Sooke building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Sooke?

Sooke, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

How it works

Sooke charges building permit fees under Schedule 3 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 752. The permit fee is based on the value of the construction, which is the greater of the declared value, the Marshall & Swift value, or the Chief Building Official's value. All fees are plus applicable taxes.

• $0 to $1,000: $100
• $1,001 to $300,000: $100 plus 1.5% of the value over $1,000
• $300,001 to $500,000: $4,585 plus 1.2% of the value over $300,000
• $500,001 to $1,000,000: $6,985 plus 1.0% of the value over $500,000
• Above $1,000,000: the schedule continues at lower percentages, from $11,985 plus 0.5%

Other fees

• Application review fee, a non-refundable deposit on the permit fee: $100 (construction value under $50,000), $200 ($50,000 to $250,000), $300 (over $250,000).
• Demolition permit: $200.
• Building move: $200 (55 m² or less) or $300.
• Plumbing permit: $100 minimum on its own; with fixtures, $50 base plus $20 each for the first 10.
• Re-inspection after more than two inspections: $100. Revisions: $100 to $200.

Good to know

• Security deposits also apply, from $1,000 or 1% of value for minor work up to $10,000 or 1% for complex buildings. The amount depends on project type, so read the table.
• The security deposit is paid when you apply. The permit fee is paid before the permit is issued. The District's page says application fees are paid on submission and permit fees once the application is approved.
• The schedule has many more line items (solid fuel appliances, sprinklers, sewer connection and others). Ask Building Safety at 250-642-1634 or building@sooke.ca for your project's total.