{"title":"Surrey building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","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 Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Building permit fees in the City of Surrey are based on the declared value of construction. Schedule A of Building Bylaw 17850 charges $64 for the first $1,000, then $15 per additional $1,000 up to $200,000. A non-refundable initial payment of $50 to $25,000 is due at application and credited toward the fee. Taxes are extra.","aliases":["building permit cost surrey","permit fee estimator surrey","how much is a building permit"],"cost":"$64 for the first $1,000; $15 per $1,000 to $200,000; $11.74 per $1,000 from $200,000 to $500,000; $10.64 per $1,000 above that. Taxes extra.","how_long":"The initial payment is due at application; the balance is due before the permit is issued.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Building Permit Fee Estimator","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-permit-fees-fee-estimator"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development Client Services Centre","value":"604-591-4086"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building Permit Fees & Fee Estimator","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-permit-fees-fee-estimator"},{"title":"Building Fees Summary (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingFeeSchedule.pdf"},{"title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Surrey building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/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/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/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":"$64 minimum permit fee for the first $1,000 of building value (taxes extra). A non-refundable $50 initial payment is due at application for work declared at under $20,000, and is credited toward the permit fee.","short":"$64 for first $1,000 of value","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, A.1(a)","quotes":["(a) Minimum permit fee for the first $1,000 of building value. $64.00","(All fees are subject to applicable taxes)"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, B","quotes":["$0 – $19,999.99 $50","The initial payment of the plan processing fee will be credited toward the total building permit fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"Based on building (construction) value: $64 for the first $1,000, then $15 per additional $1,000 or part up to $200,000, $11.74 per $1,000 from $200,000 to $500,000, and $10.64 per $1,000 above $500,000. Taxes extra.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, A.1","quotes":["(b) For each subsequent $1,000 of building value or portion $15.00 thereof over $1,000 and up to a value of $200,000","(d) For each subsequent $1,000 of building value or portion $11.74 thereof over $200,000 and up to a value of $500,000","(d) For each subsequent $1,000 of building value or portion $10.64 thereof over $500,000"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-permit-fees-fee-estimator","title":"Building Permit Fees & Fee Estimator, City of Surrey","section":"Building permit fees","quotes":["Building permit fees will be based on the value of construction (building value)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":"Non-refundable initial plan processing payment at application, by declared value: under $20,000 $50; $20,000 to $99,999 $150; $100,000 to $999,999 $700; $1,000,000 to $4,999,999 $5,500; $5,000,000 and over $25,000. It is credited toward the total permit fee.","short":"$50 under $20,000 of value; up to $25,000 above","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, B","quotes":["$0 – $19,999.99 $50","$20,000 – $99,999.99 $150","$100,000 – $999,999.99 $700","$1,000,000 – $4,999,999.99 $5,500","$5,000,000 and over $25,000","The initial payment of the plan processing fee will be credited toward the total building permit fee"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingFeeSchedule.pdf","title":"Building Fees Summary, effective April 14, 2026 (PDF)","section":"Fees summary / Initial plan processing fee, valuation bands","quotes":["Building Permit Non-Refundable Flat Fee Declared value of construction thresholds Initial payment $0-$19,999 $50 $20,000-$99,999 $150 $100,000-$999,999 $700","$0-$19,999 $50 $20,000-$99,999 $150 $100,000-$999,999 $700 $1,000,000-$4,999,999 $5,500 $5,000,000+ $25,000 Damage Deposit $ 2500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Demolition permit $601; damage deposit $2,500; re-inspection $240; revisions to approved plans $333 per hour (one hour minimum); transfer of permit $192; extension $361. Unpermitted construction: double the permit fee. Plumbing permits are separate: $161 first fixture, $49 each additional. Taxes extra.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingFeeSchedule.pdf","title":"Building Fees Summary, effective April 14, 2026 (PDF)","section":"Fees summary, effective April 14, 2026","quotes":["Damage Deposit $ 2500.00","Demolition Permit $ 601.00","Unpermitted Construction Double Permit Fee","Re-inspection $ 240.00","Revisions to Approved Plans (min. 1 hour) $333.00","Transfer of Building Permit $ 192.00","Extension of Building Permit $ 361.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, A.2","quotes":["(b) For demolishing a building or structure $601.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/plumbing/plumbing-permits","title":"Plumbing Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Plumbing permit fees","quotes":["First fixture | | $161.00","Additional fixture(s) | | $49.00 ea."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":"The initial payment is made with the application; the balance is due before the permit is issued. Pay by cash, cheque or debit (credit cards up to $15,000); online payment opens once City staff request payment.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-permit-fees-fee-estimator","title":"Building Permit Fees & Fee Estimator, City of Surrey","section":"Make a payment","quotes":["Fees can be paid by cash, cheque or debit. Credit cards are accepted up to $15,000.","Fees may also be paid online once payment has been requested by City staff."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Building permit fees","quotes":["The remaining balance is due before the permit is issued."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850, Schedule \"A\" (Building Fees; Part B initial payment of plan processing fee)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Schedule \"A\" \"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850\" (All fees are subject to applicable taxes)","(p) Permit Fee – Solar Panel $191.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingFeeSchedule.pdf","title":"Building Fees Summary, effective April 14, 2026 (PDF)","section":"Fees summary","quotes":["Effective April 14, 2026"]}],"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 Surrey bases the permit fee on the declared value of construction, set out in Schedule A of [Building Bylaw 17850](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850). The minimum permit fee is $64 for the first $1,000 of value, then $15 per additional $1,000 or part up to $200,000, $11.74 per $1,000 from $200,000 to $500,000, and $10.64 per $1,000 above $500,000. Taxes are extra.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Initial payment at application, by declared value: under $20,000 is $50; $20,000 to $99,999 is $150; $100,000 to $999,999 is $700; $1,000,000 to $4,999,999 is $5,500; $5,000,000 and over is $25,000. It is non-refundable and credited toward the total permit fee.\n- Other fees: demolition permit $601; damage deposit $2,500; re-inspection $240; revisions to approved plans $333 per hour (one hour minimum); permit transfer $192; extension $361.\n- Unpermitted construction costs double the permit fee.\n- Plumbing permits are separate: $161 for the first fixture and $49 for each additional. Electrical permits are also separate.\n- The balance is due before the permit is issued. Pay by cash, cheque or debit; credit cards are accepted up to $15,000. Online payment opens only after City staff request payment.\n- The City's fees summary lists a solar panel permit at $185, but the bylaw schedule says $191. The bylaw governs, so confirm the solar fee with the City.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw 17850, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingFeeSchedule.pdf","title":"Building Fees Summary, effective April 14, 2026 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-permit-fees-fee-estimator","title":"Building Permit Fees & Fee Estimator, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/plumbing/plumbing-permits","title":"Plumbing Permits, City of Surrey","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/surrey/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees.json"}}