{"place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","slug":"surrey","name":"Surrey","full_name":"City of Surrey","type":"municipality","country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"},"region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"website":"https://www.surrey.ca","population":"733,760 (BC Stats estimate, December 2025, City population estimates page)","intro":"Surrey is the largest city by area in Metro Vancouver and the second most populous, spread over six town centres: City Centre (Whalley), Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey. The City of Surrey runs planning and building permits, business licences, bylaw and animal services (including dog licences and the Surrey Animal Resource Centre), roads, water distribution, sewers and drainage, curbside garbage, recycling and organics collection, Surrey Fire Service, the Surrey Emergency Program, parks, recreation centres, pools and arenas, and since November 2024 its own municipal police force, the Surrey Police Service. Metro Vancouver supplies the drinking water, treats the sewage, runs the two Recycling and Waste Centres and the regional parks. TransLink runs the buses, SkyTrain and HandyDART. Health care is Fraser Health, and marriage licences, health cards and driver's licences are provincial.","city_hall":{"label":"City Hall","address":"13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8","phone":"604-591-4011","email":"contact form at surrey.ca/about-surrey/contact-city-of-surrey","hours":"Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and statutory holidays"},"useful_contacts":[{"label":"Urgent service issues","24 hours (flooding":null,"water main breaks":null,"traffic signals":null,"dangerous potholes)":null,"value":"604-591-4152"},{"label":"Bylaw and Animal Services call centre (noise","animals":null,"parking complaints":null,"business licensing)":null,"value":"604-591-4370"},{"label":"Property Taxes and Utilities","value":"604-591-4181"},{"label":"Planning and Development Client Services Centre","value":"604-591-4086"},{"label":"Waste Collection (missed pickup","large item pickup)":null,"value":"604-590-7289"},{"label":"Parks","Recreation and Culture registration":null,"value":"604-501-5100"},{"label":"Surrey Animal Resource Centre (17944 Colebrook Road)","value":"604-574-6622"},{"label":"Surrey Police Service (non-emergency)","value":"604-599-0502"},{"label":"Surrey Fire Service (non-emergency)","value":"604-543-6700"},{"label":"Surrey Emergency Program","value":"604-543-6795"},{"label":"TransLink customer information","value":"604-953-3333"},{"label":"Legislative Services (City Clerk)","value":"604-591-4132"}],"bodies":{"municipal":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"regional":{"name":"Metro Vancouver","url":"https://metrovancouver.org"},"provincial":{"name":"Province of British Columbia","url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca"},"federal":{"name":"Government of Canada","url":"https://www.canada.ca"}},"boundary":{"geojson":"/data/ca/bc/surrey/boundary.geojson","area_km2":364.75,"source":"Municipalities - Legally Defined Administrative Areas of BC, BC Data Catalogue","source_url":"https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/municipalities-legally-defined-administrative-areas-of-bc","accessed":"2026-11-07"},"zoning":{"zones":63,"zone_pages":62,"has_page":true,"bylaw":{"title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidation includes amendments up to By-law 22120, adopted 09/21/2026)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Zoning_12000.pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"Each Comprehensive Development (CD) zone is a separate site-specific by-law attached to Part 52 (listed on the Surrey map by lot as \"CD\" with its by-law number); those by-laws are not written out in this PDF."},"map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true}},"counts":{"answers":24,"facts_matched":148},"latest":"2026-11-05"},"generated":"2026-11-12T01:48:38.090Z","count":24,"answers":[{"title":"Surrey building permits: when you need one and how to apply","question":"Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?","slug":"building-permit","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":"In the City of Surrey a building permit is required whenever construction regulated by the Building Bylaw is undertaken. The City says one is usually needed for a new house, addition, detached garage or accessory building, finished basement or interior renovation. Email your application to permitapplication@surrey.ca or apply in person.","aliases":["building permit surrey","do I need a permit surrey bc","apply for building permit surrey","when is a building permit required"],"cost":"Based on the declared value of the work, plus a non-refundable initial payment at application. See the building-permit-fees answer.","how_long":"The City does not state a review time on the pages and bylaw read.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Permit applications","value":"permitapplication@surrey.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Information Line","value":"604-591-4366"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development Client Services Centre","value":"604-591-4086"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building inspection requests","value":"604-591-4231 (press 1)"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Building Permits","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits"},{"title":"Building Permit Application Form (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BuildingPermitApplication.pdf"},{"title":"Permitting Portal Guide","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/permitting-portal-guide"},{"title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850"}],"related":[{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Surrey permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Surrey building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Surrey fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Surrey secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit/"},"facts":{"needed_for":{"label":"Needed for","value":"A permit is required whenever construction regulated under the Building Bylaw is undertaken. The City says one is usually needed for building a house, finishing a basement, additions, detached garages or accessory buildings, and interior renovations. Plumbing and electrical work need separate permits.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 20","quotes":["A permit is required whenever construction regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken, except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"When you need a permit","quotes":["A residential building permit is usually required for building or renovating work, such as:","Separate plumbing and electrical permits are required for any plumbing and electrical work."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_needed_for":{"label":"Not needed for","value":"Per the City: replacing flooring, minor exterior repairs, building a fence, and some small storage sheds (10 m² or less, 1.5 m from neighbouring property lines and 3.0 m from other buildings on the lot). The bylaw does not apply to buildings the BC Building Code exempts.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"When you don't need a permit","quotes":["A building permit is not required for projects such as:","replacing flooring,","The storage shed must have an area of 10 m2 or less, sited","1.5 metres away from any neighbouring property lines and"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 7","quotes":["This Bylaw does not apply to buildings exempted by the Building Code, except as expressly provided herein."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Complete the Building Permit Application Form and submit the documents, plans and fees by email to permitapplication@surrey.ca or in person. The civic address must be confirmed by an Addressing Clerk before drawings are prepared.","short":"Email or in person; address confirmed first","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","section":"How to apply","quotes":["Complete the Building Permit Application Form and submit the required documents, plans, and fees by email or in-person.","Planning & Development permits can be submitted by email to permitapplication@surrey.ca."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Building permit address","quotes":["Prior to preparing any documents or drawings, ensure that the new civic address(es) of a subject property have been established by an Addressing Clerk."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_to_submit":{"label":"What to submit","value":"Signed application form; a State of Title Certificate dated no more than 30 days before applying; legible design drawings at an appropriate scale; copies of other required approvals; a Disposal of Excavated Materials letter; an Owner Authorization Form if the applicant is not the owner; and the fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 25","quotes":["State of Title Certificate obtained from the Land Title Office","dated no more than 30 days prior to the date of application","legible and reproducible design drawings at an appropriate scale","Disposal of Excavated Materials"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","section":"Required documents","quotes":["an Owner Authorization Form (if Applicant is not the registered Owner)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"processing_time":{"label":"Processing time","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_published","note":"The published pages do not say how long a permit takes.","sources":[]},"inspections":{"label":"Inspections","value":"Request through the online permitting portal (needs a MySurrey account) or by phone at 604-591-4231, press 1. Phone requests booked before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; phone booking ends January 1, 2027. The Bylaw requires at least 24 hours (one working day) notice for simple buildings.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-inspections","title":"Building Inspections, City of Surrey","section":"Request an inspection","quotes":["You must meet all residential building inspection requirements or commercial building inspection requirements before requesting an inspection.","Request an inspection by phone at 604-591-4231 and press \"1\".","Inspections are automatically scheduled for the following business day if booked before 3pm.","Starting January 1, 2027, inspections can no longer be booked by phone."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 66","quotes":["the owner shall give at least 24 hours (one working day) notice to the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Building Information Line 604-591-4366; Planning & Development Client Services Centre 604-591-4086 (building permit information and general inquiries); applications by email to permitapplication@surrey.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Residential building permit types","quotes":["call the Building Information Line at 604-591-4366"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, City of Surrey","section":"Contacts","quotes":["Planning & Development Client Services Centre (building permit information and general inquiries): 604-591-4086"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","section":"Email","quotes":["Planning & Development permits can be submitted by email to permitapplication@surrey.ca."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Surrey's [Building Bylaw 17850](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850) requires a permit whenever construction it regulates is undertaken. The City's residential page says that usually means building a house, finishing a basement, additions, detached garages or accessory buildings, and interior renovations. Plumbing and electrical work need their own separate permits.\n\nThe City says you do not need a permit for replacing flooring, minor exterior repairs, building a fence, or some small storage sheds (10 m² or less, 1.5 m from neighbouring property lines and 3.0 m from other buildings on the lot). The bylaw does not apply to buildings the BC Building Code exempts.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. If the work will create a new address, have an Addressing Clerk confirm the civic address before the drawings are prepared.\n2. Find the guide for your project type (deck, garage, suite, house) on the Residential Building Permits page.\n3. Gather the signed application form, a State of Title Certificate dated no more than 30 days before you apply, legible drawings at an appropriate scale, copies of other required approvals, a Disposal of Excavated Materials letter, and an Owner Authorization Form if you are not the owner.\n4. Email the documents, plans and fee to permitapplication@surrey.ca, or submit them in person.\n5. Request inspections through the online permitting portal (you need a MySurrey account) or by phone at 604-591-4231, press 1.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Exact documents vary by project type, so use the City's guide for yours.\n- Inspections: phone requests booked before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day. The bylaw requires at least 24 hours (one working day) notice for simple buildings. The City says phone booking ends January 1, 2027, so check the inspections page for the current method.\n- To cancel an inspection, email buildinginspectionrequests@surrey.ca before 9 a.m. on the day. Work that is not ready may bring a $240 re-inspection fee.\n- Building without a permit costs double the permit fee. A shed built without a permit must still meet Zoning Bylaw 12000.\n- For questions, call the Building Information Line at 604-591-4366.","sources":[{"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/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-inspections","title":"Building Inspections, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, 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 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit.json"}},{"title":"Surrey fence rules: permits and height limits","question":"Do I need a permit to build a fence, and how high can it be?","slug":"fence-rules","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":"A fence in the City of Surrey does not need a building permit. In residential zones it can be up to 1.8 m high, but only 1.2 m in a required front yard or street side yard, and 1.0 m in the corner triangle at a street corner. It must be on your own property.","aliases":["fence height surrey","fence bylaw surrey bc","how tall can my fence be","backyard fence permit surrey"],"cost":"No permit fee. No building permit is required for a fence.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Information Line","value":"604-591-4366"},{"type":"phone","label":"Zoning requirements","value":"604-591-4448"},{"type":"email","label":"Survey certificate on file (lot information)","value":"buildingfileregistry@surrey.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Building Permits (fence information)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits"},{"title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000"}],"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/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Surrey permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fence-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fence height limits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fence-rules/"},"facts":{"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"No building permit is needed for a fence. It must be on your own property and not on City property or any City right-of-way or easement.","short":"No building permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Fence & storage shed information","quotes":["A building permit is not required.","Fences cannot be located on City property or on any City right-of-way or easement areas."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"height_front":{"label":"Height, front yard","value":"1.2 m maximum for a fence, wall or similar structure in a required front yard or street side yard in residential zones. The limit does not apply to hedges, shrubs or trees, or to open mesh or chain link fence that does not restrict vision.","short":"1.2 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23(a)","quotes":["Higher than 1.2 m when it is located within a required front yard or street side yard;","Restrictions under this Section shall not apply to any hedge, bush, shrub, tree or the natural growth, neither shall they apply to any open mesh or chain link fence which does not restrict vision"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"height_side_rear":{"label":"Height, side and rear yards","value":"1.8 m maximum in residential zones, unless the fence meets the height and yard limits that apply to principal buildings in that zone. Hedges, shrubs, trees, and open mesh or chain link fence that does not restrict vision are not limited.","short":"1.8 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23(a)","quotes":["Higher than 1.8 m unless it complies with the height and yard restrictions applicable to principal buildings for the Zone in which it is located;","Restrictions under this Section shall not apply to any hedge, bush, shrub, tree or the natural growth, neither shall they apply to any open mesh or chain link fence which does not restrict vision"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"corner_lots":{"label":"Corner lots and sightlines","value":"1.0 m maximum within the corner triangle formed by the lot lines at a highway corner and a line joining points 9 m along those lines from where they meet. The limit does not apply to open mesh or chain link fence that does not restrict vision.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23(a)","quotes":["Higher than 1.0 m in an area bounded by the intersecting lot lines at a highway corner and a straight line joining points 9 m along said lot lines"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23(c)","quotes":["neither shall they apply to any open mesh or chain link fence which does not restrict vision"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_rules":{"label":"Other rules","value":"A fence on a retaining wall counts the wall in its height; if combined height is over 1.8 m, the fence itself may be 1.0 m at most. Barbed wire or electrified fencing is barred in residential zones except A-1, A-2 or lots of 2 ha+ in RA or RH. Barbed tape obstacle or razor wire is banned everywhere.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23(a)(iv), (b), (d)","quotes":["Constructed of barbed wire or electrified unless it is located in the A-1 or A-2 Zones or on a lot at least 2 ha in area in the RA or RH Zones.","the height of the fence shall include the height of the retaining wall","The use of barbed tape obstacle or razor wire as fencing material is prohibited in all Zones."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 General Provisions, Section B.23 (Fencing)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","section":"Part 4, s. B.23","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","Any fence, wall or similar structure located in any residential Zone shall not be:"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Building a fence","quotes":["Find fencing regulations under Subsection 8 of Section E of Part 4 of General Provisions in the Surrey Zoning By-law 12000."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's residential permits page points to 'Subsection 8 of Section E of Part 4'; in the current consolidated bylaw (September 21, 2026) the fencing rule is Part 4, Section B, subsection 23. The bylaw text is used."}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Surrey limits fences, walls and similar structures in residential zones through Part 4, Section B.23 of [Zoning By-law 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000). The City's permits page says no building permit is needed for a fence. It must be on your own property, not on City property or any City right-of-way or easement.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Side and rear yards: 1.8 m maximum, unless the fence meets the height and yard limits that apply to principal buildings in that zone.\n- Required front yard or street side yard: 1.2 m maximum.\n- Corner triangle (formed by lot lines at a street corner and a line joining points 9 m along them): 1.0 m maximum.\n- Hedges, shrubs, trees and open mesh or chain link fence that does not restrict vision are not limited.\n- A fence on a retaining wall counts the wall in its height. If the combined height is over 1.8 m, the fence itself can be 1.0 m at most.\n- Barbed wire and electrified fencing are barred in residential zones except A-1, A-2, or lots of 2 ha or more in RA or RH. Barbed tape obstacle and razor wire are banned everywhere.\n- A tall retaining wall may need its own building permit, because the Building Bylaw treats retaining walls over 1.2 m as structures. Design guidelines and development permits can also add restrictions.\n- If you do not know where your lot line is, ask buildingfileregistry@surrey.ca about a survey certificate on file.\n- Zoning questions: 604-591-4448. Permit questions: Building Information Line, 604-591-4366.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000, Part 4 Section B.23 Fencing","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"}],"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/fence-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules.json"}},{"title":"Surrey permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","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":"In the City of Surrey a new residential garage or accessory building needs a building permit, and in most cases so does a deck added to a house. A storage shed of 10 m² or less, 1.5 m from neighbouring property lines and 3.0 m from other buildings on the lot, does not. The City's pages do not mention carports.","aliases":["shed permit surrey","garage permit surrey bc","do I need a permit for a deck","accessory building permit surrey"],"cost":"Based on the declared value of the work, plus a non-refundable initial payment at application. See the building-permit-fees answer.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"email","label":"Permit applications","value":"permitapplication@surrey.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Information Line","value":"604-591-4366"}],"documents":["Signed Building Permit Application Form","State of Title Certificate dated no more than 30 days before applying","Owner Authorization Form, if you are not the owner","Legible design drawings at an appropriate scale"],"forms":[{"title":"Deck Permit","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit"},{"title":"Detached Garage or Accessory Building Permit","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/detached-garage-or-accessory-building-permit"},{"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/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Surrey building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Surrey fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fence-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"A storage shed typically needs a building permit. None is needed for a shed of 10 m² or less, 1.5 m from neighbouring property lines and 3.0 m from other buildings on the lot. Wiring beyond one light and a switch needs a separate electrical permit.","short":"Yes typically; no if 10 m² or less","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Building a storage shed","quotes":["Accessory buildings, such as a storage shed, typically requires a building permit.","The storage shed must have an area of 10 m2 or less, sited","3.0 metres away from other buildings located on the same property.","If electrical beyond a light and control switch is being installed, a separate electrical permit is required for any storage shed on the property."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"The City says that in most cases a building permit is needed for a deck addition to a house. The Building Bylaw treats decks over 600 mm above finished grade as structures it regulates; the City page gives no other height threshold. Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code also apply.","short":"Yes, in most cases","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","section":"Deck Permit","quotes":["In most cases, you need a building permit when constructing a deck addition on a house.","The construction of a deck is subject to the City of Surrey’s Zoning Bylaw and the BC Building Code."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 2 definition of \"structure\"","quotes":["decks over 600 millimetres above finished grade, and retaining walls and similar structures over 1.2 metres in height."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"A building permit is required for new residential garages and accessory buildings. The City permit pages do not mention carports; ask the Building Information Line at 604-591-4366.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/detached-garage-or-accessory-building-permit","title":"Detached Garage or Accessory Building Permit, City of Surrey","section":"Detached Garage or Accessory Building Permit","quotes":["You need a building permit for:","new residential garages"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Zoning Bylaw 12000 applies even without a permit. Accessory buildings are permitted in all zones, and sheds and similar structures cannot be sited within required setbacks (fences and poles excepted). Height, setbacks and lot coverage are set zone by zone.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 4, s. B.20","quotes":["Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in all Zones; and","shall not be sited within the required setbacks. Fences and poles are"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits","title":"Residential Building Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Building a storage shed","quotes":["Property owners that construct a shed without a permit must ensure compliance with Zoning Bylaw 12000 for use, density, lot coverage, setback and building height."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850; Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850\"."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Enacting clause","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Surrey says a building permit is needed in most cases for a deck added to a house. The [Building Bylaw 17850](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850) treats decks over 600 mm above finished grade as structures it regulates; the City's deck page gives no other height threshold. A building permit is also required for new residential garages and accessory buildings.\n\nZoning Bylaw 12000 applies even when no permit is needed. Accessory buildings are permitted in all zones, and sheds and similar structures cannot sit within required setbacks. Height, setbacks and lot coverage are set zone by zone, so check your property's zone in COSMOS.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Look up your zone and its setbacks in COSMOS (see the zoning-lookup answer).\n2. Find the City's guide for your project (deck, or detached garage or accessory building).\n3. Email the signed form, title certificate, drawings, other required approvals and fee to permitapplication@surrey.ca, or apply in person.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Shed exemption: 10 m² or less, 1.5 m from neighbouring property lines and 3.0 m from other buildings on the lot. A shed built without a permit must still meet Zoning Bylaw 12000 for use, density, lot coverage, setback and height.\n- A storage shed typically needs a permit if it does not meet those limits.\n- Wiring beyond one light and a switch needs a separate electrical permit.\n- Carports: no City page read mentions them. Ask the Building Information Line at 604-591-4366.","sources":[{"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/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/deck-permit","title":"Deck Permit, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/detached-garage-or-accessory-building-permit","title":"Detached Garage or Accessory Building Permit, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}},{"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"}},{"title":"Surrey zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find out how my property is zoned and what I can build on it?","slug":"zoning-lookup","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":"Look up your address on the City of Surrey's online map, COSMOS, to find your zone, then read that zone in Zoning Bylaw 12000. For Zoning Bylaw questions call Planning and Development at 604-591-4086 or email planningdevelopment@surrey.ca.","aliases":["what is my zoning surrey","surrey zoning map","cosmos zoning","what can I build on my lot surrey","zone lookup"],"cost":"The City's pages do not mention a charge for looking up zoning in COSMOS.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"COSMOS (mapping system) and maps","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/online-services/maps-cosmos"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development (Zoning Bylaw questions)","value":"604-591-4086"},{"type":"phone","label":"Zoning requirements and address verification","value":"604-591-4448"},{"type":"email","label":"Planning and Development","value":"planningdevelopment@surrey.ca"}],"documents":["Your civic address"],"forms":[{"title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 12000 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Zoning_12000.pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 12000 Schedules (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Zoning_12000_Schedules_0.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Surrey secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/zoning-lookup/"}],"topic":{"title":"Zoning maps in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zoning-lookup/"},"facts":{"how_to_find":{"label":"How to find your zone","value":"Every property in Surrey has a zone. Use COSMOS, the City's online mapping system, which includes property zoning information, to find your zoning category.","short":"Online map (COSMOS)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning","title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","section":"Zoning","quotes":["Every property in the City of Surrey is assigned a zone.","Use COSMOS, the City's online mapping system, to find your zoning category and corresponding bylaws."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/online-services/maps-cosmos","title":"Maps & COSMOS, City of Surrey","section":"Maps & COSMOS","quotes":["Explore our interactive maps to find information such as: - Property reports - Property zoning information - Park locations - Community boundaries"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (the City's consolidation is dated September 21, 2026). Zones are regulated in Zoning Bylaw 12000 and its Schedules.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Consolidation date","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","September 21, 2026"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning","title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","section":"Zoning","quotes":["These zones are regulated in the Zoning Bylaw 12000 and the Zoning Bylaw 12000 Schedules."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"Each zone sets the permitted uses, lot size, density (floor area ratio), lot coverage, setbacks, building height and parking. The City page lists building types, size, permitted use, off-street parking and setbacks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning","title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","section":"Zoning","quotes":["the types of buildings allowed;","the size of building allowed;","the permitted use of the building on the property;","the amount of off-street parking you need; and","setbacks (distance from property lines)."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 15, R3 Zone (example)","quotes":["Land, buildings and structures in this R3 Zone must only be used for the following uses,","The maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures in this R3 Zone must be as","Building and structure heights in this R3 Zone must be in accordance with the following"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Zoning Bylaw questions: 604-591-4086 or planningdevelopment@surrey.ca. Zoning requirements and address verification: 604-591-4448.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning","title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","section":"Contact","quotes":["For all Zoning Bylaw questions, call 604-591-4086 or email planningdevelopment@surrey.ca."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, City of Surrey","section":"Contacts","quotes":["For questions or concerns about secondary suites, select from the following contacts: - Zoning requirements: 604-591-4448 - Planning & Development Client Services Centre (building permit information and general inquiries): 604-591-4086"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Enacting clause","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidation includes amendments up to By-law 22120, adopted 09/21/2026)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Zoning_12000.pdf","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"Each Comprehensive Development (CD) zone is a separate site-specific by-law attached to Part 52 (listed on the Surrey map by lot as \"CD\" with its by-law number); those by-laws are not written out in this PDF."},"zones":63,"zone_pages":62,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/surrey/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/surrey/addresses.json","source_url":"https://gisservices.surrey.ca/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/MapServer/239","viewer":{"title":"COSMOS (City of Surrey Online Mapping System)","url":"https://cosmos.surrey.ca/external/"},"caveat":null,"accessed":"2026-11-07"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nEvery property in the City of Surrey is assigned a zone. The zones are regulated in [Zoning Bylaw 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000) and its Schedules. Each zone sets the permitted uses, lot size, density (floor area ratio), lot coverage, setbacks from property lines, building height and off-street parking.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Open COSMOS, the City's online mapping system, and search your address. It includes property zoning information.\n2. Note your zone code, then find that zone in Zoning Bylaw 12000 and its Schedules.\n3. Call or email Planning and Development before you design anything, to confirm what the zone allows.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The City's Zoning Bylaw consolidation is dated September 21, 2026 and is for convenience only; the City does not warrant it is current.\n- Zoning does not show every restriction. For design guidelines, easements, rights of way and restrictive covenants, check with the Land Title Office.\n- If your plan does not fit the zone, you may need to rezone, or apply to the Board of Variance for a minor variance.\n- Zoning requirements and address verification: 604-591-4448.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/zoning","title":"Zoning, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/online-services/maps-cosmos","title":"Maps & COSMOS, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, 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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup.json"}},{"title":"Surrey secondary suite and carriage house rules","question":"Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house?","slug":"secondary-suite","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":"Yes. The City of Surrey allows one secondary suite per single family, semi-detached or duplex dwelling, and coach houses or garden suites in residential zones that allow detached houses, duplexes and houseplexes. A building permit is required, and a suite carries an annual service fee of $893.","aliases":["basement suite surrey","legalize secondary suite surrey","coach house surrey bc","garden suite surrey","carriage house"],"cost":"Secondary Suite Service Fee $893 per suite per year; a $1,000 penalty applies if the suite was not notified to the City. Building permit fees are extra.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Zoning requirements","value":"604-591-4448"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development Client Services Centre","value":"604-591-4086"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite"},{"title":"Secondary Suite Permit","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/secondary-suite-permit"},{"title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites"},{"title":"Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law 17356","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17356"}],"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/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Surrey zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite/"}],"topic":{"title":"Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite/"},"facts":{"suite_allowed":{"label":"Secondary suite allowed","value":"One secondary suite per single family, semi-detached or duplex dwelling, including in the small-scale multi-unit housing zones and Comprehensive Development zones. Not allowed in a houseplex, or within a coach house or garden suite.","short":"Yes, one per single family, semi-detached or duplex","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, City of Surrey","section":"Acceptable zoning for secondary suites","quotes":["Only one secondary suite is permitted per single family, semi-detached or duplex dwelling unit.","A secondary suite is not permitted within a coach house or garden suite.","One secondary suite may be permitted in single family, semi-detached and duplex dwellings within small-scale, multi-unit housing zones and including Comprehensive Development zones."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 1, Secondary Suite","quotes":["and is not a separate strata lot, and are not permitted in a houseplex."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"detached_allowed":{"label":"Coach house or garden suite allowed","value":"Yes. All residential zones that allow detached houses, duplexes and houseplexes also allow coach houses or garden suites. A coach house must be attached to a garage; on smaller R3, R4, R5, R5-S and R6 lots it needs lane access.","short":"Yes, in residential zones allowing detached houses","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites","title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites, City of Surrey","section":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites","quotes":["All residential zones in Surrey that allow detached houses, duplexes and houseplexes also allow coach houses or garden suites.","Coach houses must be attached to a garage.","Smaller lots zoned R3, R4, R5, R5-S, and R6 require lane access to build a coach house."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits","value":"Secondary suite: one per dwelling, up to 40% of the principal unit, not a separate strata lot. Coach house or garden suite: 35 to 75 m² (up to 120 m² on some lots). Lots allow 3 to 4 units, 6 near a frequent bus stop. The City says the BC Building Code requires owner occupancy; the Zoning Bylaw states none.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 1, Secondary Suite","quotes":["means a dwelling unit, that is an accessory use, with its habitable floor area not exceeding 40% of a"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites","title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites, City of Surrey","section":"Building size, location and siting","quotes":["Coach houses and garden suites must be a minimum of 35 m2 and a maximum of 75 m2 in size","the size of the coach house or garden suite can be increased to 120 m2 for lots zoned RA, R2, R2-O, and R3"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/zoning-small-scale-multi-unit-housing","title":"Zoning for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Surrey","section":"Requirements","quotes":["The BC Building Code permits only one secondary suite per house, provided that the owner also occupies the house","allow between 3-4 dwelling units on a lot, depending on the context. Six units may be possible on eligible lots within Frequent Bus Stop Areas."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"parking":{"label":"Parking","value":"Secondary suite: 1 space per dwelling unit, none on eligible lots in a Transit-Oriented Area or Frequent Bus Stop Area. Garden suite: 1 per unit, none in a Frequent Bus Stop Area. Coach house: 1 per unit. The City says these are extra to the house requirement.","short":"1 space per suite (none in transit areas)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 5, Table D.1","quotes":["Secondary Suite 1 parking space per dwelling unit","a Frequent Bus Stop Area No minimum parking spaces per dwelling unit.","Coach House 1 parking space per dwelling unit.","Garden Suite 1 parking space per dwelling unit.","Except: eligible lots within a Transit-Oriented Area No minimum parking spaces per dwelling unit."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites","title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites, City of Surrey","section":"Parking & road access","quotes":["Coach houses and garden suites require one extra parking space in addition to the spaces required for a single detached house, duplex and/or secondary suite."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permits":{"label":"Permits","value":"A building permit is required, and the suite must meet zoning and the BC Building Code. A development permit may be needed first if the property is in a Development Permit Area. An annual secondary suite service fee also applies.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/secondary-suite-permit","title":"Secondary Suite Permit, City of Surrey","section":"Secondary Suite Permit","quotes":["You need a permit for legal secondary suites and structures."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, City of Surrey","section":"Applying for a secondary suite","quotes":["meet the conditions of zoning,","meet the standards of the BC Building Code,"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites","title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites, City of Surrey","section":"Referral requirements","quotes":["If your property is located within a Development Permit Area (DPA) you may require a development permit before you can submit for building permit."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17356","title":"Surrey Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law, 2011, No. 17356","section":"s. 3","quotes":["The amount of the secondary suite service fee payable under Section 2 of this By-law shall be $893.00 per secondary suite."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000; Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850; Surrey Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law, 2011, No. 17356","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Enacting clause","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850\"."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17356","title":"Surrey Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law, 2011, No. 17356","section":"s. 15","quotes":["Surrey Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law, 2011, No. 17356."]}],"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\nUnder [Zoning Bylaw 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000), one secondary suite is allowed per single family, semi-detached or duplex dwelling, including in the small-scale multi-unit housing zones and Comprehensive Development zones. A secondary suite is not allowed in a houseplex, or within a coach house or garden suite.\n\nCoach houses and garden suites are allowed in all residential zones that allow detached houses, duplexes and houseplexes. A coach house must be attached to a garage; on smaller R3, R4, R5, R5-S and R6 lots it needs lane access. Without lane access a garden suite may be possible instead.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check your zone and any Land Use Contract, building scheme or covenant that could prohibit a suite (604-591-4448).\n2. Apply for a building permit. The suite must meet zoning and the BC Building Code. A development permit may be needed first if the property is in a Development Permit Area.\n3. Pay the annual Secondary Suite Service Fee under [By-law 17356](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17356).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Size: a secondary suite is up to 40% of the principal unit and cannot be a separate strata lot. A coach house or garden suite is 35 to 75 m² (up to 120 m² on some lots).\n- A lot can have 3 to 4 units, or up to 6 on eligible lots near a frequent bus stop.\n- Parking: a secondary suite needs 1 space per dwelling unit, none on eligible lots in a Transit-Oriented Area or Frequent Bus Stop Area. A garden suite needs 1 per unit, none in a Frequent Bus Stop Area. A coach house needs 1 per unit. The City says these are in addition to the house requirement.\n- The City says the BC Building Code requires owner occupancy; the Zoning Bylaw states no such condition. Confirm with Planning and Development.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17356","title":"Surrey Secondary Suite Service Fee By-law, 2011, No. 17356","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/building-or-legalizing-secondary-suite","title":"Building or Legalizing a Secondary Suite, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/secondary-suite-permit","title":"Secondary Suite Permit, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/residential-building/residential-building-permits/coach-houses-garden-suites","title":"Coach Houses & Garden Suites, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/zoning-small-scale-multi-unit-housing","title":"Zoning for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17850","title":"Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850","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/secondary-suite/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite.json"}},{"title":"Surrey tree removal rules and permits","question":"Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property?","slug":"tree-removal","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":"Yes, for protected trees. In the City of Surrey you need a Tree Cutting Permit to remove a tree 30 cm or more across at chest height (1.4 m), a replacement or development-condition tree, and some named species. Applying is free. The permit costs $108 plus $42 per tree, and you may have to plant two replacements.","aliases":["tree cutting permit surrey","tree bylaw surrey bc","remove tree on private property","tree protection bylaw 16100"],"cost":"Permit $108 plus $42 per protected tree (one tree $150, two trees $192); nothing is paid to apply. Replacement tree deposit $550 per tree ($1,100 for larger trees), mostly refundable. Fines of $50 to $20,000 per offence.","how_long":"The City reviews applications in order received, hazard trees first. The permit is valid for one year. No review time is stated.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Tree cutting applications","value":"treebylaw@surrey.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Trees on private land","value":"604-591-4675"},{"type":"phone","label":"Trees on City land","value":"604-501-5050"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall secure drop box","value":"13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8","note":"Main floor, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m."