Building permits — Prince George, British Columbia

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

In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024, verified 2026-08-28. Fees set in: City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004. Administered by: Building Official and Authorized Person. Fines: not less than Two Thousand ($2,000.00) and not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or plumbing system; retaining structures greater than 1.2 metres in height. s. 7.2; s. 9.3
exemptions Buildings exempted by Division A Part 1 of the Building Code; plumbing permit not needed to repair or replace a valve, faucet, plumbing fixture, or water heater appliance inside building. s. 9.1; s. 9.2
fees location City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004 s. 4
authority Building Official and Authorized Person s. 9.6; s. 8.3
fine range not less than Two Thousand ($2,000.00) and not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) s. 16.6
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Regulates building construction, permits, and standards within the City of Prince George.

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