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Development & Community Sustainability Services

Permit Application

Notice for Applicants:

As of May 1, 2023, as per the updated BC Building Code the RDCK requires every new building to deliver a level of energy-efficiency performance equivalent to 20% more energy efficient over a 2018 baseline building. Small residential homes (Part 9) are required to meet Step 3, with more complex buildings (Part 3) required to meet Step 2. Please see the Step Code page for more details.

Applications for Building Permits are available online or at the respective offices. If you are unsure when a permit is required please review the Building Brochure. Construction must not commence before a building permit has been issued and paid for.  In order to ensure expedient permit processing time a completed application is required.  Delays occur when information or documentation is not provided or is not adequate.

An application submitted for a building permit must be accompanied by the appropriate plan-check deposit fee described in Schedule “A” to Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010. This fee is non-refundable and must be credited against the building permit fee when the permit is issued. The balance of the permit fee is due at time of permit issuance.  Fee to be paid by cheque, cash, debit card or online through your bank.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY SCHEDULE ‘A’ – APPLICATION DEPOSIT TO BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2200, 2010

  • Single-family dwelling $100.00
  • Multi-family /Industrial/Commercial/Institutional $200.00
  • Accessory Building or Addition $50.00

For current building permit fees refer to the Fee-Schedule.

Permit applications can be submitted in PDF form to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca. If your files are too large to attach, please email the building department and a ShareFile link will be provided.

APPLICATION AND CHECKLISTS

Building Permit application and supporting checklists documents can be downloaded or hardcopies can be picked up at the RDCK Building Department offices during scheduled office hours.

Attention to sustainability in planning and building your project will create a quality building with reduced long-term utility costs. Use these checklists to help plan, design and build with goals of sustainability and energy-efficiency. Visit the Regional Energy Efficiency Program for more information.

Residential Sustainability Checklist
Commercial Sustainability Checklist

Contact Information

250.352.8155

buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca