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

Building permits — Golden, British Columbia: Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012

In the Town of Golden, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012, verified 2026-09-24. 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. Administered by: Building Official. Fines: up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 1299, 2012 adopted bylaw

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	s. 8.2
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	s. 4.2
fee basis	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.	Schedule "A", s. 1.1-1.3
authority	Building Official	s. 7.1(a)
fine range	up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)	s. 20.2

scout note

Requires a building permit before construction, alteration, repair or demolition of buildings/structures; sets permit conditions, inspections and owner obligations. Permit fees are set in Schedule A to this bylaw, with partial refund rules and a 5% reduction for step-code compliance.