deposit is paid at application and the permit fee when the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. daily and on statutory holidays)."},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-357-9433"},{"type":"email","label":"Village Office","value":"info@salmo.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf"},{"title":"Building Inspections, Village of Salmo","url":"https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Salmo building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Salmo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Salmo secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"business-licence","title":"Salmo business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/fruitvale","name":"Fruitvale","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/montrose","name":"Montrose","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/castlegar","name":"Castlegar","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nelson","name":"Nelson","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/trail","name":"Trail","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/warfield","name":"Warfield","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/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":"$50 basic fee for construction value from $1 to $1,000.","short":"$50 for value $1 to $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","section":"Schedule A, part A","quotes":["BASIC FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $ 50.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on the construction value declared or assessed by the Village: $50 up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or portion of $1,000) for value of $1,000 and over. The bylaw gives per-square-foot values for estimating, e.g. detached garage $30, carport $25, sundeck $20.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","section":"Schedule A, part A and formula","quotes":["Fee for construction value (declared or assessed) as determined by the Village of Salmo","$ 1,000.00 and over $ 10.50 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof","Detached garage $ 30.00 p.s.f.","Carport $ 25.00 p.s.f.","Sundeck $ 20.00 p.s.f."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"A plan check deposit paid with the application: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 for an accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee.","short":"$100 single-family dwelling; $50 accessory or addition","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","section":"Schedule A part E; s. 12.2","quotes":["E. PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT","Single-family dwelling …………………………………………..……… $ 100.00","Accessory Building or Addition………………………………………………. $ 50.00","which is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $100; moving a building $100; pools (fence requirements) $100; temporary building or RV $200; manufactured home set-up $200 (single wide) or $300 (double wide); re-inspection $50; permit renewal $100.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","section":"Schedule A parts B, C","quotes":["C. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES","Plumbing System means a drainage, venting, fire protection or water system, or","4. Demolition ……………………………………………………………. $100.00","3. Pools (fence requirements) ………………………………………….. $100.00","8. Re-Inspection ………………………………………………………... $ 50.00","10. Permit Renewal……………………………………………………… $100.00","6. Temporary building (or Recreational Vehicle)..……………..…….. $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The plan check deposit is paid at application and the permit fee at permit issuance, by cheque, cash or debit card only.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/","title":"Building Inspections, Village of Salmo","section":"Permit Application","quotes":["Permit fee is payable at permit issuance. Fee to be paid by cheque, cash or debit card only.","Applicant must pay plan check deposit (where required) at time of application."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A (Permit Fees).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["SCHEDULE 'A' – PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 618, 2010"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Village of Salmo sets building permit fees in Schedule A (Permit Fees) of the [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf). The fee is based on the construction value declared or assessed by the Village: $50 for value up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 (or portion of $1,000) for value of $1,000 and over. The schedule does not say whether the $50 is added to the per-$1,000 amount, so ask the Village Office. The bylaw also gives per-square-foot values for estimating, for example detached garage $30, carport $25 and sundeck $20.\n\nA plan check deposit is paid with the application: $100 for a single-family dwelling, $200 for multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, and $50 for an accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Other fees: plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $100; moving a building $100; pools (fence requirements) $100; temporary building or RV $200; manufactured home set-up $200 (single wide) or $300 (double wide); re-inspection $50; permit renewal $100.\n- The schedule also lists a $2,000 deposit under s. 17.3 and $750 to remove a Notice on Title. Part of a permit fee may be refunded within 6 months if no work has started (Schedule A, part D).\n- Pay by cheque, cash or debit card only.\n- The schedule dates from 2010, and the [Building Inspections page](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) says to contact the Village Office for current permit fees. Confirm before you budget.","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/","title":"Building Inspections, Village of Salmo","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","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/salmo/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit-fees.json"}}