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title: Tumbler Ridge building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in Tumbler Ridge?"
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# Tumbler Ridge building permit fees

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

**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).

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Tumbler Ridge, https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca)  
**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:**
- In person: Town Hall, 305 Iles Way, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Town Hall, 250-242-4242

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $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).
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A, items 1 and 2](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** 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.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A, item 2](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "$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"
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, s. 1.1 definition](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "means the estimated market value which is subject to a permit as"
  - Source: [Building & Utilities Permit Applications, FAQ, 'How much are building permit fees?'](https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Fees are calculated on a project-to-project basis based on Market Value and labour cost of the project."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** 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.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, s. 11.1, Schedule A item 1](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** 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.
  - Source: [Building & Utilities Permit Applications, FAQ, fees](https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities)
  - Official wording: "Plumbing Permit Fees $ 75.00 minimum plus $17.00 per fixture"
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A item 3(h), (i); s. 22.6](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "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: 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. 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.
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, s. 11.2, 11.8, 26.1](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A (Building Permit Fees)
  - Source: [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013, Schedule A](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)
  - Official wording: "BUILDING PERMIT FEES" … "Building Permit Fee Payable Plus Security (see 3(k))"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The 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.

The rates are:

- $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.

## Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Pay the permit fee in full before the permit is issued. Inspection charges are paid in advance.

## Good to know

- 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.
- Starting work without a permit, if a stop-work order is issued, adds 100% of the permit fee.
- The bylaw does not say whether cards or online payment are accepted. Ask Town Hall at 250-242-4242.
- The bylaw posted is the 2013 original. No later change to Schedule A was found, so confirm current fees with the Building Official.

## Official forms and pages

- [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/)

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## Sources

- [Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013 (PDF), District of Tumbler Ridge](https://tumblerridge.civicweb.net/document/22989/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building & Utilities Permit Applications, District of Tumbler Ridge](https://www.districtoftumblerridge.ca/p/-building-utilities) (read 2026-11-08)

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