}],"documents":["Tree Cutting Permit Application Form signed by the registered owner","At least three colour photos (whole tree, defect, area at distance)","COSMOS map printout or sketch of the tree's location","Arborist report if applying for 5 or more trees or if requested"],"forms":[{"title":"Removing Trees","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees"},{"title":"Tree Protection Bylaw 16100","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100"}],"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/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/tree-removal/"}],"topic":{"title":"Tree removal permits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tree-removal/"},"facts":{"permit_needed":{"label":"When a permit is needed","value":"A Tree Cutting Permit is needed to cut or remove a protected tree: any tree 30 cm or more DBH (1.4 m), replacement or development-condition trees, riparian trees, specimen or significant trees, trees with raptor, osprey or heron nests, and Arbutus, Garry Oak, redwoods and Ginkgo 3 m tall (conifer) or 5 cm caliper (deciduous).","short":"Yes, for trees 30 cm or more DBH","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 1 \"protected tree\"","quotes":["any tree, including multi-stemmed trees, within the City, regardless of","having a D.B.H. of 30 centimetres [11.8 inches] or more","a tree located in a riparian area;","the following tree species where the tree is 3 metres [118.1 inches] or taller,","if coniferous, or a tree having a 5 centimetres [1.9 inches] or greater","No person shall cut, remove or damage any protected tree","a specimen quality tree; (f) a significant tree; (g) a tree with evidence of nesting or use by:"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees","title":"Removing Trees, City of Surrey","section":"Tree removal requirements","quotes":["All trees that are at least 30 centimetres diameter at breast height.","The following tree species of any size:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City web page says the listed species need a permit 'of any size'; the Tree Protection Bylaw definition adds the 3 m / 5 cm size minimum. The bylaw is used. Applies on all private property in the City."},"exemptions":{"label":"Exemptions","value":"Only protected trees are covered. Exempt: City cutting on City land, utility work under the Hydro and Power Authority Act or Oil and Gas Activities Act, and government, Metro Vancouver or school owners on their own land. A tree in imminent danger of falling from natural causes may be cut if no permit can be had first; report by the next business day.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"ss. 3, 4, 5, 5.1, 5.2, 7","quotes":["This Bylaw applies to protected trees and to no other trees.","This Bylaw does not apply to trees on City-owned property or highways that are cut or","This Bylaw does not apply to trees on property owned by either the Government of","In the event that a protected tree is in imminent danger of falling and injuring persons or","In the event that a protected tree is in imminent danger of falling and injuring persons or property due to natural causes, and it is not possible to obtain a tree cutting permit prior to the tree falling, the owner may cut the tree"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"$108 base fee plus $42 for every protected tree removed on an existing residential lot with no subdivision (one tree $150, two trees $192). Higher per-lot or per-acre fees apply to subdivisions and development sites. The City says nothing is paid to apply; the fee is paid after approval.","short":"$108 plus $42 per protected tree","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 36","quotes":["the fee for tree cutting permit shall be a ONE HUNDRED and EIGHT ($108.00) DOLLARS base fee plus FORTY-TWO ($42.00) DOLLARS for every","the fee for tree cutting permit shall be a ONE HUNDRED and EIGHT ($108.00) DOLLARS base fee plus FORTY-TWO ($42.00) DOLLARS for every protected tree removed."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees","title":"Removing Trees, City of Surrey","section":"Payment amount","quotes":["The tree cutting permit fee is $108, plus $42 per tree being removed.","if you were taking out a permit to remove one tree, your permit fee would be $150, for two trees it would be $192."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"replacement":{"label":"Replacement trees","value":"The City says you may be required to plant 2 replacement trees for each tree removed. A deposit of $550 per replacement tree (5 cm deciduous or 3 m conifer; $1,100 for 8 cm or 4 m) is held, with 50% returned after the first inspection and 50% a year later.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees","title":"Removing Trees, City of Surrey","section":"Replacing your tree","quotes":["For every tree you plan to remove, you may be required to plant 2 replacement trees.","The replacement tree deposit is $550 per tree.","50% of the replacement tree securities is eligible for release once an inspection is completed"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 45","quotes":["FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ($550.00) DOLLARS, plus applicable taxes per","ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ($1,100.00) DOLLARS, plus applicable taxes"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"city_trees":{"label":"City trees","value":"Residents may not cut City trees (parks, boulevards, greenbelts); call 604-501-5050 to report one. Any tree on City property is a protected tree under the bylaw.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees","title":"Removing Trees, City of Surrey","section":"Learn if you can get a permit","quotes":["If the tree is a City tree, please call 604-501-5050 to report the tree. City-owned property includes parks, boulevards and greenbelts."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 1 \"protected tree\"","quotes":["any tree located on City property."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw fine of $50 to $20,000 per offence. Bylaw notice for cutting, removing or damaging a tree: $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days, $500 late). Municipal ticket: $500.","short":"Notice $450 ($400 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 10","quotes":["is liable to a fine of not less than","TWENTY THOUSAND ($20,000.00)"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, Part 1 (Tree Protection Bylaw)","quotes":["16100 6 Cut/remove/damage tree $450.00 $400.00 $500.00 Yes","4.1.2 the early payment amount set out in column A5 of Schedule A if payment is"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule (Tree Protection Bylaw)","quotes":["1. Cut/remove/damage tree 6 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as \"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Surrey's [Tree Protection Bylaw 16100](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100) applies on all private property in the City. A Tree Cutting Permit is needed to cut or remove a protected tree. Protected trees are:\n\n- any tree 30 cm or more across at 1.4 m (diameter at breast height);\n- trees planted as required replacements or as a condition of development;\n- riparian trees, and specimen or significant trees;\n- trees with raptor, osprey or heron nests;\n- Arbutus, Garry Oak, redwoods and Ginkgo that are at least 3 m tall (conifer) or 5 cm caliper (deciduous).\n\nOnly protected trees are covered. Residents may not cut City trees (parks, boulevards, greenbelts); call 604-501-5050 to report one.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check you qualify. The City accepts dead or declining trees, hazardous defects, trees that block servicing, trees within 2 m of the foundation, and trees that must go for construction. Shade, leaves, roots, moss or views do not qualify.\n2. Email the signed form, photos and map as attachments to treebylaw@surrey.ca, or use the City Hall drop box.\n3. After approval, pay the permit fee (call 604-591-4086 for a credit card, or mail a cheque) and the replacement deposit.\n4. Post the permit where it is visible from the street, then hire a qualified tree worker.\n5. Plant replacements and book inspections: 50% of the deposit is returned after the first, and 50% a year later.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The City says you may have to plant 2 replacement trees for each tree removed.\n- Active bird nests are protected, typically March 1 to August 31; a nesting survey may be required (birdsurvey@surrey.ca).\n- Fines: the bylaw sets $50 to $20,000 per offence. A bylaw notice for cutting, removing or damaging a tree is $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days, $500 late); a municipal ticket is $500. Each tree and each day is a separate offence.\n- A tree in imminent danger of falling from natural causes may be cut if no permit can be had first; report it by the next business day.\n- The City page says protected species need a permit \"of any size\", but the bylaw adds the 3 m or 5 cm minimum. Confirm with 604-591-4675 for small trees.\n- A denied applicant can appeal with a Level 3 tree risk assessment from an arborist.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16100","title":"Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/trees-yard-garden/removing-trees","title":"Removing Trees, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/tree-removal/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/tree-removal.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/tree-removal.json"}},{"title":"Surrey garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"The City of Surrey collects organics every week, and recycling and garbage on alternating weeks, each every two weeks, from single-family homes. Put your carts out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Find your day in the Rethink Waste app or on the City's collection map.","aliases":["garbage pickup day surrey","garbage day surrey bc","extra garbage bag sticker","missed garbage collection surrey","cart set out rules surrey"],"cost":"$344.08 a year for a single-family home, charged to the property bill. An extra bag or can of garbage needs a $5.67 sticker.","how_long":"Garbage every two weeks; carts out before 7:30 a.m. and in within 8 hours of collection.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Rethink Waste app and collection calendar","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules"},{"type":"phone","label":"Waste Collection hotline","value":"604-590-7289"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Collection Schedules","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules"},{"title":"Missed Collection","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/missed-collection"},{"title":"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw 18412 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412"}],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Surrey yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection/"}],"topic":{"title":"Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection/"},"facts":{"frequency":{"label":"How often","value":"Organics (green cart) every week. Recycling and garbage alternate, each every two weeks. Collection happens on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This is the City service for single-family homes; apartments and commercial properties are not offered City garbage collection.","short":"Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","section":"Collection overview","quotes":["Organics: every week","Recyclables: every two weeks, alternating with garbage collection","Garbage: every two weeks, alternating with recyclables collection","Collection occurs on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Years Day."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-property-type","title":"Waste Collection by Property Type, City of Surrey","section":"Apartments; Commercial","quotes":["The City does not offer garbage collection to apartments due to the unique requirements of each building.","The City of Surrey does not provide waste collection services to commercial, industrial or institutional properties"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"Use the Rethink Waste app for reminders, the 2026 sorting guide and collection calendar (online, download or print), or the collection map on the City's Collection Schedules page.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","section":"Find your collection day","quotes":["Rethink Waste app","Get automatic reminders, right to your phone.","2026 sorting guide and collection calendar","View your collection schedule for garbage, recycling, and organics."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"Standard single-family set: one 240 L garbage, one 240 L recycling, one 240 L organics cart (360 L garbage and recycling with a secondary suite). Sizes 120, 180, 240 and 360 L. Exchange, add or replace by phoning 604-590-7289: delivery fee $28 per order, exchange (up or down) $20, damaged-cart replacement $20, additional garbage cart $77.25, additional recycling or organics cart $51.50. One order a year; carts arrive in 1 to 5 business days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Standard cart allocations; fees","quotes":["1 x 240 L garbage","Delivery fee: $28","Cart exchange: $20","Additional garbage cart: $77.25","Households can only place one order per year for additional carts and/or cart exchanges.","Carts will be delivered within 1-5 business days after the order is placed."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"s. 18; Schedule A s. 4","quotes":["to each parcel containing one single family dwelling: one-240L garbage cart","A delivery fee of $28.00 will apply per order."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Put carts out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day (no earlier than the day before) and leave them out until 7:30 p.m. Remove them from the road, lane or sidewalk within 8 hours after the truck passes. Lid closed. Carts need 1 m clear on all sides, 3 m overhead and 1.5 m from parked vehicles; the handle faces your property and wheels at the curb edge.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"s. 27","quotes":["shall no earlier than one day before collection day and prior to 7:30 am on collection days:","within a period of eight (8) hours","one and half (1.5) meters from parked vehicles."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","section":"How to prepare your carts","quotes":["Have your carts out by 7:30am on your collection day to ensure pickup. Crews work from 7:30am-7:30pm","Ensure the lid is closed to avoid spills."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/missed-collection","title":"Missed Collection, City of Surrey","section":"Reasons your cart might have been missed","quotes":["Position your cart so it opens towards the street. The handle should be facing your property and the wheels should be against the edge of the curb."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"Lid must close and the cart must not exceed its weight limit (240 L cart: 224 lb / 101.6 kg). Overfilled carts are not collected. Extra garbage goes in a bag or can (up to 23 kg / 121 L) with a pink extra-garbage sticker, $5.67 each, from City Hall or participating recreation centres. Extra organics beside the cart in paper bags, labelled cans or bundles at no charge. Large items: free pickups (6 a year; 8 with a registered suite).","short":"Lid closed; extra garbage $5.67 sticker","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Tips for handling extra waste; cart dimensions","quotes":["Put extra garbage in a bag next to your cart with a pink extra garbage sticker, available for $5.67","Weight limit: 224 lbs / 101.6 kg"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"s. 31; Schedule A s. 5","quotes":["place garbage, recyclables and organics that will fit in","not exceeding twenty-three (23) kilograms, will be $5.67 each."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/missed-collection","title":"Missed Collection, City of Surrey","section":"Reasons","quotes":["the City does not collect carts that are overflowing."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/large-item-pickup-program","title":"Large Item Pickup Program, City of Surrey","section":"Eligibility","quotes":["Households with City waste collection: up to 6 items per year.","Households with registered secondary suites: up to 8 items per year."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Single-family home: $344.08 a year, charged to the parcel (part of the property bill; it cannot be cancelled). Add $172.04 a year for a secondary suite, garden suite or coach house (add $340 for two or more). Larger or additional garbage carts cost extra: 360 L garbage cart add $172.04; additional 120 L cart $172.04; additional 180 or 240 L cart $344.08; additional 360 L $516.12.","short":"$344.08 a year (single-family home)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"Schedule A s. 1, 2","quotes":["Single Family Dwelling: $344.08 per year","Single Family Dwelling, Duplex or Multiplex with Secondary Suite or Garden Suite or","add $172.04 per year","360L Add $516.12 per year/per cart"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-property-type","title":"Waste Collection by Property Type, City of Surrey","section":"Single family homes","quotes":["These services are part of your property taxes and cannot be cancelled or opted out of"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"title; s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as \"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw 18412](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412), the City collects organics (green cart) every week, and recycling and garbage on alternating weeks. Collection happens on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This is the City service for single-family homes; apartments and commercial properties are not offered City garbage collection. The fee is $344.08 a year, charged to the property bill; it cannot be cancelled. A secondary suite, garden suite or coach house adds $172.04 a year.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find your day in the Rethink Waste app or on the City's collection map.\n2. Put carts out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than the day before, with the lid closed. Leave them out until 7:30 p.m.\n3. Leave 1 m clear on all sides, 3 m overhead and 1.5 m from parked vehicles. Face the handle toward your property, with the wheels at the curb edge.\n4. Take carts off the road, lane or sidewalk within 8 hours after the truck passes.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Overfilled carts are not collected. A 240 L cart has a weight limit of 224 lb (101.6 kg).\n- Extra garbage goes in a bag or can (up to 23 kg / 121 L) with a pink extra-garbage sticker, $5.67 each, from City Hall or participating recreation centres.\n- Large-item pickups are free: 6 a year, or 8 with a registered suite.\n- Carts: 120, 180, 240 or 360 L. Call 604-590-7289 to exchange or add one. Delivery is $28 per order; exchange $20; additional garbage cart $77.25; additional recycling or organics cart $51.50.\n- Larger or additional garbage carts also raise the yearly fee, for example $172.04 more for a 360 L cart.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/missed-collection","title":"Missed Collection, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-property-type","title":"Waste Collection by Property Type, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/large-item-pickup-program","title":"Large Item Pickup Program, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection.json"}},{"title":"Surrey yard waste collection and drop-off","question":"Where does yard waste and brush go?","slug":"yard-waste","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Surrey, yard waste goes in your green organics cart, collected every week. When the cart is full, extra leaves, trimmings and branches can sit beside it in paper bags, cans with a yard waste decal or tied bundles, at no extra charge.","aliases":["yard trimmings pickup surrey","branches pickup surrey","leaves green cart surrey","yard waste sticker surrey"],"cost":"No charge for yard waste in the organics cart or for extra bags or bundles beside it. The cost of yard waste stickers is not stated on the pages we read.","how_long":"Collected every week, with the organics cart.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Waste Collection hotline","value":"604-590-7289"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Waste Collection Carts (tips for handling extra waste)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts"},{"title":"Sorting Recycling and Waste","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/sorting-recycling-and-waste"},{"title":"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw 18412 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412"}],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Surrey garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/garbage-collection/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/yard-waste/"}],"topic":{"title":"Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste/"},"facts":{"curbside":{"label":"Curbside collection","value":"Yes. Yard trimmings (leaves, lawn trimmings, branches) go in the green organics cart, collected every week. When the cart is full, extra yard waste may sit beside it in paper bags, old yard-waste containers with a yard waste sticker, or tied bundles, at no extra charge.","short":"Yes, weekly in green cart","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","section":"Collection overview","quotes":["Organics: every week","Include all food scraps and yard trimmings."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/sorting-recycling-and-waste","title":"Sorting Recycling and Waste, City of Surrey","section":"Organics (green cart)","quotes":["Accepted items - Yard waste - Food waste"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Excess organics","quotes":["There is no additional cost for placing extra bags or bundles of branches beside your cart.","Make sure your green organics cart is completely full before using paper bags or extra cans."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"preparation":{"label":"How to set it out","value":"Bundles tied with natural twine, no larger than 1 x 0.6 m (3 x 2 ft). Bags (Kraft paper) or cans with a yard waste decal: no more than 23 kg each per the bylaw; cans no more than 121 L. The City page says bags must not exceed 25 kg / 50 lbs. Avoid putting paper bags out in heavy rain.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Excess organics","quotes":["tied with natural twine in bundles no larger than 1 x 0.6 m (3 x 2 ft).","The bags placed out for collection must not exceed 25 kg/50 lbs."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"s. 19(c)","quotes":["organics that are placed in Kraft Paper bags not exceeding 23 kilograms or standard","garbage cans not exceeding 23 kilograms or 121L with a yard waste decal affixed on the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"City page says 25 kg / 50 lbs; bylaw s. 19(c) says 23 kg. The bylaw figure is given first. No size limit for single branches is stated."},"drop_off":{"label":"Drop-off","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_published","note":"The City pages read do not state a yard-waste drop-off or its hours.","sources":[]},"cost":{"label":"Cost","value":"No charge for yard waste in the organics cart, or for extra bags or bundles beside it. Collection is covered by the annual waste collection fee ($344.08 for a single-family home).","short":"Included in $344.08 annual fee","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Excess organics","quotes":["There is no additional cost for placing extra bags or bundles of branches beside your cart."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"Schedule A s. 1","quotes":["Single Family Dwelling: $344.08 per year"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_accepted":{"label":"Not accepted","value":"Dirt or sod; compostable, biodegradable or plastic bags; pet waste; diapers; milk jugs. In the green cart, only a small amount of cooking oil.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/sorting-recycling-and-waste","title":"Sorting Recycling and Waste, City of Surrey","section":"Organics (green cart)","quotes":["Compostable or biodegradable bags","Dirt or sod","Pet waste - Diapers - Plastic bags"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as \"Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw 18412](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412), Surrey residents put yard trimmings (leaves, lawn trimmings, branches) in the green organics cart, collected every week. Collection is covered by the annual waste collection fee ($344.08 for a single-family home).\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Fill your organics cart first, with the lid closed.