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

Building permits — Warfield, British Columbia: Village of Warfield Building Bylaw No. 629

In the Village of Warfield, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Village of Warfield Building Bylaw No. 629, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: Building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; permit required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is undertaken. Exemptions: Buildings/structures exempted by Part 1 of Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height. Permit fees: Separate building permit fee based on value as determined in Schedule "A"; $25 permit fee paid prior to issuance.

Village of Warfield Building Bylaw No. 629 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Building permit before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; permit required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is undertaken.	s. 8(1)(a); s. 4(1)
exemptions	Buildings/structures exempted by Part 1 of Building Code; retaining structures less than 1.5 meters in height.	s. 5(2)
fee basis	Separate building permit fee based on value as determined in Schedule "A"; $25 permit fee paid prior to issuance.	s. 8(3); s. 12(1)
authority	Building Official (includes Building Inspectors, Plan Checkers, Plumbing Inspectors designated by Council)	s. 2; s. 7(1)(a)
fine range	Fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months; additional $25 charge if Stop Work notice outstanding 30 days.	s. 21(1); s. 21(7)

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Administers the BC Building Code within Warfield; a permit is required for construction, alteration, or demolition. Permit fees are set in the bylaw's own Schedule A, with partial refund on surrender before work starts.