{"title":"Sayward building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Sayward?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/sayward","name":"Sayward","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 Sayward","url":"https://www.sayward.ca"},"short_answer":"In the Village of Sayward a building permit costs $50 plus 0.65% of the estimated value of construction, plus a plan processing fee of $50 to $500 depending on the value. Fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451.","aliases":["building permit fee sayward","how much is a building permit sayward","sayward permit cost","sayward plan processing fee"],"cost":"Permit fee $50 plus 0.65% of the estimated value of construction, plus a plan processing fee of $50 (up to $50,000), $100, $250 or $500 by value band.","how_long":"The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"652 H'Kusam Way, Sayward, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed holidays)"},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-282-5512"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, Schedule G (PDF)","url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Sayward building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Sayward permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Sayward zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/campbell-river","name":"Campbell River","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/gold-river","name":"Gold River","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/tahsis","name":"Tahsis","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tahsis/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/alert-bay","name":"Alert Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-mcneill","name":"Port McNeill","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/courtenay","name":"Courtenay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/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":"Plan processing fee of $50 (value up to $50,000), plus a permit fee of $50 plus 0.65% of the estimated value of construction.","short":"$50 plan processing, plus $50 and 0.65% of value","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"Schedule G, Processing Fees and Permit Fees","quotes":["Not exceeding $50,000 value $50.00","$50.00 + 0.65% of the estimated value of"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Permit fee: $50 + 0.65% of the estimated value of construction. Processing fee by value: up to $50,000 $50; over $50,000 to $200,000 $100; over $200,000 to $500,000 $250; over $500,000 $500.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"Schedule G","quotes":["$50.00 + 0.65% of the estimated value of","value greater than $50,000 but not exceeding $100.00","value greater than $500,000 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Every permit is subject to a plan processing fee, paid with the application; it is non-refundable.","short":"Plan processing fee; amount not stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, Village of Sayward","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["Every building permit fee will be subject to a plan processing fee, and a building permit fee."]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated)","section":"s. 14.1","quotes":["the permit-processing fee is non-refundable;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Damage deposit $1,500 (Building Bylaw s. 13.1). Demolition permit: $50 standard, $100 complex buildings (processing fee and permit fee each). New water connection $1,200 and sewer connection $800, due when the permit is issued.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated)","section":"s. 13.1","quotes":["in the amount of $1500.00"]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"Schedule G, Demolition Permits","quotes":["Complex buildings and structures $100.00","Standard buildings and other buildings $50.00"]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"Schedule E","quotes":["Connection fee for new service Flat Fee $1,200.00"]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"Schedule F","quotes":["Connection fee for new Flat Fee $800.00"]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, Village of Sayward","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; water and sewer connection fees are paid when the permit is issued. Payment methods are not stated for permits.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated)","section":"s. 14.2","quotes":["shall be paid in full prior to issuance of"]},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, Village of Sayward","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019, Schedule G (Building Fees and Charges)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","section":"s. 2","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as “Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019”."]}],"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\nEvery building permit in the Village of Sayward has a plan processing fee and a building permit fee. The amounts are in Schedule G (Building Fees and Charges) of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf).\n\n- **Permit fee:** $50 plus 0.65% of the estimated value of construction.\n- **Plan processing fee, by value of construction:** up to $50,000, $50; over $50,000 to $200,000, $100; over $200,000 to $500,000, $250; over $500,000, $500.\n\nThe processing fee is paid with the application and is non-refundable. The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Damage deposit: $1,500 (Building Bylaw s. 13.1).\n- Demolition permit: $50 standard, $100 for complex buildings (the processing fee and the permit fee each).\n- New water connection $1,200 and sewer connection $800, due when the permit is issued.\n- Other charges on the same schedule include $250 to rescind a stop work order, extension fees, and $10 plus GST per sheet to photocopy plans.\n- The sources do not state payment methods for permits. Ask the Village Office at 250-282-5512.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2026-05/Bylaw%20451%20-%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only%20-%20updated%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, Village of Sayward","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.sayward.ca/contact/staff-directory","title":"Staff Directory, Village of Sayward","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/sayward/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/building-permit-fees.json"}}