Building permits across British Columbia
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
148 of 161 municipalities in British Columbia have an adopted bylaw on building permits on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile House District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 (Consolidated, incl. amendments to Bylaw No. 1403, 2023)
adopted 1996-07-23 |
permit required for: Construction of any building or structure or part of a building or structure. · exemptions: Storage buildings <=10m2, temporary trailers, buildings <$4000 or <=15m2, minor repairs up to $4000, re-roofing, decks <=600mm high, plumbing repairs. · permit fees: based on the value of the building | 2026-09-24 |
| Abbotsford City |
Building Bylaw, 2018 (No. 2883-2018) | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Alert Bay Village |
Building Bylaw | permit required for: building permit for construction/alterations; demolition permit for demolishing; moving permit for relocating · permit fees: $4/1000 of Construction + $50 Processing Fee; Sign structures $50; Moving or Demolition $150 · administered by: the Municipality | 2026-08-28 |
| Anmore Village |
Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (Consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2018-09-18 |
permit required for: Construction or demolition; moving a building; installing mechanical equipment; excavation and placement and/or removal of soil. · exemptions: Moving new manufactured housing · permit fees: Based on the building value determined by the Building Official. | 2026-09-24 |
| Armstrong City |
City of Armstrong Building Bylaw No. 1903, 2022
+1 more adopted 2023-01-23 |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Accessory building without plumbing less than 10 square metres; non-structural repair, alteration or maintenance; trellis, arbour, wall supporting soil less than 1.2 metres; fences, bridges, deck additions, plumbing leak repairs. · permit fees: Building Permit fees will be incremental, in accordance with City of Armstrong Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw, and based on the calculated value of the work. | 2026-09-24 |
| Ashcroft Village |
Village of Ashcroft Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793, 2014 (Consolidated to May 23, 2023)
adopted 2014-11-24 |
permit required for: Construction, occupancy, demolition, moving, alteration, plumbing systems, retaining walls >1.2m, fireplaces and chimneys. · exemptions: Single-storey accessory buildings <20m2, farm buildings <600m2, unroofed decks <=600mm high, Building Code exemptions. · permit fees: $50 for first $1,000, $9 per $1,000 up to $400,000, $6 per $1,000 over, plus $500 or $1500 surcharge. | 2026-09-24 |
| Barriere District Municipality |
District of Barriere Building Regulations Bylaw No. 128
+1 more adopted 2015-12-07 |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1; single-storey accessory buildings <20 m²; unroofed decks ≤600 mm above ground. · fees set in: DOB Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 73 as amended | 2026-09-24 |
| Belcarra Village |
Building and Plumbing Code Regulation Bylaw No. 355 | permit required for: constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing a building or structure; installing commercial cooking or fire alarm systems; change of occupancy classification · exemptions: fences; accessory buildings <10 m2; trellises; arbours; retaining structures <1.22m; non-structural repairs; hot water tanks; plumbing leaks; roofing membranes; kitchen cabinets · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw 400, 2008 | 2026-08-28 |
| Bowen Island Island Municipality |
Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 489, 2019 (Consolidated to Nov 2025)
adopted 2019-10-15 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying a new building; installing fireplace/wood appliance; changing use or occupancy. · exemptions: Fences (except as set out in Part 11), accessory buildings under 10 m2, trellises, arbours, soil-support walls under 1.5 m, similar landscape structures, and CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series buildings. · permit fees: Greater of $150.00 or 0.25% of value of work; $10.00 per $1,000 of value exceeding $1,000 up to $150,000, then $9.00 per additional $1,000, deducting application fees exceeding $150. | 2026-09-24 |
| Burnaby City |
Building Bylaw
+1 more |
permit required for: Any work regulated under this Bylaw, including construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings/structures, fireplaces, wood burning appliances, chimneys, forced air heating systems. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; paving, fences, landscaping, and retaining walls not described in section 11(1)(c). · permit fees: Valuation of construction using an appropriate method from the 'Marshall Valuation Services' publication | 2026-08-28 |
| Burns Lake Village |
Building Bylaw No. 943, 2013 | permit required for: Construction, erection, replacement, reconstruction, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, change of occupancy, manufactured home placement, solid-fuel stove/heater or chimney installation. · exemptions: Farm buildings; storage buildings ≤10 m²; maintenance/repair outside Building Code; clearing stoppages/leaks; decks/patios ≤600 mm above grade; reusable metal containers meeting conditions. · fees set in: most current version of the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-27 |
| Campbell River City |
Building Bylaw [PDF/758KB] | permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures, plumbing, fire systems, temporary buildings, mechanical exhaust, or occupying/changing use. · exemptions: Retaining walls <1.2m, fences, trellises, arbours, repair/maintenance of conforming buildings, decks <600mm high, plumbing fixture replacement. · permit fees: Min $150 (simple) or $2500 (complex); plus $10-$8 per $1,000 of construction value based on tiers. | 2026-08-28 |
| Canal Flats Village |
Village of Canal Flats Building Bylaw No. 230, 2020
+1 more |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building/structure, including pool or retaining wall; moving; demolishing; occupying new building; constructing masonry fireplace/installing wood-burning appliance/chimney; changing use/occupancy. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings under 10 m2, trellises/arbours/soil walls under 1.22 m, CSA Z240 MH/Z241/A277 series buildings/structures except as regulated. · permit fees: $75.00 minimum; $11.00 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000; $8.00 per additional $1,000 thereafter. | 2026-09-24 |
| Castlegar City |
Building | permit required for: construction, alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the use or occupancy of any building or structure · exemptions: accessory building <3m height and <10m2 floor area; trellis, arbour, wall <1.2m; CSA Z240/Z241; temporary plastic/vinyl <55m2. · permit fees: $100 for Construction Value to $5000; $8 for each $1000 or part thereof of Construction Value over $5000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Central Saanich District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 2014 - 2014 | permit required for: design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings and structures. · exemptions: buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height. · permit fees: based on the value of that building or structure as determined in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Chase Village |
Village of Chase Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014 (Consolidated incl. amendments 866-2019, 902-2021, 929-2024)
adopted 2014-11-10 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of buildings and structures, plumbing, and other work regulated by this bylaw. · exemptions: Single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m²; low-human occupancy farm buildings under 600 m²; unroofed decks ≤600 mm above ground; Building Code exemptions. · permit fees: Construction value is greater of total contract price or Building Official's determination; building permit fee: $50 for $1–$1,000; $50 plus $9 per $1,000 over $1,000 up to $400,000; $6 per additional $1,000 over $400,000. | 2026-09-24 |
| Chetwynd District Municipality |
Building Bylaw, Bylaw No. 973, 2012
adopted 2013-01-17 |
permit required for: work regulated under this Bylaw including construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy, plumbing, chimneys, moving buildings. · exemptions: Accessory buildings <10m2, retaining structures <1.5m, fences, non-structural repairs <$10k/$20k, bridges, decks <0.6m elevation, greenhouses, recreational vehicles, site services. · permit fees: $75.00 minimum; $9.00 per $1,000 of first $10,000 value; $6.50 per $1,000 of remainder. | 2026-08-28 |
| Chilliwack City |
Building Regulation Bylaw 2970 (C) | permit required for: Whenever work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken, including construction, repair, alteration, demolition, moving, change of use. · exemptions: Fence, accessory building <10 m2, trellis, arbour, wall <4ft, non-structural repair, Building Code exemptions, public works, mechanical equipment. · administered by: chief building official | 2026-08-28 |
| Clearwater District Municipality |
District of Clearwater Building Regulation Bylaw No. 129, 2014 (Consolidated to May 4, 2021, incl. Bylaw No. 251, 2021)
