Building permits — Metchosin, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Metchosin, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw 2024, No. 694 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, or portions of a building or structure. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw 2024, No. 694 adopted bylaw
permit required for constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, or portions of a building or structure s. 6.1(a)
exemptions minor non-structural repairs/alterations, including roof retrofits or same-size window/door replacements in a single-family dwelling; valve/faucet/fixture/service water heater repair/replacement, stoppage clearing, leak repair if no piping change s. 6.2
fee basis Building permit fees are based on the cost of construction, which is the greater of the owner's declared value, the Building Official's third-party valuation, or cumulative construction contracts at occupancy. s. 11.24; s. 11.25
fees location Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 11.21
authority Building Official s. 2.1
fine range a fine to a maximum of $50,000.00, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both s. 25.1
scout note

Prohibits construction, occupancy-change, or continued construction of a building without a valid District permit; Building Code Part 1 exemptions apply. Repeals the 1987 Building Bylaw No. 44. Permit, plumbing, and other fees are set in the District's separate Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024, No. 696 adopted bylaw
fee basis Total value of work less than $1000.00 (minimum fee per permit) $100.00; plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof and not exceeding 300,000; plus $13.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $300,000. Schedule 3, 1. Building Permits
fine range Stop work notice $1,000.00; Work without permit (2 times permit fee to a maximum of $25,000. Minimum of $1000) Schedule 3, Penalties
scout note

Schedule 3 ("Building Bylaw Fees") sets the actual building permit fee amounts that Building Bylaw 2024, No. 694 defers to rather than pricing itself.

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