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

Building permits — Penticton, British Columbia: Building Bylaw No. 2021-21

In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 2021-21, verified 2026-08-28. Fees set in: City's Fees and Charges Bylaw. Administered by: building official. Fines: fine of not more than $10,000.00, a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both.

Building Bylaw No. 2021-21 adopted bylaw

permit required for	construction, placement, additions, alterations, demolition, relocation, change of occupancy of buildings/structures, plumbing, fire systems, retaining walls, pools, solar, temporary buildings, driveway access.	s. 12.1
exemptions	Accessory building < 10m2, fences, trellises, retaining walls < 1.2m, landscaping, decks < 600mm, factory built housing (CSA), repair/maintenance not decreasing safety, plumbing leak repairs.	s. 6.3
fees location	City's Fees and Charges Bylaw	s. 14.11(a)
authority	building official	s. 8.2(a)
fine range	fine of not more than $10,000.00, a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both	s. 29.1

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Consolidated building bylaw setting permit requirements, construction standards, and inspection rules in Penticton.