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title: Lions Bay building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in Lions Bay?"
place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada
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# Lions Bay building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in Lions Bay?

**Short answer:** In Lions Bay the building permit fee depends on the declared value of the work, under Schedule 2 of the Village's Fees Bylaw. The smallest job (under $1,000) is $150, plus a $150 application processing fee. Deposits and other charges may apply.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca)  
**Cost:** Application fee $150, plus a permit fee by value of work (see below).  
**How long:** The application fee and security deposit are paid with the application; the permit fee and other charges are paid before the permit is issued.  
**Where:**
- In person: Village Office, 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cash, cheque or debit; no credit cards.)
- Phone: Building Services, 604-921-9333 ext. 1009

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $150 for a job with a declared value under $1,000, plus a $150 application processing fee. The minimum for a new dwelling is $3,100 (a construction value of $300,000).
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit application processing fee $150" … "Minimum fee (<$1,000)" … "Minimum for a new dwelling: $3100 (a" … "construction value of $300,000)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How the fee is worked out:** By declared value of the work: $1,000 to $9,999: $150 plus $12 per $1,000; $10,000 to $49,999: $250 plus $11 per $1,000; $50,000 to $99,999: $300 plus $10 per $1,000; $100,000 and greater: $400 plus $9 per $1,000. New construction is valued at $300 per sq ft.
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit," … "New construction - $300 per sqft" … "$150 plus $12 per $1,000" … "$250 plus $11 per $1,000" … "$300 plus $10 per $1,000" … "$400 plus $9 per $1,000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Application or plan review fee:** $150 building permit application processing fee, paid with the application together with the security deposit. Whether it counts toward the permit fee is not stated. (Sources differ: Conflict: the Village's Building Permits page says 'Pay the application fee of $100.00'. The Fees Bylaw says $150. The Fees Bylaw is followed. All application fees are non-refundable (Fees Bylaw s. 3.1).)
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit application processing fee $150"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "the building permit application fee prescribed in the Village’s bylaws governing" … "fees; and,"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Other fees:** Damage deposit: $500 up to $10,000 of work, $1,500 up to $50,000, $3,000 up to $250,000, $5,000 above. Demolition permit $100 per accessory building, $1,000 other buildings, with a $5,000 deposit. Extra inspections after the second $100 each. Transfer to a new owner $125. Plan review $80 an hour.
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Damage Deposit for Building Permit" … "Damage Deposit for Demolition Permit" … "Accessory building or structure $100 per building" … "All other buildings $1,000 per building" … "Extra inspections (after second inspection) $100 per inspection" … "Transfer of Building Permit to new owner $125" … "Plan review for building design modifications $80 per hour"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to pay:** The application fee and security deposit are paid when the application is submitted; the permit fee and other charges are paid before the permit is issued. Pay in person at the Village Office by cash, cheque or debit; no credit cards.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7, 10.8](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "At the time of submitting a building permit application the owner must submit:" … "Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to"
  - Source: [Forms & Applications, intro](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications)
  - Official wording: "To pay for permits, licenses, and passes you will need to visit the office and pay by cash, cheque, or debit."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 2 (Development, Land and Building Services); Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, Part 10.
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE 2 – DEVELOPMENT, LAND AND BUILDING SERVICES"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 1.1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This bylaw may be cited as “Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026”."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Lions Bay sets building permit fees in Schedule 2 of its [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (consolidated to Bylaw 665, June 2, 2026). The permit fee is based on the declared value of the work. New construction is valued at $300 per sq ft.

| Declared value | Permit fee |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | $150 |
| $1,000 to $9,999 | $150 plus $12 per $1,000 |
| $10,000 to $49,999 | $250 plus $11 per $1,000 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | $300 plus $10 per $1,000 |
| $100,000 and greater | $400 plus $9 per $1,000 |

The minimum for a new dwelling is $3,100 (a construction value of $300,000).

## Steps

1. Pay the $150 application processing fee and the security deposit when you submit the application. Application fees are non-refundable.
2. Pay the permit fee and any other charges before the permit is issued.
3. Pay at the Village Office by cash, cheque or debit. Credit cards are not accepted.

## Good to know

- Damage deposit: $500 for work up to $10,000, $1,500 up to $50,000, $3,000 up to $250,000, and $5,000 above that.
- Demolition permit: $100 per accessory building or $1,000 for other buildings, with a $5,000 deposit.
- Extra inspections after the second cost $100 each. Transfer of a permit to a new owner is $125. Plan review is $80 an hour.
- The Village's Building Permits page says the application fee is $100; the Fees Bylaw says $150. Confirm with Building Services.
- A permit expires after two years and may be renewed once for a fee based on the work left. The [Building Bylaw](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) doubles the fee, to a maximum of $10,000, if construction began before the permit was issued.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
- [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf)

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## Sources

- [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20649%20-%20Building%20Bylaw%202026.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/building-services/building-permits) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/administration/forms-applications) (read 2026-11-08)

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