Building permits — Castlegar, British Columbia

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

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: construction, alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the use or occupancy of any building or structure. Exemptions: accessory building <3m height and <10m2 floor area; trellis, arbour, wall <1.2m; CSA Z240/Z241; temporary plastic/vinyl <55m2. Permit fees: $100 for Construction Value to $5000; $8 for each $1000 or part thereof of Construction Value over $5000.

Building adopted bylaw
permit required for construction, alteration, excavation, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change the use or occupancy of any building or structure s. 5.1
exemptions accessory building <3m height and <10m2 floor area; trellis, arbour, wall <1.2m; CSA Z240/Z241; temporary plastic/vinyl <55m2. s. 4.3
fee basis $100 for Construction Value to $5000; $8 for each $1000 or part thereof of Construction Value over $5000 Schedule "A"
authority Building Official s. 2.1, s. 7.2(a)
fine range fine of not more than $10,000.00, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both s. 23.1
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Sets standards for building construction, permits, and inspections in the City of Castlegar (Bylaw 1338, consolidated).

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