adopted 2014-12-16 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, change of occupancy, plumbing, retaining walls > 1.2 m, fireplaces/chimneys. · exemptions: Single-storey accessory buildings < 20 m², farm buildings < 600 m², unroofed decks ≤ 600 mm, Building Code exemptions. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Appendix 'A' based on construction value. | 2026-09-24 |
| Clinton Village |
Bylaw No. 589-2023 Building Bylaw
adopted 2023-01-01 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, moving, change of occupancy, plumbing, fireplaces, chimneys, retaining walls >1.2m. · exemptions: BC Building Code exemptions, single-storey accessory buildings <20m2, farm buildings <600m2, un-roofed decks <=600mm high. · permit fees: $50 first $1,000, $9 per $1,000 excess to $400,000, plus $500/$1,500 surcharge. | 2026-08-28 |
| Coldstream District Municipality |
District of Coldstream Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021
adopted 2021-02-22 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying, changing use, installing plumbing · exemptions: accessory buildings less than 10 m2; retaining structures 1.2 m or less; fences; certain decks, greenhouses, travel trailers, site services, CSA Z240 MH series · fees set in: District's current Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Colwood City |
Building Bylaw No. 977, 2008 (Consolidated, with amendments to January 22, 2024)
+1 more adopted 2008-07-14 |
permit required for: Construct, alter, reconstruct, demolish, remove, repair or relocate a building or structure; install fireplace, incinerator, oil burning furnace, solid fuel appliance or chimney. · exemptions: Replacement of roofing materials; valve, faucet, fixture or service water heater repair/replacement; stoppage/leak repair if no piping change. · permit fees: Based on value of construction: $50 for first $1,000; plus $12 per $1,000 for next $99,000; plus $10 per $1,000 for next $400,000; plus $8 per $1,000 thereafter. | 2026-09-27 |
| Comox Town |
Building Bylaw No. 1472 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Coquitlam City |
Building Bylaw Number 3598, 2003 | permit required for: Any work that relates to a building or temporary building, and work on a heating system. · exemptions: Storage or garden shed under 10 m²; routine heating system maintenance; repair not replacing material components; stand-alone window-mounted air conditioner. · fees set in: City of Coquitlam Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3255, 1998 | 2026-08-28 |
| Courtenay City |
Building Bylaw No. 3114
adopted 2023-11-22 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use or occupancy of buildings/structures, and plumbing or fire suppression systems. · exemptions: Accessory buildings <10 square metres, decks <0.6 meters high, non-structural retaining walls, fences, tents, greenhouses, plumbing fixture replacement, pools, CSA Z240 buildings, chimneys. · permit fees: $150 + 1% of the value of construction for Building Permits; other fees vary by permit type in Appendix A. | 2026-08-28 |
| Cranbrook City |
Building Bylaw No. 3725, 2013 (Consolidated - April 7, 2025) | permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/Structures/Secondary Suites; installing manufactured/mobile homes, plumbing, swimming pools, temporary buildings, fireplaces, wood appliances, chimneys. · exemptions: Retaining walls under 1.2 m, fences, routine maintenance, landscaping, paving, low decks, existing fireplaces/appliances/chimneys, minor plumbing repairs, recreational vehicles, seasonal structures. · permit fees: Building Permit based on Value of Construction: $120 for $0-$10,000; $12/$1,000 for $10,001-$100,000; $1,200 plus $10/$1,000 over $100,000; $50 application fee. | 2026-09-24 |
| Creston Town |
Building Bylaw | permit required for: construct or move any building, install/alter/remodel plumbing, construct retaining walls · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw · administered by: Building Inspector | 2026-08-28 |
| Cumberland Village |
Building Bylaw No. 949, 2012 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, deconstruction, removal, relocation, or change of occupancy of any building or structure. · exemptions: Accessory buildings <10m², retaining structures <1.2m, decks <0.6m high, farm buildings, greenhouses, shoreline protection, manufactured homes in parks. · permit fees: Prescribed in Table 14.2; e.g., 0.6% of construction value or fixed amounts based on value ranges, plus per fixture fees. | 2026-08-28 |
| Dawson Creek City |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 4287, 2016 (Consolidated)
adopted 2016-04-04 |
permit required for: excavating, construction, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures; installing, repairing, altering plumbing, sewers, drains, tanks, pumps · exemptions: Buildings/structures in BC Building Code Div A 1.1.1.1(2), retaining walls, clearing stoppages, repairing leaks without replacement/re-arrangement · fees set in: City of Dawson Creek Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Delta City |
Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021
adopted 2022-01-24 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; moving a building or structure; swimming pool, hot tub, spa, fish pond, wading or lap pool where depth exceeds 450 mm. · exemptions: retaining structures less than 1.2 m high (except s. 22); fences (except s. 19); clearing stoppages/repairing leaks/replacing fixtures not exceeding $1,000 without rearranging valves/pipes; Building Code Part 1 exemptions. · permit fees: Separate building permit fee based on value of building or structure, as determined in the Consolidated Fees Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Duncan City |
Building Bylaw No. 3254, 2026
adopted 2026-04-27 |
permit required for: Construction, work, or activity subject to the Building Code, unless exempted; relocating a building; alterations or additions requiring a permit. · exemptions: Construction, work, or activity not subject to the Building Code is exempt from the requirement for a building permit. · administered by: Building Official | 2026-09-24 |
| Elkford District Municipality |
District of Elkford Building Bylaw No. 748, 2013
+1 more adopted 2013-09-23 |
permit required for: Work related to a Building, including construction of a retaining wall greater than 1.2 m in Height. · exemptions: Clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures in Plumbing Systems, when repairs do not involve replacement or re-arrangement of valves, pipes, fixtures or hot water tanks. · fees set in: District of Elkford Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Enderby City |
Bylaw No. 1582, 2015 Building Bylaw (Consolidated)
adopted 2015-12-21 |
permit required for: Any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal or relocation of any building or structure, or other work related to construction; also installing a manufactured home or park model recreational unit, changing the Class of Occupancy, moving or demolishing a building or structure, and erecting a sign structure. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; accessory buildings less than 10 square metres in building area that do not create a hazard; accessory and agricultural buildings in Country Residential Zones less than 55 m2, one storey (6 metres), no plumbing; retaining structures 1.2 metres in height or less; fences; non-structural repairs or alterations; bridges (with exceptions); docks or wharves; decks where the elevation difference is less than 0.6 metres; polyethylene-covered greenhouses (not cannabis production facilities); travel trailers in commercial campgrounds; certain site services. · fees set in: City of Enderby Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010, as amended from time to time | 2026-09-27 |
| Esquimalt District Municipality |
Building Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2899 (Consolidated Nov. 6, 2023, incl. Amendment Bylaws 3019 & 3118)
adopted 2017-08-21 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures; fireplaces/chimneys; plumbing; retaining walls >1.2m; sewers/drains; works in right-of-way. · exemptions: Minor repairs/alterations to non-structural components; plumbing repairs without piping changes; retaining structures <1.2m; Building Code exemptions. · permit fees: Based on construction value: $100 min; $13/$1k up to $100k; $11/$1k up to $500k; $9/$1k over $500k. | 2026-09-24 |
| Fernie City |
Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 2526, 2025
adopted 2025-04-15 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, moving, demolishing, occupying a new building, installing a wood-burning appliance, changing occupancy, altering plumbing works · exemptions: fences, landscaping, retaining walls except Part 12; accessory buildings <10 m2 without plumbing/sleeping/cooking; unenclosed decks <0.6m; maintenance · permit fees: $10.00 per $1000 of submitted and approved Value of the Work or $250.00, whichever is greater | 2026-09-24 |
| Fort St. James District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 932, 2014 (Office Consolidation, November 13, 2024)
adopted 2014-03-12 |
permit required for: Building permit required for work regulated by bylaw; construction, occupancy change, manufactured home placement, solid-fuel stove/chimney, demolition, moving. · exemptions: Storage buildings ≤10 m² not attached; clearing stoppages/repairing leaks; decks/patios ≤600 mm above grade; reusable metal containers meeting s. 5.7 conditions. · permit fees: 0.6% of construction value ($6.00 per $1,000.00); minimum $50.00; manufactured home single $150.00, double $300.00; wood burning appliance/chimney $100.00; change of occupancy $100.00 plus 0.6%. | 2026-09-24 |