\n2. Put extra yard waste beside the cart in Kraft paper bags, in a can with a yard waste decal, or in bundles tied with natural twine no larger than 1 x 0.6 m (3 x 2 ft).\n3. Keep each bag or can to no more than 23 kg; cans no more than 121 L.\n4. Avoid putting paper bags out in heavy rain.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The City's page says bags must not exceed 25 kg / 50 lbs. The bylaw says 23 kg, so use that and confirm with the City at 604-590-7289.\n- Not accepted: dirt or sod; compostable, biodegradable or plastic bags; pet waste; diapers; milk jugs. In the green cart, only a small amount of cooking oil.\n- The pages we read do not state a limit for single branches, or a yard-waste drop-off or its hours. Surrey's page names the Central Surrey (6711 154 Street, Newton) and North Surrey (9770 192 Street, Port Kells) recycling and waste centres; ask Metro Vancouver about yard waste there.\n- Backyard burning of yard waste is not allowed.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/sorting-recycling-and-waste","title":"Sorting Recycling and Waste, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18412","title":"Surrey Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 18412","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 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste.json"}},{"title":"Surrey watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"In the City of Surrey, Stage 1 watering restrictions apply automatically each year from May 1 to October 15. The City Engineer can announce a stricter stage (2, 3 or 4) by public announcement. Under Stage 1, even-numbered homes may water lawns Saturdays and odd-numbered homes Sundays, in set morning hours.","aliases":["lawn watering days surrey","sprinkler restrictions surrey","odd even watering surrey","drinking water conservation plan surrey","watering ban surrey"],"cost":"Bylaw notice $200 at Stage 1, up to $450 at Stage 4. A new lawn sprinkling permit costs $40.17.","how_long":"Stage 1 runs May 1 to October 15 each year. No stage stays in force after October 15 unless announced.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Report a violation","value":"604-591-4340"},{"type":"online","label":"Report a violation online","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-services/667.aspx"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Water Restrictions page, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/water-drainage-sewer/water/water-conservation/water-restrictions"},{"title":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law 15454 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions/"}],"topic":{"title":"Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions/"},"facts":{"in_effect":{"label":"When restrictions apply","value":"Stage 1 applies automatically each year from May 1 to October 15. The City Engineer can announce a different stage (2, 3 or 4) by public announcement, and no stage stays in force after October 15 unless announced. Surrey has four stages.","short":"Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by announcement","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.3, 3.4, 3.5","quotes":["Stage 1 Restrictions shall be automatically in effect from May 1 to October 15 in","activates a different Restriction Stage by way of Public Announcement.","No Restriction Stage remains in force after October 15th in each calendar year,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1: even-numbered homes may water lawns Saturdays, odd-numbered homes Sundays: 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. with automatic systems, or 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. by hand. Non-residential: even addresses Mondays, odd Tuesdays (4 a.m. to 6 a.m. automatic; 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. hand). Stages 2 and 3: no lawn watering except with a permit. Stage 4: no lawn watering.","short":"Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 4","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 1, ss. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1","quotes":["at Residential premises with even numbered civic addresses, on Saturdays","at Residential premises with odd numbered civic addresses, on Sundays","Lawns, except with a valid and subsisting Special Sprinkling Permit","Lawns, whether newly planted or otherwise;"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/water-drainage-sewer/water/water-conservation/water-restrictions","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["Water restrictions in Surrey are typically in place from May 1 to October 15 each year."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Edible plants may be watered at any time at Stages 1 to 3. Flowers, planters, shrubs and trees may be watered at any time by hand-held hose with automatic shut-off, water container or drip irrigation (soaker hoses too at Stages 1 and 2, but not Stage 3). At Stage 4, lawns, flowers, flower gardens and vegetable gardens may not be watered.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 1","quotes":["by using a handheld hose with Automatic shut-off device, soaker hose,","(vii) edible plants; (c) Municipal Operations;","flowers or flower gardens, vegetables or vegetable gardens, decorative","pools or spas;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"Yes, with a Special Sprinkling Permit - New Lawn ($40.17 per permit). It lets you water a new seeded or sodded lawn (and new landscaping) under Stages 1 and 2 at the times set in the permit. Valid 30 days, with one extension to 45 days at most. No new permits are issued at Stage 3, and permits are void at Stage 4. A free permit for nematode pest control also exists.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8","quotes":["Special Sprinkling Permit – New Lawn authorizing the Person to Water the New","shall expire and be of no force or effect 30 days after the","Such an extension shall end on or before 45 days from the date of the issue of","no new Special Sprinkling Permit – New Lawn or Special Sprinkling Permit – Natural","will no longer be valid when Stage 4 Restrictions are in force."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_14577.pdf","title":"Surrey Fee-Setting By-law, 2003, No. 14577 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, item 11a","quotes":["11a. Special Sprinkling Permit – New $ 40.17 Each permit Lawn"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice by stage: Stage 1 $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late); Stage 2 $250 ($200 / $300); Stage 3 $350 ($300 / $400); Stage 4 $450 ($400 / $500). Municipal ticket: $200 (Stage 1), $250 (Stages 2 and 3), $300 (Stage 4). In court: $3,000 to $10,000 for a first conviction.","short":"Notice $200 Stage 1 ($150 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 15","quotes":["15454 Sched. Unauthorized watering $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 Yes","15454 Sched. Unauthorized watering $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 Yes","15454 Sched. Unauthorized watering $350.00 $300.00 $400.00 Yes","15454 Sched. Unauthorized watering $450.00 $400.00 $500.00 Yes"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 13","quotes":["1. Unauthorized watering Sched.1 (1.1) $200.00","4. Unauthorized watering Sched.1 (4.1) $300.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.3","quotes":["for a first conviction for an offence, of not more than $10,000 and not less than"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited as \"Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454\"."]}],"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\nUnder the [Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law 15454](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf), Stage 1 applies automatically each year from May 1 to October 15. The City Engineer can announce a different stage (2, 3 or 4) by public announcement. Surrey has four stages. Check the City's Water Restrictions page for the current stage.\n\n## Watering times\n\n- **Stage 1, homes:** even-numbered addresses water lawns on Saturdays, odd-numbered on Sundays: 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. with automatic systems, or 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. by hand.\n- **Stage 1, non-residential:** even addresses Mondays, odd Tuesdays (4 a.m. to 6 a.m. automatic; 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. by hand).\n- **Stage 1, flowers, shrubs and trees:** sprinklers at homes 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.\n- **Stages 2 and 3:** no lawn watering except with a permit. **Stage 4:** no lawn watering.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Edible plants may be watered at any time at Stages 1 to 3. Flowers, planters, shrubs and trees may be watered at any time by hand-held hose with automatic shut-off, water container or drip irrigation (soaker hoses too at Stages 1 and 2, not Stage 3). At Stage 4, lawns, flowers, flower gardens and vegetable gardens may not be watered.\n- New lawn: a Special Sprinkling Permit - New Lawn costs $40.17 and lets you water a new seeded or sodded lawn at Stages 1 and 2 at the times set in the permit. The by-law body says it is valid 30 days, extendable once to 45 days at most. The permit forms in the by-law say 21 days; confirm with the City. No new permits at Stage 3, and permits are void at Stage 4.\n- Bylaw notice by stage: Stage 1 $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late); Stage 2 $250; Stage 3 $350; Stage 4 $450. Municipal ticket: $200 (Stage 1), $250 (Stages 2 and 3), $300 (Stage 4). In court: $3,000 to $10,000 for a first conviction.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/water-drainage-sewer/water/water-conservation/water-restrictions","title":"Water Restrictions, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_15454.pdf","title":"Surrey Drinking Water Conservation Plan By-law, 2004, No. 15454 (consolidated to Bylaw 22022, May 25, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_14577.pdf","title":"Surrey Fee-Setting By-law, 2003, No. 14577 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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/surrey/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions.json"}},{"title":"Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Every dog over three months old in Surrey needs a City of Surrey licence for the current calendar year. The yearly fee is $58 for a spayed or neutered dog and $90.50 for one that is not; owners 65 or older pay half. Apply or renew online, by mail or in person.","aliases":["dog license surrey","dog tag surrey","how much is a dog licence","renew dog licence surrey"],"cost":"$58 spayed or neutered; $90.50 not spayed or neutered; owner 65 or older $29 and $45.25. Guard or aggressive dog $174; vicious dog $261.50; dangerous dog $655. Guide, service and police dogs $0. Replacement tag $7.","how_long":"Licences run January 1 to December 31. Renewals are due February 2 each year.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Apply or renew online","value":"https://ptutempest.surrey.ca/TempestWebApps/eapply/dogs/welcome.aspx"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Surrey City Hall","value":"13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Surrey Operations Centre","value":"6651 148 Street, Surrey"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Surrey Animal Resource Centre","value":"17944 Colebrook Road, Surrey"},{"type":"phone","label":"Dog Licensing","value":"604-592-2601"},{"type":"email","label":"Dog Licensing","value":"doglicensing@surrey.ca"}],"documents":["A veterinarian's certificate showing the dog is spayed or neutered, for the lower fee","Proof of age if you are 65 or older and claiming the senior fee"],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licensing page","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing"},{"title":"2026 Dog Licence Application (fillable PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/2026-Dog-Licence-Application-Fillable-PDF.pdf"},{"title":"Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Surrey dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Surrey rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence/"},"facts":{"required":{"label":"Licence required","value":"Yes. Every dog over three months old kept in Surrey needs a valid licence for the current calendar year, and the licence tag must be worn on the dog (unless it is validly licensed by another BC local government and wearing valid ID). Guide dogs and service dogs pay no fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 7, 13, 14","quotes":["No person shall own, keep, possess or harbour any Dog over the age of three (3) months in the City unless a valid and subsisting licence for the current calendar year has been obtained","shall affix, and keep affixed, the licence tag on the Dog by a collar, harness, or other suitable device","The Owner of a Guide Dog or Service Dog is exempt from the licensing fees in Schedule \"B\" to this Bylaw."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Dog licensing requirements","quotes":["All dogs over the age of three months in Surrey must have a current licence."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"The City of Surrey (Bylaw & Licensing Services). Owners apply to the City; contact doglicensing@surrey.ca or 604-592-2601.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 8","quotes":["the Owner of the Dog shall apply to the City for a licence by the prescribed process set out by the Bylaw Manager"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Contact","quotes":["For more information, contact doglicensing@surrey.ca or 604-592-2601."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$58 a year for a neutered male or spayed female (a veterinarian's certificate is required). Half price ($29) if the owner is 65 or older.","short":"$58 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"Schedule B, s. 17","quotes":["a) Neutered male or Spayed female - $58.00","i) Persons over the age of 65 shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees.","the application shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a qualified veterinarian"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Fees","quotes":["Dog neutered male/spayed female | $58.00","Owner senior - dog neutered male/spayed female | $29.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$90.50 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. Half price ($45.25) if the owner is 65 or older.","short":"$90.50 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["b) Other than (1) above - $90.50","i) Persons over the age of 65 shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Fees","quotes":["Dog male/female | $90.50","Owner senior - dog male/female | $45.25"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Seniors (65+): 50% off, with proof. New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 cost 50% (not renewals, and not guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs). Replacement tag $7. Guard or aggressive dog $174; vicious dog $261.50; dangerous dog $655. Guide, service and police dogs $0.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["h) New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 of any given year shall be subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees.","j) Replacement of licence - $7.00","c) Guard Dog/Aggressive Dog - $174.00","d) Vicious Dog - $261.50","e) Dangerous Dog - $655.00","f) Guide Dog/Service Dog - $0.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Fees","quotes":["Proof of spay/neuter and/or senior citizen status is required to receive the reduced fee."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"A licence runs January 1 to December 31 and expires December 31. Renewal notices go out at the beginning of December; renewals are due February 2 each year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 11","quotes":["shall expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["Dog licences are valid from January 1 to December 31.","We send Dog Licence Renewal Notices out at the beginning of December. Renewals are due on February 2 each year."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Apply or renew online, or by mail or in person with the application form and payment (cash, cheque, Interac or credit card in person). In person: Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Ave), Surrey Operations Centre (6651 148 St) or Surrey Animal Resource Centre (17944 Colebrook Rd). Guide/service dogs, police dogs and guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs must apply in person or by mail.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Online / Pay by mail or in person","quotes":["You can register for a dog licence, make changes to an existing account, and pay to renew your dog licence online.","Applications for the following dogs must be completed in person or by mail:","Surrey Animal Resource Centre - 17944 Colebrook Rd","Payments can be made in cash, by cheque, Interac or credit card."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":"Bylaw notice: $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if paid late). Municipal ticket: $200.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 3, Animal Responsibility Bylaw s. 7","quotes":["Fail to licence dog $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 4, s. 7","quotes":["3. Fail to licence 7 $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 1; Schedule B","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105\""]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":9,"matched":9,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105), no one may keep a dog over three months old in Surrey without a licence for the current calendar year. The dog must wear its tag, unless it is validly licensed by another BC local government and wearing valid ID. The City's Bylaw & Licensing Services issues licences. Guide dogs and service dogs pay no fee.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Apply or renew online, or by mail or in person with the application form and payment. In person you can pay by cash, cheque, Interac or credit card.\n2. In person means City Hall, the Operations Centre or the Animal Resource Centre.\n3. Guide dogs, service dogs, police dogs, and dogs deemed guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous must be licensed in person or by mail.\n4. Give a veterinarian's certificate for the lower spayed or neutered fee, and proof of age for the senior fee.\n5. Fasten the tag to your dog's collar, harness or other suitable device.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Renewal notices go out at the beginning of December. Renewals are due February 2.\n- New licences issued from August 31 to December 31 cost half. This does not apply to renewals or to guard, aggressive, vicious or dangerous dogs.\n- Neither the bylaw nor the City page states a late fee.\n- An unlicensed dog can bring a bylaw notice of $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if paid late). A municipal ticket is $200.\n- An unlicensed dog may be seized, and it costs $150 to redeem.\n- On conviction in court the bylaw sets a fine of $50 to $2,000, or up to six months in jail, or both.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 9 of 9 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence.json"}},{"title":"Surrey dog leash rules and off-leash areas","question":"Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?","slug":"dog-leash-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Surrey, dogs must be on a leash held by a responsible person on any street or public place, including parks and beaches. Off leash is allowed only in the 19 designated off-leash areas. Dogs are barred from Surrey beaches May 15 to September 15, except at Blackie Spit.","aliases":["off leash dog park surrey","dog park surrey bc","dogs on beach surrey","leash law surrey"],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services call centre","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"online","label":"Dog off-leash areas map","value":"https://surrey.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=75f552b8a49f41eca333367426caea3b"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Off-leash Areas, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/park-features-amenities/dog-off-leash-areas"},{"title":"Responsible Pet Ownership","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/responsible-pet-ownership"},{"title":"Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105"},{"title":"Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law 13480 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Surrey rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dog-leash-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules/"},"facts":{"leash_rule":{"label":"Leash rule","value":"Dogs must be on a leash held by a responsible, competent person on any highway or public place (including a school ground, park or public beach). Dogs may be off leash only in designated off-leash areas, under the owner's control. Dogs elsewhere off the owner's premises must be under the immediate charge and control of a responsible person.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 2 \"Run at Large\"; s. 35; s. 37","quotes":["that is not secured on a Leash to a responsible and competent person","shall allow or suffer the Animal to Run at Large in the City","When in a designated off-leash area, every Owner of a Dog, may allow their Dog to be off-"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/responsible-pet-ownership","title":"Responsible Pet Ownership, City of Surrey","section":"Dog leashing","quotes":["In Surrey, dogs must be on a leash in all public places unless you’re in a designated off-leash area."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","section":"s. 54, 55","quotes":["unless the dog is kept on a leash of a maximum length of three (3) metres"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"leash_length":{"label":"Maximum leash length","value":"2 metres under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw (1 metre for aggressive, vicious and dangerous dogs off their property). In parks, the Parks Regulation Bylaw allows a leash up to 3 metres.","short":"2 m (3 m in parks)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 2 \"Leash\"; s. 19, 23, 29","quotes":["means a rope, chain, cord, or leather strip no longer than 2 metres","secure the Dog by a collar and Leash that is a maximum length of one (1) metre when"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","section":"s. 54","quotes":["unless the dog is kept on a leash of a maximum length of three (3) metres"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The two bylaws give different maximum lengths (2 m in the Animal Responsibility Bylaw definition of Leash; 3 m in Parks Regulation By-law 13480 s. 54). The Parks bylaw consolidation in the file is amended to 2017."},"off_leash_areas":{"label":"Off-leash areas","value":"19 designated off-leash parks, including Bear Creek, Blackie Spit, Clayton, Joe Brown, Kennedy, Serpentine and Tynehead; open dawn to dusk. All are fully fenced except Freedom, Tannery and Dogwood. In them, carry a leash, keep the dog in view and under control, remove feces, and leash it at once if it shows aggressive behaviour.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/park-features-amenities/dog-off-leash-areas","title":"Dog Off-leash Areas, City of Surrey","section":"Dog Off-leash Areas","quotes":["Dogs must be kept on a leash in Surrey parks except in these designated off-leash areas.","Dog off-leash areas in Surrey are open from dawn until dusk.","All dog off-leash parks are fully fenced except Freedom, Tannery and Dogwood.","Open map in new window"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 37","quotes":["keep the Dog in view at all times","immediately Leash the Dog if it displays any Aggressive Behaviour"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"dogs_not_allowed":{"label":"Places dogs are not allowed","value":"Surrey beaches May 15 to September 15 each year, except the off-leash area at Blackie Spit Park. Also any park area the Parks Manager designates and posts as \"no dogs permitted\", and water or ice in parks except where posted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/responsible-pet-ownership","title":"Responsible Pet Ownership, City of Surrey","section":"Dogs on beaches","quotes":["Dogs are not allowed on Surrey beaches between May 15 and September 15 of each year. The exception to this is the off-leash area at Blackie Spit Park."