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title: Delta building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
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# Delta building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost?

**Short answer:** In the City of Delta you pay a plan processing fee when you apply ($475 for small-scale residential) and a permit fee based on construction value, which starts at $105. A 5% heritage levy is added to the permit fee. Taxes are extra.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Delta, https://www.delta.ca)  
**Cost:** Application: $475 for small-scale residential, or $105, $205 or $1,935 for other work by value. Permit: $105 plus $16.03 per $1,000 over $1,000 up to $75,000, then lower rates above that. Plus a 5% heritage levy. Taxes extra.  
**How long:** The application fee is paid when you apply. The permit fee is paid before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Application Centre, 604-946-3380
- Email: Application Centre, development@delta.ca

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** Permit fee starts at a $105 base (construction value up to $1,000), plus $16.03 per $1,000 or part over $1,000. An application fee is also paid up front: $475 for small-scale residential construction, or $105 for other work valued under $8,000. Taxes extra.
  - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, items 1 and 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/)
  - Official wording: "a $0 - $75,000 $105.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $16.03 /each" … "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 /base" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $105.00 /each" … "less than $8,000" … "(Subject to applicable taxes)"
  - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Amendment Bylaw 8515, Schedule 3 (same amounts)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967)
  - Official wording: "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 lbase"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** Based on estimated construction value. Up to $75,000: $105 + $16.03 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000. $75,001 to $150,000: $1,290 + $12.78 per $1,000 over $75,001. Over $150,000: $2,240 + $11.98 per $1,000 over $150,000. A Heritage Conservation Levy of 5% of the permit fee is added. (Sources differ: Conflict on the levy: the original Bylaw 8386 says 2% of the building permit fee; Amendment Bylaw 8515 (2025), which replaced Schedule 3, says 5%. Used 5% (newer). The levy does not apply to permits for developments with non-market or purpose-built rental components (8386 Sch. 3 item 15 v). Bylaw 8065 s. 9.4 cuts the permit fee by 5% (max $500) when professional certification is used. A temporary CMHC rebate program (Schedule 14) can discount fees for eligible residential projects.)
  - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, item 2](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/)
  - Official wording: "$75,001 - $150,000 $1,290.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $12.78 /each" … "Over $150,000 $2,240.00 /base" … "Add to base, for every $1,000 or part $11.98 /each" … "3. Heritage Conservation Levy 2% of"
  - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Amendment Bylaw 8515, Schedule 3, item 3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967)
  - Official wording: "Heritage Conservation Levy 5% of"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** A non-refundable plan processing fee is paid when you apply and is credited to the permit fee: $475 for small-scale residential; other work $105 (value under $8,000), $205 ($8,000 to $150,000) or $1,935 (over $150,000).
  - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/)
  - Official wording: "This plan processing fee will be credited to the permit fee calculated in accordance with the Schedules to the Bylaw."
  - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Permit Fees](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating)
  - Official wording: "Building permit fees include a Plan Processing Fee (payable at time of application) and a Building Permit Fee (payable at time of building permit issuance)."
  - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, item 1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/)
  - Official wording: "Small-Scale Residential Construction $475.00 /base" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $105.00 /each" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $205.00 /each" … "For construction other than Small-Scale $1,935.00 /each" … "$8,000 to $150,000" … "more than $150,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** Demolition permit $320. Plumbing permit $80 base plus $26.10 per fixture. Building re-inspections (first inspection free): $130, $190, $370, then $745. Revised drawings $195. Permit transfer $130. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Building & Renovating page says the demolition permit fee is $153; Schedule 3 of the fee bylaw says $320. Used the bylaw. Plumbing re-inspections are $145, $275, $545. Security of 110% of estimated cost may be required as a condition of permit issuance (item 15 iii).)
  - Source: [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14, Schedule 3, items 4 to 9](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/)
  - Official wording: "Building Demolition Permit $320.00 /each" … "Second re-inspection (if required) $130.00 /each" … "Third re-inspection (if required) $190.00 /each" … "Plumbing Permit $80.00 /base" … "Add to base, for Installation of a fixture $26.10 /each" … "Submission of revisions $195.00 /each" … "Building permit assignment and transfer $130.00 /each"
  - Source: [Building & Renovating, Building & Renovating page, Demolition Permits](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating)
  - Official wording: "The demolition permit fee is $153."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** The plan processing fee is paid online as part of the Delta Online application. The permit fee is paid in full before the permit is issued; the City sends payment instructions when the permit is ready. The application can be cancelled if the fee is not paid within 60 days of that notice.
  - Source: [How to Apply, How to Apply page, Building Permits](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply)
  - Official wording: "The plan processing fee can be paid through the Delta Online submission." … "Request for building permit fee payment and payment instructions will be sent when the permit is ready to be issued."
  - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.2, 11.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/)
  - Official wording: "shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the relevant permit under this Bylaw." … "if the prescribed permit fee is not paid within 60 days from the date of notification to the applicant"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024, Schedule 3 (Building and Plumbing Regulations), as replaced by Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025
  - Source: [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025, Bylaw 8515, s. 2.3](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967)
  - Official wording: "Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024" … "Building and Plumbing Regulations"
  - Source: [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021, s. 11.1](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/)
  - Official wording: "in accordance with the Consolidated Fees Bylaw"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The City of Delta charges fees under Schedule 3 of the [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/), as amended by [Bylaw 8515](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (2025). The permit fee is based on the estimated construction value. The plan processing fee is non-refundable and is credited to the permit fee.

## Steps

1. Estimate the construction value of the work.
2. Pay the application fee online as part of your Delta Online application: $475 for small-scale residential, or for other work $105 (value under $8,000), $205 ($8,000 to $150,000) or $1,935 (over $150,000).
3. When the permit is ready, the City sends payment instructions. The permit fee must be paid in full before the permit is issued. The application can be cancelled if you do not pay within 60 days of that notice.

## Good to know

- Permit fee: up to $75,000, $105 plus $16.03 per $1,000 (or part) over $1,000. From $75,001 to $150,000, $1,290 plus $12.78 per $1,000 over $75,001. Over $150,000, $2,240 plus $11.98 per $1,000 over $150,000.
- A Heritage Conservation Levy of 5% of the permit fee is added. It does not apply to developments with non-market or purpose-built rental components.
- Bylaw 8065 s. 9.4 cuts the permit fee by 5% (maximum $500) when professional certification is used.
- Other fees: demolition permit $320; plumbing permit $80 plus $26.10 per fixture; revised drawings $195; permit transfer $130; occupancy permit where no building permit is required $170.
- The first building inspection is free. Re-inspections cost $130, $190, $370, then $745. Plumbing re-inspections are $145, $275 and $545.
- A temporary CMHC Housing Accelerator Permit Rebate (Schedule 14 of the fees bylaw, ending May 5, 2028 or sooner if funds run out) can discount fees for eligible residential projects. A single detached house with no suite is not eligible.
- The City may require security of 110% of the estimated cost as a condition of permit issuance.
- The City's Building & Renovating page lists the demolition permit at $153, which differs from the bylaw's $320. Confirm with the Application Centre.

## Official forms and pages

- [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/)
- [Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967)

## Related questions

- [Delta building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md)
- [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/building-permit-fees.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, Schedules 3 and 14 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/234450/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Delta Fees Bylaw 8386, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515, 2025 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/243967) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Delta Building/Plumbing Bylaw No. 8065, 2021 (PDF)](https://delta.civicweb.net/document/210036/) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Building & Renovating, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/building-renovating) (read 2026-11-05)
- [How to Apply, City of Delta](https://www.delta.ca/building-development/how-apply) (read 2026-11-05)

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