Building permits — Montrose, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Montrose, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw #633 - Building Bylaw (2005-1), verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Minimum $50.00; $8.00 per $1,000 or portion of value of work; plumbing fixture $10.00 with building permit, $75.00 separately. Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this Bylaw. Administered by: Building Official.

Bylaw #633 - Building Bylaw (2005-1) adopted bylaw
permit required for Constructing or altering a building or structure; installing manufactured/modular home, pool, new roofing, moving, demolition, masonry fireplace/wood appliance/chimney. s. 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.4–8.1.8
exemptions Buildings/structures exempted by Building Code; retaining structures <1.5 m; decks without roofs <=600 mm elevation; existing chimneys; certain plumbing repairs; recreational vehicles; Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program; seasonal structures <28 m2. s. 5.2.1–5.2.9
fee basis Minimum $50.00; $8.00 per $1,000 or portion of value of work; plumbing fixture $10.00 with building permit, $75.00 separately. Schedule "A", A-B
fees location Schedule "A" to this Bylaw s. 12.1
authority Building Official s. 2.1 (Building Official)
fine range not less than $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) and not more than the maximum penalty prescribed by law s. 22.1
scout note

Requires a building permit before constructing, altering, or repairing a building or structure; certain farm buildings and minor structures exempted. Repeals Bylaws #604 and #632. Fees set in the bylaw's own Schedule A: $8 per $1,000 of construction value, plus per-fixture plumbing fees.

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