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title: North Vancouver building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost?"
place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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# North Vancouver building permit fees

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

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of North Vancouver, https://www.cnv.org)  
**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.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Building Division, 604-982-WORK (9675)
- Online: Pay through CityServe, https://www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Online-Services/CityServe

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** $124.99 when the construction cost does not exceed $5,000. An application fee of at least $104.14 is paid up front.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "When the cost does not exceed $5,000 $ 124.99" … "not less than $ 104.14"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How the fee is worked out:** 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.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.5](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Application or plan review fee:** 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 $520.70) above that. It does not say if this is credited to the permit fee.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, s. 2.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application Fee:" … "50% of the fee prescribed and as set out in 2.5 of this schedule" … "which said sum shall not be refundable." … "$ 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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees:** 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.
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D, Schedule D, ss. 1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to pay:** 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.
  - Source: [How to Submit Construction Permits, Step 4](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000, Schedule D (Development, Permitting and Regulation Fees), section 2 Building Permit Fees
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000" … "DEVELOPMENT, PERMITTING AND REGULATION FEES" … "2. Building Permit Fees"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The 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.

## Steps

1. Estimate the fee from the scale below.
2. 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.
3. 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.

## Good to know

- 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.
- The fee is reduced by 5 percent (to a maximum of $500) where the City requires an engineer or architect to certify the plans.
- Additions, alterations and renovations pay a completion deposit of 2% of construction value ($104.14 to $1,041.41).
- Plumbing permit: $124.99 for up to 4 fixtures plus $28.12 for each extra. New self-contained unit inspection: $249.98.
- Re-inspections start at $124.99. Work started without a permit costs double the permit fee, up to $20,828.16.
- The schedule does not say whether the application fee is credited against the permit fee. Ask the Building Division.

## Official forms and pages

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf)
- [How to Submit Construction Permits](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits)

## Related questions

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

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- [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000 (PDF, consolidated December 8, 2025), Schedule D](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/9000-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)
- [How to Submit Construction Permits, City of North Vancouver](https://www.cnv.org/Business-Development/Permits-Inspections/Building-Permits/How-to-Submit-Construction-Permits) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (PDF)](https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/7390-C.pdf) (read 2026-11-05)

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