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

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Sayward, https://www.sayward.ca)  
**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:**
- In person: Village Office, 652 H'Kusam Way, Sayward, BC (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed holidays))
- Phone: Village Office, 250-282-5512

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** 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.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G, Processing Fees and Permit Fees](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)
  - Official wording: "Not exceeding $50,000 value $50.00" … "$50.00 + 0.65% of the estimated value of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** 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.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G](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)
  - Official wording: "$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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Every permit is subject to a plan processing fee, paid with the application; it is non-refundable.
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Every building permit fee will be subject to a plan processing fee, and a building permit fee."
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.1](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the permit-processing fee is non-refundable;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** 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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 13.1](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf)
  - Official wording: "in the amount of $1500.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G, Demolition Permits](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)
  - Official wording: "Complex buildings and structures $100.00" … "Standard buildings and other buildings $50.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule E](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)
  - Official wording: "Connection fee for new service Flat Fee $1,200.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule F](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)
  - Official wording: "Connection fee for new Flat Fee $800.00"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** 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.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.2](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior to issuance of"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits)
  - Official wording: "Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019, Schedule G (Building Fees and Charges)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), s. 2](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)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019”."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Every 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).

- **Permit fee:** $50 plus 0.65% of the estimated value of construction.
- **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.

The processing fee is paid with the application and is non-refundable. The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Damage deposit: $1,500 (Building Bylaw s. 13.1).
- Demolition permit: $50 standard, $100 for complex buildings (the processing fee and the permit fee each).
- New water connection $1,200 and sewer connection $800, due when the permit is issued.
- 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.
- The sources do not state payment methods for permits. Ask the Village Office at 250-282-5512.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, Schedule G (PDF)](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)

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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026)](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) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Sayward](https://www.sayward.ca/business-development/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated)](https://www.sayward.ca/sites/1/files/2021-05/Bylaw%20334%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%20Consolidated%20Version%2C%20for%20convenience%20only.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Staff Directory, Village of Sayward](https://www.sayward.ca/contact/staff-directory) (read 2026-11-08)

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