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title: Spallumcheen building permit fees
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# Spallumcheen building permit fees

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

**Short answer:** In the Township of Spallumcheen, you pay a non-refundable application fee ($55, $109 or $163 by project value) when you apply. The permit fee is $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 per $1,000 up to $500,000. The Township says this works out to about 1.3%.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Township of Spallumcheen, https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca)  
**Cost:** Application fee $55, $109 or $163 (non-refundable), plus permit fees based on construction value. Rates below.  
**How long:** Application fee is paid when you submit. Permit fees are paid when the permit is approved and you pick it up.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Planning and Development Services, 250-546-3013
- Email: Planning and Development Services, planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
- In person: Municipal Office, 4144 Spallumcheen Way, Spallumcheen, BC V4Y 0N1 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, plus a non-refundable application fee of $55 (work of $1,000 or less) or $109 ($1,000 to $250,000). A $100 surcharge applies under $10,000 (refundable on conditions). Appendix 2 also lists 'Building Permit Fee Reductions' (Bylaw 2152, 2024), whose text could not be read; ask the Township.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated), Appendix 2, items 1, 3, 8](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fees - Non-Refundable" … "a Construction Value $1,000 or less $ 55.00" … "b Construction Value over $1,000 up to $250,000 $ 109.00" … "a For the first $1,000 of Construction Value $ 60.00" … "Building Permit Surcharge Fee (Conditionally Refundable)" … "a Where construction value is less than $10,000 $ 100.00" … "10 *Building Permit Fee Reductions - *New 2024"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on construction value: $60 for the first $1,000, then $13 per $1,000 (or part) up to $500,000, $12 per $1,000 from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and $11 per $1,000 above $1,000,000. Agricultural buildings over 600 m² use lower rates. The Township says it works out to about 1.3%.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated), Appendix 2, items 3 and 4](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
  - Official wording: "a For the first $1,000 of Construction Value $ 60.00" … "b For each $1,000 of Construction Value or part thereof over $1,000 and $ 13.00" … "less than $500,000" … "c For each $1,000 of Construction Value or part thereof over $500,000 and $ 12.00" … "less than $1,000,000" … "d For each $1,000 of Construction Value or part thereof over $1,000,000 $ 11.00" … "Building Permit Fees for Agricultural Buildings over 600 square metres"
  - Source: [Building, Building page](https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/building_new.htm)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit fees are calculated on the construction value of your project and work out to approximately 1.3%"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** Non-refundable application fee paid when applying: $55 (value $1,000 or less), $109 ($1,000 to $250,000), $163 ($250,000 and more). Each building needs its own application. The bylaw does not say it is credited toward the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated), Appendix 2, item 1](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
  - Official wording: "a Construction Value $1,000 or less $ 55.00" … "c Construction Value $250,000 and more $ 163.00"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020 (PDF, consolidated), s. 601.2](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/34973/)
  - Official wording: "requires a separate application for a permit and shall be assessed a separate application fee" … "The Application Fee is non-refundable."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Plumbing: $60 for the first five fixtures, $12 each after. Manufactured home installation $265. Demolition or moving permit $242 (application $55, deposit $2,100). Special inspection or re-inspection $150. Development cost charges may also apply.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated), Appendix 2, items 3, 6, 7](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
  - Official wording: "e For the first five Plumbing Fixtures $ 60.00" … "f For each Plumbing Fixture over the first five $ 12.00" … "g For installing a Manufactured Home (mobile home) $ 265.00" … "b Demolition / Moving Permit $ 242.00" … "c Demolition / Moving Deposit $ 2,100.00" … "a Special Inspection or Re-Inspection (Bylaw 2054, 2021) $ 150.00"
  - Source: [Building, Building page](https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/building_new.htm)
  - Official wording: "plus any other applicable fees such as Plumbing Fixtures, Surcharge Fee (conditionally refundable) or Development Cost Charges"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The application fee is paid at submission by cheque or debit. The permit fees are paid when the permit is approved and the Township contacts you to come in and pick it up.
  - Source: [Building, Building page](https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/building_new.htm)
  - Official wording: "The application fee is payable at the time of submission by cheque or debit." … "When your Permit is approved and ready to be issued, you will be contacted to come in and pay the Building Permit Fees pick up your Permit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (Building Permit Rates)
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated)](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020" … "Building Permit Rates"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Building permit fees are set in Appendix 2 of the Township's [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/) and are based on construction value. The Township's building page says they work out to approximately 1.3%.

**Application fee (non-refundable, paid when you apply):** $55 for work of $1,000 or less, $109 for over $1,000 up to $250,000, and $163 for $250,000 and more. Each building needs its own application. The bylaw does not say this fee is credited toward the permit fee.

**Permit fee:** $60 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $13 for each $1,000 (or part) up to $500,000, $12 per $1,000 from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and $11 per $1,000 over $1,000,000. Agricultural buildings over 600 m² use lower rates.

**Surcharge:** a $100 surcharge (conditionally refundable) applies where construction value is under $10,000. Higher surcharges apply to larger projects.

**Other fees:**

- Plumbing: $60 for the first five fixtures, $12 for each after.
- Manufactured home installation: $265.
- Demolition or moving permit: $242, plus a $2,100 deposit.
- Special inspection or re-inspection: $150.
- Development cost charges may also apply.

## Steps

1. Pay the application fee by cheque or debit when you submit your application.
2. When the permit is approved, the Township contacts you to come in, pay the building permit fees and pick up the permit.

## Good to know

- The bylaw also lists "Building Permit Fee Reductions" (Bylaw 2152, 2024). The text could not be read, so these are not described here. Ask the Township what applies.
- Check the bylaw or call 250-546-3013 to confirm the current fee for your project.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020 (PDF)](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/)
- [Building, Township of Spallumcheen](https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/building_new.htm)

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## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2022, 2020, Appendix 2 (PDF, consolidated)](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/83323/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building, Township of Spallumcheen](https://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/building_new.htm) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020 (PDF, consolidated)](https://spallumcheen.civicweb.net/document/34973/) (read 2026-11-06)

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