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

Building permits — Chetwynd, British Columbia: Building Bylaw, Bylaw No. 973, 2012

In the District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw, Bylaw No. 973, 2012, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: work regulated under this Bylaw including construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy, plumbing, chimneys, moving buildings. Permit fees: $75.00 minimum; $9.00 per $1,000 of first $10,000 value; $6.50 per $1,000 of remainder. Administered by: Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Building Inspector.

Building Bylaw, Bylaw No. 973, 2012 adopted bylaw

permit required for	work regulated under this Bylaw including construction, alteration, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy, plumbing, chimneys, moving buildings.	s. 3.3, s. 3.7, s. 4.1
exemptions	Accessory buildings <10m2, retaining structures <1.5m, fences, non-structural repairs <$10k/$20k, bridges, decks <0.6m elevation, greenhouses, recreational vehicles, site services.	s. 3.8
fee basis	$75.00 minimum; $9.00 per $1,000 of first $10,000 value; $6.50 per $1,000 of remainder.	Appendix '1'
authority	Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Building Inspector	s. 5.1
fine range	not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $500.00	s. 4.11

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Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings including permit requirements and inspections.