| Fort St. John City |
Building Bylaw No. 2589, 2024
adopted 2024-07-22 |
permit required for: Building Permit required before constructing, reconstructing, repairing or altering a building, structure, deck, or a shed greater than 10m2 in area. · exemptions: Painting; window replacement (same size); plumbing fixture replacement; roofing/cladding replacement; fences; retaining structures less than 1.2 meters; Building Code exemptions. · permit fees: Building Permit: $6.00 per $1,000.00 of Value of Construction, maximum $500,000.00; without permit/stop work: $9.00 per $1000.00, maximum $750,000.00. | 2026-09-27 |
| Fraser Lake Village |
2024 Building Bylaw Amendment | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Fruitvale Village |
Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 698, 2003
adopted 2003-12-02 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, moving, installing, altering buildings, structures, signs, plumbing systems; demolishing buildings or structures; change in occupancy. · exemptions: One storey <46m² agricultural; non-structural repairs <$1,000; plumbing fixture repairs; storage sheds ≤10m², one story, ≤3m high; retaining structures <1.2m. · permit fees: $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value or portion thereof; $40.00 minimum; plumbing fixtures $10.00 per fixture. | 2026-09-24 |
| Gibsons Town |
Building Bylaw No. 1284, 2020
+1 more adopted 2020-10-06 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving; demolishing; occupying; changing use; installing fireplace/chimney · exemptions: fence, accessory building under 10 m2, trellis/arbour/soil wall under 1.22 m, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 buildings · fees set in: Town of Gibsons Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1196, 2014 | 2026-09-24 |
| Gold River Village |
Bylaw No 651, 2005 Building Bylaw | permit required for: Construction, alteration, placement, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. · exemptions: Retaining structures <1.2m, fences, non-structural re-roofing/siding/cosmetic work, non-structural repairs <$2500 (discretionary), pipe repairs, accessory buildings <=10m2, one storey, <=3m height. · permit fees: $50.00; $50.00 for first $5,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1 000.00; $7.00 per $1,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Golden Town |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012
adopted 2012-05-29 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering, moving, demolishing a building or structure; masonry fireplaces/solid fuel appliances; swimming pools; plumbing; temporary structures; signs unless under Sign Control Bylaw; Earth Energy Systems · exemptions: buildings/structures exempted by Building Code Part 1; retaining structures less than 1.5 metres in height; fences; routine maintenance; landscaping; paving/concrete/asphalt/brick/tile surfaced areas · permit fees: Building permit: $8.00 per $1,000.00 (or part) of estimated construction value up to $100,000.00; $6.00 per $1,000.00 thereafter; minimum $40.00 per application. | 2026-09-24 |
| Grand Forks City |
Building Bylaw No. 2070 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls, fireplaces, plumbing, solar panels. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10 m2, trellises, arbours, retaining walls <1.22m, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series buildings. · permit fees: 1.0% of construction value ($10.00 per $1,000); 0.7% ($7.00 per $1,000); flat fees $50.00-$200.00. | 2026-09-24 |
| Granisle Village |
Building Bylaw No. 412, 2009
adopted 2009-05-11 |
permit required for: Construction, erection, replacement, reconstruction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of a building, or change occupancy; also manufactured homes and solid-fuel stoves/heaters/chimneys. · exemptions: Storage/garden shed <=10 m2; clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, fixtures or hot water tanks; decks/patios 600 mm or less from top of deck to finished grade. · permit fees: 0.8% of construction value ($8.00 per $1,000.00); minimum permit fee $50.00; various flat fees (e.g. $100.00, $200.00). | 2026-09-24 |
| Hazelton Village |
Building Bylaw No. 501, 2019
adopted 2019-11-19 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a Pool or Retaining Wall; moving, demolishing, occupying, constructing masonry fireplace/installing wood-burning appliance/chimney, changing use or occupancy. · exemptions: Fence (except retaining walls); accessory building with floor area less than 10 square metres; trellis, arbour, wall supporting soil less than 1.22 metres; CSA Z240 MH/Z241/A277 series. · permit fees: Appendix A tiered rates: $60 for $0–$1,000; $60 plus $14 per $1,000 over $1,000; $186 plus $10 per $1,000 over $10,000; $386 plus $9 per $1,000 over $30,000; $566 plus $8 per $1,000 over $50,000; $966 plus $7 per $1,000 over $100,000; minimum $900 for new dwelling. | 2026-09-24 |
| Highlands District Municipality |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 192, 2003 | permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; erecting, adding to, moving or demolishing; other construction/deconstruction work · exemptions: minor repairs/alterations to non-structural components; repairing/replacing valve, faucet, fixture, or service water heater; buildings/structures not exceeding 10 square meters · permit fees: based on value of building or structure as determined in accordance with Appendix "J"; calculated per Appendix C, D, E, F, J, K, L | 2026-09-24 |
| Hope District Municipality |
Building Bylaw (June 2024) - Consolidated | permit required for: Construction, erection, repair, alteration, demolition, change in occupancy, plumbing, chimneys, signs, swimming pool fencing, or work valued at $2,000 or more ($3,000 for farm buildings). · exemptions: Single story accessory buildings less than 10m2 total floor area, repainting, re-siding exterior walls and recovering of existing roofs. · permit fees: Fee calculated by the Building Inspector in accordance with Schedule G of the District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Houston District Municipality |
Building Regulations Bylaw No. 906, 2005 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, change the occupancy, excavation, parking facilities, swimming pools, plumbing, lapsed permit work. · exemptions: buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code, retaining structures not supporting occupancy, minor repairs or alterations not affecting structural component. · permit fees: $6.00-$7.00 per $1,000.00 value, $1.00 per $1,000.00 plan review, $30.00-$50.00 application, $350.00 admin over $10,000.00, $6.00/fixture plumbing, $50.00 demolition. | 2026-09-24 |
| Hudson's Hope District Municipality |
Building Bylaw 741, 2008 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Invermere District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026
+2 more adopted 2026-03-10 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving; demolishing; occupying; constructing masonry fireplace or installing wood-burning appliance or chimney; changing use or occupancy · exemptions: fence; accessory building under 10 square metres; trellis/arbour/soil wall under 1.22 m; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series · fees set in: District of Invermere Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Kamloops City |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 11-84, 2025
adopted 2025-03-04 |
permit required for: Construction, Alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change the use or occupancy of any Building or Structure · exemptions: fence, accessory building less than 10m2 without utilities, trellis, Retaining Wall less than 1.2m, landscaping, decks less than 600mm, Manufactured Homes · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kelowna City |
Building Bylaw, 1993, No. 7245 (Consolidated)
adopted 1993-10-12 |
permit required for: Construction, repair, alteration, addition, demolition, moving, placement of buildings/structures, retaining walls >1.2m, pools, parking lots, canopies, appliances, secondary suites, water tanks, or occupancy change. · exemptions: Construction of a temporary on-site construction building or structure for a project being constructed under valid permits. · permit fees: Based on value of construction; $175 minimum, plus $9.55 to $7.20 per $1000 or portion thereof depending on value tier; flat fees for specific items. | 2026-09-24 |
| Kent District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 1116, 1997 (Consolidated for Convenience, March 30, 2009) | permit required for: construction, works, or change in occupancy, including manufactured homes, signs/canopies, pool fencing, sewer/water/plumbing, chimneys, demolition, gas/oil pipes, manure storage, and all other construction or repairs to a structure. · exemptions: Repainting or exterior/interior surfaces; moving mobile homes, certified premanufactured buildings, and accessory buildings under 50 m2. · fees set in: current Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Keremeos Village |
