Village of Silverton
How to get a building permit in Silverton, BC
Where to apply, what Silverton asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Some details for Silverton could not be fully confirmed from published sources. Verify with the city before you rely on them.
Where to apply in Silverton
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca or via RDCK Nakusp office. Village Office handles zoning referral.
Official Village of Silverton permit pageVillage of Silverton Office, 421 Lake Ave (PO Box 14), Silverton BC V0G 2B0, 250-358-2472, administration@silverton.ca (office hours Tue-Thu). Building permits via RDCK Nakusp office: 250-265-4111, nakuspbuilding@rdck.bc.ca (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)
- electrical
- Technical Safety BC
- gas
- Technical Safety BC
Step by step in Silverton
- 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 — Silverton won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Village of Silverton. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
- 3
Prepare drawings and documents
Village of Silverton asks for: Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107 sq ft) requires a permit; Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form; Project-specific RDCK checklist; Construction / design drawings; Site plan with setbacks from property lines; Owner authorization / Owner's Representative form; BC Housing new-home registration for new dwellings; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction; WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance for demolition or renovation; Village reviews Zoning Bylaw No. 466, 2011 and OCP Bylaw No. 463, 2010 compliance before RDCK plan review.
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Submit your application
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca or via RDCK Nakusp office. Village Office handles zoning referral.
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Pay the permit fee
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; commercial/multi $200; accessory/addition $50); full fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, based on construction value. Confirm the current schedule with Silverton 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 Silverton asks for
- Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107 sq ft) requires a permit
- Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form
- Project-specific RDCK checklist
- Construction / design drawings
- Site plan with setbacks from property lines
- Owner authorization / Owner's Representative form
- BC Housing new-home registration for new dwellings
- BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction
- WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance for demolition or renovation
- Village reviews Zoning Bylaw No. 466, 2011 and OCP Bylaw No. 463, 2010 compliance before RDCK plan review
Permit fees in Silverton
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; commercial/multi $200; accessory/addition $50); full fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, based on construction value.
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of Silverton.
Worth knowing about Silverton
Silverton has no in-house building department; RDCK Building Service (Nakusp office) issues building permits and does inspections for Silverton. RDCK explicitly lists Silverton among the municipalities it serves. Village handles zoning/OCP only. Electrical and gas via Technical Safety BC. Silverton's own website has no dedicated permit page — details confirmed via RDCK.
Silverton permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in Silverton?
In person / email — NO online portal. Building permits administered by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Building Service. Applications submitted as PDF to buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca or via RDCK Nakusp office. Village Office handles zoning referral.
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Silverton?
Technical Safety BC (issues all electrical and gas permits/inspections)
How much does a building permit cost in Silverton?
Plan-check deposit fee per Schedule A, RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (SFD $100; commercial/multi $200; accessory/addition $50); full fees per RDCK Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 2383-2014, based on construction value. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of Silverton before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in Silverton?
Village of Silverton asks for: Any structure over 10 m2 (approx. 107 sq ft) requires a permit; Completed RDCK Building Permit Application Form; Project-specific RDCK checklist; Construction / design drawings; Site plan with setbacks from property lines; Owner authorization / Owner's Representative form; BC Housing new-home registration for new dwellings; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new residential construction; WorkSafeBC / asbestos clearance for demolition or renovation; Village reviews Zoning Bylaw No. 466, 2011 and OCP Bylaw No. 463, 2010 compliance before RDCK plan review.
Anything else to know about permits in Silverton?
Silverton has no in-house building department; RDCK Building Service (Nakusp office) issues building permits and does inspections for Silverton. RDCK explicitly lists Silverton among the municipalities it serves. Village handles zoning/OCP only. Electrical and gas via Technical Safety BC. Silverton's own website has no dedicated permit page — details confirmed via RDCK.
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 Silverton before you build.
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