# Gov Handbook: full text of all answers for Slocan --- title: "Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply" question: "Do I need a building permit in Slocan, and how do I apply?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.json" --- # Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a building permit in Slocan, and how do I apply? **Short answer:** In Slocan you need a building permit to build a new home or accessory building, renovate structurally, add a secondary suite, install a pool or move or demolish a building. The Village accepts and approves applications under the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Call the Village Office, 250-355-2277. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus a plan-check deposit with the application. See the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village's page and the building bylaw do not state a processing time. Ask the Village Office. **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). Book building inspector appointments here.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 - Phone: RDCK Building Department, 250-352-8155 ## Key facts - **Needed for:** New home, new accessory building (carport, garage, storage shed), farm building (ask the Building Official about exemptions), renovations or structural work, enclosing a porch, retaining wall over 5 feet, pool, moving or demolishing a building, change of use, secondary suite, manufactured home. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page, Permit Requirements](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed" … "Renovate your dwelling to create a secondary suite" … "Construct a retaining wall retaining more than 5 feet of soil" … "Install a pool" … "Construct a farm building (consult with the Building Official regarding exemptions)" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 8.1.1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "building permit before installing, constructing or altering a building or structure" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Not needed for:** Non-structural work: painting, landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, new roofing surface, new kitchen cupboards, fences, a wood stove or chimney in an existing building. An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the Building Bylaw. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED" … "Fences (fence height must comply with the Village of Slocan’s Zoning Bylaw where applicable)" … "Install new roofing (surface materials only)" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 5.2.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** The Village accepts and approves applications under the RDCK Building Service, using the Building Permit Application form. Book an appointment with the building inspector through the Village Office, 250-355-2277. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "The Village of Slocan accepts and approves building permit applications under the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service." … "To book an appointment with the building inspector, please call the Village Office at 250-355-2277." - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 8.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "An application for a permit shall be in through the Building Permit Application form." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What to submit:** A Building Permit Application signed by the owner, with the owner's acknowledgment form, a title search made within 30 days, a site plan, and floor plans, sections and elevations. Plans must show the designer's name and address. Use the RDCK checklist for your project type. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "The application must be complete" … "The owner and the representative must sign the Owner’s Representative Form application." - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 8.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "All plans submitted with permit applications must bear the name and address of the designer of the building or structure." … "All plans submitted with permit applications must bear the name and address of the" … "include a copy of a title search, accompanied by referenced covenants, made" … "elevations of all sides of the building or structure showing finish" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The published pages do not say how long a permit takes. - **Inspections:** Give at least 72 hours notice to the Regional District or Village when requesting an inspection. Slocan building inspector hours: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. Book through the Village Office, 250-355-2277; outside the Slocan boundary call RDCK Building, 250-352-8155. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 18.4](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "The owner or his or her representative shall give at least 72 hours notice to the Regional District or Village when requesting an inspection" - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Slocan hours: Thursdays, 1:00pm." … "please call the RDCK Building Department at 250-352-8155." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village Office, 250-355-2277 (building inspector appointments); RDCK Building Department, 250-352-8155. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "To book an appointment with the building inspector, please call the Village Office at 250-355-2277." … "please call the RDCK Building Department at 250-352-8155." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Kootenay Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (the Village's Bylaws page lists it as '#2200 – BUILDING BYLAW, 2010' and links to the RDCK copy). - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#2200 – BUILDING BYLAW, 2010" - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), title](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In the Village of Slocan, building permits are accepted and approved by the Village under the RDCK Building Service. The rules come from the RDCK [Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf), which requires a permit before you install, construct or alter a building or structure. A permit is needed for a new home, a new accessory building (carport, garage, storage shed), renovations or structural work, enclosing a porch, a retaining wall over 5 feet, a pool, moving or demolishing a building, a change of use, a secondary suite and a manufactured home. For a farm building, ask the Building Official about exemptions. No permit is listed for non-structural work: painting, landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, a new roofing surface, new kitchen cupboards, fences, or a wood stove or chimney in an existing building. ## Steps 1. Pick the RDCK checklist for your project type on the Village's Building Permits page. 2. Fill in the Building Permit Application and have the owner sign it, with the owner's acknowledgment form. 3. Add a title search made within 30 days, a site plan, and floor plans, sections and elevations showing the designer's name and address. 4. Hand in the application at the Village Office and pay the plan-check deposit. 5. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued. 6. Give at least 72 hours' notice when you want an inspection. Book through the Village Office. ## Good to know - The Slocan building inspector's listed hours are Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. Confirm, as these may have changed. - Outside the Village boundary, call RDCK Building at 250-352-8155. - No online portal is mentioned on the Village's page. ## Official forms and pages - [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - [Building Permit Application (RDCK, PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-04-23_RDCK_FILLABLE_BPA.pdf) - [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200 (PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) ## Related questions - [Slocan building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.md) - [Slocan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (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) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit/_ --- --- title: "Slocan fence rules: permits and height limits" question: "Do I need a permit to build a fence in Slocan, and how high can it be?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.json" --- # Slocan fence rules: permits and height limits **Question:** Do I need a permit to build a fence in Slocan, and how high can it be? **Short answer:** In Slocan you do not need a building permit for a fence, but its height must follow the Zoning Bylaw. In the R-1, R-2, R-3, C-2 and C-3 zones the maximum is 2.0 m. Pool fences are part of the pool permit and must be at least 1.5 m high. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** No building permit fee for a fence. **How long:** Not applicable; no permit is needed. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone)) ## Key facts - **Permit:** No building permit for a fence, but fence height must follow the Zoning Bylaw. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Fences (fence height must comply with the Village of Slocan’s Zoning Bylaw where applicable)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, front yard:** 2.0 m maximum in the R-1, R-2, R-3, C-2 and C-3 zones. The bylaw sets no separate front-yard limit and lets fences be sited on any portion of a lot. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.11 (Amendment Bylaw 691, 2021)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Landscape screens or fences shall not exceed a height of 2.0 metres within the R-1, R-2, R-" … "Landscape screens or fences may be sited on any portion of a lot." