Trail building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost?

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

Short answer

Under the City of Trail's Building Bylaw, a building permit costs $8 for each $1,000 of estimated value, with a $40 minimum. A non-refundable plan processing fee is paid with the application and credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.

Key facts

Lowest fee	$40City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 1. BUILDING PERMIT FEES Minimum fee: $40.00
How the fee is worked out	$8 for each $1,000 of estimated value of the building (or portion), with a $40 minimum. Each building on a site needs its own permit and fee. The fee is reduced by 5% (up to $1,000) when professionals certify the plans, and by 50% where the revitalization tax exemption applies.City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 1; City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, s. 8.5; City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, s. 11.4; City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording For each $1,000 of estimated Portion thereof: $ 8.00 shall be assessed a separate building permit fee based on the value of that building or structure the permit fee shall be reduced by 5% of the fees payable pursuant to Schedule A of this bylaw, up to a the building permit fee for the construction of the improvements described in the Tax Exemption Agreement shall be reduced by 50%.
Application or plan review fee	A non-refundable plan processing fee is paid with the application: up to $10,000 of construction cost, the actual permit fee; $10,000 to $50,000, $50; over $50,000, $150. It is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Schedule A, s. 2; s. 12.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Up to $10,000 of construction cost - actual permit fee $10,000 to $50,000 construction cost - $50.00 * Over $50,000 construction cost - $150.00 * the plan-processing fee is non-refundable and shall be credited against the building An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate
Other fees	Re-inspection $75 (after the second inspection); demolition permit $50; moving permit $75; temporary building permit $75 (plus value of new on-site work); plumbing $10 per fixture ($75 flat extra if issued apart from a building permit); permit renewal $50 up to $50,000 value; removal of notice on title $200.City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Schedule A, ss. 3, 5, 6, 7; City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, s. 12.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Re-inspection fee $75.00 Demolition permit $50.00 Moving permit $75.00 Temporary building permit $75.00 ** $10.00 per fixture when issued in conjunction with a Building Permit; or $10.00 per fixture plus $75.00 flat rate when issued separately from a Building Construction value up to $50,000 $50.00 Administrative charge to remove notice on title $200.00 for each inspection after the second inspection, a re-
How to pay	The plan processing fee is paid with the application, and the permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, ss. 12.1-12.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording shall be paid in full prior issuance of any permit An application made for a building permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate
Bylaw	City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A (Building Permit Fees)City of Trail Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003, Schedule A, Title page; Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2548, 2003 1. BUILDING PERMIT FEES

How it works

The City of Trail's Building Bylaw, Schedule A, sets the permit fee at $8 for each $1,000 of the estimated value of the building (or portion of $1,000), with a $40 minimum. Each building on a site needs its own permit and fee.

A non-refundable plan processing fee is paid with the application: up to $10,000 of construction cost, the actual permit fee; $10,000 to $50,000, $50; over $50,000, $150. It is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.

Steps

Work out the estimated value of the building, as Schedule A defines it.
Pay the plan processing fee with your application.
Pay the full permit fee before the permit is issued.

Good to know

Other fees: re-inspection $75 (after the second inspection); demolition permit $50; moving permit $75; temporary building permit $75 (plus the value of new on-site work); plumbing $10 per fixture, plus a $75 flat fee if issued apart from a building permit; permit renewal $50 up to $50,000 value, then $2 per $1,000; removal of notice on title $200. The bylaw also lists a $50 minimum inspection fee and a $75 mobile home placement fee.
The fee is reduced by 5% (up to $1,000) when professionals certify the plans, and by 50% where the revitalization tax exemption applies.
If you start work without a permit and a Stop Work notice stays outstanding 30 days, an extra 25% of the permit fee applies.
75% of the permit fee is refundable if construction has not started. Refunds under $50 are not made, and you must apply within 12 months.
If the permit is not issued and the fee paid within 180 days of written notice that it is ready, the processing fee is forfeited and the application cancelled.
The bylaw and the City's pages do not say how to pay (online, in person or by cheque). Ask the Building Official's Office.