{"title":"Tumbler Ridge building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Tumbler Ridge?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/tumbler-ridge","name":"Tumbler Ridge","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca"},"short_answer":"In Tumbler Ridge the building permit fee depends on the value of the work. The minimum is $75 for work valued up to $1,000, plus $6 per $1,000 (or part) over that, up to $200,000. Each application also pays a plan-processing fee and a security deposit (minimum $100).","aliases":["building permit fee tumbler ridge","tumbler ridge permit cost","plumbing permit fee tumbler ridge","demolition permit cost tumbler ridge"],"cost":"$75 minimum for work valued $0 to $1,000; $6 per $1,000 (or part) above $1,000 up to $200,000. Plan-processing fee and security deposit extra.","how_long":"Not stated. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Town Hall","value":"305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"phone","label":"Town Hall","value":"250-242-4242"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Tumbler Ridge building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Tumbler Ridge permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Tumbler Ridge zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/chetwynd","name":"Chetwynd","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/dawson-creek","name":"Dawson Creek","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/pouce-coupe","name":"Pouce Coupe","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mackenzie","name":"Mackenzie","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/taylor","name":"Taylor","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-john","name":"Fort St. John","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"$75 building permit fee for work valued $0 to $1,000. Each application also pays a non-refundable plan-processing fee ($50 for work of $10,000 or less; Schedule A also lists $150 for single and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures, dollar sign garbled) and a security/damage deposit (minimum $100).","short":"$75 for value $0 to $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"Schedule A, items 1 and 2","quotes":["For all construction having a market value of $10,000 or less","$50.00","$0 - $1,000 $75.00","all building permits","For all single and two-family dwelling unit","construction and related accessory structures","For all construction having a market value of"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on the estimated construction value. $75 plus $6 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000, up to $200,000; $1,269 plus $4.50 per $1,000 over $200,000, up to $300,000; $1,719 plus $4 per $1,000 over $300,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"Schedule A, item 2","quotes":["$75.00 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof over $1,000","$1269.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof over $200,000","$1719.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof over $300,000"]},{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"s. 1.1 definition","quotes":["means the estimated market value which is subject to a permit as"]},{"url":"https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities","title":"Building & Utilities Permit Applications, District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"FAQ, 'How much are building permit fees?'","quotes":["Building Permit Fees are calculated on a project-to-project basis based on Market Value and labour cost of the project."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Yes. A non-refundable plan-processing fee is paid with the application and credited to the building permit fee at issuance: $50 for work of $10,000 or less, $100 for more than $10,000 and under $150,000, $1,000 for non-residential work of $150,000 or more. Schedule A also lists $150 for single and two-family dwellings and accessory structures.","short":"$150 single and two-family dwellings; $50 to $1,000 by value","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"s. 11.1, Schedule A item 1","quotes":["Every permit application shall include a non-refundable plan-processing fee in accordance with Schedule","will be applied to the Building Permit fee at issuance","For all construction otherthan single or two- family dwelling units having a market value of $150,000.00 or more","will be applied to the Building Permit fee at issuance).","For all single and two-family dwelling unit","construction and related accessory structures"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing permit: $75 minimum plus $17 per fixture. Demolition: $200 plus a $10,000 security damage deposit. Re-inspection: $50. Wood stove or fireplace permit: $50. Occupancy permit where no building permit is needed: $200. Starting work without a permit, if a stop-work order is issued, adds 100% of the permit fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities","title":"Building & Utilities Permit Applications, District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"FAQ, fees","quotes":["Plumbing Permit Fees $ 75.00 minimum plus $17.00 per fixture"]},{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"Schedule A item 3(h), (i); s. 22.6","quotes":["Building demolition permit plus Security Damage Deposit of $10,000","For occupancy permit where no Building Permit is required","Permit for wood burning stove or fireplace","pay an additional charge equal to 100% of the permit fee prior to obtaining the required permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The security/damage deposit is posted when applying (s. 26.1; s. 11.8 says in advance of inspection) as a certified bank draft, cash or irrevocable letter of credit. Inspection charges are paid in advance of inspection.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"s. 11.2, 11.8, 26.1","quotes":["A permit fee calculated in accordance with the Schedules to this Bylaw shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the relevant permit under this Bylaw.","inspection charges and Security/Damage deposit shall be paid in accordance with Schedule","post a damage deposit by way of a certified bank draft, cash or an irrevocable","result of the work covered by the permit and shall at the time of the application for a","permit post a damage deposit by way of a certified bank draft, cash or an irrevocable"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A (Building Permit Fees)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["BUILDING PERMIT FEES","Building Permit Fee Payable Plus Security (see 3(k))"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe District of Tumbler Ridge sets building permit fees in Schedule A of the [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/). The fee is based on the estimated construction value, which the Building Inspector sets from cost data.\n\nThe rates are:\n\n- $75 plus $6 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000, up to $200,000.\n- $1,269 plus $4.50 per $1,000 over $200,000, up to $300,000.\n- $1,719 plus $4 per $1,000 over $300,000.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Pay a non-refundable plan-processing fee with your application. It is credited to the permit fee when the permit is issued: $50 for work of $10,000 or less, $100 for more than $10,000 and under $150,000, and $1,000 for non-residential work of $150,000 or more. Schedule A also lists $150 for single and two-family dwellings and their accessory buildings.\n2. Post the security or damage deposit when you apply. The minimum is $100 and the maximum is $35,000. It is paid by certified bank draft, cash or irrevocable letter of credit, and returned after the occupancy inspection less a $50 administration fee.\n3. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued. Inspection charges are paid in advance.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Other Schedule A fees: plumbing permit $75 minimum plus $17 per fixture; demolition $200 plus a $10,000 security deposit; re-inspection $50; wood stove or fireplace permit $50; occupancy permit where no building permit is needed $200; mover application $100.\n- Starting work without a permit, if a stop-work order is issued, adds 100% of the permit fee.\n- The bylaw does not say whether cards or online payment are accepted. Ask Town Hall at 250-242-4242.\n- The bylaw posted is the 2013 original. No later change to Schedule A was found, so confirm current fees with the Building Official.","sources":[{"url":"https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/","title":"Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities","title":"Building & Utilities Permit Applications, District of Tumbler Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/building-permit-fees.json"}}