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

Building permits — Kelowna, British Columbia: Building Bylaw, 1993, No. 7245 (Consolidated)

In the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw, 1993, No. 7245 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Exemptions: Construction of a temporary on-site construction building or structure for a project being constructed under valid permits. Permit fees: Based on value of construction; $175 minimum, plus $9.55 to $7.20 per $1000 or portion thereof depending on value tier; flat fees for specific items. Administered by: Building Official (Director of Development Services or designate).

Building Bylaw, 1993, No. 7245 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, repair, alteration, addition, demolition, moving, placement of buildings/structures, retaining walls >1.2m, pools, parking lots, canopies, appliances, secondary suites, water tanks, or occupancy change.	s. 4.1.1
exemptions	Construction of a temporary on-site construction building or structure for a project being constructed under valid permits.	s. 4.2.1
fee basis	Based on value of construction; $175 minimum, plus $9.55 to $7.20 per $1000 or portion thereof depending on value tier; flat fees for specific items.	Schedule "A", Item 1
authority	Building Official (Director of Development Services or designate)	s. 1.3, s. 3.1.1
fine range	Penalty not to exceed $2,000.00 for each offence	s. 15.2.1

scout note

Governs construction, alteration, repair or demolition of buildings/structures, including pools, in Kelowna. Requires a building permit before starting work (with limited exemptions), sets permit fees in Schedule A, and covers building-official powers, inspections and occupancy permits. Consolidated with amendments (to at least Amendment No. 15) since original 1993 adoption.