Village of New Denver
How to get a building permit in New Denver, BC
Where to apply, what New Denver asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Where to apply in New Denver
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits are administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca, or forms downloaded/picked up at RDCK offices. Village Office confirms zoning/OCP compliance first.
Official Village of New Denver permit pageVillage of New Denver Office, 115 Slocan Ave (PO Box 40), New Denver BC V0G 1S0, 250-358-2316, office@newdenver.ca. Building permits handled by RDCK Nakusp office: 250-265-4111, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca (RDCK head office Nelson 250-352-8155, buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca).
Who issues electrical and gas permits
Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections; not the Village or RDCK)
- electrical
- Technical Safety BC
- Sending this to Village of New Denver 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 New Denver 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 New Denver
- 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 — New Denver won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Village of New Denver. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections; not the Village or RDCK). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
- 3
Prepare drawings and documents
Village of New Denver asks for: Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107-108 sq ft) requires a permit; Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form (fillable PDF); Project-specific RDCK checklist (Single Family Dwelling, Accessory Building, Plumbing, Demolition, etc.); Design/construction drawings and plans; Site plan showing location relative to property lines; Construction, Demolition & Renovation Waste Declaration Form; Owner authorization / Owner's Representative sign-off; BC Housing new-home registration (Home Owner Protection) required for new dwellings; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction; WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance where demolition or renovation applies; Village Office reviews for Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 and Building Bylaw No. 595/670 compliance before RDCK plan review.
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Submit your application
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits are administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca, or forms downloaded/picked up at RDCK offices. Village Office confirms zoning/OCP compliance first.
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Pay the permit fee
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; multi-family/commercial/industrial/institutional $200; accessory building/addition $50); full permit fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, value-of-construction based. Confirm the current schedule with New Denver 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 New Denver asks for
- Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107-108 sq ft) requires a permit
- Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form (fillable PDF)
- Project-specific RDCK checklist (Single Family Dwelling, Accessory Building, Plumbing, Demolition, etc.)
- Design/construction drawings and plans
- Site plan showing location relative to property lines
- Construction, Demolition & Renovation Waste Declaration Form
- Owner authorization / Owner's Representative sign-off
- BC Housing new-home registration (Home Owner Protection) required for new dwellings
- BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction
- WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance where demolition or renovation applies
- Village Office reviews for Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 and Building Bylaw No. 595/670 compliance before RDCK plan review
Permit fees in New Denver
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; multi-family/commercial/industrial/institutional $200; accessory building/addition $50); full permit fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, value-of-construction based.
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of New Denver.
Worth knowing about New Denver
New Denver does NOT run its own building department — building permits, plan review, and inspections are delegated to the RDCK Building Service (Nakusp office serves New Denver, Silverton, Slocan). The Village handles zoning/OCP referral only. Electrical and gas go to Technical Safety BC.
New Denver permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in New Denver?
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits are administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca, or forms downloaded/picked up at RDCK offices. Village Office confirms zoning/OCP compliance first.
Who issues electrical and gas permits in New Denver?
Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections; not the Village or RDCK)
How much does a building permit cost in New Denver?
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; multi-family/commercial/industrial/institutional $200; accessory building/addition $50); full permit fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, value-of-construction based. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of New Denver before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in New Denver?
Village of New Denver asks for: Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107-108 sq ft) requires a permit; Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form (fillable PDF); Project-specific RDCK checklist (Single Family Dwelling, Accessory Building, Plumbing, Demolition, etc.); Design/construction drawings and plans; Site plan showing location relative to property lines; Construction, Demolition & Renovation Waste Declaration Form; Owner authorization / Owner's Representative sign-off; BC Housing new-home registration (Home Owner Protection) required for new dwellings; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction; WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance where demolition or renovation applies; Village Office reviews for Zoning Bylaw No. 612, 2007 and Building Bylaw No. 595/670 compliance before RDCK plan review.
Anything else to know about permits in New Denver?
New Denver does NOT run its own building department — building permits, plan review, and inspections are delegated to the RDCK Building Service (Nakusp office serves New Denver, Silverton, Slocan). The Village handles zoning/OCP referral only. Electrical and gas go to Technical Safety BC.
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 New Denver before you build.
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