| Type | 2025 Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bldg Permit, which includes deck, shed, and wood burning appliance | $71.93 |
| Permit fee when the value exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $2,000 | $89.92 |
| Permit fee when the value exceeds $2,000 but does not exceed $5,000 | $113.89 |
| Permit fee when the value exceeds $5,000 but does not exceed $10,000 | $137.87 |
| Permit fee when the value exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $50,000 | $137.87 |
|
Additional fee for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, for values exceeding $10,000 up to and including $50,000
|
$9.00 |
| Permit fee when the value exceeds $50,000 | $497.56 |
|
Additional fee for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof for values exceeding $50,000, with a total maximum building permit fee capped at $500,000
|
$7.19 |
|
Plan Processing, which excludes deck, shed, and wood burning appliance
|
$137.87 |
|
Plan processing if Professional Plan Certification provided
|
$77.93 |
|
Re-inspection
|
$89.92 |
|
Inspection outside of regular working hours
|
$89.92 |
Commercial Building Permits
The City of Dawson Creek requires a Commercial Building Permit before making changes or constructing a new building on commercial property. Applications must meet the requirements of Section 6 of the Building Regulation Bylaw.
Get Started
Complete and submit an application to apply for a permit.
You may also need a renovation permit before making any changes to your home or property. If you are demolitioning any building or structure within city limits you need a demolition permit. Contact our team for more information.
Inspections
Contact our Building Department to arrange for inspections by email or phone 250-784-3618.
Costs
Our Fees and Charges Bylaw is updated each year through Council. It lists the amount of every City fee. Costs increase on January 1st every year.
| Type | 2025 Fee |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit-Authorized plumbing work which consists of installing, altering and extending not more than 1 fixture | $71.93 |
| For each and every additional fixture (more than one) to be installed or altered, an additional $6/fixture shall be charged | $7.19 |
| For 11 fixtures | $143.87 |
| For every additional fixture thereafter an additional fee | $3.60 |
| For the installation of sprinkler heads, the cost off the first sprinkler shall be | $14.38 |
| For the installation of additional sprinkler heads - up to 100 | $0.72 |
| For the installation of additional sprinkler heads in excess of 100 | $0.30 |
| Type | 2025 Fee |
|---|---|
| Moving Permit - moving any building any size | $359.67 |
| Type | 2025 Fee |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permit for commercial or industrial building (each) | $359.67 |
| Demolition Permit for residential building | $89.92 |
Contact Us
The City of Dawson Creek
10105 - 12A Street
City of Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7
Telephone: 250-784-3600