Village of Keremeos

How to get a building permit in Keremeos, BC

Where to apply, what Keremeos asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.

Where to apply in Keremeos

In person / email — apply at the Village Office, 702 - 4th Street, or via info@keremeos.ca. No online portal (no Cloudpermit). Building inspection services are contracted through the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS); inspectors on site Thursday mornings by appointment.

Official Village of Keremeos permit page

Village of Keremeos Municipal Office, 702 - 4th Street, Box 160, Keremeos BC V0X 1N0 | 250-499-2711 | info@keremeos.ca | Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:00pm

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC — the Village of Keremeos does not issue electrical or gas permits; obtain those from Technical Safety BC. RDOS-contracted staff provide building inspection only. Keremeos issues building/demolition permits under its Building Bylaw.

electrical: Technical Safety BC; Sending this to Village of Keremeos instead won't get forwarded — it starts over. On a service upgrade that also pushes out your BC Hydro reconnect, usually the longest lead time on the whole job.
gas: Technical Safety BC; Sending this to Village of Keremeos instead won't get forwarded — it starts over, and gas work can't be inspected or turned on until the right authority has issued the permit.

Step by step in Keremeos

1
Confirm zoning before anything else
Check the property's zone, setbacks, height and lot coverage, and whether it sits in a Development Permit Area. If it does, that approval has to come before the building permit — Keremeos won't issue until land use is settled.
2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Village of Keremeos. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC — the Village of Keremeos does not issue electrical or gas permits; obtain those from Technical Safety BC. Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
3
Prepare drawings and documents
Village of Keremeos asks for: Plans/drawings to scale + site plan; As of May 1, 2023: plans for new buildings and renovations must be pre-reviewed by a certified Energy Advisor before a building permit can be accepted (BC Energy Step Code); see RDOS Energy Step Code webpage; State of Title Certificate (Village can obtain for $25) — required for demolition; RDOS Waste Disposal Application + approved waste disposal plan for demolition/renovation waste; Agent/owner authorization (Form 3); Home warranty for new homes (licensed builder); 48 hours notice required for inspections.
4
Submit your application
In person / email — apply at the Village Office, 702 - 4th Street, or via info@keremeos.ca. No online portal (no Cloudpermit). Building inspection services are contracted through the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS); inspectors on site Thursday mornings by appointment.
5
Pay the permit fee
Demolition Permit application $150; State of Title Certificate $25; building permit fees vary by project value/complexity per Building Bylaw. Confirm the current schedule with Keremeos before you budget.
6
Plan review, then build to inspections
The building department reviews against the BC Building Code and zoning; answer any comments quickly. Once issued, post the permit on site and book inspections at each stage — footings, framing, rough-in, insulation, final. Don't cover work before it's inspected.

What Keremeos asks for

Plans/drawings to scale + site plan
As of May 1, 2023: plans for new buildings and renovations must be pre-reviewed by a certified Energy Advisor before a building permit can be accepted (BC Energy Step Code); see RDOS Energy Step Code webpage
State of Title Certificate (Village can obtain for $25) — required for demolition
RDOS Waste Disposal Application + approved waste disposal plan for demolition/renovation waste
Agent/owner authorization (Form 3)
Home warranty for new homes (licensed builder)
48 hours notice required for inspections

Permit fees in Keremeos

Demolition Permit application $150; State of Title Certificate $25; building permit fees vary by project value/complexity per Building Bylaw.

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of Keremeos.

Permit types in Keremeos

Building permit

The core municipal approval to legally construct, add to, or structurally alter a building, issued after plan review confirms compliance with the BC Building Code and local bylaws.

Demolition permit

A municipal permit to tear down or remove a building or structure, conditional on safe utility disconnections, a pre-demolition hazardous-materials (asbestos) survey and abatement, and — in many cities — recycling/deconstruction requirements backed by a refundable deposit.

Worth knowing about Keremeos

Plan check 2–4 weeks (single-family), 4–8 weeks (commercial/industrial/multi-family). Office closed Fridays. Building inspectors on site Thursdays 9:45am–12:30pm by appointment.

Keremeos permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Keremeos?

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Keremeos?

How much does a building permit cost in Keremeos?

Demolition Permit application $150; State of Title Certificate $25; building permit fees vary by project value/complexity per Building Bylaw. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of Keremeos before budgeting.

What do I need to apply for a building permit in Keremeos?

Village of Keremeos asks for: Plans/drawings to scale + site plan; As of May 1, 2023: plans for new buildings and renovations must be pre-reviewed by a certified Energy Advisor before a building permit can be accepted (BC Energy Step Code); see RDOS Energy Step Code webpage; State of Title Certificate (Village can obtain for $25) — required for demolition; RDOS Waste Disposal Application + approved waste disposal plan for demolition/renovation waste; Agent/owner authorization (Form 3); Home warranty for new homes (licensed builder); 48 hours notice required for inspections.

Anything else to know about permits in Keremeos?

Plan check 2–4 weeks (single-family), 4–8 weeks (commercial/industrial/multi-family). Office closed Fridays. Building inspectors on site Thursdays 9:45am–12:30pm by appointment.

Sources

General information only, not legal or code advice. Requirements vary by project and change over time — always confirm what applies to your job with Village of Keremeos before you build.

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