Building Bylaw No. 835, 2019 (Consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2019-09-16 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving; demolishing; occupying; installing plumbing; changing use or occupancy. · exemptions: Fences; accessory buildings less than 10 square metres not creating hazard; trellises, arbours, landscape walls less than 1.22 metres; Building Code Part 1 exemptions; factory built housing. · permit fees: Separate permit fee based on the value of that building, structure or part thereof; prescribed in the Village of Keremeos Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-09-24 |
| Kimberley City |
Building Bylaw No. 2620, 2018 (Consolidated Version January 30, 2025, incl. Amending Bylaw 2775)
adopted 2018-07-30 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls, fireplaces. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10 m2, trellises, arbours, soil walls <1.5m, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series buildings. · permit fees: $50 base fee; $10 per $1,000 to $1M; $8 per $1,000 over $1M; plus applicable fee per plumbing fixture. | 2026-09-24 |
| Kitimat District Municipality |
Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 13 - Building (Consolidated as of August 8, 2023, per capture; includes Division 8 - Building Construction and Demolition Waste) | permit required for: constructing, reconstructing, repairing or altering a building or structure · exemptions: replacement of roofing materials (providing like materials are used), replacement of windows within existing wall openings, replacement of plumbing fixtures, exterior siding replacement that does not require changes to the building envelope assembly · permit fees: per $1000 construction value accumulative; Base Fee up to $1000 $40.00; $1,001 to $100,000 $6.00; $100,001 to $1,000,000 $5.50; $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 $5.00; Over $2,000,000 $4.00 | 2026-09-27 |
| Ladysmith Town |
2174 Building and Plumbing | permit required for: Constructing, altering, repairing buildings/structures, excavation >1.2m, occupancy, plumbing, demolition, moving buildings, driveways, retaining walls >1.2m, swimming pools. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10m2, trellises, arbours, walls <1.2m, pergolas, floating buildings, decks <0.6m, play equipment, hot tubs with lids, tents <25m2, routine plumbing repairs. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Country District Municipality |
Building Bylaw 1070 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use of buildings/structures, plumbing, driveways, retaining walls, swimming pools, and other works regulated by this bylaw. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10m2, trellises, retaining walls <1.22m, landscaping, docks, decks <600mm high, factory built housing, repair/maintenance, mechanical cleaning, plumbing leak repairs. · fees set in: Fees and Charges bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Cowichan Town |
1075 Building Regulations Bylaw | permit required for: Constructing, altering, reconstructing a building, structure or canopy, demolition, swimming pool installation, construction and alteration. · exemptions: Retaining structures, fences, paving, landscaping, BC Building Code Part 1 exemptions, valve, faucet, fixture, water heater repairs not involving pipes. · permit fees: $100 for value not exceeding $5,000; 1% of estimated value plus minimum of $100 payable for value exceeding $5,000. | 2026-08-28 |
| Langford City |
Building Bylaw No. 1160, 2008 – Consolidated | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Langley City |
Building and Plumbing Bylaw | permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy change of buildings/structures, retaining walls >=1.2m, plumbing systems, pools, signs, secondary suites. · exemptions: Detached buildings 10m2 or less, retaining structures <1.2m, Building Code Part 1 exemptions, plumbing leak repairs, fixture replacements, drain stoppage removal. · permit fees: based on the construction value of the proposed work and the Fees and Charges bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Langley District Municipality |
Langley Building Bylaw 2008 No. 4642 (Consolidated for Convenience)
+1 more adopted 2008-02-18 |
permit required for: A Permit is required for all Construction. · exemptions: No permit is required for clearing of stoppages, replacing a hot water tank, or repairing of leaks · fees set in: Township of Langley Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 | 2026-09-24 |
| Lantzville District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 182, 2020 (Consolidated to Bylaw No. 381, 2024)
adopted 2020-07-30 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, changing use/occupancy, or demolishing any building or structure. · exemptions: Fences, decks <2ft, single storey standard building ≤55m² (no sleeping units), farm buildings, non-structural alterations, fireplaces, plumbing, municipal buildings. · fees set in: Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004 | 2026-09-24 |
| Lillooet District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 2021-006 - consolidated to June 4, 2025
adopted 2021-06-22 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying a new building, installing solid fuel appliance/chimney, changing use/occupancy, pools, retaining walls. · exemptions: Fences (except retaining walls), accessory buildings under 10 m2, trellises/arbours/soil walls under 1.22 m, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series. · fees set in: District's Fees & Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-27 |
| Lions Bay Village |
Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 | permit required for: Construction, repair, alteration, move, demolition, occupancy of buildings/structures; retaining walls; pools; fireplaces; wood-burning appliances; change of use/occupancy. · exemptions: Fence; accessory building <10 m2; trellis, arbour, soil wall <1.22m; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series buildings. · fees set in: Village's bylaws governing fees | 2026-08-28 |
| Logan Lake District Municipality |
Building Regulations Bylaw No. 602, 2006 (consolidated to May 16, 2023)
adopted 2006-09-05 |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m²; low-human occupancy farm buildings less than 600 m² on bona fide agricultural land; unroofed decks 600 mm or less above ground. · permit fees: Construction value is total contract price or value determined by Building Official, whichever greater. Non-refundable application fee $200 or calculated building permit fee, whichever less. Building permit fee: $50 for $1 to $1,000; $9 per additional $1,000 up to $400,000; $6 per additional $1,000 over $400,000. | 2026-09-24 |
| Lumby Village |
Building Bylaw No. 834, 2019 (Consolidated to November 2023)
adopted 2019-10-21 |
— | 2026-09-24 |
| Lytton Village |
Building Bylaw 710, 2022 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Mackenzie District Municipality |
Building (Bylaw 1066/1185/1320) | permit required for: design and construction of new building and structures and the alteration and reconstruction of existing building and structures; design, construction, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems · exemptions: plumbing permit shall not be required when a fixture, valve or faucet is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired if no change to the piping · permit fees: $50.00 plus 0.600 % of the market value of the work; minimum fee of $50.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Maple Ridge City |
Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026
+1 more adopted 2026-07-28 |
permit required for: Commencing any construction work for any building or structure; demolishing; moving; occupying or changing use; installing mechanical or electrical equipment; constructing masonry fireplace or installing wood-burning appliance or chimney. · exemptions: Storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding ten (10) square metres in floor area may be erected without a permit. · permit fees: Application fee is a percentage of building permit fee based on declared construction value; construction value determined by City. | 2026-09-24 |
| McBride Village |
Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014
+1 more adopted 2014-10-28 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, repair, demolition, moving of buildings, temporary buildings, and plumbing services regulated by the Bylaw. · exemptions: Farm buildings (non-residential), accessory buildings under 10m², Building Code exemptions, and plumbing leak repairs not involving replacement. · fees set in: Village of McBride Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Merritt City |
Building Bylaw 2382, 2024 | permit required for: constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying new buildings, changing use, plumbing, fire protection, mechanical systems, chimneys, walls supporting soil · exemptions: fences, accessory buildings under 10 m2, trellises, arbours, walls supporting soil under 1.2m, decks under 600mm, repair/maintenance, mechanical cleaning, plumbing leaks · fees set in: City of Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2386, 2024 | 2026-08-28 |
| Metchosin District Municipality |
Building Bylaw 2024, No. 694
