Building permits — Sun Peaks, British Columbia

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

In the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Regulations Bylaw No. 0209, 2023 (Consolidated, as amended by Bylaw No. 0233, 2026), verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: Construction or change of occupancy of any building or structure or other work related to construction, unless a permit is issued. Exemptions: Buildings or structures exempted under Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code; single-storey accessory buildings less than 10 m2 (107 sq ft) in building area. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Regulations Bylaw No. 0209, 2023 (Consolidated, as amended by Bylaw No. 0233, 2026) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction or change of occupancy of any building or structure or other work related to construction, unless a permit is issued. s. 3.1(a)
exemptions Buildings or structures exempted under Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code; single-storey accessory buildings less than 10 m2 (107 sq ft) in building area. s. 1.7(a)-(b)
fee basis Non-refundable $150 application fee; building permit fee: $12 per $1,000 or part thereof in excess of $1,000 for $0 to $100,000; over $100,000: $1,200 plus $9 per additional $1,000. Appendix "A", B-C
authority Building Official s. 4.1(a)-(b)
fine range not less than $100 or more than $50,000 s. 20.3
scout note

Regulates construction, alteration, repair, moving and demolition of buildings; a permit is required for most construction work. Fees set out in Appendix A (Appendix A last replaced by Bylaw No. 0233, 2026). Municipality's role is limited interim spot-checking, not a compliance guarantee.

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