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Height, side and rear yards:** 2.0 m maximum in the R-1, R-2, R-3, C-2 and C-3 zones (same limit for all yards). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.11](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Landscape screens or fences shall not exceed a height of 2.0 metres within the R-1, R-2, R-" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Corner lots and sightlines:** At a street corner, no structure or vegetation over 0.9 m high within the sight triangle formed by the lot lines and a line joining points 6.0 m from where they meet. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.10](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "no structure or vegetation exceeding 0.9" … "6.0m from their" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other rules:** Pool fence at least 1.5 m high. In C-1, M-1 and M-2 zones shipping containers and outdoor industrial storage must be screened by a landscape screen or tight board fence at least 2.0 m high. Retaining structures over 1.2 m need a registered professional. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 20.2](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "An exterior pool area must be enclosed within a fence of not less than 1.5 meters" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.11(3)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "tight board" … "fence with a height not less than 2.0 metres." - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 21.1](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "retaining structure greater than 1.2 meters (4 ft.) in height" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, s. 4.11 (fences) and s. 4.10 (clear vision); pool fences: RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, s. 20.2. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.11](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "4.11 Fences and Landscape Screens" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), title](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 633, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan's Building Permits page lists fences as work that does not need a building permit, but fence height must follow the [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (s. 4.11). In the R-1, R-2, R-3, C-2 and C-3 zones the maximum fence height is 2.0 m. The bylaw sets no separate front-yard limit and lets fences be sited on any portion of a lot. The limit is the same for side and rear yards. ## Steps 1. Find your zone on the Zoning Map (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Keep the fence to 2.0 m or lower in the zones above. 3. At a street corner, keep the sight triangle clear (below). 4. Ask the Village Office about zones or situations not covered here. ## Good to know - Corner lots: no structure or vegetation over 0.9 m high within the sight triangle formed by the lot lines and a line joining points 6.0 m from where they meet (s. 4.10). - A pool fence must be at least 1.5 m high and is part of the pool permit ([RDCK Building Bylaw](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) s. 20.2). - In the C-1, M-1 and M-2 zones, shipping containers and outdoor industrial storage must be screened by a landscape screen or tight board fence at least 2.0 m high. - A retaining structure over 1.2 m needs a registered professional. - The bylaw text read does not address barbed wire, electric fences or how height is measured. Ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.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) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/fence-rules.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/fence-rules.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/fence-rules.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/fence-rules.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/fence-rules.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/fence-rules.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (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) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules/_ --- --- title: Slocan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages question: "Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.json" --- # Slocan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages **Question:** Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Slocan? **Short answer:** In Slocan a new garage, carport or storage shed needs a building permit; no size threshold is stated. An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the Building Bylaw. Higher decks, and enclosing a porch or roofing a sun deck, need a permit. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Permit fee depends on the value of the work; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village's page and the building bylaw do not state a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone). Book the building inspector here.) ## Key facts - **Sheds:** A new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed needs a building permit. No size threshold is stated. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Decks:** An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the Building Bylaw. Higher decks, and enclosing a porch or roofing over a sun deck, need a permit. - Source: [RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), s. 5.2.3](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf) - Official wording: "decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft)" - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Enclose a porch or roof over a sun deck" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Garages and carports:** Yes: a new garage or carport needs a building permit. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning limits:** Accessory buildings: 4.5 m maximum height; in R-1 at least 4.5 m from front and exterior side lot lines and 1.5 m from rear and interior side lines; all buildings together cover at most 33% of the site (R-1, R-2; 45% in R-3). Not for habitation; only after the principal building. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), ss. 4.9(2), 4.6, 5.4.3, 5.4.5](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "the maximum height of an accessory" … "building or structure in any zone shall be 4.5 metres." … "No accessory building or structure shall be located within 4.5 metres of the front or exterior" … "Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 33 per cent of the site in total." … "shall be used for human habitation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (permits) and Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (zoning limits). - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#2200 – BUILDING BYLAW, 2010" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), title](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 633, 2013" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works In the Village of Slocan, permits come from the RDCK Building Service ([Building Bylaw No. 2200](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Building-Consol-1.pdf)) and size and placement limits come from the [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf). - **Shed, garage, carport:** a new accessory building needs a building permit. No size threshold is stated, so ask the building inspector about a small shed. - **Deck:** an unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the Building Bylaw. Higher decks, enclosing a porch, or roofing over a sun deck need a permit. The Village page lists a Deck and Exterior Roof checklist. ## Steps 1. Check zoning limits (below) for your zone. 2. Use the RDCK checklist for your project (accessory building or deck). 3. Apply through the Village Office (see the building-permit answer). ## Good to know - Accessory buildings: 4.5 m maximum height. In R-1, at least 4.5 m from front and exterior side lot lines and 1.5 m from rear and interior side lines. - All buildings together may cover at most 33% of the site in R-1 and R-2, and 45% in R-3. - An accessory building is not for habitation and may be built only after the principal building. - Other zones differ. Check the bylaw for the C and M zones or ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Checklist 6, Accessory Building (RDCK, PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RDCK_Building-Permit_Checklist6-Accessory-Building-REVISED-MAR-10-2025.pdf) - [Checklist 8, Deck and Exterior Roof (RDCK, PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RDCK_Building-Permit_Checklist8-DeckExt-Roof-REVISED-March-10-2025.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) ## Related questions - [Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md) - [Slocan building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.md) - [Slocan fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) ## Sources - [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (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) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit/_ --- --- title: Slocan building permit fees question: "How much does a building permit cost in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.json" --- # 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) - [Slocan permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/deck-shed-garage-permit.md) - [Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit-fees.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit-fees.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit-fees.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit-fees.