+1 more adopted 2024-11-04 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, or portions of a building or structure · exemptions: minor non-structural repairs/alterations, including roof retrofits or same-size window/door replacements in a single-family dwelling; valve/faucet/fixture/service water heater repair/replacement, stoppage clearing, leak repair if no piping change · permit fees: Building permit fees are based on the cost of construction, which is the greater of the owner's declared value, the Building Official's third-party valuation, or cumulative construction contracts at occupancy. | 2026-09-24 |
| Midway Village |
Bylaw 290 – Building and Plumbing Bylaw | permit required for: Work regulated by this bylaw including construction, alteration, repair, demolition, plumbing, heating systems, and mobile home placement as per Section 6.2. · exemptions: One-storey agricultural buildings <46m2; non-structural repairs <$2,500; plumbing fixture repairs without piping changes; certified mobile home aspects. · permit fees: Minimum $40.00; $8.00 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof of declared value. Plumbing fixtures $10.00 per fixture. | 2026-08-28 |
| Mission City |
Building Bylaw 3590-2003 | permit required for: Construction and Occupancy of a Building or Construction of a Plumbing System within the District of Mission · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1, retaining structures under 600mm, single-storey accessory building or shipping container under 15 square meters · permit fees: $177 base; $177 per $1,000 over $5,000 up to $50,000; $13.50 per $1,000 over $50,000 up to $150,000; $11.75 per $1,000 over $150,000 up to $500,000; $10.25 per $1,000 over $500,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Montrose Village |
Bylaw #633 - Building Bylaw (2005-1)
adopted 2005-06-20 |
permit required for: Constructing or altering a building or structure; installing manufactured/modular home, pool, new roofing, moving, demolition, masonry fireplace/wood appliance/chimney. · exemptions: Buildings/structures exempted by Building Code; retaining structures <1.5 m; decks without roofs <=600 mm elevation; existing chimneys; certain plumbing repairs; recreational vehicles; Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program; seasonal structures <28 m2. · permit fees: Minimum $50.00; $8.00 per $1,000 or portion of value of work; plumbing fixture $10.00 with building permit, $75.00 separately. | 2026-09-24 |
| Nanaimo City |
Building Bylaw 2016 No. 7224 | permit required for: design, construction, and occupancy of new buildings and structures and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, and occupancy of existing buildings and structures. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code, retaining structures less than 1.2 metres, plumbing leak repairs, replacing plumbing fixtures. · permit fees: Based on the value of the proposed work, calculated in accordance with Schedule A of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Nelson City |
Building Bylaw No. 3456, 2019 (Consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2019-07-08 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying new buildings/structures, changing use/occupancy, installing fireplaces/wood appliances, pools, retaining walls. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings under 3 metres high and under 10 square metres, trellis/arbour/soil walls under 1.2 metres, CSA Z240/Z241, temporary storage/greenhouses under 55 metres square. · fees set in: City Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| New Denver Village |
Building Bylaw (Consolidated) | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy change of buildings, structures, plumbing systems, pools, manufactured homes, solid fuel appliances. · exemptions: Buildings <9.33m2, retaining walls <1.5m, decks <600mm high, existing chimneys, plumbing repairs without piping changes, seasonal greenhouses <28m2. · permit fees: current building permit fees of the Regional District of Central Kootenay | 2026-08-28 |
| New Hazelton District Municipality |
Building Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| New Westminster City |
Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019
+1 more adopted 2019-09-09 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, addition, demolition, excavation, change of occupancy, sprinkler systems, moving buildings, retaining structures, and work regulated under this Bylaw. · exemptions: Fences (except Part 12), removal of underground storage tanks, buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code. · fees set in: Development Services Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014; Engineering Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013. | 2026-08-28 |
| North Cowichan District Municipality |
Building Bylaw | permit required for: Constructing, altering, demolishing, relocating, or removing buildings, structures, work, canopies, float homes, plumbing, and retaining walls over 1.2 m. · exemptions: BC Building Code Part 1 exemptions; plumbing repairs replacing valves, faucets, fixtures, water heaters, clearing stoppages, or leaks without replacing or rearranging pipes. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| North Saanich District Municipality |
Building Plumbing Bylaw (Consolidated 2019) | permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures; plumbing installations; signs; fireplaces/chimneys. · exemptions: One storey accessory building <10m2 w/o services; repairs to single dwelling not requiring inspection; clearing stoppages/leaks; landscaping/retaining walls <1m. · permit fees: 1-1/4 percent of the fair market value of construction covered by the permit. | 2026-08-28 |
| North Vancouver City |
Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (Consolidated for Convenience – June 15, 2026)
adopted 2003-12-15 |
permit required for: Construction, additions, alterations, demolition, relocation; electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, gas; signs; blasting; building envelope for Group C residential more than two dwelling units; swimming pools. · exemptions: Structures not exceeding 10m²; painting, decorating, re-roofing; retaining walls under 1,200mm; compliant fences; minor repairs exempted by Chief Building Official Delegate. · permit fees: Based on the value of construction being proposed, as determined by the Chief Building Official Delegate. | 2026-09-24 |
| North Vancouver District Municipality |
Construction Bylaw 8271 (Consolidated, originally adopted 2017)
adopted 2017-12-11 |
permit required for: Construct, repair, alter, demolish, move buildings/structures; change use/occupancy; install plumbing, heating, electrical, fire systems; pools, retaining walls. · exemptions: Accessory buildings <10m2 (single family); fences; paving; non-structural repairs (single family); plumbing leaks/fixture replacement without rearrangement; certain electrical/gas work. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481 | 2026-09-24 |
| Northern Rockies Regional Municipality |
Building Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Oak Bay District Municipality |
Building and Plumbing Bylaw 4247 | permit required for: Work regulated under this Bylaw (buildings, plumbing, fireplaces, blasting), except where value <= $500 and no health/safety aspects. · exemptions: Projects <= $500 without health/safety aspects; Building Code Part 1 exemptions; retaining walls < 1.2m; minor plumbing repairs not involving replacement/rearrangement. · permit fees: Prescribed and calculated in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Oliver Town |
Building Bylaw No. 1404
adopted 2021-06-28 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying new building; installing fireplace/wood appliance; changing use/occupancy. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings with floor area less than 10 square metres, soil-supporting walls less than 1.22 metres high, similar landscape structures, and CSA Z240 MH/Z241 buildings except as regulated. · fees set in: Town of Oliver's fees and charges bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Osoyoos Town |
Building Code Administration Bylaw No. 1251 - Consolidated Version (adopted October 19, 2009; updated to include amendments through Amendment Bylaw No. 1251.03, 2025)
adopted 2009-10-19 |
permit required for: constructing, altering, repairing, demolishing or moving a building or structure · exemptions: Accessory buildings in residential zones <=10 m2 and <=4.5 m high; fences/landscape walls <1.2 m · permit fees: $10.00 per $1000.00 of estimated construction value, plus application and administration fees in Schedule A | 2026-09-27 |
| Parksville City |
Bylaw 1387 - Building | permit required for: New/existing building/structure construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy change, plumbing, pools, fireplaces, signs, retaining walls 1.2m+, sprinkler systems. · exemptions: Buildings in BC Building Code 2.1.5, accessory buildings <10m2 to single dwelling, non-structural repairs to single dwelling, plumbing leak repairs, retaining walls <1.2m, certain non-building structures. · permit fees: Rates set out in Schedule A; value established by Building Official, Marshall and Swift, or appraisal | 2026-08-28 |
| Peachland District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020
adopted 2020-09-08 |
— | 2026-09-24 |
| Pemberton Village |
Building Bylaw No. 912, 2021 (Office Consolidation October 24, 2025)
adopted 2021-10-21 |