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 35.1","quotes":["The Parks Manager may designate and post precise locations and dates where Dogs are not"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","section":"s. 56, 57","quotes":["allow the dog to be within a park in a designated \"no dogs permitted\" area.","allow the dog or other animal to swim or enter into water"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"clean_up":{"label":"Cleaning up","value":"Owners must immediately remove and sanitarily dispose of any feces their animal leaves whenever it is off the owner's premises, including in off-leash areas and parks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 39, 37(d)","quotes":["Every Owner shall, at all times when his or her Animal is off the premises of the Owner,","immediately remove or cause to be removed any feces deposited by the Animal"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","section":"s. 58","quotes":["unless that person immediately removes the excrement"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine_at_large":{"label":"Fine, dog at large or off leash","value":"Animal at large: bylaw notice $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $350 if late); municipal ticket $300. No leash in an off-leash area: $200 both systems. In parks: dog not on leash $200 ($150 early; $250 late) bylaw notice, $200 municipal ticket.","short":"Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days); ticket $300","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 3, s. 35; s. 37(a)","quotes":["19105 35 Animal at large $300.00 $250.00 $350.00","Fail to have leash $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Parks bylaw s. 54","quotes":["13480 54 Dog not on leash $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 4, s. 35, 37(a); Schedule 12 s. 54","quotes":["34. Animal at large 35 $300.00","40. Failure to have leash 37 (a) $200.00","27. Dog not on leash 54 $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105; in parks, also Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017,"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105), a dog on any highway or public place, including a school ground, park or public beach, must be on a leash held by a responsible, competent person. Off the owner's premises elsewhere, the dog must be under the immediate charge and control of a responsible person. The bylaw's leash is no longer than 2 metres (1 metre for aggressive, vicious and dangerous dogs off their property).\n\n## Off-leash areas\n\nSurrey has 19 designated off-leash parks, including Bear Creek, Blackie Spit, Clayton, Joe Brown, Kennedy, Serpentine and Tynehead. They are open dawn to dusk. All are fully fenced except Freedom, Tannery and Dogwood. The City's page has the full list and a map. In them, carry a leash, keep the dog in view and under control, and leash it at once if it shows aggressive behaviour.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The [Parks Regulation By-law 13480](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf) allows a leash up to 3 metres in parks. The animal bylaw says 2 metres, so the shorter limit is the safe one; confirm with Bylaw Services.\n- Dogs are not allowed on Surrey beaches from May 15 to September 15, except the off-leash area at Blackie Spit. This date rule is on the City's Responsible Pet Ownership page; the parks bylaw does not state it. Dogs are also barred from areas the Parks Manager posts \"no dogs permitted\", and from water or ice in parks except where posted.\n- Remove and dispose of your dog's feces immediately, including in off-leash areas and parks.\n- Vicious and dangerous dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas; aggressive dogs must be muzzled there.\n- Dog at large: bylaw notice $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $350 if late); municipal ticket $300. In a park, a dog not on a leash is $200 as a bylaw notice ($150 early; $250 late) or $200 as a municipal ticket. No leash in an off-leash area is $200 under both.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/park-features-amenities/dog-off-leash-areas","title":"Dog Off-leash Areas, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/responsible-pet-ownership","title":"Responsible Pet Ownership, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_13480.pdf","title":"Surrey Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilities Regulation By-law, 1998, No. 13480 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules.json"}},{"title":"Surrey rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Surrey, an Animal Control Officer can give written notice that a dog is aggressive, vicious or dangerous. Each level brings stricter rules (short leash, muzzle, enclosure) and a higher yearly licence: $174 for aggressive (or guard), $261.50 for vicious, $655 for dangerous.","aliases":["vicious dog surrey","dangerous dog designation surrey","dog bite surrey bylaw","aggressive dog muzzle surrey"],"cost":"Yearly licence $174 (guard or aggressive), $261.50 (vicious), $655 (dangerous).","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services call centre","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"email","label":"Report a bite or attack","value":"bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Report a Problem","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request"},{"type":"phone","label":"Dog Licensing","value":"604-592-2601"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licensing page","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing"},{"title":"Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Surrey dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-leash-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/dangerous-dogs/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs/"},"facts":{"how_declared":{"label":"How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive","value":"An Animal Control Officer issues a written notice deeming a dog Aggressive (unprovoked aggressive behaviour or minor injury), Vicious (unprovoked serious injury, known tendency to attack, or repeated minor injuries) or Dangerous (killed or seriously injured a person or animal, or attacked after being deemed vicious). A dangerous-dog owner may ask the Bylaw Manager to reconsider within 14 days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 2, 18, 22, 24, 25","quotes":["Where a Dog meets the definition of an Aggressive Dog, an Animal Control Officer may","Where a Dog meets the definition of a Vicious Dog, an Animal Control Officer may issue written","\"Dangerous Dog\" means a Dog that:","has killed or Seriously Injured a person;","within fourteen (14) calendar days of issuance of that written notice, request in writing that","a written assessment of the Dog, prepared by a Dog behaviour specialist within the","Has without justifiable provocation displayed Aggressive Behaviour toward a person or","Has without justifiable provocation caused a Minor Injury to a person or Animal;","has without justifiable provocation caused a Serious Injury to a person or Animal; or","has on more than one occasion caused a Minor Injury to a person or Animal; or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Aggressive: leash of 1 m maximum off the property, never at large, muzzled in off-leash areas, permanent ID within 30 days. Vicious and dangerous: also muzzled off the property, barred from off-leash areas, warning signs, kept indoors or in a locked enclosure. Dangerous: owner over 19, spay/neuter certificate, approved trainer, $500,000 liability insurance, photo kept at the shelter.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 19, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30","quotes":["secure the Dog by a collar and Leash that is a maximum length of one (1) metre when","keep the Dog Muzzled when in a designated off-leash area","post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises where the Dog is","who is over nineteen (19) years of age","an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars","have the Dangerous Dog photographed and the photo retained at the Animal shelter","shall promptly notify the City’s Bylaw Manager if:"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Dangerous dogs","quotes":["Keep the dog in a six-sided pen when not in the house."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"Annual licence: aggressive (or guard) dog $174; vicious dog $261.50; dangerous dog $655. Apply in person or by mail.","short":"Dangerous $655; vicious $261.50; aggressive $174","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["c) Guard Dog/Aggressive Dog - $174.00","d) Vicious Dog - $261.50","e) Dangerous Dog - $655.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Fees","quotes":["Dog deemed guard/aggressive* | $174.00","Dog deemed vicious* | $261.50","Dog deemed dangerous* | $655.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Call Bylaw Services at 604-591-4370, report online through Report a Problem, or email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca. A Bylaw Enforcement Witness Statement Form is used to document an observed violation or animal bite/attack; email it to the officer or to bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca. In immediate danger, call 911.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","section":"Report a problem","quotes":["Call 604-591-4370 - Submit a report online through Report a Problem","Email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca for bylaw complaints","This form is used to document information about an observed Bylaw violation or animal bite/attack."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request","title":"Report a Problem or Submit a Request, City of Surrey","section":"Contact","quotes":["In the case of injury or immediate danger, call 911 right away."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice (early / late amounts in brackets): dangerous dog improperly leashed $450 ($400 / $500); no permanent ID, no photo, not in enclosure, or no sign $450. Vicious dog at large or not muzzled $450. Aggressive dog improperly leashed or at large $300 ($250 / $350). Municipal ticket: keeping a dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog at large, in off-leash area or not muzzled $1,000; other dangerous-dog offences $450.","short":"Notice $450 dangerous; ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 3, s. 19, 23, 29","quotes":["19105 29 (a) Dangerous dog $450.00 $400.00 $500.00","19105 23 (b) Vicious dog at large $450.00 $400.00 $500.00","19105 19 (a) Aggressive dog $300.00 $250.00 $350.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 4","quotes":["17. Keeping dangerous dog 27 $1000.00","19. Dangerous dog at large 29 (b) $1000.00","21. Dangerous dog not muzzled 29 (d) $1000.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017,"]}],"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\nUnder the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105), an Animal Control Officer issues a written notice deeming a dog:\n\n- **Aggressive:** unprovoked aggressive behaviour or a minor injury.\n- **Vicious:** unprovoked serious injury, a known tendency to attack, repeated minor injuries, or aggressively pursuing a person while at large.\n- **Dangerous:** it killed or seriously injured a person or animal, or attacked after being deemed vicious. The owner may ask the Bylaw Manager to reconsider within 14 days.\n\n## What owners must do\n\n- Aggressive: a leash of 1 metre or less off the property, never at large, a muzzle in off-leash areas, and permanent ID within 30 days.\n- Vicious and dangerous: also a muzzle off the property, no off-leash areas, warning signs, and the dog kept indoors or in a locked enclosure.\n- Dangerous: the owner must be over 19, with a spay or neuter certificate, an approved trainer, $500,000 liability insurance, and a photo kept at the shelter.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- To report a dog, call Bylaw Services at 604-591-4370, use Report a Problem online, or email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca. A Bylaw Enforcement Witness Statement Form documents a bite or attack. In immediate danger, call 911.\n- An owner unwilling or unable to comply may have a dangerous dog seized and held 14 days, after which it may be euthanized.\n- Licences for these dogs are bought in person or by mail.\n- Bylaw notice: dangerous dog improperly leashed $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days; $500 if late); aggressive dog improperly leashed or at large $300 ($250 / $350). Municipal ticket: keeping a dangerous dog, or one at large, in an off-leash area or unmuzzled, $1,000.\n- Court fine on conviction: $50 to $2,000, or up to six months in jail.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request","title":"Report a Problem or Submit a Request, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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/surrey/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs.json"}},{"title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Surrey","question":"How many dogs or cats can I keep?","slug":"how-many-pets","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"The City of Surrey's Animal Responsibility Bylaw allows no more than 3 dogs over 8 weeks old and 5 cats over 12 weeks old on a property, and no more than 6 companion animals in total. More than three dogs needs a hobby or commercial kennel licence, according to the City.","aliases":["pet limit surrey","how many dogs surrey","how many cats can i have","kennel licence surrey"],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services call centre","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"phone","label":"Dog Licensing","value":"604-592-2601"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105"},{"title":"Dog Licensing page","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Surrey dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"backyard-chickens","title":"Surrey backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-chickens/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/how-many-pets/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets/"},"facts":{"dog_limit":{"label":"Dogs allowed","value":"No more than 3 dogs over 8 weeks old on any real property. The City's dog licensing page says no more than three dogs can be licensed to a property unless there is a hobby or commercial kennel licence.","short":"Max 3 dogs","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 3","quotes":["No person shall keep or allow to be kept on any real property more than six (6) Companion","not more than three (3) Dogs over the age of eight (8) weeks"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Dog licensing requirements","quotes":["No more than three dogs can be licensed to a property at one time, unless there is a hobby or commercial kennel licence in place."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"cat_limit":{"label":"Cats allowed","value":"No more than 5 cats over 12 weeks old on any real property.","short":"Max 5 cats","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 3","quotes":["not more than five (5) cats over the age of twelve (12) weeks"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other animal limits","value":"No more than 6 companion animals in total (at most 3 dogs and 5 cats). Livestock and poultry are limited by the Zoning Bylaw (see Backyard chickens). Prohibited animals are listed in Schedule A of the Animal Responsibility Bylaw.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 3, 4; Schedule A","quotes":["No person shall keep or allow to be kept on any real property more than six (6) Companion","any prohibited Animal outlined in Schedule"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(a)","quotes":["The keeping of livestock, poultry, rabbits and chinchillas in the RA, R1, R2, and R3"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exceptions":{"label":"Exceptions","value":"A hobby or commercial kennel licence allows more than three dogs (City licensing page). The Zoning By-law defines a hobby kennel as no more than 6 dogs over 6 months old kept for breeding or showing, with the operator living on the lot; a commercial kennel boards or trains others' dogs. Livestock and poultry limits depend on zone and lot size.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","section":"Dog licensing requirements","quotes":["unless there is a hobby or commercial kennel licence in place"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 1 Definitions, Kennel - Commercial; Kennel - Hobby","quotes":["means a kennel specifically set up for boarding, training and keeping of dogs not owned by the kennel","means a kennel where no more than 6 dogs over the age of 6 months, are kept on the premises for","The operator of the hobby kennel must reside on the lot on which the hobby"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late). Municipal ticket $200.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 3, s. 3","quotes":["19105 3 Keeping of excessive $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 4","quotes":["1. Keeping of excessive companion animals 3 $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","section":"s. 1; s. 3","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the \"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017,"]}],"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\nUnder the [Animal Responsibility Bylaw 19105](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105), no one may keep more than 3 dogs over 8 weeks old, or more than 5 cats over 12 weeks old, on any real property in Surrey. The total of companion animals cannot exceed 6, so the dog and cat limits share that total. The City's Dog Licensing page says no more than three dogs can be licensed to a property unless there is a hobby or commercial kennel licence.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The [Zoning By-law](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000) defines a hobby kennel as no more than 6 dogs over 6 months old kept for breeding or showing, with the operator living on the lot. A commercial kennel boards or trains other people's dogs. The kennel licensing process and fee are not on the City's animal pages; ask Bylaw & Licensing Services.\n- Prohibited animals are listed in Schedule A of the bylaw.\n- Livestock and poultry limits depend on zone and lot size; see the backyard chickens answer.\n- Exceeding the limit: bylaw notice $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late). A municipal ticket is $200.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/19105","title":"Surrey Animal Responsibility Bylaw, 2017, No. 19105 (consolidated to Bylaw 21964, 2026)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/dog-licensing","title":"Dog Licensing, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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/surrey/how-many-pets/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets.json"}},{"title":"Surrey backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules","question":"Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock?","slug":"backyard-chickens","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes. In the City of Surrey you can keep up to 4 hens (no roosters) on a lot larger than 669 m² but under 0.4 ha (1 acre) in the RA, R1 and R3 zones, and R2 under the Zoning By-law, after free City registration. Larger lots follow the Zoning By-law livestock rules. No beekeeping rule was found.","aliases":["backyard hens surrey","chicken bylaw surrey","livestock surrey bc","rabbits surrey","bees surrey"],"cost":"Free. Registration with the City is mandatory and free.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"City hen registration (online form, email or mail)","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens"},{"type":"email","label":"Backyard hens","value":"backyardhens@surrey.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services call centre","value":"604-591-4370"}],"documents":["BC Premises ID number","Written consent of the owner, if you rent"],"forms":[{"title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens"},{"title":"Farm Animals, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/farm-animals"},{"title":"Chicken Keeping Bylaw 18754 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754"},{"title":"Zoning By-law 12000 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000"}],"related":[{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/how-many-pets/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-chickens/"}],"topic":{"title":"Backyard chicken rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-chickens/"},"facts":{"hens_allowed":{"label":"Hens allowed","value":"Yes, hens only, on lots larger than 669 m² (7,200 sq. ft.) but under 0.4 ha (1 acre) in the RA, R1 and R3 zones (Chicken Keeping Bylaw) and R2 (Zoning Bylaw). You must register first. Larger lots follow the Zoning Bylaw livestock rules.","short":"Yes, lots over 669 m² and under 0.4 ha; register","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 3, 4","quotes":["in the following residential zones identified in \"Surrey Zoning By-law,","(a) Acreage Residential (RA) zone;","(c) Urban Residential (R3) zone."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(d)","quotes":["the keeping of chickens may be permitted in","the RA, R1, R2, and R3 Zones, where the lot is greater than 669 sq. m but less than"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens","title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["you can keep chickens in your backyard on single family urban area lots that are more than 7,200 square feet"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The Chicken Keeping Bylaw s. 3 lists RA, R1 and R3 only; Zoning Bylaw s. B.12(d) lists RA, R1, R2 and R3. The City page and Farm Animals page use the older zone names (RA, RH, RF, RF-SS etc.). Zone names were replaced by Bylaw 21281 (zoning s. 3 table maps old to new)."},"max_hens":{"label":"Most hens","value":"4 hens per lot on lots over 669 m² but under 0.4 ha. On lots of 0.4 ha (1 acre) or more in the RA, R1, R2 and R3 zones: up to 12 head of poultry, excluding roosters, per 0.4 ha.","short":"4 hens on lots under 0.4 ha; 12 per 0.4 ha larger","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 5","quotes":["A maximum of 4 Hens, but no Roosters, are permitted on lands described in Section 3 of"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(a)","quotes":["Twelve (12) head of poultry, excluding roosters, for every 0.4 ha, with the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"roosters":{"label":"Roosters","value":"No roosters on lots over 669 m² but under 0.4 ha, and the City says roosters are not allowed in residential areas.","short":"No in residential areas","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 5","quotes":["A maximum of 4 Hens, but no Roosters, are permitted on lands described in Section 3 of"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(d)","quotes":["No roosters are permitted on any lot;"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens","title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["Roosters are not allowed in residential areas."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"coop_rules":{"label":"Coop rules","value":"Coop at least 3.0 m from any dwelling, with setbacks of 20.0 m front, 1.2 m rear, 1.2 m side and 3.0 m street side. Each hen needs 0.37 m² of coop floor, 0.92 m² of outdoor enclosure, a nest box and a perch. Coop and enclosure must be secured from sunset to sunrise, kept clean, and manure stored in a closed container (no more than 0.08 m³).