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit-fees.md) ## 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) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees/_ --- --- title: "Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows" question: "How do I find out how my property is zoned in Slocan and what I can build on it?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.json" --- # Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows **Question:** How do I find out how my property is zoned in Slocan and what I can build on it? **Short answer:** Find your Slocan zone on the Zoning Map 2025 (PDF) on the Village's Maps page, or on Schedule B of Zoning Bylaw No. 633. The bylaw has 9 zones. Call the Village Office, 250-355-2277, to confirm. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** Not stated. **How long:** Not applicable. **Where:** - Online: Maps page, https://www.slocancity.com/maps/ (Zoning Map 2025 (PDF). No interactive map was found.) - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone)) ## Key facts - **How to find your zone:** Zoning Map 2025 (PDF) on the Village's Maps page; the zones are also shown on Schedule B (Zoning Map) of the Zoning Bylaw. No interactive map found. - Source: [Maps, Maps page](https://www.slocancity.com/maps/) - Official wording: "TITLE: Maps # MAPS: Zoning Map 2025 Springer Creek Campground SiteMap & Trails Village Owned Lands 2019 Map" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 5.2](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "The extent of each zone is shown on Schedule" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Zoning bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, consolidated for convenience only, updated February 10, 2025. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), title page](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "ZONING BYLAW No. 633, 2013" … "Consolidated for convenience only - Updated February 10, 2025" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **What the zone controls:** Permitted uses, minimum site area, setbacks, height, site coverage and maximum density in each of 9 zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, P-1). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), Part 5](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Single and Two Family Residential" … "5.4.2 Minimum Site Area" … "5.4.3 Setbacks" … "5.4.5 Site Coverage" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Contact:** Village Office, 250-355-2277. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "please call the Village Office at 250-355-2277." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (listed as '#633 – ZONING BYLAW 2013 CONSOLIDATED, UPDATED FEB. 10-25'). - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#633 – ZONING BYLAW 2013 CONSOLIDATED, UPDATED FEB. 10-25" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan shows zones on its Zoning Map 2025 (PDF), posted on the Maps page, and on Schedule B (Zoning Map) of the [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf). No interactive map was found. The bylaw sets, for each of the 9 zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, P-1), the permitted uses, minimum site area, setbacks, height, site coverage and maximum density. ## Steps 1. Open the Zoning Map 2025 on the Village's Maps page and find your lot. 2. Read your zone's section in the Zoning Bylaw (Part 5). 3. Call the Village Office to confirm the zone and any recent amendments. ## Good to know - The posted bylaw is consolidated for convenience only, updated February 10, 2025. Amendments are listed separately on the Bylaws page. - For an official certified copy, contact the Village Office. - Development permit areas in the Official Community Plan are shown on Maps 7 to 10 on the Maps page. ## Zones 9 zones are listed from [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (consolidated for convenience, updated February 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf). Each zone has its own page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning/index.json Look up the zone of an address: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning/lookup?address=123+Main+St ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - [Zoning Map 2025 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Zoning-Map-2025.pdf) ## Related questions - [Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md) - [Slocan fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/fence-rules.md) - [Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) - [Slocan home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/zoning-lookup.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/zoning-lookup.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/zoning-lookup.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/zoning-lookup.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/zoning-lookup.md) ## Sources - [Maps, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/maps/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup/_ --- --- title: Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules question: "Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.json" --- # Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules **Question:** Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Slocan? **Short answer:** Yes. In Slocan, the R-1 and R-2 zones allow one secondary suite inside a single family dwelling, and one detached accessory residence. A building permit is needed to create a suite. The suite is limited to the lesser of 90 m² or 40% of the dwelling. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** Building permit fees apply; see the building-permit-fees answer. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone)) ## Key facts - **Secondary suite allowed:** Yes: one secondary suite is permitted inside a single family dwelling (R-1 and R-2 allow a single family dwelling plus one secondary suite). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.19(1)-(2)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "one secondary suite or one single detached accessory residence, is permitted as" … "is permitted" … "within the principal dwelling unit only." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 5.4.6](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "single family dwelling plus one secondary suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Coach house or garden suite allowed:** Yes: one single detached accessory residence (stand-alone, not a trailer, camper or RV) is permitted in R-1 and R-2, as an accessory use to a single family dwelling. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 5.4.1(c), 4.19(1), definitions](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "One Single Detached Accessory Residence;" … "shall not be a trailer, camper, recreational vehicle or similar shelter;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** One suite per principal dwelling; floor area at most the lesser of 90 m² or 40% of the dwelling; must connect to septic or sewer; cannot be strata titled; at most 2 dwelling units per site in R-1/R-2. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.19](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "The maximum floor area of a secondary suite must not exceed the lesser of 90 m2 or 40% of" … "A secondary suite must not be strata titled." … "connections to septic or sanitary sewer system." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 5.4.6](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "The maximum number of dwelling units per site shall be 2" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Parking:** 1 space per dwelling unit for a secondary suite or single detached accessory residence (the principal dwelling needs 2). - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.21(4) table](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Single Detached Accessory" … "1 per dwelling unit" … "Secondary Suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Permits:** A building permit is needed to renovate a dwelling to create a secondary suite (Checklist 3, Secondary Suite). No development permit requirement was found. - Source: [Building Permits, Building Permits page](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) - Official wording: "Renovate your dwelling to create a secondary suite" … "Checklist-3-Secondary-Suite" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, s. 4.19, and RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.19](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "4.19 Secondary Suite or Single Detached Accessory Residence" - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#2200 – BUILDING BYLAW, 2010" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village of Slocan [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (s. 4.19), R-1 and R-2 allow a single family dwelling plus one secondary suite inside it. They also allow one single detached accessory residence (stand-alone, not a trailer, camper or RV) as an accessory use. The R-3 uses do not list a secondary suite. To create a suite you need a building permit (RDCK Checklist 3, Secondary Suite). No development permit requirement was found, but the Official Community Plan's development permit areas may apply on some lots. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone is R-1 or R-2 (see the zoning-lookup answer). 2. Check the limits below. 3. Apply for a building permit through the Village Office with the Secondary Suite checklist. ## Good to know - One suite per principal dwelling, at most the lesser of 90 m² or 40% of the dwelling. - The suite must connect to septic or sewer and cannot be strata titled. - At most 2 dwelling units per site in R-1 and R-2. - Parking: 1 space for a suite or detached accessory residence; the principal dwelling needs 2. - No owner-occupancy rule was found in the Zoning Bylaw. Ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Checklist 3, Secondary Suite (RDCK, PDF)](https://www.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RDCK_Building-Permit_Checklist3-Secondary-Suite-REVISED-MAR-10-2025.pdf) - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) ## Related questions - [Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md) - [Slocan building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit-fees.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/secondary-suite.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/secondary-suite.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/secondary-suite.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Building Permits, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/building-permits/) (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) - [Bylaws](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite/_ --- --- title: Slocan tree removal rules and permits question: "Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Building, renovating and your property owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/tree-removal/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/tree-removal.json" --- # Slocan tree removal rules and permits **Question:** Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Slocan? **Short answer:** Slocan has no general tree-cutting bylaw. But in the Official Community Plan's development permit areas, removing trees for development needs a development permit first. Dead or dying trees can be removed without one. Ask the Village Office, 250-355-2277. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** Development permit application $200, plus the cost of any advertising. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (confirm by phone)) ## Key facts - **When a permit is needed:** No general tree-cutting bylaw found. In an OCP development permit area (riparian, flood hazard, steep slopes, village core, gateways, mill and waterfront), a development permit is needed before stripping and grading, which includes removing trees, for development. - Source: [https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download, OCP Bylaw 700, s. 6.2.1](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download) - Official wording: "Stripping and grading, which includes removal of trees, vegetation, stripping and grading of land" … "where any portion of the proposed development is located within any DPA." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Exemptions:** The removal of dead or dying trees, pruning of undergrowth, and maintaining natural vegetation do not need a development permit. - Source: [https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download, OCP Bylaw 700, s. 6.2.2(f)](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download) - Official wording: "The removal of dead or dying trees, pruning of undergrowth, supplementing or maintaining natural existing vegetation." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Development Permit application $200, plus costs of any advertising. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule D](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Development Permit" … "$200, plus costs of any advertising" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Replacement trees:** None set. Slocan's Official Community Plan sets no tree replacement rule. - **City trees:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Fine:** Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. - **Bylaw:** No tree bylaw. Development permit areas are set in Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700, 2022, s. 6.2. - Source: [https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download, OCP Bylaw 700](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download) - Official wording: "Village of Slocan Official Community Plan – Bylaw No. 700" … "GENERAL DPA POLICIES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan's Bylaws page lists no tree bylaw. The rule that can apply is in the [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg/view?usp=share_link) (s. 6.2). In its development permit areas (riparian, flood hazard, steep slopes, village core, gateways, mill and waterfront), you need a development permit before stripping and grading, which includes removing trees, for development. Maps 7 to 10 on the Village's Maps page show the areas. ## Steps 1. Check the Maps page to see if your lot is in a development permit area. 2. If it is, call the Village Office before removing trees for development. 3. Apply for a development permit if staff confirm one is needed. ## Good to know - No development permit is needed to remove dead or dying trees, prune undergrowth or maintain natural vegetation (s. 6.2.2). - A single-detached or two-unit dwelling needs no permit in the Village Core, Mill and Waterfront or Gateways areas (s. 6.2.3). - Development permit application fee: $200, plus advertising costs (Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule D). - The OCP only says the Village should consider a Tree Retention Policy; it sets no replacement rule. - The sources read state no rules on boulevard or Village trees and no fine for tree removal. Ask the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700 (Village-linked Google Drive file)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg/view?usp=share_link) - [Maps, Village of Slocan (Maps 7 to 10 show the development permit areas)](https://www.slocancity.com/maps/) ## Related questions - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/tree-removal.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/tree-removal.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/tree-removal.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/tree-removal.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/tree-removal.md) - [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/tree-removal.md) ## Sources - [Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700, 2022 (PDF, Village-linked Google Drive file)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg/view?usp=share_link) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule D (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Maps, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/maps/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) - [https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download](https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1t2_2oHj4KGDx_Ro6Dil-2rEQ2_XtT5tg&export=download) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/tree-removal/_ --- --- title: "Slocan garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits" question: "When is garbage collected in Slocan, and what are the rules for containers, limits, and extra bags?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Garbage, recycling and waste owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/garbage-collection/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/garbage-collection.json" --- # Slocan garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits **Question:** When is garbage collected in Slocan, and what are the rules for containers, limits, and extra bags? **Short answer:** Slocan's garbage service costs $165 a year per single-family home and includes one bag per pickup. The Village's website does not state a collection day or schedule. Extra bags need a $4.25 tag. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** $165 a year per single-family home (or per unit for multi-family), including 1 bag per pickup. Extra residential tag: $4.25 per bag. Unpaid after March 31: 10% penalty. **How long:** Collection frequency is set by Council policy; the website does not state it. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; confirm by phone) - In person: Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan, BC V0G 2C0 - Phone: Village Shop (Public Works), 250-355-2500 ## Key facts - **How often:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not give a collection schedule. - **Finding your day:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not give a collection day. - **Carts:** Not confirmed. The Village's website does not describe carts or sizes. - **Setting carts out:** Put garbage in a container or bag as close as possible to the edge of the travelled way, in full view, not before 7:00 a.m. on collection day, and readily accessible by 9:00 a.m. Bags must be sealed and tagged where needed. - Source: [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023, s. 12](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) - Official wording: "No person shall place any garbage containers or garbage bags out for collection" … "before 7:00 a.m. of the day as designated by the Village for garbage collection;" … "readily accessible by 9:00 a.m. on the day designated by the Village for garbage collection;" - Source: [Utilities (Water and Garbage), Garbage section](https://www.slocancity.com/utilities-water-garbage/) - Official wording: "All bags must be securely sealed and in a garbage can with a secure lid to keep animals out." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits and extra garbage:** Bags: no larger than 76 cm by 90 cm and no heavier than 25 pounds (11.34 kg) by the bylaw; the Village page says 22 lbs (10 kg). One bag per pickup is included; extra bags need a $4.25 tag. (Sources differ: The bylaw (consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023) wins over the web page. Hazardous waste, tires, yard waste, scrap lumber, logs, metal, concrete, car batteries, oil and corrugated cardboard are not accepted (s. 13).) - Source: [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023, s. 1, Garbage Bag (Amendment Bylaw 708, 2023)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) - Official wording: "of a size not exceeding" … "76 cm by 90 cm (30" by 36") and shall not exceed 25 pounds (11.34" - Source: [Utilities (Water and Garbage), Garbage section](https://www.slocancity.com/utilities-water-garbage/) - Official wording: "there is a weight restriction on bags of 22 lbs (10kg)" … "Extra residential tags" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule C](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Additional Residential Tags - $4.25 per tag per bag" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** $165 a year per single-family home, or per unit for multi-family, including 1 bag per pickup. Unpaid after March 31 gets a 10% penalty; unpaid at Dec. 31 goes to the property tax account. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule C (Amendment Bylaw 719, Jan. 12, 2026)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Single Family Residential Rate, includes 1 bag per pickup - $165.00 per year" … "A penalty of 10% (ten percent) shall be imposed upon the outstanding balance that" - Source: [Utilities (Water and Garbage), Garbage section](https://www.slocancity.com/utilities-water-garbage/) - Official wording: "| Single-Family Residential - includes 1 bag per pickup | $165 per home | Multi-Family Residential - includes 1 bag per pickup (Per Unit) |" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Village of Slocan Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, 2013 (consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule C. - Source: [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023, s. 22](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Slocan Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant" - Source: [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023, s. 16](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) - Official wording: "Fees for collection and disposal of garbage shall be as outlined in Schedule “C” of the" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village runs garbage collection under its [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628](). Fees are in Schedule C of the [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584](). The charge is $165 a year per single-family home, or per unit for multi-family, and includes 1 bag per pickup. Frequency is set by Council policy, and the website does not give a collection day, schedule or calendar. It also does not describe carts or sizes. ## Steps 1. Put garbage in a container or bag as close as possible to the edge of the travelled way, in full view. 2. Do not set it out before 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, and make sure it is readily accessible by 9:00 a.m. 3. Seal bags, and tag any extra bags. Extra tags cost $4.25 per bag. 4. Ask the Village Office at 250-355-2277 for your collection day. ## Good to know - Bags may be no larger than 76 cm by 90 cm and no heavier than 25 pounds (11.34 kg) under the bylaw. The Village's utilities page says 22 pounds (10 kg), so use the lower weight to be safe and confirm with the Village. - Keep bags in a can with a secure lid to keep animals out. - If the fee is unpaid after March 31, a 10% penalty applies. Unpaid amounts at December 31 go to the property tax account. - Hazardous waste, tires, yard waste, scrap lumber, logs, metal, concrete, car batteries, oil and corrugated cardboard are not accepted. - The website does not say when to bring containers back in. ## Official forms and pages - [Utilities (Water and Garbage), Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/utilities-water-garbage/) - [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) ## The same question elsewhere - [Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/garbage-collection.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/garbage-collection.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/garbage-collection.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/garbage-collection.md) ## Sources - [Utilities (Water and Garbage), Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/utilities-water-garbage/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Solid Waste and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 628, consolidated to Sept. 11, 2023 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/628-Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-CONSOLIDATED-Last-Updated-Sept.-11-23.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Departments, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/village-departments/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/garbage-collection/_ --- --- title: "Slocan dog licences: fees and how to get one" question: "How do I get a dog licence in Slocan, and what does it cost?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/dog-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/dog-licence.json" --- # Slocan dog licences: fees and how to get one **Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Slocan, and what does it cost? **Short answer:** In Slocan, the Village sets the dog licence fee: $25 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $65 for one that is not. The Village's pages do not say where to buy a licence, so call the Village Office. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** $25 spayed or neutered; $65 not spayed or neutered. Lower rate if paid by January 30, or within 30 days of first living in the Village or getting the dog: $15 and $50. Replacement tag $7. **How long:** A licence runs one year, January 1 to December 31. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; confirm by phone) - In person: Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan, BC V0G 2C0 ## Key facts - **Licence required:** Not confirmed. The Village's Animal Control Bylaw copy could not be read. - **Issued by:** The Village of Slocan sets the dog licence fees (Fees and Charges Bylaw 584, Schedule B). The pages do not say who issues licences or where to buy one. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "For a complete list of certified fees and charges, please refer to the Village of Slocan Fees & Charges Bylaw." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule B, Animal Control Fees and Charges](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND CHARGES" … "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $25 a year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31); $15 if paid by January 30 or within 30 days of first residing in the Village or getting the dog. A veterinarian's certificate is required as proof. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "SPAYED OR NEUTERED DOG" … "Licence fees for a one year period from January 1 to December 31" … "$25" … "$15" … "*Note: A veterinarian’s certificate is required as proof of spayed or neutered dog." - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule B](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "*Note: A veterinarian’s certificate is required as proof of spayed or neutered dog." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $65 a year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31); $50 if paid by January 30 or within 30 days of first residing in the Village or getting the dog. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "DOG THAT IS NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED" … "$65" … "$50" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule B](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "DOG THAT IS NOT" … "SPAYED OR NEUTERED" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Other fees and discounts:** Replacement licence tag $7. Impoundment (licensed dog) $50 first, $100 second, $200 third, $400 fourth and later; unlicensed dogs pay the same plus the licence fee. Daily board $10. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Schedule B](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Replacement License Tag" … "IMPOUNDMENT FEES" … "First impoundment" … "Daily Board – per day or part day thereof" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences run one year, January 1 to December 31. The lower fee applies if paid by January 30. - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) - Official wording: "Licence fees for a one year period from January 1 to December 31" … "Licence fees if paid by January 30" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to get one:** Not confirmed. The Village's Animal Control Bylaw copy could not be read. - **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Not confirmed. The Village's Animal Control Bylaw copy could not be read. - **Bylaw:** Fees: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule B (Animal Control Fees and Charges). The Bylaws page lists Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013, but its text could not be read. - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#625 – ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW 2013" - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026, Bylaw 584](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, 2009" … "ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND CHARGES" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan sets dog licence fees in Schedule B of its [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584](). The licensing rules themselves are in the Village's [Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013](), but its posted copy could not be read, so this answer cannot say which dogs need a licence or at what age. | | Fee for the year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) | If paid by January 30* | |---|---|---| | Spayed or neutered dog | $25 | $15 | | Dog not spayed or neutered | $65 | $50 | *Or within 30 days of first living in the Village or getting the dog. A veterinarian's certificate is needed as proof that a dog is spayed or neutered. ## Steps 1. Get a veterinarian's certificate if your dog is spayed or neutered. 