Building permits — West Kelowna, British Columbia

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

In the City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Regulation Bylaw No. 0086, 2009 (consolidated to 0086.07) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Permit fee reduced by 10% of that specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw; minimum $500.00. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw. Administered by: Building Inspector.

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 0086, 2009 (consolidated to 0086.07) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, plumbing, fire protection, chimneys, retaining walls over 1.2 m, swimming pool fences, demolition, change of occupancy, and other projects regulated by this bylaw. s. 8.1
exemptions Landscaping/surfacing except retaining walls; bridges; docks/wharves; decks/patios less than 0.6 metre from ground; site services in bare land strata; temporary construction site office/materials storage. s. 5.1; s. 8.5
fee basis Permit fee reduced by 10% of that specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw; minimum $500.00 s. 9.10
fees location Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 9.10
authority Building Inspector s. 17.1.1
fine range not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) s. 21.1
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Requires a building permit before construction, alteration, demolition or plumbing work in West Kelowna; sets Building Inspector powers, inspections, occupancy and enforcement under the BC Building Code. Permit fees are set separately in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 0028.

Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 0028 (Schedule 2 - Building Permit Fees) adopted bylaw
permit required for For construction, addition, alteration, repair, retaining walls, pool fences, sign structures, mobile home parks, campgrounds, and other construction projects or part thereof. Schedule 2, 2) Permit Fees
fee basis 1.14 percent of actual construction value ($11.40 per $1,000) with a minimum $100.00 permit fee. Schedule 2, 2) Permit Fees
fine range Double all applicable fees to a maximum additional fee of $25,000; for >$2,000,000, double all applicable fees to a maximum additional fee of $50,000 (subject to Director Review). Schedule 2, 2) Permit Fees
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Sets building permit fees under Bylaw No. 0086: non-refundable application fee tiered by construction value, permit fee of 1.14% of construction value (min $100), plus transfer, extension and non-standard inspection fees, with reductions for professional certification.

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