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

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

**Short answer:** Sicamous calculates permit fees using the higher of the full contract price, including subcontracts, and the building official’s valuation. A separate non-refundable application fee depends on the project type.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Sicamous, https://www.sicamous.ca)  
**Cost:** $100 for the first $1,000 of construction value under the value-based schedule. Non-refundable residential application fees are $100 for a new single- or two-family dwelling or factory-built dwelling, $50 for additions or alterations. For multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional work the fees are $200 new or $100 for alterations.  
**Where:**
- Phone: The building department, 250-836-2477

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 for the first $1,000 of construction value under the value-based schedule.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, PDF p. 10](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614)
  - Official wording: "3. Building Permit Fees and Charges: a. Based on Value: i. For the first $1,000 of construction value; 100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **How the fee is worked out:** Use the higher of the contract price including subcontracts or the building official’s valuation. The first $1,000 costs $100, then add $8 per $1,000 or fraction up to $1 million and $6 per additional $1,000 above $1 million.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, PDF p. 10](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614)
  - Official wording: "For the purpose of calculating the fee for permits under this Bylaw, the value of construction shall be the greater of either the total contract price for the construction including all subcontracts, or the value of construction as determined by the Building Official on the basis of plans, specifications and information available." … "3. Building Permit Fees and Charges: a. Based on Value: i. For the first $1,000 of construction value; 100.00 ii. For each additional $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof to $1,000,000; 8.00 iii. For each additional $1,000 of construction value greater than $1,000,000 6.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Application or plan review fee:** Non-refundable residential application fees are $100 for a new single- or two-family dwelling or factory-built dwelling, $50 for additions or alterations. For multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional work the fees are $200 new or $100 for alterations.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, PDF p. 10](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614)
  - Official wording: "2. Building Permit Application Fees: Non-Refundable: A non-refundable building permit application fee shall be in accordance with the following scale: a. Residential Single and Two Family Residential Application New factory built dwellings Additions/alterations $ 100.00 100.00 50.00 b. Multi-Family, commercial, industrial, institutional New Additions/alterations 200.00 100.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other fees:** Not confirmed. Checked Bylaw No. 740, 2009, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009; not found there.
- **How to pay:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, building permit fees.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009, PDF p. 1 / PDF p. 10](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614)
  - Official wording: "District of Sicamous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009 Effective Date – January 28, 2009 Consolidated for Convenience Only" … "For the purpose of calculating the fee for permits under this Bylaw, the value of construction shall be the greater of either the total contract price for the construction including all subcontracts, or the value of construction as determined by the Building Official on the basis of plans, specifications and information available."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

Start an estimate by identifying the kind of work, its construction value and which stage you are paying for. An amount collected when plans are submitted may cover a different part of the application than the final permit charge. The first $1,000 costs $100, then add $8 per $1,000 or fraction up to $1 million and $6 per additional $1,000 above $1 million.

## Steps

1. Find the charges for your project in [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009 (PDF)](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614). Find the line for your project in the fee schedule. Read the column heading, unit of value and any minimum before doing the calculation.
2. If the project crosses a fee band, check how the schedule treats the first band and the remaining value. Ask how the office determines construction value if your estimate includes several kinds of work.

## Good to know

- Non-refundable residential application fees are $100 for a new single- or two-family dwelling or factory-built dwelling, $50 for additions or alterations. For multi-family, commercial, industrial or institutional work the fees are $200 new or $100 for alterations.
- Minimum charge — $100 for the first $1,000 of construction value under the value-based schedule.
- Apply online through the District’s building page. It also provides the building and plumbing application, supplementary form and a checklist for a complete application.
- Contact the District Building Department through Municipal Hall at 250-836-2477.

## Related questions

- [Sicamous building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/building-permit.md)
- [Sicamous permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 740, 2009 (PDF)](https://sicamous.civicweb.net/document/95614) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Development Services](https://www.sicamous.ca/your-municipality/departments/development-services) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Building department, District of Sicamous](https://www.sicamous.ca/your-municipality/departments/building) (read 2026-11-09)

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