permit required for: Work regulated under this Bylaw, including construction, alteration, demolition, occupancy change, excavation, plumbing, pools, tents over 10m2, retaining walls over 1.2m. · exemptions: Canadian Standards Association Z240/Z241/A277 series, Building Code Part 1 exemptions, retaining walls <=1.2m, tents <10m2, decks <0.6m height or <10m2, minor plumbing repairs, pools emptied daily. · permit fees: Based on cost of construction where applicable; miscellaneous services charged at an hourly rate; amounts set in Fees and Charges Bylaw. | 2026-09-24 |
| Penticton City |
Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 | permit required for: construction, placement, additions, alterations, demolition, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings/structures, plumbing, fire systems, retaining walls, pools, solar, temporary buildings, driveway access. · exemptions: Accessory building < 10m2, fences, trellises, retaining walls < 1.2m, landscaping, decks < 600mm, factory built housing (CSA), repair/maintenance not decreasing safety, plumbing leak repairs. · fees set in: City's Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Pitt Meadows City |
Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003 - Consolidated Version
adopted 2003-06-03 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy change, plumbing fixtures, chimneys, swimming pools, and work regulated under this bylaw. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; maintenance work not affecting health and safety aspects. · permit fees: 1.0% of construction value ($10.00 per $1,000) generally; 0.7% for farm buildings; $100 minimum; specific flat fees for mobile homes. | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Alberni City |
Building Bylaw No. 5077, 2023
adopted 2023-06-12 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying new building; installing wood-burning appliance; changing use or occupancy. · exemptions: Fence (except Part 11), accessory building under 10 m2, trellis/arbour/soil wall under 1.22 m, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 mobile homes except as regulated. · permit fees: $100.00 base fee plus $7.00 per $1,000 of valuation, or portion thereof; 10% reduction up to $500.00 for Coordinating Registered Professional. | 2026-09-27 |
| Port Alice Village |
560 Bylaw for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code | permit required for: Work regulated under this bylaw including construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings/structures, and plumbing or fireplace/chimney installation. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the applicable schedule of the Village of Port Alice Rates Bylaw. | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Coquitlam City |
Building & Plumbing Bylaw | permit required for: Excavation, construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; structures for firefighting training; plumbing repairs not involving rearrangement of valves, pipes, fixtures. · permit fees: Based on the value of that building or structure. | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Edward District Municipality |
District of Port Edward Building Bylaw No. 716
adopted 2021-04-13 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy of buildings/structures, plumbing, fireplace/chimney. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Section 1.1, retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height. · permit fees: Based on value. $50 min. $8/$1000 up to $10k, $6/$1000 up to $100k, $4/$1000 over. | 2026-09-24 |
| Port Hardy District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 11-2005 (Consolidated to April 17, 2013)
+1 more adopted 2005-06-28 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering or changing the use of a building or structure. · exemptions: Buildings/structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the applicable schedule of the District of Port Hardy Rates Bylaw. | 2026-09-24 |
| Port McNeill Town |
Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 610, 2009
+1 more adopted 2009-12-21 |
permit fees: Building Permit Application Fee by construction value: $200 for $0-$5,000; $250 for $5,001-$100,000; $1,200 for $100,001+; non-refundable application fee $100 up to $50,000, $350 in excess; without valid permit double the fees. | 2026-09-24 |
| Port Moody City |
City of Port Moody Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 3200
+1 more adopted 2019-10-08 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy, change of use of buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls, plumbing, fire sprinklers, fireplaces. · exemptions: Fences (except Part 17), accessory buildings under 10 square metres, landscape walls under 1.2 metres, Canadian Standards Association Z240 MH/Z241 series. · fees set in: City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Pouce Coupe Village |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 916, 2008 (Consolidated with amendments 1065-2025, 1081-2025)
+1 more adopted 2008-05-20 |
permit required for: Excavating for, constructing, repairing, altering, moving, or demolishing a building or structure; installing, repairing, or altering plumbing, sewers, drains, tanks, pumps or similar works. · exemptions: Retaining walls; buildings/structures listed in Building Code s.1.2.2(1); clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures without replacement/re-arrangement. · fees set in: Schedule "C" of the Village of Pouce Coupe Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 | 2026-09-24 |
| Powell River City |
Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (Office Consolidation)
+1 more adopted 2008-02-12 |
permit required for: Unless exempted under subsection 5.2, permit required prior to construction of building/structure, manufactured home installation, plumbing system, pool, moving/demolition, masonry fireplace/wood appliance/chimney. · exemptions: Building Code exemptions; retaining <1.5 m; decks without roofs <=0.6 m; existing fireplaces/appliances/chimneys; valve/faucet/fixture/sprinkler/piping repair if no piping config change; recreational vehicles for temporary recreation; fences; temporary seasonal greenhouses/storage. · permit fees: Based on value of building, structure or plumbing system as determined in accordance with Schedule 'G' of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. | 2026-09-24 |
| Prince George City |
Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024
adopted 2024-09-09 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or plumbing system; retaining structures greater than 1.2 metres in height. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Division A Part 1 of the Building Code; plumbing permit not needed to repair or replace a valve, faucet, plumbing fixture, or water heater appliance inside building. · fees set in: City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 | 2026-08-28 |
| Prince Rupert City |
Building Bylaw (2012) | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Princeton Town |
Town of Princeton Building Bylaw No. 976, 2020
+1 more adopted 2020-03-02 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings, structures, pools, retaining walls, fireplaces. · exemptions: Accessory buildings <10m2, non-structural repairs (roofing, painting, plumbing), decks <600mm high, fences, trellises, retaining walls <1.22m. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 942, 2018 | 2026-09-24 |
| Qualicum Beach Town |
Building Bylaw No. 903, 2024
+1 more adopted 2024-12-18 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building, plumbing system, fire suppression system or structure, including a swimming pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, changing use or occupancy · exemptions: uncovered decks, steps, landings, ramps and patios not more than 0.5 metres above grade; fences; repair and maintenance; plumbing fixture replacement; temporary detached tent · fees set in: Town of Qualicum Beach Miscellaneous Rates Bylaw No. 638, 2009 | 2026-09-24 |
| Quesnel City |
Building Bylaw - Consolidated
+1 more |
permit required for: commence or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, or change the occupancy of any building or structure including excavation · exemptions: Accessory buildings less than 15 m2, decks less than 600mm from ground, landscaping, bridges, docks, bare land strata services, temporary site offices · permit fees: calculated in accordance with the City of Quesnel Master Fees Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Radium Hot Springs Village |
Village of Radium Hot Springs Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 392, 2013 | permit required for: construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure · exemptions: buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height; minor plumbing repairs if no change in piping · permit fees: Building permit: Minimum $75.00 plus $7 per $1,000 or portion thereof; plumbing: Minimum $30.00 plus $9.00 per fixture | 2026-09-24 |
| Revelstoke City |
City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 2294
+1 more adopted 2021-07-27 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls, fireplaces, plumbing systems. · exemptions: Fences (except retaining walls), accessory buildings <10m2 (unless hazard), trellises, arbours, soil walls <1.22m, CSA Z240 MH/Z241 series buildings. · fees set in: City's Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Richmond City |
Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002)
adopted 2002-03-11 |
