Lions Bay building permit fees

How much does a building permit cost in Lions Bay?

Lions Bay, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

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.

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).Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Building Permit application processing fee $150 Minimum fee (<$1,000) Minimum for a new dwelling: $3100 (a construction value of $300,000)
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.Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 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
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).Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2; Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Building Permit application processing fee $150 the building permit application fee prescribed in the Village’s bylaws governing fees; and,
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.Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 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
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.Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 10.7, 10.8; Forms & Applications, intro · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 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 To pay for permits, licenses, and passes you will need to visit the office and pay by cash, cheque, or debit.
Bylaw	Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, Schedule 2 (Development, Land and Building Services); Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, Part 10.Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665), Schedule 2; Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording SCHEDULE 2 – DEVELOPMENT, LAND AND BUILDING SERVICES This bylaw may be cited as “Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026”.

How it works

The Village of Lions Bay sets building permit fees in Schedule 2 of its Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (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

Pay the $150 application processing fee and the security deposit when you submit the application. Application fees are non-refundable.
Pay the permit fee and any other charges before the permit is issued.
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 doubles the fee, to a maximum of $10,000, if construction began before the permit was issued.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation BL665) (PDF), Village of Lions Bay (read 2026-11-08)
Building Bylaw No. 649, 2026 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay (read 2026-11-08)
Building Permits, Village of Lions Bay (read 2026-11-08)
Forms & Applications, Village of Lions Bay (read 2026-11-08)

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