2. The Village's pages do not say where or how to buy a licence. Call the Village Office at 250-355-2277 (503 Slocan Street) to ask. 3. A replacement tag costs $7. ## Good to know - No senior or other discount is listed on the Dog Licences page or in Schedule B. - Impound fees for a licensed dog are $50 the first time, $100 the second, $200 the third and $400 the fourth and after. Unlicensed dogs pay the same plus the licence fee. Boarding is $10 a day. - The Village does not post a ticket amount for an unlicensed dog. - The Village's bylaw page says its bylaw copies are for information only and that certified copies come from the Village Office. ## Official forms and pages - [Dog Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/dog-licence.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/dog-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/dog-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-licence.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/dog-licence.md) ## Sources - [Dog Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Departments, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/village-departments/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 3 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/dog-licence/_ --- --- title: Slocan RV, boat and trailer parking rules question: "Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Parking, tickets and driving owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json" --- # Slocan RV, boat and trailer parking rules **Question:** Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard in Slocan? **Short answer:** The Village of Slocan's website does not state rules for parking an RV, boat or trailer on the street or on your lot. You may not live in one permanently, and temporary camping on a lot is limited to 14 consecutive days. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** No fine is posted. **How long:** One trailer, camper, tent or RV may be used temporarily on a lot for up to 14 consecutive days, then no camping on that lot for the next 5 days. **Where:** - Phone: Village Office, 250-355-2277 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; confirm by phone) - In person: Village Office, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan, BC V0G 2C0 ## Key facts - **On the street:** Not confirmed. The Traffic Safety Bylaw's posted copy could not be read. - **On your property:** None set. The Zoning Bylaw has no rule on parking RVs, boats or trailers on a lot. - **Living in an RV:** Not as a permanent residence. One trailer, camper, tent or RV may be used temporarily on a lot for up to 14 consecutive days, then no camping on that lot for the next 5 days. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025, s. 4.14](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "the use of any lot for camping or campground" … "not to exceed 14 consecutive days" … "no camping or campground use is permitted on the same lot for the following five days." … "The use of a tent, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle as a permanent residence" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** Not confirmed. No ticket amount for RV, boat or trailer parking is posted. - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, s. 4.14 (temporary residential use); Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 617, 2012 listed but not readable. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025, s. 4.14](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "4.14 Temporary Residential Use" - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#617 – TRAFFIC SAFETY BYLAW 2012" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Street parking rules for Slocan would be in the Village's [Traffic Safety Bylaw No. 617, 2012](), but its posted copy could not be read. The [Zoning Bylaw No. 633]() has no rule on parking RVs, boats or trailers on a lot. Living in an RV is limited by s. 4.14 (temporary residential use). You may not use one as a permanent residence. One trailer, camper, tent or RV may be used temporarily on a lot for up to 14 consecutive days, and then there is no camping on that lot for the next 5 days. ## Steps 1. For parking on the street, call the Village Office at 250-355-2277 and ask what the Traffic Safety Bylaw says. 2. For a longer stay on your lot, ask the Village before you arrive. ## Good to know - The Zoning Bylaw also bans outdoor storage of more than one vehicle that has not been licensed for a year. - No ticket amount for RV, boat or trailer parking is posted. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) ## The same question elsewhere - [RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) - [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Village Departments, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/village-departments/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, consolidated to Feb. 18, 2026 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 2 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 2 could not be confirmed. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/rv-boat-trailer-parking/_ --- --- title: "Slocan business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply" question: "Do I need a business licence in Slocan, and how do I get one?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.json" --- # Slocan business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply **Question:** Do I need a business licence in Slocan, and how do I get one? **Short answer:** Yes. In Slocan every person carrying on a business, trade or occupation needs a Village business licence, with a separate licence for each location. Fees run from $25 a month (mobile food) to $300 (cannabis retail); most are $75 to $100 a year. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** Category 1 $100; 2 $75; 3 $100; 4 $25 a month; 5 $100; 6 $300. Half price if liable after June 30 (categories 1, 2, 3, 5). **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **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 - **Who needs one:** Every person carrying on any business, trade or occupation in the Village, with a separate licence for each location. Not needed by non-profits or service clubs using revenue solely for charitable purposes. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), ss. 5(a), 3(c)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "Every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the Village" … "A separate licence is required for each location where a business operates" … "No licence is required under this bylaw by a non-profit organization" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fee:** Category 1 commercial/industrial $100; 2 home-based $75; 3 B&B or vacation rental $100; 4 mobile food vending $25 a month; 5 miscellaneous (non-resident, temporary, contractors) $100; 6 cannabis retail $300. Licences issued after June 30 (categories 1, 2, 3, 5) cost 50%. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Category 1 - Commercial /Industrial" … "Business Licence Category 4 – Mobile Food Vending" … "Business License Category 6 – Cannabis Retail Facility" … "50% of annual fee" - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) - Official wording: "BUSINESS LICENCE – Category I" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **How to apply:** Deliver the signed application form with the fee to the Licence Inspector. The Inspector may require approval of premises by the Health Officer, Building Inspector or Fire Chief; food operators must show Health Inspector approval. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), ss. 6, 4(b)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "The application form shall be delivered to the Licence Inspector" … "and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the current Village of Slocan Fees and Charges Bylaw." … "shall require all food service" - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) - Official wording: "- Application -> http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VOS-Business-License-Application-Form-2.pdf - Application -> http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VOS-Business-License-Application-Form-3.pdf - Application -> http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mobile-Food-Vendor-Business-License-Application-2022.pdf - Application -> http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mobile-Misc-Vendor-Business-License-Application-2022.pdf - Mobile Business Licence Program -> https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/small-business/mobile-business-licence-program" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Renewal:** Licences are annual, for each calendar year; the fee is half if you become liable after June 30. Mobile food licences must be re-applied for each calendar year. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 5(a)(v)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "All business licences issued under this bylaw shall be granted as annual" … "licences for each calendar year." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 10(b)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "licences must be re-applied for each calendar year." