Building permits — Hope, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Hope, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw (June 2024) - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28. 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. Fees set in: Schedule G of the District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Building Bylaw (June 2024) - Consolidated adopted bylaw
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). s. 12.01; s. 1.01
exemptions Single story accessory buildings less than 10m2 total floor area, repainting, re-siding exterior walls and recovering of existing roofs. s. 1.01
fee basis Fee calculated by the Building Inspector in accordance with Schedule G of the District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw. s. 10.03(c)
fees location Schedule G of the District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 10.03(c)
authority Building Inspector appointed or authorized by the Council s. 1.01
fine range Penalty of not more than $2,000.00 or imprisonment for up to six months in addition to the costs of prosecution. s. 5.01
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Regulates building construction, permits, and inspections in the Town of Hope (consolidated to June 2024).

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