Sayward building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Sayward?

Sayward, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

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.

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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G, Processing Fees and Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Not exceeding $50,000 value $50.00 $50.00 + 0.65% of the estimated value of
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.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 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
Application or plan review fee	Every permit is subject to a plan processing fee, paid with the application; it is non-refundable.Building Permits, Building Permits page; Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Every building permit fee will be subject to a plan processing fee, and a building permit fee. the permit-processing fee is non-refundable;
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.Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 13.1; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule G, Demolition Permits; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule E; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), Schedule F; Building Permits, Building Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording in the amount of $1500.00 Complex buildings and structures $100.00 Standard buildings and other buildings $50.00 Connection fee for new service Flat Fee $1,200.00 Connection fee for new Flat Fee $800.00 Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued.
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.Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (PDF, consolidated), s. 14.2; Building Permits, Building Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording shall be paid in full prior to issuance of Water and sewer connection fees are also required to be paid at the time the building permit is issued.
Bylaw	Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019, Schedule G (Building Fees and Charges)Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019 (PDF, consolidated to Bylaw 524, April 28, 2026), s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This bylaw may be cited as “Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 451, 2019”.

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.

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.