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Inter-community licence:** Yes: Inter-Community Business Licence, $100 a year on top of the regular licence, for contractors and mobile operators; valid in all participating Kootenay communities. - Source: [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 673, s. 3](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/673-CONSOLIDATED-Inter-Community-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf) - Official wording: "The fee for an Inter-Community Business Licence is $100" … "separate and additional to" - Source: [Business Licences, Business Licences page](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) - Official wording: "ICBL holders can operate within all participating communities in the Kootenay Region under this one licence." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** No ticket schedule found. Business Licence Bylaw s. 12(b): minimum fine of $100 and costs on summary conviction; each day is a separate offence. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 12](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "minimum fine or penalty of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and costs" … "Every continuing infraction shall be deemed to be a new and" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (consolidated to April 11, 2022); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I. - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), title](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Slocan Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018." - Source: [Bylaws, Bylaws page](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) - Official wording: "#662 – BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW 2018, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED APRIL 11, 2022" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works Under the Village of Slocan [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf), every person carrying on any business, trade or occupation in the Village needs a licence, with a separate licence for each location. Non-profits and service clubs using revenue solely for charitable purposes do not. Some non-resident businesses, such as commercial travellers selling to merchants, are exempt. Licences run for the calendar year; the fee is half if you become liable after June 30. ## Steps 1. Pick your category on the Village's Business Licences page and get its form. 2. Deliver the signed form with the fee to the Licence Inspector at the Village Office. 3. The Inspector may require approval of the premises by the Health Officer, Building Inspector or Fire Chief. Food operators must show Health Inspector approval. ## Good to know - Fees (Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I): Category 1 commercial or industrial $100; 2 home-based $75; 3 bed and breakfast or vacation rental $100; 4 mobile food vending $25 a month; 5 miscellaneous (non-resident, temporary, contractors) $100; 6 cannabis retail $300. Transfer fee is 25% of the annual fee. - Mobile food licences must be re-applied for each calendar year, and need Interior Health approval, FoodSafe and insurance. - Contractors and mobile operators can buy an Inter-Community Business Licence, $100 a year on top of the regular licence, valid in participating Kootenay communities ([Bylaw 673](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/673-CONSOLIDATED-Inter-Community-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf)). - No ticket schedule was found. The bylaw sets a minimum fine of $100 and costs on summary conviction, with each day a separate offence. ## Official forms and pages - [Business Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 673 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/673-CONSOLIDATED-Inter-Community-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf) ## Related questions - [Slocan home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.md) - [Slocan short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/business-licence.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licence.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.md) ## Sources - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) (read 2026-11-08) - [Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 673 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/673-CONSOLIDATED-Inter-Community-Business-Licence-Bylaw.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Bylaws](https://www.slocancity.com/bylaws/) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence/_ --- --- title: Slocan home-based business rules question: "Can I run a business from my home in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Starting and running a business owner: municipal owner_body: Village of Slocan sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.json" --- # Slocan home-based business rules **Question:** Can I run a business from my home in Slocan? **Short answer:** Yes. Slocan allows home-based businesses in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones. You need a Category 2 business licence ($75 a year) and must meet limits such as 50% of the dwelling's floor area and one non-resident employee at most. **Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Slocan, https://www.slocancity.com) **Cost:** Category 2 business licence, $75 per annum (half after June 30). **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **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 - **Allowed:** Yes, in the R-1, R-2 (single and two family, special residential) and R-3 (multi-family) residential zones. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), ss. 5.4.1(h), 5.5.1, 5.6.1(d)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Home Based Business;" … "Permitted Uses in the Single and Two Family Residential Zone (R-1)" … "Home Based Business." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes: Category 2 business licence, $75 per annum (half after June 30). Bed & Breakfast and vacation rental are Category 3, $100. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Category 2 - Home-Based Business" … "the Zoning Bylaw (excluding Bed & Breakfast/Vacation" … "$75 per annum" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 8(k)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "The fee for a Home-Based Business Licence shall be that listed in the current Village" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Limits:** Floor area at most 50% of the dwelling; one non-resident employee at most; no outside change except one unlit sign up to 0.1 m²; only goods produced on the premises sold; no outdoor storage or display; no extra noise or traffic; 2 extra parking spaces. (Sources differ: The Zoning Bylaw says the work is done in 'a dwelling unit or accessory building'; Business Licence Bylaw 662 s. 8(a) says 'within the primary dwelling unit'. The bylaws differ, so the stricter reading may apply.) - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.15(1)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "shall not exceed fifty per cent of the" … "no more than one person who is not a resident of the dwelling may be employed" … "no commodities may be offered for sale except those produced on the premises;" … "there shall be no external storage or outdoor display" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.21(4)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Multi-family residential building 1.5 per dwelling unit Home Based Business 2 for business Bed and Breakfast 1 per sleeping unit" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Businesses not allowed:** Cannabis retail sales are prohibited as a home occupation. Selling goods not produced on the premises is not allowed. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.24(d)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "Is prohibited as a home occupation." - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.15(1)(e)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "no commodities may be offered for sale except those produced on the premises;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, s. 4.15; Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018, s. 8. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.15](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "4.15 Home Based Business" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 8](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "changes of the licence and collect any additional fees thereof. 8. HOME-BASED BUSINESS The following terms and conditions are to be given due consideration by the Licence" … "THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN CONSOLIDATED BYLAW NO. 662 (CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY)" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (s. 4.15) allows home-based businesses in R-1, R-2 and R-3. They are not listed as a use in the commercial or industrial zones read. You also need a Category 2 business licence, $75 per annum, half if issued after June 30. In a rented home the landowner must authorize the tenant in writing ([Bylaw 662](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) s. 8). ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone is R-1, R-2 or R-3. 2. Check the limits below. 3. Apply for a Category 2 licence at the Village Office. ## Good to know - Limits: floor area at most 50% of the dwelling; one non-resident employee at most; no outside change except one unlit sign up to 0.1 m²; no outdoor storage or display; no extra noise or traffic; 2 extra parking spaces. - Only goods produced on the premises may be sold. Cannabis retail sales are prohibited as a home occupation. - The two bylaws differ on where the work may happen: the Zoning Bylaw says "a dwelling unit or accessory building", the Business Licence Bylaw says "within the primary dwelling unit". Confirm with the Village Office. - Bed and breakfast and vacation rental are Category 3 ($100). ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - [Business Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) ## Related questions - [Slocan business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/home-based-business.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/home-based-business.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/home-based-business.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/home-based-business.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/home-based-business.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/home-based-business.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with Village of Slocan. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business/_ --- --- title: Slocan short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) question: "Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Slocan?" place: Slocan, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/slocan category: Housing and renting owner: shared sources_read: 2026-11-08 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental.json" --- # Slocan short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo) **Question:** Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Slocan? **Short answer:** Yes. In Slocan, R-1, R-2 and R-3 allow one vacation rental unit per parcel, and R-1 and R-2 allow a bed and breakfast if the owner lives there. You need a Category 3 business licence ($100 a year) and must register with the Province. **Who handles it:** More than one level of government **Cost:** Category 3 business licence, $100 per annum; half the annual fee if issued after June 30. **How long:** The Village does not state a processing time. **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 - Online: Province of BC, short-term rentals, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement ## Key facts - **Allowed:** Yes: one vacation rental unit per parcel in R-1, R-2 and R-3. Bed and breakfast is allowed where permitted (R-1, R-2) if the owner lives in the dwelling, with at most 2 sleeping units. Slocan is on the Province's exempt list, so the provincial principal-residence rule does not apply. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.17(1)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "One vacation rental unit is permitted per parcel in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones provided that:" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.16(1)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "the owner of the bed and breakfast accommodation resides in the dwelling;" - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Exempt communities list](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Municipalities with populations under 10,000 and not within 15 km of a larger municipality (listed below)" … "Silverton Slocan Smithers" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Business licence:** Yes: Category 3 business licence (Bed & Breakfast or Vacation Rental Unit), $100 per annum; half the annual fee if issued after June 30. - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) - Official wording: "Business Licence Category 3 – Home-Based Business" … "Any Bed & Breakfast or Vacation Rental Unit business as" … "Business Licence Transfer Fee" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 5(a)(i)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "shall hold a subsisting licence therefore from the Village" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Provincial registration:** Yes: hosts renting for fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Province, even where the principal-residence rule does not apply. - Source: [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC, Business licence exemptions](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) - Official wording: "Provincial registration requirements apply to short-term rentals offered for fewer than 90 consecutive days" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Operating rules:** Max 2 people per sleeping unit and 5 people total; no structural changes that alter the neighbourhood's character; no exterior signage; owner must prevent noise, light or traffic nuisance; parking 2 spaces per vacation rental unit. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.17(1)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "a maximum of two (2) persons per sleeping unit and a maximum of five (5) persons total is" … "there is no exterior signage advertising the vacation rental;" - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 4.21(4) table](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "in addition to those units provided for the principal dwelling. 4.17 Vacation Rental Unit (1) One vacation rental unit is permitted per parcel in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones provided that:" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Fine:** No ticket schedule found. Zoning Bylaw: penalty up to $10,000 plus prosecution costs. Business Licence Bylaw: minimum fine $100 and costs. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), s. 3.7](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "TEN THOUSAND" … "DOLLARS ($10,000.00) plus the costs of prosecution." - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), s. 12(b)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "minimum fine or penalty of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and costs" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 - **Bylaw:** Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013, ss. 4.16-4.17; Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I. - Source: [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025), ss. 4.16, 4.17](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - Official wording: "4.17 Vacation Rental Unit" - Source: [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022), title](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - Official wording: "Village of Slocan Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 ## How it works The Village of Slocan [Zoning Bylaw No. 633](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) allows one vacation rental unit per parcel in R-1, R-2 and R-3. A bed and breakfast is allowed where permitted (R-1, R-2) if the owner lives in the dwelling, with at most 2 sleeping units. Slocan is on the Province's list of municipalities exempt from the provincial principal-residence rule. Hosts renting for fewer than 90 consecutive days must still register with the Province. ## Steps 1. Confirm your zone allows it. 2. Apply for a Category 3 business licence (Bed & Breakfast or Vacation Rental Unit) at the Village Office, $100 per annum, half if issued after June 30. 3. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry. ## Good to know - Rules: at most 2 people per sleeping unit and 5 people total; no structural changes that alter the neighbourhood's character; no exterior signage; the owner must prevent noise, light or traffic nuisance; 2 parking spaces per vacation rental unit. - No ticket schedule was found. The Zoning Bylaw sets a penalty of up to $10,000 plus prosecution costs. The [Business Licence Bylaw](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) sets a minimum fine of $100 and costs. These are court penalties. - The Province's exempt list changes; check it on the BC government page. ## Official forms and pages - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662 (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) - [Business Licences, Village of Slocan](https://www.slocancity.com/business-licences/) ## Related questions - [Slocan business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.md) - [Slocan zoning: find your zone and what it allows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/zoning-lookup.md) - [Slocan secondary suite and carriage house rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) - [Slocan home-based business rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/home-based-business.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental.md) - [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/short-term-rental.md) - [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/short-term-rental.md) - [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/short-term-rental.md) - [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/short-term-rental.md) - [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/short-term-rental.md) - [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/short-term-rental.md) ## Sources - [Zoning Bylaw No. 633, 2013 (PDF, consolidated Feb. 10, 2025)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/633-Zoning-Bylaw-2013-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb.-10-25.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Business Licence Bylaw No. 662, 2018 (PDF, consolidated April 11, 2022)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/662-Business-License-Bylaw-2018-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-April-11-22.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 584, Schedule I (PDF)](http://www.slocancity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/584-Fees-and-Charges-CONSOLIDATED-Updated-Feb-18-2026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08) - [Principal residence requirement, Province of BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/principal-residence-requirement) (read 2026-11-08) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text. Gov Handbook is an independent guide, not affiliated with any government. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/ · Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/short-term-rental/_