New Westminster building permit fees
How much does a building permit cost?
Short answer
In 2026 the City of New Westminster's minimum building permit fee is $169. Above that it is based on construction value: $18.50 per $1,000 up to $50,000, $16.40 per $1,000 from $50,001 to $150,000, and $14.40 per $1,000 above $150,000.
Key facts
| Lowest fee | $169 (2026), the minimum building permit fee.2026 Fees, Building Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording## Building Permit Fees - Minimum fee $169.00 - $18.50 for each $1,000 of work or portion thereof up to $50,000 |
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| How the fee is worked out | By construction value: $18.50 per $1,000 (or part) up to $50,000; $16.40 per $1,000 from $50,001 to $150,000; $14.40 per $1,000 above $150,000. Projects certified by registered professionals get a 1% discount, up to $513.Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D), Schedule A, Building Permit Fee based on Construction Value · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording$18.50 for each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof up to and $16.40 from each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof between $14.40 for each additional $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof in 1% of the building permit fee up to $513.00 |
| Application or plan review fee | A non-refundable $169 application fee is paid at application. A non-refundable plan review fee of 50% of the building permit fee (minimum $169, maximum $20,000) is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D), Schedule A, Building Permit Processing Fees; 2026 Fees, Building Permit Application Fee · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording$169.00 (non-refundable) with a minimum fee of $169.00 and a maximum fee of $20,000.00 shall be credited against the Building Permit Fee when the building permit Non-refundable application fee of $169.00 required upon completion of pre-review |
| Other fees | Plumbing: $169 for 1 to 4 fixtures, $39 each additional. Demolition: $169 for an accessory building such as a garage or shed; other structures from $1,440. Re-inspection: $169 third, $332 fourth, $496 fifth, $663 each after (plus GST). Engineering fees and damage deposits are set by Engineering.Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D), Schedule D, 2026 Plumbing Fees; 2026 Fees, Demolition Permit Fees; 2026 Fees, Re-Inspection Fee; 2026 Fees, Other Departmental Fees and Deposits · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording1 to 4 fixtures $169.00 (minimum permit fee) Each additional fixture $39.00 Demolition permit fee for accessory buildings such as a garage or shed and demolition of interior commercial spaces under 2500sq.ft. is $169.00 Demolition permit fee for all other structures shall be a minimum of $1440.00 $169.00 (plus GST) for the third, $332.00 (plus GST) for the fourth, $496.00 (plus GST) for the fifth inspection and $663.00 (plus GST) for each subsequent inspection Damage Deposits may also be charged, as determined by the Engineering Department. |
| How to pay | The application fee is paid by credit card when an online application is submitted. Online credit card payments add a non-refundable 1.75% convenience fee. The City does not say when the remaining permit fee is due.Residential Building Permits, Apply Online - Payment; Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D), Credit Card Convenience Fee · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA non-refundable application fee is required and must be paid by credit card at the time of submission. An additional fee of 1.75% shall be added to the total cost of the |
| Bylaw | Planning & Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014, Schedule A (2026 Building Permit Fees)Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D), title page and Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingPLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES AND RATES BYLAW NO. 7683, 2014 2026 Building Permit Fees |
How it works
The City of New Westminster sets building fees in Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw 7683, 2014, Schedule A. The permit fee is worked out from the construction value of your project, with a minimum of $169.
Steps
- Estimate the construction value of your project.
- Pay the non-refundable $169 application fee by credit card when you submit online.
- Pay the plan review fee: 50% of the building permit fee (minimum $169, maximum $20,000), which is credited against the permit fee when the permit is issued.
- Pay the rest of the permit fee. The City does not say when it is due, so ask the Building Division.
Good to know
- Projects certified by registered professionals get a 1% discount, up to $513.
- Online credit card payments add a non-refundable 1.75% convenience fee.
- Plumbing: $169 for 1 to 4 fixtures, $39 for each additional one.
- Demolition: $169 for an accessory building such as a garage or shed; other structures start at $1,440.
- Re-inspections (plus GST): $169 for the third, $332 for the fourth, $496 for the fifth and $663 for each after that.
- Engineering fees and damage deposits are set by Engineering.
What you'll need
- Estimated construction value of the work
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
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Sources
- 2026 Fees, City of New Westminster (read 2026-11-05)
- Residential Building Permits, City of New Westminster (read 2026-11-05)
- Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 (PDF, Schedules A and D) (read 2026-11-05)
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