Building Department

• Access BC Building Code Online
• Accessibility Handbook 2020
• Appointment of Agent Form
• Building Bylaw, No. 1387 consolidated for convenience
• Building Permit Application Form
• Building Permit Fees
• Building Permit Submission Requirements
• Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption
• Energy Step Code Compliance Tools
• Engineering Permit Application
• Example Plans: Accessory Building
• Example Plans: Deck Addition
• Example Plans: Garage Conversion
• Example Plans: Radon Mitigation
• Example Plans: Secondary Suite
• Example Plans: Stairs, Guards & Handrails
• Inspection Policy
• Request for Building Permit Information
• WorkSafeBC – Asbestos Awareness for Homeowners

How to use the calculator to estimate your building permit fee:
1. Enter the construction cost in the calculator below.
2. Click on the Calculate button to see the results.
3. Click on the Clear Fields button to reset the form for more calculation estimates.

Please Note: This calculator is an estimate of the building permit fee.

Enter Construction Cost $

Building Permit Fee

“This calculator is provided as a convenience only and is for information purposes to help determine approximate building permit fee. The results do not reflect the total cost including any additional fees that may be payable at the time of building permit issuance. An accurate fee will be calculated by a building inspector as part of the plan review process once an application has been made.”

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