Building permits — Cumberland, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 949, 2012, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, deconstruction, removal, relocation, or change of occupancy of any building or structure. Exemptions: Accessory buildings <10m², retaining structures <1.2m, decks <0.6m high, farm buildings, greenhouses, shoreline protection, manufactured homes in parks. Permit fees: Prescribed in Table 14.2; e.g., 0.6% of construction value or fixed amounts based on value ranges, plus per fixture fees.

Building Bylaw No. 949, 2012 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, deconstruction, removal, relocation, or change of occupancy of any building or structure. Part C, s. 3(a)
exemptions Accessory buildings <10m², retaining structures <1.2m, decks <0.6m high, farm buildings, greenhouses, shoreline protection, manufactured homes in parks. Part C, s. 2(b)
fee basis Prescribed in Table 14.2; e.g., 0.6% of construction value or fixed amounts based on value ranges, plus per fixture fees. Part C, s. 14(b)(i); Table 14.2
authority Building Official Part B, Definitions, BUILDING OFFICIAL
fine range minimum fine of $2,000 and not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months Part A, s. 5(a)
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Consolidated building bylaw governing construction, alteration, and demolition of structures within the Village of Cumberland; references BC Building Code.

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