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(d)iii","quotes":["Buildings and structures to shelter hens shall be situated a minimum of","Front Yard: Minimum 20.0 m;","Rear Yard: Minimum 1.2 m;","Street Side Yard: Minimum 3.0 m; and"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 10, 11(c)","quotes":["at least 0.37 square meters [4 square feet] of interior Coop","at least 0.92 square meters (10 square feet) of Outdoor Enclosure","ensure the Coop and Outdoor Enclosure are secured from sunset to sunrise","with no more than 0.08 cubic meters [2.8 cubic feet] of manure stored on the lot at a time"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"registration":{"label":"Permit or registration","value":"Registration with the City is mandatory and free. You must own the lot and live on it (or live there with the owner's written consent) and provide a BC Premises ID number. Apply online, by email or by mail; wait for the City's validation before building a coop or buying hens. Registration is not transferable and ends if the owner or occupier changes.","short":"Yes, free; BC Premises ID needed","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 6, 7, 8, 9","quotes":["A person may not Keep a Hen unless that person first submits a completed Hen","a valid British Columbia Poultry Premises Identification number obtained from","A validated Hen registration is not transferable from one person to another or from","will terminate if the owner or occupier of the lot named in the registration changes"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens","title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","section":"Steps","quotes":["Registration is free but mandatory.","When you have received this notification, you can then construct a coop and purchase your hens."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bees":{"label":"Bees","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","sources":[]},"other_livestock":{"label":"Other livestock","value":"Livestock, poultry, rabbits and chinchillas in RA, R1, R2 and R3 zones: 2 livestock, or 6 sheep or goats, or 12 poultry (no roosters) per 0.4 ha, on lots of at least 0.4 ha; on smaller lots only 2 rabbits or chinchillas. Pigeons and doves on lots of at least 560 m², up to 15 birds per 93 m². The City says ducks, turkeys and other fowl are not allowed on lots under 1 acre.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"Part 4, s. B.12(a), (c)","quotes":["Two (2) livestock for every 0.4 ha, with the minimum lot size of 0.4 ha;","Six (6) sheep or goats, for every 0.4 ha, with the minimum lot size of 0.4","2 rabbits or chinchillas where the lot is less than 0.4 ha","The lot is not less than 560 sq. m;"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens","title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["Ducks, turkeys, or other fowl other than hens are not allowed on lots less than 1 acre."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/farm-animals","title":"Farm Animals, City of Surrey","section":"Raising farm animals","quotes":["your property must be zoned as RA, RH, RF or RF-SS, and be at least 1 acre in size"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754; Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as the \"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754\"."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","section":"title","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nHens only (no roosters) are allowed on lots larger than 669 m² (7,200 sq. ft.) but under 0.4 ha (1 acre) in the RA, R1 and R3 zones under the [Chicken Keeping Bylaw 18754](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754), and R2 under the [Zoning By-law](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000). The limit is 4 hens per lot. On lots of 0.4 ha or more in the RA, R1, R2 and R3 zones, you can keep up to 12 head of poultry (no roosters) per 0.4 ha.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check your lot size and zone. You must own the lot and live on it, or live there with the owner's written consent.\n2. Get a BC Premises ID number.\n3. Register with the City, which is free: online, by email or by mail.\n4. Wait for the City's validation before you build a coop or buy hens.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Coop at least 3.0 m from any dwelling. Setbacks are 20.0 m front, 1.2 m rear, 1.2 m side and 3.0 m street side.\n- Each hen needs 0.37 m² of coop floor, 0.92 m² of outdoor enclosure, a nest box and a perch. Secure the coop and enclosure from sunset to sunrise, keep them clean, and store manure in a closed container (no more than 0.08 m³).\n- Registration is not transferable and ends if the owner or occupier changes.\n- On lots of 0.4 ha or more in the RA, R1, R2 and R3 zones: 2 livestock, or 6 sheep or goats, or 12 poultry per 0.4 ha. On smaller lots only 2 rabbits or chinchillas. Pigeons and doves need a lot of at least 560 m², up to 15 birds per 93 m². The City says ducks, turkeys and other fowl are not allowed on lots under 1 acre.\n- Bees: the bylaws and City pages we read do not mention beekeeping. Ask Bylaw Services.\n- Municipal tickets: hens not permitted $100; more than 4 hens $150; rooster $150; no registration $100.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/backyard-chickens","title":"Backyard Chickens, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/animals/farm-animals","title":"Farm Animals, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18754","title":"Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754 (consolidated to Bylaw 21394, 2024)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.12)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-chickens/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-chickens.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-chickens.json"}},{"title":"Surrey RV, boat and trailer parking rules","question":"Can I park an RV, boat, or trailer on the street or in my yard?","slug":"rv-boat-trailer-parking","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"parking-and-driving","name":"Parking, tickets and driving"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"In Surrey, no vehicle may stay parked on a street more than 72 hours, and a larger vehicle such as an RV may not stay more than 24 hours, unless the City permits it. A trailer cannot be parked on a street without its towing vehicle. Yard rules depend on your zone.","aliases":["park rv on street surrey","boat trailer parking surrey","camper parking residential","storing trailer in driveway surrey"],"cost":"Bylaw notices: parked beyond 72 hours $80; trailer without towing vehicle $160; large vehicle over 24 hours $150.","how_long":"Street limit is 24 hours for a larger vehicle and 72 hours for other vehicles.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Parking Enforcement (report a violation)","value":"604-591-4352"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning and Development Client Services Centre (yard and zoning questions)","value":"604-591-4086"},{"type":"email","label":"Planning and Development","value":"planningdevelopment@surrey.ca"}],"documents":["Your lot's zone (check Zoning By-law 12000) before storing a boat or trailer outside"],"forms":[{"title":"Vehicles on City Streets Regulations","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/parking-streets-transportation/parking/parking-regulations/vehicles-on-city-streets-regulations"},{"title":"Highway and Traffic By-law 13007 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007"},{"title":"Zoning By-law 12000 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000"}],"related":[{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Surrey zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"}],"topic":{"title":"RV, boat and trailer parking rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rv-boat-trailer-parking/"},"facts":{"on_street":{"label":"On the street","value":"No vehicle may stay parked on a street more than 72 hours continuously unless the City permits. A larger vehicle (anything beyond a passenger vehicle of up to 9 seats, 2.2 m high and 6.4 m long) may not park on a street more than 24 hours continuously unless permitted by the City. A trailer may not be parked on a street without its towing vehicle attached.","short":"72 hours; unattached trailers not allowed","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007","title":"Surrey Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 (PDF)","section":"s. 70, 88(4), 88.1(1)(a)","quotes":["no person shall park a vehicle on any highway","for more than 72 hours continuously, except where permitted by the City.","must not cause, allow or permit that vehicle to park on a highway for more than 24","No person shall park a trailer, semi-trailer or commercial vehicle on any street without the","an overall length not exceeding 6.4 m"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/parking-streets-transportation/parking/parking-regulations/vehicles-on-city-streets-regulations","title":"Vehicles on City Streets Regulations, City of Surrey","section":"Utility and recreational trailers","quotes":["Trailers must be hooked up to a vehicle with motive power (an engine) when parked on a City street."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"on_property":{"label":"On your property","value":"Depends on zone. R3: up to 4 vehicles, or 3 plus 1 house trailer, utility trailer, camper or boat. R1 and R2: 3 vehicles plus 1 trailer or boat. A house trailer or boat may not sit in the front yard setback or side yards. R4, R5, R5-S and R6: no campers, boats or trailers outdoors. Large RA lots: up to 3 trailers or boats.","short":"Varies by zone: R3 up to 4 vehicles; R4 to R6 none outdoors","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (PDF)","section":"Part 15 (R3) s. H.4; Part 13 (R1) s. H.2; Part 14 (R2) s. H.2","quotes":["A maximum of 4 vehicles or 3 vehicles and 1 house trailer, utility trailer, camper","Outside parking or storage of a house trailer or boat is not permitted within the","Combined maximum of 1 house trailer, utility trailer, camper or boat;","Outdoor parking or storage of campers, utility trailers, boats, or house trailers","Outside parking or storage of campers, boats, utility trailers or house trailers is"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (PDF)","section":"Part 12 (RA) s. H.2(a)","quotes":["A combined maximum of 3 house trailers, utility trailers, campers or boats are"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"living_in":{"label":"Living in an RV","value":"No. On a street, no one may occupy a larger vehicle as a dwelling or sleeping place while it is parked on a highway. On a lot, no trailer (camper, travel trailer or tent trailer) may be occupied as a dwelling or sleeping place anywhere in the City except in a licensed mobile home park (or mobile home subdivision).","short":"No on a street or lot except licensed mobile home park","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007","title":"Surrey Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 (PDF)","section":"s. 88.1(1)(b)","quotes":["must not allow or permit that vehicle to be occupied as a dwelling or sleeping place"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_6142.pdf","title":"Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation and Control Bylaw, 1980, No. 6142 (PDF)","section":"s. 1, 28(a)","quotes":["No mobile home or trailer shall be occupied as an office, dwelling or sleeping place","anywhere within the City save and except in a duly licensed mobile home park under","more commonly known as a"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice (early within 14 days / late): parked beyond 72 hours $80 ($55 / $105); trailer without towing vehicle $160 ($105 / $215); large vehicle over 24 hours $150 ($100 / $200); occupying a large vehicle on a street $50 ($35 / $75); occupying a trailer on a lot $450 ($400 / $500). Municipal ticket: occupying a trailer $500; too many vehicles, or a house trailer or boat where not allowed, on a lot $200.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 27 (Highway and Traffic Bylaw)","quotes":["13007 70 Park beyond 72 hours $80.00 $55.00 $105.00 No","13007 88(4) Trailer parked without","13007 88.1(1)(a) Large vehicle parked $150.00 $100.00 $200.00 No","Unlawfully occupy large $50.00 $35.00 $75.00 No","6142 28(a) Unlawfully occupy mobile $450.00 $400.00 $500.00 Yes"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 20","quotes":["1. Unlawfully occupy mobile home/trailer 28(a) $500.00","Park/store excess vehicle(s) 12.H.2(a) $200.00","Prohibited parking/storage of house trailer/boat 14.H.2(c) $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 (streets); Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (parking on lots); Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation and Control Bylaw, 1980, No. 6142 (living in a trailer)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007","title":"Surrey Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 (PDF)","section":"s. 102","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as the \"Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007.\""]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_6142.pdf","title":"Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation and Control Bylaw, 1980, No. 6142 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nOn streets, the [Highway and Traffic By-law 13007](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007) applies by size. No vehicle may stay parked on a street more than 72 hours continuously unless the City permits. A larger vehicle (anything beyond a passenger vehicle of up to 9 seats, 2.2 m high and 6.4 m long) may not park on a street more than 24 hours continuously unless permitted. A trailer may not be parked on a street without its towing vehicle attached. The by-law applies every day of the year.\n\n## On your property\n\nYard rules come from the [Zoning By-law 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000) and depend on your zone:\n\n- R3: up to 4 vehicles, or 3 plus 1 house trailer, utility trailer, camper or boat.\n- R1 and R2: 3 vehicles plus 1 trailer or boat.\n- A house trailer or boat may not sit in the front yard setback or side yards.\n- R4, R5, R5-S and R6: no campers, boats or trailers outdoors.\n- Large RA lots: up to 3 trailers or boats.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Sleeping in it: no one may occupy a larger vehicle as a dwelling or sleeping place while parked on a street. On a lot, no camper or trailer may be lived in anywhere in the City except in a licensed mobile home park, under [Bylaw 6142](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_6142.pdf).\n- Bylaw notices (early within 14 days / late): parked beyond 72 hours $80 ($55 / $105); trailer without towing vehicle $160 ($105 / $215); large vehicle over 24 hours $150 ($100 / $200); occupying a large vehicle on a street $50 ($35 / $75); occupying a trailer on a lot $450 ($400 / $500).\n- Municipal tickets: occupying a trailer $500; too many vehicles, or a house trailer or boat where not allowed, on a lot $200.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/parking-streets-transportation/parking/parking-regulations/vehicles-on-city-streets-regulations","title":"Vehicles on City Streets Regulations, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13007","title":"Surrey Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_6142.pdf","title":"Surrey Mobile Homes and Trailer Regulation and Control Bylaw, 1980, No. 6142 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/rv-boat-trailer-parking/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/rv-boat-trailer-parking.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/rv-boat-trailer-parking.json"}},{"title":"Surrey noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Surrey's Noise Control By-law bans any noise that disturbs the neighbourhood and sets no fixed nightly quiet hours for ordinary noise. Construction is allowed Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sundays only if you do not do it for profit or gain. Report noise to Bylaw Services at 604-591-4370.","aliases":["quiet hours surrey","construction hours surrey","barking dog noise surrey","loud party noise surrey","noise bylaw 7044"],"cost":"Bylaw notice $200 for general noise; $450 for construction noise. Municipal ticket $250 for general noise; $500 for construction noise.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services call centre","value":"604-591-4370","note":"Seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m."},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Report a Problem","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Noise Control By-law 7044 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf"},{"title":"Noise Extension Bylaw Permit","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/commercial-building-permits/noise-extension-bylaw-permit"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Surrey bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules/"},"facts":{"general_rule":{"label":"General rule","value":"No one may make, cause or allow any noise in a public or private place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners or occupiers must not let their property be used that way. Radios and amplified sound, and animals or birds whose cries unduly disturb the peace, are covered too.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf","title":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044 (PDF)","section":"B.1 to B.4","quotes":["No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or on","a public or private place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest,","No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries unduly"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":null,"status":"none","note":"Surrey's Noise Control By-law sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.","sources":[]},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., including statutory holidays. No construction, repair, demolition, excavation or fill that disturbs the neighbourhood outside those hours. On Sundays no such work for profit or gain, so owners may do their own work but cannot hire trades. Extended hours need the Inspector's written approval (Noise Extension Bylaw Permit).","short":"Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sun work for profit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf","title":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044 (PDF)","section":"C.1, C.2, C.3","quotes":["No person in the City shall on any day before 07:00 hours or after 22:00 hours,","No person in the City shall for profit or gain on a Sunday construct, erect,","the Inspector may give written approval to carry on the work that is found to be necessary at"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/commercial-building-permits/noise-extension-bylaw-permit","title":"Noise Extension Bylaw Permit, City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["Without a permit, construction is permitted in Surrey from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday.","Construction noise is permitted between 7am and 10pm, Monday through Saturday, including statutory holidays.","This means property owners can do construction work on Sunday on their own property, but cannot hire any trades to do construction work on a Sunday."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"No decibel limits. Also banned: noisy snow vehicles, motorboats or motorcycles; an outdoor public address system without a permit; hawkers' repeated cries. Noise scare devices (berry crops) have set hours and spacing. Emergency work to protect life, health or property is exempt.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf","title":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044 (PDF)","section":"B.5, B.6, D.1 to D.3","quotes":["No hawker, huckster, pedlar, newsvendor, or other person shall by his intermittent","No person shall operate any outdoor public address system in the City without","No person shall operate a snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle which makes or","a person may perform work of an emergency nature for the preservation or protection of life, health or property"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Bylaw Services call centre, 604-591-4370 (seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.); or email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca, or use Report a Problem online.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","section":"Report a problem","quotes":["Residents can now speak directly with a Call Centre Clerk seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.","Call 604-591-4370 - Submit a report online through Report a Problem","Email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca for bylaw complaints"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_published","note":"The City's page does not list a separate number for 1:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.","sources":[]},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Noise (general, stereo, animal, bird, vocal, vehicle): bylaw notice $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late); municipal ticket $250. Construction noise (including Sunday): bylaw notice $450 ($400 / $500); municipal ticket $500.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 7044","quotes":["7044 1.B.1 Noise from public place $200.00 $150.00 $250.00","7044 1.C.1 Construction noise during $450.00 $400.00 $500.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 8","quotes":["1. Noise from public place 1.B.1 $250.00","8. Construction noise 1.C.1 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf","title":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044 (PDF)","section":"s. 3","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as \"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":1,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Noise Control By-law 7044](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf), no one in Surrey may make, cause or allow any noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners and occupiers must not let their property be used that way. This includes radios and amplified sound, and animals or birds whose cries unduly disturb the peace. The by-law sets no decibel limits and no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise, so the general ban applies at any hour.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Construction, repair, demolition, excavation or fill that disturbs the neighbourhood is not allowed outside Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., statutory holidays included.\n- On Sundays such work is banned only when done for profit or gain. Owners may do their own work but cannot hire trades.\n- Extended hours need the Inspector's written approval, called a Noise Extension Bylaw Permit.\n- Also banned: noisy snow vehicles, motorboats and motorcycles, and an outdoor public address system without a permit. Noise scare devices for berry crops have set hours and spacing. Emergency work to protect life, health or property is exempt.\n- To complain, call Bylaw Services at 604-591-4370 (staffed 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.), email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca, or use Report a Problem. The City page does not list a separate number for 1:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.\n- Noise (general, stereo, animal, bird, vocal, vehicle): bylaw notice $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late); municipal ticket $250. Construction noise: bylaw notice $450 ($400 / $500); municipal ticket $500.\n- On conviction in court, the fine is $100 to $2,000.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_Reg_7044.pdf","title":"Surrey Noise Control By-law, 1982, No. 7044 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/building/commercial-building-permits/noise-extension-bylaw-permit","title":"Noise Extension Bylaw Permit, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules.json"}},{"title":"Surrey unsightly property rules and how to report","question":"How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property?","slug":"unsightly-property","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Report it to the City of Surrey's Bylaw Services through Report a Problem, 604-591-4370 or bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca. An inspector serves the owner a notice saying what to fix and how long they have. If it is not done, the City can do the work and charge the owner.","aliases":["overgrown yard surrey","messy property neighbour surrey","junk in yard surrey","graffiti report surrey","long grass bylaw surrey"],"cost":"Bylaw notice $300; municipal ticket $500. Graffiti: bylaw notice $300; municipal ticket $250. The City's clean-up costs are charged to the owner.