permit required for: Construction, change in use/occupancy of a building/structure, moving a building, or salvage for reuse of building materials from demolition. · exemptions: Single storage building or structure less than 10 square metres in area, in which there are no mechanical services. · permit fees: Amount set in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636; some doubled, waived, or based on hourly rate. | 2026-08-28 |
| Rossland City |
Building Bylaw No. 2716, 2019
+1 more adopted 2020-02-03 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying a new building; changing use or occupancy; plumbing changes · exemptions: fences; accessory buildings less than 10 square metres; trellises, arbours, walls supporting soil less than 1.2 metres; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series except as regulated · fees set in: applicable Fees and Charges bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Saanich District Municipality |
Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 9529 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings/structures, retaining walls, fireplaces, plumbing. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10m2, trellises, arbours, retaining walls <1.20m, minor non-structural repairs, plumbing repairs without piping changes. · permit fees: $100.00 for first $1,000.00, $13.00 per thousand for next $499,000.00, $10.00 per thousand for excess over $500,000.00. | 2026-08-28 |
| Salmo Village |
618 – Building Bylaw (2010) | permit required for: Design, construction, occupancy, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation of buildings/structures; installation of wood burning appliances, fireplaces, pools, temporary buildings, plumbing systems. · exemptions: Retaining structures <1.5m; decks <600mm elevation; existing chimneys; repairs to existing chimneys/fireplaces/appliances; plumbing repairs without piping changes; buildings Building Code does not apply to. · permit fees: $50 for $1-$1,000 value; $10.50 per $1,000 or portion thereof over $1,000; Plumbing $10.50 per fixture. | 2026-08-28 |
| Salmon Arm City |
Building Bylaw No 3939 | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings or structures, and plumbing, sewers, drains or tanks work. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Part 1, temporary buildings, non-structural repairs, farm buildings, accessory buildings under 10 m2, unroofed decks under 600 mm. · fees set in: current City Fee for Service Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Sayward Village |
Building Bylaw No. 334, 2005 (Consolidated) | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Sechelt District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003
adopted 2003-01-01 |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy change of buildings/structures, plus plumbing systems and fireplaces. · exemptions: Retaining structures <1.2m, fences, non-structural repairs, bridges, docks, floating structures, deck additions <0.6m elevation, greenhouses, Building Code exempt buildings. · permit fees: Based on value of building construction | 2026-08-28 |
| Sicamous District Municipality |
District of Sicamous Building Regulations Bylaw No. 1056, 2025
+1 more |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever construction regulated by this Bylaw and other applicable enactments is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Building Code Part 1, accessory buildings under 10 square metres, decks under 0.6 metres, fences, non-structural repairs, bridges, docks, greenhouses, single-family pools, low-human occupancy farm buildings. · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw adopted by the District of Sicamous | 2026-09-24 |
| Sidney Town |
Building Regulations Bylaw No. 2016 | permit required for: Building Permit before excavating, constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure · exemptions: minor repairs to non-structural components or maintenance; minor plumbing repairs or removal/replacement of fixtures in Single Family Dwellings · permit fees: $100.00 for the first thousand, plus $13.00 per thousand next $99,000.00, plus $11.00 per thousand next $400,000.00 and $9.00 per thousand in excess of $500,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Smithers Town |
Bylaw No. 1924 - Building Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2022-04-12 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying, installing wood-burning appliance/chimney, or changing use/occupancy of buildings/structures, including pools and retaining walls >1.2m · exemptions: fences (except retaining walls), accessory buildings <10 m2, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 structures, repairs to conforming structures, chimneys, HVAC, hydronic heating, decks <600 mm, greenhouses, plumbing fixtures, roofing, doors/windows, temporary fabric structures · permit fees: based on the declared value of construction, or as accepted by the Building Inspector | 2026-09-24 |
| Sooke District Municipality |
District of Sooke Building Bylaw No. 780, 2020 (consolidated for reference, incl. Amendment Bylaw No. 849, 2022)
adopted 2021-02-08 |
permit required for: Constructing, altering, moving, demolishing, occupying buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls >=1.2m, installing appliances, changing use/occupancy, home-based business. · exemptions: Trellis, arbour, soil wall <1.2m, fence, unoccupied accessory building <10 m2, Park Model Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Tiny Home on Wheels. · permit fees: Prescribed in Fees and Charges Bylaw; plan review hourly rate; double prescribed amount if work commenced before permit issuance. | 2026-09-24 |
| Spallumcheen District Municipality |
Bylaw 2009, 2020 Building Bylaw CONSOLIDATED_May_2022.pdf | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Sparwood District Municipality |
Building Bylaw 1012, 2009 (Consolidated to Bylaw 1257, 2020)
adopted 2009-06-01 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building, structure, plumbing system, swimming pool fence, fireplace, chimney or solid fuel appliance; or changing an occupancy · exemptions: Part 1 Building Code exemptions; retaining structures less than 1.5 m; repair/replacement of valve, faucet, fixture, sprinkler head, or plumbing stoppage/leak · permit fees: $50.00 for $1,000 or less; $10.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction up to $50,000; $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction over $50,000; minimum $50.00 | 2026-09-24 |
| Squamish District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 1822, 2004 (Consolidated, as amended through Bylaw 3090)
+1 more adopted 2005-08-02 |
permit required for: Constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying, installing/modifying fire alarm/sprinkler, change use/occupancy, plumbing/fire suppression. · exemptions: Fences under Zoning Bylaw; accessory buildings under 10 m² (unless unsafe/home occupation); trellis, arbour, soil-supporting walls under 1.22 m; non-structural repair/maintenance; CSA mobile homes in parks. · permit fees: Calculated in accordance with the Fees & Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. | 2026-09-24 |
| Summerland District Municipality |
Building Bylaw No. 2022-002 - Consolidated to March 25, 2026
adopted 2026-03-25 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality |
Building Regulations Bylaw No. 0209, 2023 (Consolidated, as amended by Bylaw No. 0233, 2026)
adopted 2024-05-07 |
permit required for: Construction or change of occupancy of any building or structure or other work related to construction, unless a permit is issued. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted under Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code; single-storey accessory buildings less than 10 m2 (107 sq ft) in building area. · permit fees: Non-refundable $150 application fee; building permit fee: $12 per $1,000 or part thereof in excess of $1,000 for $0 to $100,000; over $100,000: $1,200 plus $9 per additional $1,000. | 2026-09-24 |
| Surrey City |
Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850 (Consolidated to 2026)
+1 more adopted 2013-01-14 |
permit required for: Construction; moving a building; installing mechanical equipment; excavating, moving or removing soil; change of use. · exemptions: Buildings exempted by the Building Code, except as expressly provided herein. · permit fees: Based on building value per Schedule "A": $64.00 first $1,000; $15.00 per $1,000 to $200,000; $11.74 to $500,000; $10.64 thereafter. | 2026-09-24 |
| Tahsis Village |
Village of Tahsis Building Bylaw No. 525, 2006
adopted 2006-06-20 |
permit required for: Construction, repairing or altering a building or structure. · exemptions: Buildings/structures exempted by Building Code Part 1; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height; clearing of stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures without replacement or rearrangement. · permit fees: Prescribed and calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A' to this Bylaw. | 2026-09-24 |
| Taylor District Municipality |
Building Bylaw 391-1991 | permit required for: Construction of any building or structure or part thereof, including swimming pools, signs over 3 metres, and building moves. · exemptions: Buildings or structures not exceeding 15 square metres, temporary on-site trailers for valid projects, and repainting exterior or interior surfaces. · permit fees: Schedule B: $25 up to $5,000 value; $5 per $1,000 up to $50,000; $3 per $1,000 over $50,000. | 2026-08-28 |
