In the District Municipality of Invermere, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-24. Exemptions: fence; accessory building under 10 square metres; trellis/arbour/soil wall under 1.22 m; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series. Permit fees: Base Building Permit Fee $100; plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof; additional fees for plumbing, sprinklers, specific works. Fees set in: District of Invermere Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026
adopted bylaw
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
s. 7.1
exemptions
fence; accessory building under 10 square metres; trellis/arbour/soil wall under 1.22 m; CSA Z240/Z241/A277 series
s. 3.3
fees location
District of Invermere Fees and Charges Bylaw
s. 10.7(a)
authority
Building Official
s. 6.2(a)
fine range
not more than $10,000.00, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both, in addition to costs of prosecution
s. 17.1
scout note
A building permit is required before construction, alteration, demolition, relocation or occupancy change of a building/structure (exempts small accessory buildings, fences, low landscape features). Permit fee is prescribed in the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw. Repeals 2007 predecessor.
Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026
adopted bylaw
fee basis
Base Building Permit Fee $100; plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof; additional fees for plumbing, sprinklers, specific works.
Schedule "G" - Building Permit Fees and Charges
fine range
double the value of the permit fee, to a maximum of $10,000, in addition to the permit fee
Penalties
scout note
Amends the District's consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw by adding Schedule G, setting building permit fees: $100 base fee plus valuation-based charges, temporary building and permit-retrieval fees, and refund rules cross-referenced from the Building Bylaw.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1615, 2022 - Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026 (adds Schedule G - Building Permit Fees and Charges)
adopted bylaw
fee basis
Base Building Permit Fee $100; plus $9.25 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof; additional fees for plumbing, sprinklers, specific works.
Schedule "G" - Building Permit Fees and Charges
fine range
double the value of the permit fee, to a maximum of $10,000, in addition to the permit fee
Penalties
scout note
Amends the District's consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw by adding Schedule G, setting building permit fees: $100 base fee plus valuation-based charges, temporary building and permit-retrieval fees, and refund rules cross-referenced from the Building Bylaw.