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"Report a Problem","value":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request"},{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law 16393 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Surrey bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/unsightly-property/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/unsightly-property/"}],"topic":{"title":"Unsightly property fines in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/unsightly-property/"},"facts":{"what_counts":{"label":"What counts","value":"Owners and occupants must not let property become or stay unsightly: accumulated junk, filth, litter, brush, refuse, rubbish or graffiti; broken or rotting fences; dead or uncontrolled landscaping; neglected buildings. Grass must be kept living and no taller than 20 cm, and property free of heavy undergrowth and weeds. Wrecked or inoperative vehicles, trailers and boats may not be stored unless lawfully permitted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393","title":"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law, 2007, No. 16393 (consolidated to Bylaw 20687, 2022)","section":"s. 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 3.5","quotes":["the accumulation of junk, filth, litter, brush, discarded materials, refuse,","landscaping that is dead, characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of","No owner or occupant of property within the City of Surrey shall permit or allow the","shall permit or allow an infestation of the property by caterpillars or other noxious or destructive insects","No mechanical equipment, vehicle, trailer or boat or a remnant or any part of them, or","Where grass forms part of the ground cover on property, it shall be maintained in a living","condition and at a height of not more than 20 centimetres.","All property shall be kept free of heavy undergrowth and weeds."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Call Bylaw Services at 604-591-4370, report online through Report a Problem (the City does not accept anonymous requests), or email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","section":"Report a problem","quotes":["Call 604-591-4370 - Submit a report online through Report a Problem","Email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca for bylaw complaints"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request","title":"Report a Problem or Submit a Request, City of Surrey","section":"How to report","quotes":["We do not accept anonymous requests."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"process":{"label":"What happens next","value":"An Inspector who finds a property unsightly serves the owner or occupant with a notice stating what to fix and the time allowed. If it is not done, the City may enter and do the work at the owner's expense; unpaid costs by December 31 are added to the property taxes. The owner may also be prosecuted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393","title":"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law, 2007, No. 16393 (consolidated to Bylaw 20687, 2022)","section":"s. 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2","quotes":["an Inspector shall serve on the owner or occupant of the","must be remedied within the time prescribed in the notice","the City, by its employees or other persons, at reasonable times and in a reasonable","shall be added to and form part of the taxes payable on the property as taxes in arrears"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Unsightly property or accumulation of rubbish: bylaw notice $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $350 if late); municipal ticket $500. Graffiti: bylaw notice $300 ($250 / $350); municipal ticket $250.","short":"Notice $300 ($250 in 14 days); ticket $500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 4","quotes":["16393 2.1 Permit unsightly property $300.00 $250.00 $350.00","16393 2.2 Place graffiti $300.00 $250.00 $350.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 21","quotes":["1. Permit unsightly property 2.1 $500.00","2. Place graffiti 2.2 $250.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law, 2007, No. 16393","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393","title":"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law, 2007, No. 16393 (consolidated to Bylaw 20687, 2022)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited as the \"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law 16393](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393), owners and occupants must not let property in Surrey become or stay unsightly. That covers accumulated junk, filth, litter, brush, refuse, rubbish or graffiti; broken or rotting fences; dead or uncontrolled landscaping; and neglected buildings. Grass must be kept living and no taller than 20 cm, and the property free of heavy undergrowth and weeds. Wrecked or inoperative vehicles, trailers and boats may not be stored unless lawfully permitted.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Report the address and what you see through Report a Problem, by phone at 604-591-4370, or by email to bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca. The City does not accept anonymous requests.\n2. An Inspector who finds the property unsightly serves the owner or occupant with a notice stating what to fix and the time allowed.\n3. If it is not done, the City may enter and do the work at the owner's expense.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Costs unpaid by December 31 are added to the property taxes. The owner may also be prosecuted.\n- Unsightly property or accumulation of rubbish: bylaw notice $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $350 if late); municipal ticket $500. Graffiti: bylaw notice $300 ($250 / $350); municipal ticket $250.\n- On conviction in court the fine is $100 to $10,000, and each day is a separate offence.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/16393","title":"Surrey Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises By-law, 2007, No. 16393 (consolidated to Bylaw 20687, 2022)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/city-departments/public-safety/bylaw-licensing-services","title":"Bylaw & Licensing Services, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/report-problem-or-submit-request","title":"Report a Problem or Submit a Request, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property.json"}},{"title":"Surrey backyard fire and burning rules","question":"Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste?","slug":"backyard-fire","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"No. The City of Surrey does not permit open burning, so backyard fires, wood fire pits, chimineas and burning yard waste are not allowed. Propane and natural gas fire pits are the exception. Only farm properties can get an agricultural burning permit, from the Fire Chief.","aliases":["fire pit surrey","can i burn leaves surrey","campfire surrey bc","beach fire surrey","burning permit surrey"],"cost":"There is no fee for the agricultural burning permit.","how_long":"An agricultural burning permit is valid January 1 to April 30 and October 1 to December 31.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Surrey Fire Prevention","value":"604-543-6780"},{"type":"email","label":"Surrey Fire Prevention","value":"fireprevention@surrey.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Burning Regulations and Permits","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits"},{"title":"Fire Services Bylaw 22020 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Surrey yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Surrey fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fireworks/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-fire/"}],"topic":{"title":"Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire/"},"facts":{"campfires":{"label":"Backyard campfires","value":"No. Open burning is not permitted in Surrey, so backyard fires, fire pits, chimineas and other outdoor burning are not allowed, other than propane or natural gas fire pits. Cooking fires, campfires and burning garbage are prohibited.","short":"No, except propane or natural gas fire pits","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits","title":"Burning Regulations & Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Outdoor burning regulations","quotes":["open burning is not permitted in the City of Surrey.","backyard fires, fire pits, chimineas, and any other type of outdoor burning other than propane or natural gas fire pits are not allowed.","Cooking fires, campfires, and the burning of garbage are all prohibited in the City of Surrey."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","section":"s. 21","quotes":["No person shall Start, maintain or authorize any outdoor fire, including but not limited to","unless in accordance with a permit issued by the Fire Chief"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"open_burning":{"label":"Burning yard waste","value":"No burning of yard waste or brush piles. Only farm properties (classified as farm by BC Assessment and actively farming) can get an agricultural burning permit, valid January 1 to April 30 and October 1 to December 31, for material native to the property. Stumps and trees from land clearing cannot be burned. Materials may not be brought in to be burned.","short":"No, except farm properties with a permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits","title":"Burning Regulations & Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Burning permits for agricultural purposes","quotes":["Burning for agricultural purposes is allowed by permit only.","Burning permits are valid only from January 1 to April 30 and October 1 to December 31.","Materials from land clearing such as stumps and trees cannot be burned at any time."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","section":"s. 25, 28","quotes":["All material authorized to be burned outdoors on a property pursuant to this Bylaw must be","No person shall transport, or cause to be transported, material of any kind into the City"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"A permit from the Fire Chief is required for any outdoor fire (s. 21). In practice permits are for agricultural burning on farm property only; there is no fee for that permit. The Fire Chief may deny or revoke a permit when conditions make a fire a hazard. Contact Surrey Fire Prevention at fireprevention@surrey.ca or 604-543-6780.","short":"Yes, agricultural only; no fee","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","section":"s. 21, 22, 24","quotes":["must be displayed on site of the burning.","There shall be no fee for a burning permit issued for Agricultural Purposes on Farm Property"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits","title":"Burning Regulations & Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Contact","quotes":["email fireprevention@surrey.ca or call the Surrey Fire Prevention Division at 604-543-6780."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fire_bans":{"label":"Fire bans","value":"BC's provincial fire bans and restrictions apply from May through October; Surrey is in the Coastal Fire Centre. Check the BC Wildfire Service website before any open flame. Surrey also posts a local Fire Danger Rating on roadside signs, digital billboards and its webpage. Agricultural permits may be suspended by BC Wildfire Management or the Fire Chief.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits","title":"Burning Regulations & Permits, City of Surrey","section":"Provincial fire bans & restrictions","quotes":["From May through October, provincial fire bans and restrictions are enforced throughout British Columbia.","Surrey falls under the Coastal Fire Centre","Burning permits may be suspended at any time under the authority of BC Wildfire Management or by order of the Fire Chief"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"alternatives":{"label":"Instead of burning","value":"Yard trimmings go in the green organics cart (collected weekly). Extra yard waste can go in paper bags, labelled cans or tied bundles beside the cart at no extra cost.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","section":"Collection overview","quotes":["Organics: every week","Include all food scraps and yard trimmings."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, City of Surrey","section":"Tips for handling extra waste","quotes":["There is no additional cost for placing extra bags or bundles of branches beside your cart."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw 22020 s. 38: on conviction, a fine of $100 to $50,000; each day is a separate offence. The bylaw notice and municipal ticket schedules still list only the repealed Fire Service Bylaw 10771 (unlawful burning: bylaw notice $200, $150 early, $250 late; municipal ticket $200).","short":"No current notice; $100 to $50,000 in court","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","section":"s. 38","quotes":["is liable to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $50,000.","\"Surrey Fire Prevention By-law, 1990, No. 10771\", together with all amendments"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 11","quotes":["10771 30(a) Unlawful burning $200.00 $150.00 $250.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 15","quotes":["4. Unlawful burning 30(a) $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (the City's pages call it the Prevention and Suppression of Fires Bylaw)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as “Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020”"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Fire Services Bylaw 22020](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf) (the City's pages call it the Prevention and Suppression of Fires Bylaw), an outdoor fire needs a permit from the Fire Chief. The City says open burning is not permitted in Surrey. Cooking fires, campfires and burning garbage are prohibited, and so are beach fires within Surrey.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Yard waste and brush piles cannot be burned. Put yard trimmings in your green organics cart, collected weekly. Extra can go beside it in paper bags, labelled cans or tied bundles at no extra cost.\n- Farms: only properties classified as farm by BC Assessment and actively farming can get an agricultural burning permit, for material native to the property. Stumps and trees from land clearing cannot be burned, and materials may not be brought in to be burned.\n- The Fire Chief may deny or revoke a permit when conditions make a fire a hazard. Permits can also be suspended by BC Wildfire Management.\n- BC's provincial fire bans and restrictions apply from May through October; Surrey is in the Coastal Fire Centre. Check the BC Wildfire Service website before any open flame. Surrey also posts a Fire Danger Rating on roadside signs and its webpage.\n- On conviction, Bylaw 22020 s. 38 sets a fine of $100 to $50,000, and each day is a separate offence.\n- The ticket schedules still list only the repealed Bylaw 10771: unlawful burning is a bylaw notice of $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days; $250 if late) or a municipal ticket of $200.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/burning-regulations-permits","title":"Burning Regulations & Permits, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_22020.pdf","title":"Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/collection-schedules","title":"Collection Schedules, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/waste-collection/waste-collection-carts","title":"Waste Collection Carts, 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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire.json"}},{"title":"Surrey fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Not for ordinary residents. Under Surrey's Fireworks Regulation By-law 4200, no one may set off fireworks in the City unless they are a certified Fireworks Supervisor holding a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits are for special events or festivals. No one under 18 may possess or set off fireworks.","aliases":["halloween fireworks surrey","diwali fireworks surrey","can i buy fireworks surrey"],"cost":"$150 permit processing fee, paid before the application is reviewed.","how_long":"The City asks for the application at least 5 business days before the event.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Surrey Fire Prevention","value":"604-543-6780"},{"type":"email","label":"Surrey Fire Prevention","value":"fireprevention@surrey.ca"}],"documents":["Owner consent for the site","Certificate of liability insurance of at least $2,000,000","A certified Fireworks Supervisor, with an NRCan Fireworks Operator card"],"forms":[{"title":"Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Permit Application (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/Form-104-Firerworks-Permit-Application-2024.pdf"},{"title":"Fireworks Regulation By-law 4200 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf"},{"title":"Fireworks and Pyrotechnics","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/fireworks-pyrotechnics"}],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Surrey backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-fire/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"No. No one may set off fireworks in the City unless they are a certified Fireworks Supervisor holding a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits are for special events or festivals. No one under 18 may possess or set off fireworks, and fireworks may not be exploded on a highway, street, park, playground, school ground or other public place except as a permit allows.","short":"No, except certified supervisor with permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 3, 4, 5, 6","quotes":["No person shall set off or explode any fireworks in the City unless the person is a","No person under the age of 18 shall possess any fireworks in the City of Surrey.","no person shall explode any fireworks on","may apply in writing to the Fire Chief for a permit to possess and explode firecrackers or"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/fireworks-pyrotechnics","title":"Fireworks & Pyrotechnics, City of Surrey","section":"Permits","quotes":["The City of Surrey allows firework/pyrotechnics displays only if you have applied for and been granted the appropriate permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"Only a certified Fireworks Supervisor who also holds a City business licence as a fireworks vendor may sell or give out fireworks. No one may sell or give fireworks to anyone under 18 or who appears to be under 18.","short":"Only certified supervisor with business licence","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 3(1), (4), (6)","quotes":["No person shall sell, dispose of, give or otherwise distribute fireworks to another","without first obtaining and holding a valid and subsisting business","who is under the age of eighteen years or to a person who appears to be","person unless the person is a Fireworks Supervisor.","or description without first obtaining and holding a valid and subsisting business"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Fireworks means a substance made or used to produce an explosion or detonation, or a pyrotechnic device, including fireworks as defined in the federal Explosives Act and the BC Fireworks Act. Caps for toy guns are excluded.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 2, 3(3)","quotes":["\"Fireworks\" means a substance that is made, manufactured or used to produce an","explosion or detonation or a pyrotechnic device","does not include caps for toy guns."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Apply in writing to the Fire Chief (Surrey Fire Prevention) for a special event or festival; processing fee $150, paid before review. The sponsor must show owner consent, liability insurance, and a certified Fireworks Supervisor. The City asks for the application at least 5 business days before the event, an NRCan Fireworks Operator card, and a liability certificate of at least $2,000,000.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 6","quotes":["Every applicant for a permit shall pay a processing fee of $150.00 prior to review of","the written consent of the property owner or an agent or representative of","the sponsor of the fireworks display must first appoint a supervisor who"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/fireworks-pyrotechnics","title":"Fireworks & Pyrotechnics, City of Surrey","section":"Permits","quotes":["at least 5 business days before the scheduled event","A Certificate of Liability Insurance (minimum $2,000,000)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days; $500 if late) for exploding fireworks without a permit, in a public place, or by a person under 18, and for illegal sale. Municipal ticket: $1,000.","short":"Notice $450 ($400 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Part 4200","quotes":["4200 3(5) Explode fireworks without $450.00 $400.00 $500.00","4200 4 Explode in public place $450.00 $400.00 $500.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedule 19","quotes":["3(5) $1,000.00 4. Explode fireworks without a permit","4 $1,000.00 6. Explode in public place"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as \"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974,"]}],"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\nUnder the [Fireworks Regulation By-law 4200](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf), no one may set off fireworks in Surrey unless they are a certified Fireworks Supervisor holding a permit from the Fire Chief. Fireworks may not be exploded on a highway, street, park, playground, school ground or other public place except as a permit allows. The by-law sets no dates or hours for consumer fireworks, so backyard fireworks for Halloween or Diwali are not allowed. Fireworks means anything made or used to produce an explosion or detonation, or a pyrotechnic device. Caps for toy guns are excluded.\n\n## Steps for a special event permit\n\n1. Apply in writing to the Fire Chief through Surrey Fire Prevention, at least 5 business days before the event.\n2. Show owner consent, liability insurance of at least $2,000,000, a certified Fireworks Supervisor, and an NRCan Fireworks Operator card.\n3. Pay the $150 processing fee before the application is reviewed.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Only a certified Fireworks Supervisor who also holds a City business licence as a fireworks vendor may sell or give out fireworks.\n- No one may sell or give fireworks to anyone under 18 or who appears to be under 18.\n- Exploding fireworks without a permit, in a public place or by a person under 18, and illegal sale: bylaw notice $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days; $500 if late); municipal ticket $1,000.\n- On conviction in court the fine is $400 to $50,000 plus costs.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/surrey-fire-services/fireworks-pyrotechnics","title":"Fireworks & Pyrotechnics, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_4200.pdf","title":"Surrey Fireworks Regulation By-law, 1974, No. 4200 (consolidated to Bylaw 21974, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (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/surrey/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/fireworks.json"}},{"title":"Surrey bylaw fines and how tickets work","question":"What are the common bylaw fines?","slug":"bylaw-fines","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"The City of Surrey uses two ticket systems side by side: bylaw notices (a penalty with early and late amounts) and municipal tickets (a fixed fine, up to $1,000). For example, noise is $200 as a bylaw notice and $250 as a municipal ticket. Pay a bylaw notice within 14 days for the lower amount.","aliases":["bylaw ticket amounts surrey","how much is a noise ticket surrey","bylaw notice enforcement surrey"],"cost":"Bylaw notices have a full, early (within 14 days) and late amount. Municipal tickets have one fixed fine, with no early discount.","how_long":"Pay or dispute a bylaw notice within 14 days of receiving it.