| Telkwa Village |
Village of Telkwa Building Bylaw No. 533, 2003 (Consolidated to April 2023) | permit required for: Building permit before constructing, repairing or altering; moving permit before moving; fireplace/chimney permit; demolition permit before demolishing. · exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters high or not supporting an occupancy. · permit fees: based on the value of that building or structure as determined in accordance with the Village of Telkwa Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-24 |
| Terrace City |
City of Terrace Building Bylaw No. 2307-2024
adopted 2024-10-15 |
— | 2026-09-24 |
| Tofino District Municipality |
District of Tofino Building Bylaw No. 1256, 2019 (Consolidated)
adopted 2019-06-11 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying a new building or structure, installing wood-burning appliance/chimney, changing use or occupancy · exemptions: fence; accessory building with floor area less than 10 square metres; trellis, arbour, soil-supporting wall under 1.5 m, similar landscape structures; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series · permit fees: $9.00 for each $1,000.00, or portion thereof, of construction value; minimum building permit fee $120.00 | 2026-09-24 |
| Trail City |
Building Bylaw No. 2548, 2003 | permit required for: construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the occupancy of any building or structure, including excavation · exemptions: Buildings exempted by Part 1 of Building Code, retaining structures <1.2m, non-structural repairs <$1,000, storage sheds <=10m2, specific properties. · permit fees: $40.00 minimum; $ 8.00 per $1,000 of estimated Value of the building | 2026-08-28 |
| Tumbler Ridge District Municipality |
District of Tumbler Ridge Building and Plumbing Bylaw No. 600, 2013
adopted 2013-04-16 |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever matters regulated under this Bylaw are to be undertaken. · exemptions: Clearing stoppages, repairing leaks, replacing fixtures under $1,000; temporary on-site construction trailer; matters exempted by BC Building Code Part 1; retaining walls except Section 20. · permit fees: Based on the value of that building or structure, as determined in accordance with Schedule "A". | 2026-08-28 |
| Ucluelet District Municipality |
Building Regulation Bylaw | permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, moving, occupancy, change of use of buildings/structures, including pools, retaining walls, fireplaces. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings under 10 m2, retaining walls 1.2m or less not supporting structure, trellises, arbours, CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series buildings. · fees set in: District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1186, Schedule 'C' | 2026-08-28 |
| Valemount Village |
Village of Valemount Building Bylaw No. 892, 2024
+1 more adopted 2024-04-23 |
permit fees: $6.00 per $1,000.00 value or fraction thereof · permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a retaining wall; moving; demolishing; occupying; changing use; installing plumbing; fireplaces/solid fuel burning appliances · exemptions: fences; accessory buildings under 10 square metres; landscape walls 1.2 metres or less; detached decks under 600mm; greenhouses; docks; farm buildings; plumbing fixture repair; roofing; windows/doors | 2026-09-24 |
| Vancouver City |
Vancouver Building By-law No. 14343 (2025 Vancouver Building By-law, Book I General & Book II Plumbing Systems)
adopted 2025-05-20 |
exemptions: accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard · administered by: Chief Building Official | 2026-09-24 |
| Vanderhoof District Municipality |
District of Vanderhoof Building Bylaw 965, 2004 (Consolidated to 2026-04-27)
adopted 2004-02-25 |
permit required for: A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. · exemptions: Storage/garden shed ground floor area not exceeding 10 square meters; clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, fixtures or hot water tanks. · permit fees: 0.6% of construction value ($6.00 per $1,000.00); minimum $100 commercial/industrial/institutional, $50 residential; fixed fees for manufactured homes and wood burning appliance. | 2026-09-24 |
| Vernon City |
Building Bylaw #5900 | permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; plumbing; moving; demolishing; fireplaces; changing use or occupancy · exemptions: fence; accessory building under 10 m2; trellis, arbour, retaining wall under 1.2 m; CSA Z240/Z241; non-structural repair/maintenance on single-family parcels · fees set in: current City of Vernon Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-09-27 |
| Victoria City |
Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| View Royal Town |
Town of View Royal Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023
+1 more adopted 2023-10-03 |
permit fees: $0-$1,000: Minimum $100; $1,001-$100,000: $100 for first $1,000 plus 1.25% of next $99,000; $100,001-$500,000: $1,338 for first $100,000 plus 1% of next $400,000; Over $500,000: $5,338 plus 0.75% over $500,000; Application fee 25% of total permit fee, minimum $100. · administered by: Inspector · fines: Stop work notice $1000; work without permit 2 times permit fee to a maximum of $25,000, minimum $1000; Building Permit Fee is doubled for construction commenced before permit. | 2026-09-24 |
| Warfield Village |
Village of Warfield Building Bylaw No. 629
adopted 2003-03-12 |
permit required for: Building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; permit required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is undertaken. · exemptions: Buildings/structures exempted by Part 1 of Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height. · permit fees: Separate building permit fee based on value as determined in Schedule "A"; $25 permit fee paid prior to issuance. | 2026-09-24 |
| West Kelowna City |
Building Regulation Bylaw No. 0086, 2009 (consolidated to 0086.07)
+1 more adopted 2009-06-23 |
permit required for: Construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, plumbing, fire protection, chimneys, retaining walls over 1.2 m, swimming pool fences, demolition, change of occupancy, and other projects regulated by this bylaw. · exemptions: Landscaping/surfacing except retaining walls; bridges; docks/wharves; decks/patios less than 0.6 metre from ground; site services in bare land strata; temporary construction site office/materials storage. · permit fees: Permit fee reduced by 10% of that specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw; minimum $500.00 | 2026-09-24 |
| West Vancouver District Municipality |
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5251, 2023 (Schedule A - Building Permits)
+1 more adopted 2023-07-17 |
permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a Building or Structure, including a Retaining Wall; moving, demolishing, changing use or occupancy · exemptions: fences (except Part 19), accessory Building under 10 square metres not creating hazard, trellis, arbour, landscaping, Retaining Wall under 1.2 metres · fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5251, 2023 | 2026-09-24 |
| Whistler Resort Municipality |
Building Permit Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2483, 2025
+1 more adopted 2025-07-22 |
— | 2026-09-24 |
| White Rock City |
Building Code Bylaw No. 1928 | permit required for: design, construction, occupancy, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation of buildings/structures; moving buildings; oil tank removal; fireplace/chimney; plumbing; pools. · exemptions: buildings exempted by Building Code Division A Part 1, retaining structures <=1.2m, clearing stoppages/repairing leaks not involving replacement/rearrangement. · fees set in: Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Williams Lake City |
Building Bylaw 2274
+1 more |
permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use/occupancy of buildings/structures, pools, retaining walls, fireplaces. · exemptions: Fences, accessory buildings <10 m2, trellises, arbours, soil walls <1.22m, signs (single-family), CSA Z240 MH series (excluding preparations). · permit fees: $80 min; $7/$1k to $10k; $6/$1k excess to $10M; $2.50/$1k over. Specific fees for appliances, plumbing, sprinklers. | 2026-08-28 |
| shíshálh Nation First Nations Government District |
Building # 2017-09 | permit required for: construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the class of occupancy of any building or structure · exemptions: retaining structures less than 1.2 meters, fences, non-structural repairs, bridges, docks, floating structures, deck additions, greenhouses <=50m2 · permit fees: Value of building construction per Schedule B, e.g. $85.00 plus $12.00 per $1,000.00 exceeding first $1,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
Nothing on file for building permits
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Checked, nothing adopted (10) — Cache Creek (2026-09-24), Daajing Giids (2026-09-24), Greenwood (2026-09-24), Harrison Hot Springs (2026-09-24), Kaslo (2026-09-24), Nakusp (2026-09-24), Silverton (2026-09-24), Slocan (2026-09-24), Stewart (2026-09-24), Wells (2026-09-24).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (2) — Masset, Zeballos.
No bylaws published online (1, verified negatives) — Port Clements.