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title: Sechelt building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in Sechelt?"
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# Sechelt building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In Sechelt a building permit fee is based on the value of the work, starting at $210 for work up to $1,000. A non-refundable application fee is paid when you apply and credited to the permit fee. Rates are in Schedule F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Sechelt, https://www.sechelt.ca)  
**Cost:** $210 for work up to $1,000, then a rate per $1,000 of value (Schedule F, Fees and Charges Bylaw 575).  
**How long:** The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (secure payment portal), https://ca.cloudpermit.com/gov/login
- In person: Municipal Hall, 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (days of the week not stated on the page))
- Phone: Building Department, 604-740-8468

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $210 for work valued up to $1,000. But the minimum building permit application fee is $580 for a new single-family building, $3,150 for a new multi-family building and $2,360 for a new commercial or industrial building. For other permits it is 50% of the estimated permit fee, to a maximum of $580.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF, consolidated March 2026), Schedule F, item 1](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "1(a) $ 0 to $1,000 $210.00" … "Minimum building permit application fee for 1(a) $580.00 a new single-family building" … "1(b) $3150.00 a new multi-family building" … "1(c) $2360.00 a new commercial or industrial building" … "50% of the estimated building Minimum building permit application fee for 1(d) permit fee to a maximum of other permits $580.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on the value of the work. $210 up to $1,000; $210 plus $16.65 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000 up to $10,000; $359.85 plus $14.30 up to $30,000; then lower rates in further tiers, to $7,180.85 plus $9.25 per $1,000 over $700,000. The building official sets the value, using Marshall Swift costs or other acceptable means.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF, consolidated March 2026), Schedule F, items 1-2](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$210.00 plus $16.65 for each 1(b) $ 1,001 to $10,000 $1,000 or part thereof over $1,000" … "$359.85 plus $14.30 for each 1(c) $10,001 to $30,000" … "$7,180.85 plus $9.25 for each 1(g) $700,001 and over $1,000 or part thereof over $700,000" … "The value of work under a permit shall be the value accepted or determined by the building official"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** An application fee is paid when applying. It is set in Schedule F as the minimum application fee above, is non-refundable, and is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued. The application is cancelled and the fee forfeited if the permit is not issued and paid for within 90 days of notice that it is ready.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003 (PDF, consolidated February 3, 2022), ss. 8.3-8.5](https://www.sechelt.ca/media/xynpo3be/409-2003-building-bylaw-consolidation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee as set out in Schedule “F”" … "The application fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building permit fee" … "within 90 days of the date of written notification to the owner or agent that the permit is ready to be issued"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Schedule F: revised plans $260; demolition $370 (single-family or two-unit) or $830 (other); re-inspection after two rejections $290; after-hours inspection from $1,050; unregistered suite conversion $290. Plumbing permit (Schedule G): minimum $68.25. Security deposit: 1% of construction value over $20,000 (maximum $50,000); $2,625 for a new single-family home.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF, consolidated March 2026), Schedule F, items 3-20](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Revision of approved plans $260.00" … "4(a) Single family or two-unit dwelling $370.00" … "4(b) Other Buildings $830.00" … "$1082.00" … "Minimum fee per flue payable for the 6 erection, addition, alteration, or repair of a $100.00" … "8 $290.00" … "Minimum of $1,050.00" … "Conversion of an unregistered secondary 11 $290.00" … "Deposit for construction of a new single $2,625.00" … "1% of the construction value temporary building or above to a maximum of $50,000.00" … "SCHEDULE G: PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER PERMIT" … "Minimum fee for a permit $68.25" … "Deposit for construction of a new single"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. Fees can be paid online through Cloudpermit's secure payment portal.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003 (PDF, consolidated February 3, 2022), s. 8.1](https://www.sechelt.ca/media/xynpo3be/409-2003-building-bylaw-consolidation.pdf)
  - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior issuance of any permit under this bylaw"
  - Source: [Building Permits, How do I get a building permit?](https://www.sechelt.ca/business-and-development/building-and-renovating/building-permits/)
  - Official wording: "Pay online for permits through a secure payment portal;"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019, Schedule F (Building Permit Fees and Deposits); fees are required by Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003, Part 8
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF, consolidated March 2026), Schedule F](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE F: BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND DEPOSITS"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Fees](https://www.sechelt.ca/business-and-development/building-and-renovating/building-permits/)
  - Official wording: "Building Fees can be found on Schedule F of our Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The District of Sechelt sets building permit fees in Schedule F of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw 575](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf). The fee is based on the value of the work, which the building official sets using Marshall Swift costs or other acceptable means. [Building Bylaw 409](https://www.sechelt.ca/media/xynpo3be/409-2003-building-bylaw-consolidation.pdf) Part 8 requires the fees to be paid.

Rates in Schedule F:

- Up to $1,000: $210.
- $1,001 to $10,000: $210 plus $16.65 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000.
- $10,001 to $30,000: $359.85 plus $14.30.
- $30,001 to $50,000: $645.85 plus $12.00.
- $50,001 to $100,000: $885.85 plus $10.70.
- $100,001 to $700,000: $1,420.85 plus $9.60.
- Over $700,000: $7,180.85 plus $9.25.

Each rate is per $1,000 or part over the start of that tier.

## Steps

1. Apply through Cloudpermit and pay the application fee.
2. The fee is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.
3. Pay the permit fee in full through Cloudpermit's payment portal before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- The application fee is non-refundable. The minimum is $580 for a new single-family building, $3,150 for a new multi-family building and $2,360 for a new commercial or industrial building. For other permits it is 50% of the estimated permit fee, to a maximum of $580.
- The application is cancelled and the fee forfeited if the permit is not issued and paid for within 90 days of notice that it is ready.
- Other Schedule F fees: revised plans $260; demolition $370 (single-family or two-unit) or $830 (other); re-inspection after two rejections $290; after-hours inspection from $1,050; unregistered suite conversion $290.
- Plumbing permits are under Schedule G, with a minimum of $68.25.
- Security deposit: 1% of construction value over $20,000 (maximum $50,000); $2,625 for a new single-family home.
- Bylaw 409 s. 8.2 reduces the permit fee by 10% (to a maximum of $1,000) when a permit is issued under Part 7.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF)](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf)
- [Building Permits, District of Sechelt](https://www.sechelt.ca/business-and-development/building-and-renovating/building-permits/)

## Related questions

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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019 (PDF, consolidated March 2026)](https://sechelt-ca.govstack.com/media/bz5dgd1e/575-2019-fees-and-charges-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003 (PDF, consolidated February 3, 2022)](https://www.sechelt.ca/media/xynpo3be/409-2003-building-bylaw-consolidation.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Permits, District of Sechelt](https://www.sechelt.ca/business-and-development/building-and-renovating/building-permits/) (read 2026-11-06)

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