| 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 |
Renovation Permits
You need a Renovation Permit if you are planning to renovate a building on your residential or commercial property in the City of Dawson Creek. Complete an application to request a permit.
Inspections
Contact our Building Department to arrange for inspections by email or phone 250-784-3618.
Cost
View building costs for your renovation permit.
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