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 pageVillage 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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.
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Keremeos?
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.
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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