{"title":"Port Moody building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","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 Port Moody","url":"https://www.portmoody.ca"},"short_answer":"In Port Moody the 2026 building permit fee depends on construction value. The minimum permit is $178.60 for work up to $5,000; above that, a rate per $1,000 applies, starting at $24.69 plus $178.60 for $5,001 to $20,000. A plan processing fee and a damage bond usually apply too.","aliases":["building permit cost port moody","permit fee port moody","how much is a permit"],"cost":"Minimum permit $178.60 (up to $5,000). Per $1,000 or part thereof: $5,001-20,000 at $24.69 plus $178.60; $20,001-50,000 at $16.81 plus $548.92; $50,001-500,000 at $12.87 plus $1,053.20; over $500,000 at $11.56 plus $6,844.69. Amounts are subject to rounding and taxes.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-469-4534"},{"type":"email","label":"Building Permits","value":"buildingpermits@portmoody.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Fees Bylaw 3524 (PDF)","url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Port Moody building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"Port Moody tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/tree-removal/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/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":"$178.60 for construction value up to $5,000 (minimum permit).","short":"$178.60 for value up to $5,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Building Permit Fees","quotes":["0-5,000 Minimum permit applies 178.60"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on construction value, per $1,000 or part thereof: $5,001-20,000 at $24.69 plus $178.60; $20,001-50,000 at $16.81 plus $548.92; $50,001-500,000 at $12.87 plus $1,053.20; over $500,000 at $11.56 plus $6,844.69. 2.5% reduction with professional and field review.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Building Permit Fees – based on value of construction","quotes":["per $1,000 or part thereof of construction cost","5,001-20,000 24.69 plus base amount of 178.60","20,001-50,000 16.81 plus base amount of 548.92","50,001-500,000 12.87 plus base amount of 1,053.20","500,001 and over 11.56 plus base amount of 6,844.69","Fee Reduction of 2.5% – Professional and Field Review reduction in cost of permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Plan processing fee: $180 for standard projects ($175.50 with a registered professional); $683 for new single or semi-detached dwellings; other projects 50% of the estimated permit fee (min $683, max $5,627). It is credited to the permit fee at issuance but not refunded if no permit is issued.","short":"$180 standard; $683 new single or semi-detached","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Plan Processing Fees","quotes":["Standard Projects 180.00","New single or semi-detached dwellings 683.00","Other than new single or semi-detached dwellings, a Fee equal to 50% of estimated permit Fee","Plan processing Fee will be credited to Building Permit Fee at Building Permit issuance but is non-refundable if permit is not issued."]},{"url":"https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/portmoody-014-ca/media/2gvlefh4/applying-for-residential-building-permit-guide.pdf","title":"Applying for a Residential Building Permit (PDF), City of Port Moody","section":"Fees","quotes":["When you apply, you’ll have to pay an application fee."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Plumbing permit minimum $98. Damage bond 1% of estimated construction cost (min $583, max $84,000; not required up to $4,000); $8,652 for a new single detached dwelling. Re-inspection $309 after more than two inspections. Starting work without a permit: double fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Plumbing Permit Fees","quotes":["Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee 98.00"]},{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Bonding Section of Building Bylaw (Damage Deposits)","quotes":["Percent of Estimated Construction Cost 1.00%","Minimum 583.00 (Not required where estimated Construction Value does not exceed $4,000.00)","Maximum 84,000.00 Damage Bond for construction of new Single Detached Dwelling 8,652.00"]},{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Building Miscellaneous","quotes":["Re-inspection Charge (more than two inspections were necessary) 309.00","Double Fee – any person who initiates any construction without first obtaining a permit, shall when subsequently taking out the required permit, pay double the Fees herein provided."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"An application fee is paid when applying. The permit fee is paid when the permit is issued and ready for pick-up, and before the permit is received.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/portmoody-014-ca/media/2gvlefh4/applying-for-residential-building-permit-guide.pdf","title":"Applying for a Residential Building Permit (PDF), City of Port Moody","section":"Fees","quotes":["The permit fee is based on calculated construction value and is payable when the permit is issued and ready for pick-up."]},{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=506778","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 3200 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 12.7","quotes":["Before receiving a building permit for a building or structure, the owner must first pay to the City:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524, Community Development: Building Permit Fees (the 2026 fees); permit requirement is in Building Bylaw No. 3200, s. 12.7","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Building Permit Fees","quotes":["City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524","A Bylaw to establish the 2026 Fees charged by the City of Port Moody."]}],"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 Port Moody sets building permit fees in its [Fees Bylaw 3524](https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753), based on the value of construction, per $1,000 or part thereof. The schedule is for 2026, and amounts are subject to rounding and applicable taxes. A 2.5% reduction applies when there is professional and field review. Fees are waived for strata water-penetration repairs as described in the schedule. The schedule does not spell out the range each per-$1,000 rate applies to, so call the Building Division at 604-469-4534 to confirm a calculation.\n\n## Other fees\n\n- Plan processing: $180 for standard projects ($175.50 with a registered professional); $683 for a new single or semi-detached dwelling; other projects 50% of the estimated permit fee (minimum $683, maximum $5,627). It is credited to the permit fee at issuance but not refunded if no permit is issued.\n- Plumbing permit: minimum $98.\n- Damage bond: 1% of estimated construction cost (minimum $583, maximum $84,000; not required up to $4,000); $8,652 for a new single detached dwelling.\n- Re-inspection: $309 after more than two inspections.\n- Starting work without a permit: double fee.\n- Also in the schedule: deconstruction waste management fee $2,271 (0 to 1,000 sq ft), digital archive fee $70 for single- or two-family construction, erosion and sediment control permit $515, plan recheck $170, building move $350.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The application fee is paid when you apply. The permit fee is paid when the permit is issued and ready for pick-up, before you receive it.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=669753","title":"Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/","title":"Building and Renovating, City of Port Moody","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/portmoody-014-ca/media/2gvlefh4/applying-for-residential-building-permit-guide.pdf","title":"Applying for a Residential Building Permit (PDF), City of Port Moody","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portmoody.ca/eDocs/Get?docnumber=506778","title":"Building Bylaw, 2019, No. 3200 (consolidated) (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/port-moody/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit-fees.json"}}