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

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Salmo, https://salmo.ca)  
**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:**
- In person: Village Office, 423 Davies Avenue, PO Box 1000, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0 (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).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-357-9433
- Email: Village Office, info@salmo.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $50 basic fee for construction value from $1 to $1,000.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A, part A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
  - Official wording: "BASIC FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $ 50.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** 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 $20.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A, part A and formula](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fee for construction value (declared or assessed) as determined by the Village of Salmo" … "$ 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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** 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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A part E; s. 12.2](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A parts B, C](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The plan check deposit is paid at application and the permit fee at permit issuance, by cheque, cash or debit card only.
  - Source: [Building Inspections, Permit Application](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A (Permit Fees).
  - Source: [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618, Schedule A](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 'A' – PERMIT FEES TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 618, 2010"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The 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.

A 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.

## Good to know

- 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.
- 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).
- Pay by cheque, cash or debit card only.
- 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.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf)
- [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/)

## Related questions

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## Sources

- [Building Bylaw (2010), Bylaw #618 (PDF), Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/618-Building-Bylaw-2010.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Inspections, Village of Salmo](https://salmo.ca/services/building-inspections/) (read 2026-11-08)

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