{"title":"North Vancouver building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","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 North Vancouver","url":"https://www.cnv.org"},"short_answer":"A City of North Vancouver building permit costs $124.99 when the construction cost is up to $5,000, then $15.76 for each extra $1,000 up to $15,000, and lower rates beyond that. A non-refundable application fee is paid up front.","aliases":["building permit fee north vancouver","how much is a permit cnv"],"cost":"$124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per extra $1,000 to $15,000; $14.14 per $1,000 to $50,000; $12.31 per $1,000 to $100,000; $10.17 per $1,000 above that. Application fee from $104.14.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-982-WORK (9675)"},{"type":"online","label":"Pay through CityServe","value":"https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/CityServe"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF)","url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf"},{"title":"How to Submit Construction Permits","url":"https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"North Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/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/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/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":"$124.99 when the construction cost does not exceed $5,000. An application fee of at least $104.14 is paid up front.","short":"$124.99 (cost up to $5,000)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","section":"Schedule D, s. 2.5","quotes":["When the cost does not exceed $5,000 $ 124.99","not less than $ 104.14"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on the declared construction value: $124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per additional $1,000 (or part) up to $15,000; $14.14 per $1,000 from $15,000 to $50,000; $12.31 per $1,000 from $50,000 to $100,000; $10.17 per $1,000 above $100,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","section":"Schedule D, s. 2.5","quotes":["When the cost does not exceed $5,000 $ 124.99","$ 15.76","$ 14.14","$ 12.31","$ 10.17","The calculation of building permit values shall be based on the total construction or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Paid with the application and not refundable: 50% of the calculated permit fee, not less than $104.14, for work up to $200,000. The schedule adds 'plus 40%' (minimum total $208.28) for $200,001 to $500,000 and 'plus 30%' (minimum total $520.70) above that. It does not say if this is credited to the permit fee.","short":"50% of permit fee, minimum $104.14 (work to $200,000)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","section":"Schedule D, s. 2.1","quotes":["Building Permit Application Fee:","50% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this schedule","which said sum shall not be refundable.","$ 208.28","$ 520.70","plus 40% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this","plus 30% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing permit $124.99 for up to 4 fixtures plus $28.12 for each extra. Residential inspection fee $249.98 per new self-contained unit. Completion deposit of 2% of construction value ($104.14 to $1,041.41) for additions and renovations. Re-inspections from $124.99. Work started without a permit: double permit fee, up to $20,828.16.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","section":"Schedule D, ss. 1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1","quotes":["Work that has commenced without a permit subject to double permit","When the number of fixtures does not exceed 4 $ 124.99","Each plumbing fixture in excess of 4 installed or roughed-in $ 28.12","$ 249.98","accompanied by a deposit of 2% of the total construction value.","$ 1,041.41","$ 124.99"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"After the City accepts your submission, pay online on CityServe, or by cheque left in the City's drop mail box at the 14th Street entrance of City Hall, with the property address written on the memo line.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits","title":"How to Submit Construction Permits, City of North Vancouver","section":"Step 4","quotes":["4.1. After your submission is accepted, please go to CityServe to pay online.","you can drop off a cheque in the City’s drop mail box at the 14th Street entrance"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule D (Development, Permitting and Regulation Fees), section 2 Building Permit Fees","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","section":"Schedule D","quotes":["Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000","DEVELOPMENT, PERMITTING AND REGULATION FEES","2. Building Permit Fees"]}],"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\nThe City of North Vancouver sets building permit fees in [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 9000](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf), Schedule D. The fee is based on the construction value, which the Chief Building Official Delegate determines.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Estimate the fee from the scale below.\n2. Pay the application fee with your application. It is not refundable: 50% of the calculated permit fee, not less than $104.14, for work up to $200,000. The schedule adds \"plus 40%\" (minimum total $208.28) for $200,001 to $500,000 and \"plus 30%\" (minimum total $520.70) above that.\n3. After the City accepts your submission, pay on CityServe, or leave a cheque with the property address on the memo line in the drop box at the 14th Street entrance of City Hall.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Scale: $124.99 for the first $5,000; $15.76 per additional $1,000 (or part) to $15,000; $14.14 to $50,000; $12.31 to $100,000; $10.17 above.\n- The fee is reduced by 5 percent (to a maximum of $500) where the City requires an engineer or architect to certify the plans.\n- Additions, alterations and renovations pay a completion deposit of 2% of construction value ($104.14 to $1,041.41).\n- Plumbing permit: $124.99 for up to 4 fixtures plus $28.12 for each extra. New self-contained unit inspection: $249.98.\n- Re-inspections start at $124.99. Work started without a permit costs double the permit fee, up to $20,828.16.\n- The schedule does not say whether the application fee is credited against the permit fee. Ask the Building Division.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits","title":"How to Submit Construction Permits, City of North Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf","title":"Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF)","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/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees.json"}}