{"title":"Coquitlam building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Coquitlam","url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca"},"short_answer":"In Coquitlam, a building permit fee is a base amount plus a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value, set in Schedule D of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. A separate application fee of $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee is due first, and $679.70 for a new house. Confirm with the City.","aliases":["building permit fees coquitlam","how much is a building permit coquitlam","permit cost coquitlam","building permit fee schedule"],"cost":"By estimated construction value; see the fee bands below. Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Permits","value":"604-927-3441"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484, Schedule D (PDF)","url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879"},{"title":"Building Bylaw 3598 (PDF)","url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Coquitlam building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Coquitlam permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees/"},"facts":{"minimum_fee":{"label":"Lowest fee","value":"For work valued $0 to $5,000 (no registered professional), $35.60 per $1,000 of estimated construction value, with no base fee. With a registered professional, $34.10 per $1,000.","short":"$35.60 per $1,000 (value $0 to $5,000)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule D, Tables 1 and 2","quotes":["Table 1. Building Permit Fee (without Registered Professional)","$0 to $5,000 - $ 35.60","$0 to $5,000 - $ 34.10"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Fee is a base amount plus a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value. Table 1 (no registered professional): to $5,000 $35.60; $5,001-20,000 $46.40 + $26.70; $20,001-50,000 $178 + $20.40; $50,001-500,000 $510.70 + $13.70; over $500,000 $1,150 + $12.40. Table 2 (registered professional) is slightly lower.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule D, Table 1","quotes":["Value of Construction Fees Fee per $1,000","$5,001 to 20,000 $ 46.40 $ 26.70","$20,001 to $50,000 $ 178.00 $ 20.40","$50,001 to $500,000 $ 510.70 $ 13.70","$500,001 and greater $ 1,150.00 $ 12.40","Table 2. Building Permit Fee (with Registered Professional)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Application intake fee, paid on invoice before plan review: $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee (the schedule's wording is unclear), and $679.70 for a new single or two family dwelling. The remaining permit fee is paid before the permit is issued. An older City guide says 25%.","short":"$679.70 for new single or two family dwelling","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule D, Document & Services","quotes":["Building Permit or 50% of the issuance fee for the building permit for which the application is $ 106.70","Building Permit (new Single/Two family dwelling) $ 679.70"]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review","title":"Permit Application Review, City of Coquitlam","section":"Step 4 and Step 6","quotes":["Refer to the Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule \"D\" (PDF) for application intake fees."]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential","title":"Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam","section":"Apply for a Permit","quotes":["Pick up plans after plan review has been satisfactorily completed and pay the permit fee outstanding balance."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's Accessory Detached Buildings Guide (June 2021) says 25% of the permit value is due when applying, with the balance at issuance. The bylaw schedule is followed. Whether the intake fee is credited against the permit fee is implied by the 'outstanding balance' wording only."},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing $79 minimum (two fixtures), $36.40 per extra fixture. Demolition $119.60 accessory, $337.90 other. Re-inspection $108.40 minimum plus $128.90 per extra hour. Six-month extension $306.60. Security deposit (Building Bylaw Sch. A): nil under $50,000; $2,500 for $50,000+ house additions or accessory buildings; $1,500 pool or retaining wall; $1,000 demolition.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule D","quotes":["The minimum plumbing system permit fee is $79.00 This fee includes two fixtures.","Fixtures roughed in (Note 1) - fee each fixture $ 36.40","Accessory Building $ 119.60","All Other $ 337.90","Re-inspection Fees","Each additional hour or part thereof $ 128.90","Plan recheck Fee (changes or addition subject to a recheck) $ 245.00","Building Permit Extension (6 months extension) $ 306.60"]},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829","title":"Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule A, Security","quotes":["Swimming Pool or Retaining Wall $1,500.00","Demolition permit $1,000.00","Additions, alterations & accessory $2,500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"For online applications, staff email an invoice with payment instructions for the intake fee; the permit is issued after the remaining fee is paid. Only plumbing permits and alternative solution applications can be paid online; other building permits are paid at City Hall, or by cheque.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review","title":"Permit Application Review, City of Coquitlam","section":"Steps 4 and 6","quotes":["City staff will contact the applicant by email with an attached invoice and instructions for payment which will include the permit number(s)."]},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction","title":"Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam","section":"Building Permit Applications","quotes":["Currently for plumbing permits and alternative solution applications we are able to process application payments online.","For all other building permit applications you will be asked to provide payment at City Hall.","Cheques can be mailed to City Hall or placed in the drop box"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (Building Bylaw Fees & Charges), consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026; fees are charged under the Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","section":"Schedule D","quotes":["BYLAW NO. 5484, 2025","Building Bylaw Fees & Charges","Consolidated with amendments in Bylaw: (1) 5551, 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFees are set in Schedule D of the City of Coquitlam's [Fees and Charges Bylaw 5484](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) and charged under the [Building Bylaw 3598](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829). The permit fee uses Table 1 if no registered professional is involved, and Table 2 if one is. Each band lists a base amount and a rate per $1,000 of estimated construction value. The schedule does not say whether the rate applies to the whole value or only the part above the band's lower limit, so ask Building Permits before working out a total. Retaining walls use Table 3.\n\n## Fee bands\n\n- Table 1 (no registered professional): up to $5,000, $35.60 per $1,000 with no base fee; $5,001 to $20,000, $46.40 plus $26.70 per $1,000; $20,001 to $50,000, $178 plus $20.40; $50,001 to $500,000, $510.70 plus $13.70; over $500,000, $1,150 plus $12.40.\n- Table 2 (registered professional): up to $5,000, $34.10 per $1,000; $5,001 to $20,000, $43.30 plus $25.60; $20,001 to $50,000, $170.30 plus $19.40; $50,001 to $500,000, $485.90 plus $13.20; over $500,000, $1,175 plus $11.80.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Application (intake) fee, invoiced before plan review: $106.70 or 50% of the issuance fee (the schedule's wording is unclear), and $679.70 for a new single or two-family dwelling. The remaining fee is paid before the permit is issued. An older City guide says 25%, so confirm the amount with the City.\n- Other fees: plumbing $79 minimum (two fixtures) plus $36.40 per extra fixture; demolition $119.60 for an accessory building, $216.10 for an in-ground pool, $337.90 otherwise; re-inspection $108.40 minimum plus $128.90 per extra hour; six-month extension $306.60.\n- Security deposit (Building Bylaw Schedule A): none under $50,000; $2,500 for house additions or accessory buildings of $50,000 or more; $1,500 for a pool or retaining wall; $1,000 for demolition.\n- Online applications are invoiced by email. Only plumbing permits and alternative solution applications can be paid online; other building permits are paid at City Hall or by cheque. Most City fees add a 2% charge on credit cards.","sources":[{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule D (PDF, consolidated with Bylaw No. 5551, 2026), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6392829","title":"Building Bylaw No. 3598 (PDF, consolidated September 2026), City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/1385/Permit-Application-Review","title":"Permit Application Review, City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/478/Building-Construction","title":"Building & Construction, City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.coquitlam.ca/504/Building-Projects---HomeownerResidential","title":"Building Projects - Homeowner/Residential, City of Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees.json"}}