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Building Permit Fee Calculator

Are you wondering how much your building permit is going to cost? Use this calculator to help determine your main permit fee.

Note this is for rough calculation only. It does not include calculation for fees such as connection fees, plumbing fixture fees, sprinkler fees, etc.

Further information on permit fees:

Building Permit Fee Calculator

Construction Cost:
Fee: Please enter a valid construction cost above with no dollar signs, commas or periods.

Note: This is for a rough calculation ONLY and may not necessarily reflect your final permit fee.  See the application guide for plumbing fixture fees.

Application Fee Calculator for Commercial Permits

Application Fee: Please enter a valid construction cost above with no dollar signs, commas or periods.

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Building Inspections Section
250-755-4429
building.inspections@nanaimo.ca

Last updated: July 18, 2025

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