Building permits — Pemberton, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 912, 2021 (Office Consolidation October 24, 2025), verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Based on cost of construction where applicable; miscellaneous services charged at an hourly rate; amounts set in Fees and Charges Bylaw. Fees set in: Village of Pemberton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 905, 2021. Administered by: Building Official, designated by Chief Administrative Officer; Plumbing Official for plumbing permits.

Building Bylaw No. 912, 2021 (Office Consolidation October 24, 2025) adopted bylaw
permit required for Work regulated under this Bylaw, including construction, alteration, demolition, occupancy change, excavation, plumbing, pools, tents over 10m2, retaining walls over 1.2m. s. 5.1, s. 8.1
exemptions Canadian Standards Association Z240/Z241/A277 series, Building Code Part 1 exemptions, retaining walls <=1.2m, tents <10m2, decks <0.6m height or <10m2, minor plumbing repairs, pools emptied daily. s. 4.2, s. 2.2, s. 19.4, s. 21.1
fee basis Based on cost of construction where applicable; miscellaneous services charged at an hourly rate; amounts set in Fees and Charges Bylaw. s. 17.1, s. 17.2, s. 17.10
fees location Village of Pemberton Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 905, 2021 s. 17.1
authority Building Official, designated by Chief Administrative Officer; Plumbing Official for plumbing permits. s. 2.2, s. 7.2(a)
fine range Maximum $50,000 under Offence Act; maximum $1,000 for ticket; maximum authorized under Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. s. 34.3(a), s. 34.3(b), s. 34.3(c)
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Village of Pemberton's building bylaw, adopted October 21, 2021, office-consolidated through amendments (916/2021, 950/2023, 996/2025). Requires a building permit for most construction, alteration, or demolition (with fire-safety and Energy Step Code conditions); permit fees and charges are set in the bylaw's own Part 17.

Village of Pemberton Bylaws and Policies (full listing)

Village of Pemberton's full bylaws listing page, which includes the Building Bylaw and its amendments (the shorter bylaws-policies page only shows 'frequently requested' bylaws).

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