| 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 |
Demolition Permits
You need a demolition permit before you remove any building or structure within Dawson Creek. Complete a Building Permit Application to request a permit.
Before you start
- Check for asbestos before demolition
- Direct questions to the Fort St. John WorkSafe BC office
- Make a BC 1 Call
- Shut off all overhead and underground services (hydro, gas, water, phone, etc.)
- Submit a Building Permit Application
- Fill out a site profile
- Submit a Fire Safety Plan
Cost
View costs for demolition permits for commercial or industrial buildings and residential buildings.
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