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

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

**Short answer:** In Slocan the building permit fee comes from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) fee schedule: $100 for work valued up to $1,000, then $10.50 per $1,000 or portion for $1,000 and over. A non-refundable plan-check deposit of $50 to $200 is paid with the application.

**Who handles it:** More than one level of government  
**Cost:** $100 up to $1,000 of construction value; $10.50 per $1,000 or portion at $1,000 and over. Plan-check deposit $50 to $200.  
**How long:** Paid in full before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, PO Box 50, Slocan, BC V0G 2C0 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone).)
- Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $100 base fee for construction valued from $1 to $1,000.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
  - Official wording: "repair of any building and the placement of single or double-wide manufactured homes. BASE FEE: $ 1.00 - $1,000.00 $100.00 $1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** Construction value $1 to $1,000: $100. For $1,000 and over: $10.50 per $1,000 or portion (the schedule's wording). Fee is reduced 10% for municipal permits where the municipality provides inspection administrative service. Residential value may use per-sq-ft rates (detached garage $30).
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
  - Official wording: "$10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion" … "Detached garage" … "Sundeck" … "Accessory Building up to 550 sq. ft." … "$1,000.00 and over $10.50 per $1000.00 or a portion" … "The calculated fee shall be reduced by 10% for Municipal Permits where the municipality"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** Plan-check deposit with the application: $100 single-family dwelling, $200 multi-family/industrial/commercial/institutional, $50 accessory building or addition. Non-refundable and credited against the permit fee.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, E. Plan Check Deposit](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
  - Official wording: "PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT" … "Single-family dwelling" … "Accessory Building or Addition"
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 12.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "which is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pools (fence requirements) $100; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; commercial change of occupancy $200; manufactured home set-up $350.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, B and C](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Plumbing System" … "Demolition" … "Re-Inspection" … "Permit Renewal" … "Moving a building." … "Pools (fence requirements) $100.00" … "Manufactured home set up single wide or double wide $350.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 12.1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf)
  - Official wording: "must be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A (Permit Fees), the schedule the Village's Building Permits page links to.
  - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES" … "BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010"
  - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/)
  - Official wording: "For current building permit fees refer to the schedule here"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Slocan uses the RDCK building permit fees in Schedule A of [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf). The fee depends on the value of the construction. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued ([bylaw](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf)); the payment method is not stated.

## Steps

1. Work out the construction value. Some residential work may use per-square-foot rates (a detached garage is $30), which apply where higher than the contract cost.
2. Pay the plan-check deposit with your application.
3. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued.

## Good to know

- Permit fee: $100 for construction valued from $1 to $1,000; $10.50 per $1,000 or portion (the schedule's wording) for $1,000 and over.
- The schedule reduces the calculated fee by 10% for municipal permits where the municipality provides the inspection administrative service. Ask the Village Office whether that applies in Slocan.
- Plan-check deposit: $100 single-family dwelling, $200 multi-family, industrial, commercial or institutional, $50 accessory building or addition. It is non-refundable and credited against the permit fee.
- Other fees: plumbing $10.50 per fixture; demolition $150; moving a building $200; temporary building $200; pools (fence requirements) $100; re-inspection $150; permit renewal $100; commercial change of occupancy $200; manufactured home set-up $350.
- If work starts without a permit and a Stop Work notice stays outstanding for 30 days, the bylaw adds a 25% extra fee.

## Official forms and pages

- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A fees (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf)
- [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/)

## Related questions

- [Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md)
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## Sources

- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF)](https://rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fee-Schedule.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (read 2026-11-08)

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