Permit Application Guides
The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.
1
Board of Variance Guide
2
Building Permit (Single Family & Duplex)
3
Building Permit (Commercial & Institutional)
4
Commercial Fraser Health Approvals
5
Commercial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)
6
Building Permits (Multi-Family)
7
Mechanical Permits
8
Electrical Permits
9
Trades & Other Permits
10
Book an Inspection
11
Forms & Documents
12
Property Information
13
Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing
2025 Permit Fees & Costs Guide
Typical 2025 Permit fees for homes, renovations, and commercial projects. Fees are usually paid in stages.
This is a guide only. Official fees are determined by the City at the time of application and are subject to change.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $5,001.00 - $250,000.99 Construction Value | $145.00 | plus $14.30 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $5,001.00 |
| $250,001.00 - $500,000.99 Construction Value | $3,648.00 | plus $13.60 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $250,001.00 |
| $500,001.00 - $750,000.99 Construction Value | $7,048.00 | plus $12.40 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $500,001.00 |
| $750,001.00 and over Construction Value | $10,148.00 | plus $11.30 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $750,001.00 |
| $1,001.00 - $10,000.99 Value of Works | $145.00 | plus $8.25 for each $100.00 or part thereof over $1,000.00 |
| $10,001.00 - $50,000.99 Value of Works | $890.00 | plus $3.70 for each $100.00 or part thereof over $10,000.00 |
| $50,001.00 - $100,000.99 Value of Works | $2,375.00 | plus $3.15 for each $100.00 or part thereof over $50,000.00 |
| $100,001.00 - $250,000.99 Value of Works | $3,940.00 | plus $2.30 for each $100.00 or part thereof over $100,000.00 |
| $250,001.00 and over Value of Works | $7,545.00 | plus $1.80 for each $100.00 or part thereof over $250,000.00 |
| More than four (4) plumbing fixtures | $145.00 | plus $30.00 for each additional plumbing fixture |
| Roof Drainage (Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) | $92.00 | |
| Fire sprinkler system | $145.00 | plus $3.55 for sprinkler head |
| Demolition of Accessory Building | $145.00 | |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $145.00 | First re-inspection is free, $145.00 for second re-inspection, $290.00 for third re-inspection, $580.00 for fourth re-inspection and any additional inspections |
| Building Permit Fees | ||
| $0.00 - $5,000.99 Construction Value | $145.00 | |
| Drainage Permit Fees | ||
| Drain Tile (Single Family Dwellings and Duplex) | $145.00 | |
| Electrical Permit Fees | ||
| $0.00 - $1,000.99 Value of Works | $145.00 | |
| Hot Water Heating & Fire Sprinkler System Permit Fees | ||
| Residential or Commercial Hot Water Heating | $145.00 | plus $3.55 for 1,000 BTU or part thereof of heating appliance input |
| Miscellaneous Fees | ||
| Demolition of Single Family or Duplex | $1,965.00 | |
| Plumbing Permit Fees | ||
| 0-4 plumbing fixtures | $145.00 | Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about West Vancouver's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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