Slocan building permit fees
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.
Key facts
| Lowest fee | $100 base fee for construction valued from $1 to $1,000.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, A. Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingrepair 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 |
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| 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).RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official 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 |
| 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.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, E. Plan Check Deposit; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 12.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPLAN CHECK DEPOSIT Single-family dwelling Accessory Building or Addition which is non-refundable and must be credited against the building 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.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees, Schedule A, B and C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPlumbing 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 |
| How to pay | The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 12.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmust be paid in full prior to issuance of any permit under this Bylaw |
| Bylaw | RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Schedule A (Permit Fees), the schedule the Village's Building Permits page links to.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees; Building Permits, Building Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSCHEDULE'A' - PERMIT FEES BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010 For current building permit fees refer to the schedule here |
How it works
Slocan uses the RDCK building permit fees in Schedule A of RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200. The fee depends on the value of the construction. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued (bylaw); the payment method is not stated.
Steps
- 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.
- Pay the plan-check deposit with your application.
- 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
The same question in other places
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Sources
- RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, Schedule A, Permit Fees (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience) (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Permits, Village of Slocan (read 2026-11-08)
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