Construction

Building Permits

• When do I need a Building Permit?

  • when constructing a new building or accessory structure greater than 100 square feet in size
  • construction of a new deck
  • when placing a modular home on a property
  • when moving an existing building
  • when demolishing a building
  • add to or making interior renovations that change the structure of a building
  • enclosure of a carport or change a garage to a living space
  • foundations
  • finish an existing basement
  • install a fireplace, solid fuel burning

  All construction will need adhere to BC Building Code.

• How do I apply for a Building Permit?

  Residents can apply for building permits by submitting an application and the associated documents at the District Office. At this time the application cannot be submitted on-line.

  Building Permit Application
  Your project will need to comply with the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw to receive a Building Permit. 

• Fees

  Building permit fees for secondary suites or garden suites are waived.

  • Minimum permit fee: $50.00
  • Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional: 0.6% or Construction Value ($6.00 per $1,000.00)
  • Residential: 0.6% or Construction Value ($6.00 per $1,000.00)
  • Manufactured Home Single wide: $150.00
  • Manufactured Home: Double wide: $300.00
  • Wood burning Appliance and Chimney: $100.00
  • Move a Building: 0.6% or Construction Value ($6.00 per $1,000.00)
  • Demolition: 0.6% or Construction Value ($6.00 per $1,000.00)
  • Inspections including minor alterations, additions and repairs: 0.6% or Construction Value ($6.00 per $1,000.00)
  • Change of Occupancy: $100.00 + 0.6% or Construction Value
  • Cancellation of Note against Land Title, Pursuant to section 58 of the Community Charter: $200.00