Building permits — Campbell River, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Campbell River, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw [PDF/758KB], verified 2026-08-28. 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. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw [PDF/758KB] adopted bylaw
permit required for Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures, plumbing, fire systems, temporary buildings, mechanical exhaust, or occupying/changing use. s. 8.1
exemptions Retaining walls <1.2m, fences, trellises, arbours, repair/maintenance of conforming buildings, decks <600mm high, plumbing fixture replacement. s. 4.3
fee basis Min $150 (simple) or $2500 (complex); plus $10-$8 per $1,000 of construction value based on tiers. Appendix "A"
authority Building Official s. 7.2(a)
fine range Up to $10,000 on conviction; ticket fines $100 to $500. s. 23.1, Appendix "B"
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Regulates building construction, permits, inspections and related requirements within the City of Campbell River (Bylaw 3899, 2023).

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: https://www.campbellriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Building permits across British Columbia · Building permits in other municipalities