Fees & rates — North Cowichan, British Columbia

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In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by District of North Cowichan Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3784, 2020 (consolidated to May 20, 2026), verified 2026-10-26. Notable fees: Dog licence $35; building permit $150 for construction value not exceeding $5,000, or $150 + 1% of construction value; paper utility bill $2 per billing cycle. Effective date: January 1, 2020.

District of North Cowichan Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3784, 2020 (consolidated to May 20, 2026) adopted bylaw
schedule scope Fees and charges for administration, animal control, development/permitting, interment, licensing, wharf, protective services, nuisance abatement, and waste collection. s. 11
notable fees Dog licence $35; building permit $150 for construction value not exceeding $5,000, or $150 + 1% of construction value; paper utility bill $2 per billing cycle. Schedule B s.1; Schedule C s.1; Schedule A s.2
effective date January 1, 2020 s. 2
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North Cowichan's general fees bylaw, consolidated to May 2026, covering administration, dog licences, development and building permits, cemetery, business licences, wharf and fire/police fees. Dog licence $35 ($10 late fee after Feb 28); building permit $150 plus 1% of construction value over $5,000.

North Cowichan Bylaw Directory

District bylaw directory.

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