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Pay or dispute a notice (MySurrey)","value":"https://my.surrey.ca/bylaw-notices/search"},{"type":"phone","label":"Pay by phone","value":"604-591-4521"},{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Adjudication and Appeal Centre","value":"604-591-4178","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"mail","label":"Mail or deliver the dispute form","value":"City of Surrey, Bylaw & Licensing Division, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691"},{"title":"Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law 12508 (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf"},{"title":"Notice of Dispute form (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/NoticeAppealBylawNotice.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"Surrey noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/noise-rules/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Surrey unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/unsightly-property/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/bylaw-fines/"}],"topic":{"title":"Bylaw tickets in British Columbia: early payment, late payment and disputes by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bylaw-fines/"},"facts":{"how_tickets_work":{"label":"How tickets work","value":"Surrey uses two systems. Bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw (smaller penalties with early and late amounts, disputed through City screening officers and adjudication). Municipal tickets under the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law (fixed fines, up to $1,000). Tickets are issued by bylaw enforcement officers, which include RCMP, Surrey police, bylaw officers, parking patrollers and animal services officers.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"s. 3.1, 9.1","quotes":["The bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by bylaw notice.","members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;","animal services officers, or other persons acting in another capacity on"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"preamble, s. 1, 2","quotes":["set fines not exceeding $1000 for contraventions of designated by-laws.","may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose of Section"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-notice-ben","title":"Bylaw Enforcement Notice (BEN), City of Surrey","section":"intro","quotes":["allows the municipality to resolve minor bylaw disputes at the local level rather than through the Provincial Court system."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"example_fines":{"label":"Common fines","value":"Bylaw notice / municipal ticket: unlicensed dog $200 / $200; dog at large $300 / $300; noise $200 / $250 (construction noise $450 / $500); unsightly property $300 / $500. Parking (bylaw notice only): parked beyond 72 hours $80; parked near a hydrant $80.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"Parts 3, 4, 7, 27","quotes":["19105 7 Fail to licence dog $200.00 $150.00 $250.00","19105 35 Animal at large $300.00 $250.00 $350.00","7044 1.B.1 Noise from public place $200.00 $150.00 $250.00","16393 2.1 Permit unsightly property $300.00 $250.00 $350.00","13007 69(4) Park near hydrant $80.00 $55.00 $105.00 No"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"Schedules 4, 8, 21","quotes":["3. Fail to licence 7 $200.00","1. Noise from public place 1.B.1 $250.00","1. Permit unsightly property 2.1 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"early_payment":{"label":"Paying early","value":"Pay within 14 days of receiving (or being presumed to have received) the bylaw notice and the lower early payment amount in the schedule applies (for example $150 instead of $200). The municipal ticket schedule sets one fine with no early discount.","short":"Lower amount if paid in 14 days (e.g. $150 vs $200)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"s. 4.1.2","quotes":["the early payment amount set out in column A5 of Schedule A if payment is received by the City within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the bylaw notice"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"late_payment":{"label":"Paying late","value":"If more than 34 days have passed since you received (or are presumed to have received) the bylaw notice, the higher late payment amount applies (for example $250 instead of $200). If a hearing upholds the notice and it is not paid within 34 days of the decision, the late amount applies.","short":"Higher amount after 34 days (e.g. $250 vs $200)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"s. 4.1.3, 4.2","quotes":["the late payment amount set out in column A6 of Schedule A if more than 34 days","increased to the late payment amount set out in column A6 of Schedule A."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"dispute":{"label":"Disputing a ticket","value":"For a bylaw notice: within 14 days of receiving it, either pay or request dispute adjudication, online (surrey.ca) or by delivering or mailing the dispute form to City of Surrey, Bylaw & Licensing Division, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8. A screening officer reviews it first. If you lose at adjudication you pay the penalty plus a $25 fee, and you lose the early payment discount. Adjudicators cannot reduce the penalty. Phone 604-591-4178, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.","short":"Within 14 days; $25 fee if you lose","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"s. 5.1, 5.2, 6.3","quotes":["within 14 days of the date on which the","or by completing the online dispute form on the City of Surrey website at www.surrey.ca.","must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the City recovering"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-notice-ben","title":"Bylaw Enforcement Notice (BEN), City of Surrey","section":"Disputing an enforcement notice","quotes":["All disputes must be submitted within 14 days of the Date of Service.","Adjudicators cannot reduce the bylaw notice penalty amount","please call the Bylaw Adjudication & Appeal Centre at 604-591-4178, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/parking-streets-transportation/parking/parking-tickets/parking-ticket-disputes","title":"Parking Ticket Disputes, City of Surrey","section":"Hearing process","quotes":["plus an additional $25 administrative fee"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691; Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw,","2016, No. 18691"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","section":"s. 7","quotes":["This By-law may be cited as \"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994,"]}],"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\nSurrey has two ticket systems; they are not a conflict. Bylaw notices under the [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691) carry smaller penalties with early and late amounts, and are disputed through City screening officers and adjudication. Municipal tickets under the [Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law 12508](https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf) are fixed fines of up to $1,000. Bylaw enforcement officers issue both, including RCMP, Surrey police, bylaw officers, parking patrollers and animal services officers. Many offences appear in both lists with different amounts.\n\n## Examples (bylaw notice / municipal ticket)\n\n- Unlicensed dog: $200 / $200\n- Dog at large: $300 / $300\n- Noise: $200 / $250 (construction noise $450 / $500)\n- Unsightly property: $300 / $500\n- Parked beyond 72 hours: $80 (bylaw notice only); parked near a hydrant: $80 (bylaw notice only)\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Pay a bylaw notice within 14 days of receiving it (or being presumed to have received it) and the lower early amount applies, for example $150 instead of $200.\n- After 34 days, the higher late amount applies, for example $250 instead of $200. If a hearing upholds the notice, the late amount applies if you do not pay within 34 days of the decision.\n- To dispute a bylaw notice, within 14 days either pay or request adjudication, online or by delivering or mailing the dispute form to the Bylaw & Licensing Division. A screening officer reviews it first.\n- If you lose at adjudication you pay the penalty plus a $25 fee and lose the early discount. Adjudicators cannot reduce the penalty.\n- The files we read do not say how to dispute a municipal ticket; ask the City.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/bylaw-enforcement-notice-ben","title":"Bylaw Enforcement Notice (BEN), City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/services-payments/parking-streets-transportation/parking/parking-tickets/parking-ticket-disputes","title":"Parking Ticket Disputes, 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/bylaw-fines/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/bylaw-fines.json"}},{"title":"Surrey business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","question":"Do I need a business licence in Surrey, and how do I get one?","slug":"business-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"business","name":"Starting and running a business"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Yes. The City of Surrey requires a business licence for every business carried on in the city, including businesses with no Surrey premises that do work or services here. Fees are set by business category; an online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee. Apply through the City's online portal, by email, or by mail.","aliases":["business license surrey","apply for business licence surrey bc","start a business in surrey","new business licence"],"cost":"Set by category in Schedule A of Business License Bylaw 13680 (for example Consultant $269 plus $37 per employee, Bakery $310, General contractor $377). An online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee.","how_long":"The City does not state a processing time. A licence ends one year from its issue date.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Online Business Licensing Application Portal","value":"https://mbo.surrey.ca/obl/"},{"type":"email","label":"Business Licensing (completed forms)","value":"license@surrey.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Surrey Operations Centre, Business Licencing counter","value":"6651 148 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 3C7"}],"documents":["Completed Business Licence Application form (if not applying online)","Zoning Inquiry Form answer for a commercial or industrial location","Any certification, professional membership or criminal record check your business type needs"],"forms":[{"title":"Business License Application (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/BusinessLicenseApplication.pdf"},{"title":"Zoning Inquiry Form (PDF)","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/ZoningInquiryForm.pdf"},{"title":"Business License Bylaw 13680","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680"}],"related":[{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"Surrey home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence/"},"facts":{"who_needs":{"label":"Who needs one","value":"Every business carried on in Surrey, including businesses with no Surrey premises that do work or services in the city. No licence is needed for renting not more than 2 rooms. Registered charitable societies need a licence but pay $1 a year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"ss. 3, 7, 10, 12","quotes":["No person will carry on a business in the City without holding a valid and subsisting license","A business license is required for every business carried on in the City or with respect to","No license is required for the business of letting or renting rooms if not more than 2 rooms","only required to pay a nominal license fee of $1.00 per year"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","section":"Types of Businesses","quotes":["The City of Surrey requires all businesses in Surrey to hold a valid business licence."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Set by business category in Schedule A, per year. Examples: Consultant $269 (plus $37 per employee), Bakery $310, General contractor $377. An online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee.","short":"By category: Consultant $269; Bakery $310","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"Schedule \"A\"; s. 14.1","quotes":["Consultant $269.00 per year (plus $37.00 per employee)","Bakery $310.00 per year","Contractor - General $377.00 per year","An application made online must be accompanied by payment of an application fee of $50.00."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","section":"Types of Businesses","quotes":["Confirm your business licence fee by contacting the Business Licensing team at 604-591-4370."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Apply through the Online Business Licensing Application Portal, or email a form to license@surrey.ca or mail it to Surrey Operations Centre, 6651 148 Street. Zoning is checked before a licence is granted; commercial businesses may be inspected (building, plumbing, electrical, health), and home-based ones by a Bylaw Services Officer.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/applying-for-a-business-licence","title":"Applying for a Business Licence, City of Surrey","section":"Applying for a Business Licence","quotes":["Use the Online Business Licensing Application Portal to apply for a new business licence.","Completed forms can be emailed to license@surrey.ca or mailed to:"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 32","quotes":["the Inspector must be satisfied that the use","for which the license is sought is not in violation of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","section":"Types of Businesses","quotes":["a series of inspections may take place, including:","Before signing any lease or purchase agreements, complete a Zoning Inquiry Form to ensure your location permits your type of business."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences are issued annually and end one year from the issue date. Renewal notices are usually mailed a month before expiry. Renew online, by phone (604-591-4370), in person at the Surrey Operations Centre, or by mail. A 5% penalty is added to fees unpaid 30 days after the due date, and another 5% after 90 days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"ss. 19, 21(2)","quotes":["All licenses granted under this By-law will be issued annually to terminate one year from","A 5% penalty will be added to gross license fees remaining unpaid 30 days after the due date."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/renewing-business-licence","title":"Renewing a Business Licence, City of Surrey","section":"Renewing a Business Licence","quotes":["Business licence renewal notices are usually mailed out one month before the licence is set to expire.","by phone at 604-591-4370. Payments by credit card are accepted."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"inter_community":{"label":"Inter-community licence","value":"Yes, for trades contractors and construction-related professionals (and certain health-care visitors) who work outside a fixed location. Metro West licence covers Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver: $300. Fraser Valley licence covers 12 municipalities including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Surrey: $250 under the bylaw. Valid 12 months; in addition to the regular Surrey licence.","short":"Yes, $300 Metro West; $250 Fraser Valley","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/21463","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence (Metro West) Bylaw 21463","section":"Metro West bylaw 21463, recital A and s. 9","quotes":["WHEREAS the City of Burnaby, the City of Delta, the City of New Westminster, the City of Richmond, the City of Surrey, and the City of Vancouver","The Inter-Municipal Business Licence fee is $300 and is payable to the Principal","The term of an Inter-Municipal Business Licence is twelve (12) months"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17809","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence (Fraser Valley) Bylaw 17809","section":"Fraser Valley bylaw 17809, s. 4 and s. 10","quotes":["City of Abbotsford Township of Langley City of Chilliwack City of Maple Ridge City of Delta City of Mission District of Hope City of Pitt Meadows District of Kent City of Surrey City of Langley Village of Harrison Hot Springs","The Inter-Municipal Business Licence fee is $250 and is payable to the Principal"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","section":"Inter-municipal business","quotes":["The City of Surrey participates in two Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) programs: the Fraser Valley IMBL and the Metro-West IMBL.","The cost is $300 per licence and is valid for one year from the date of application."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City page says $300 for both programs and omits Harrison Hot Springs from the Fraser Valley list; the Fraser Valley bylaw (amended to Bylaw 21990, April 13, 2026) sets $250. Bylaw used. Apply through the home municipality: 604-591-4370 option 4. A separate Inter-municipal TNS (ride-hail) licence bylaw 20939 also exists."},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Doing business without a licence: bylaw notice $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days, $500 late); municipal ticket $500. Not posting the licence: notice $200 ($150 early, $250 late); ticket $200. Court conviction: $200 to $50,000 plus costs.","short":"Notice $450 ($400 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, Part 1 (Business License Bylaw)","quotes":["13680 3 No business license $450.00 $400.00 $500.00 Yes","13680 18 Business license not $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 Yes"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule (Business License By-law)","quotes":["1. No business license 3 $500.00","2. Business license not posted 18 $200.00"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 66","quotes":["a penalty of not less than $200.00 and not more than"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as \"Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680.\""]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder [Business License Bylaw 13680](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680), every business carried on in the City of Surrey needs a licence, including businesses with no Surrey premises that do work or services in the city. No licence is needed for renting not more than 2 rooms. Registered charitable societies need a licence but pay $1 a year. Zoning is checked before a licence is granted.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For a commercial space, complete the Zoning Inquiry Form before you sign a lease or purchase agreement, to confirm the location allows your use.\n2. Ask Business Licensing (604-591-4370) whether your business needs a certification, professional membership or criminal record check, and confirm your fee.\n3. Apply through the Online Business Licensing Application Portal, or email a form to license@surrey.ca, or mail it to Surrey Operations Centre, 6651 148 Street.\n4. Expect inspections for commercial premises (building, plumbing, electrical, health). A Bylaw Services Officer may inspect home-based businesses.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Renewal: licences are issued annually. Renewal notices are usually mailed a month before expiry. Renew online, by phone, in person at the Surrey Operations Centre, or by mail. A 5% penalty is added to fees unpaid 30 days after the due date, and another 5% after 90 days.\n- Inter-municipal licence: trades contractors and construction-related professionals who work outside a fixed location can get one in addition to the regular Surrey licence. Metro West (Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver) is $300. Fraser Valley (12 municipalities, including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Surrey) is $250 under the bylaw. The City page says $300 for both, so confirm at 604-591-4370 option 4.\n- Fines: doing business without a licence is a bylaw notice of $450 ($400 if paid within 14 days, $500 late) or a municipal ticket of $500. Not posting the licence is a notice of $200 ($150 early, $250 late) or a ticket of $200. A court can fine $200 to $50,000 plus costs. The City's published ticket schedules are current only to late 2025, so amounts may have changed.\n- The City's application page says processing times may be delayed; check it for the current status.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/applying-for-a-business-licence","title":"Applying for a Business Licence, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/renewing-business-licence","title":"Renewing a Business Licence, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/21463","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence (Metro West) Bylaw 21463","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/17809","title":"Inter-Municipal Business Licence (Fraser Valley) Bylaw 17809","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (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 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence.json"}},{"title":"Surrey home-based business rules","question":"Can I run a business from my home?","slug":"home-based-business","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"business","name":"Starting and running a business"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca"},"short_answer":"Usually yes. The City of Surrey allows most businesses to run from home if they follow the zoning rules and hold a City business licence. Social escort services, automotive service uses and tow truck operations are not allowed at home. Rules differ for houses and duplexes versus apartments and townhouses.","aliases":["home occupation surrey","home business licence","bed and breakfast surrey","work from home business rules"],"cost":"Set by business category in Schedule A of Bylaw 13680 (for example Consultant $269 per year plus $37 per employee). An online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing","value":"604-591-4370"},{"type":"online","label":"Online Business Licensing Application Portal","value":"https://mbo.surrey.ca/obl/"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Home-Based Business Regulations","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses/home-based-business-regulations"},{"title":"Surrey Zoning By-law 12000","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000"},{"title":"Surrey Business License By-law 13680","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680"}],"related":[{"slug":"business-licence","title":"Surrey business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/home-based-business/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/home-based-business/"}],"topic":{"title":"Home-based business rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/home-based-business/"},"facts":{"allowed":{"label":"Allowed","value":"Yes. The City allows most businesses to be run from home if the zoning rules are followed. Type I home occupations are allowed in any zone permitting a single family dwelling or duplex; Type II (telephone and records only) in any zone permitting a dwelling unit.","short":"Yes, Type I in zones allowing single family or duplex","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses/home-based-business-regulations","title":"Home-Based Business Regulations, City of Surrey","section":"Home-Based Business Regulations","quotes":["The City of Surrey allows most businesses to be operated from home, provided that the zoning regulations for home-based businesses are followed."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 Section B.11","section":"Part 4, s. B.11","quotes":["Type I Home Occupations are permitted in any Zone permitting either a single","Type II Home Occupations are permitted in any Zone permitting a dwelling unit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"licence":{"label":"Business licence","value":"Yes. A Surrey business licence is required; fees are set by business category in Schedule A of the Business License Bylaw (for example Consultant $269 per year plus $37 per employee). An online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee. An officer may inspect.","short":"Yes: by category, e.g. $269 consultant; $50 online","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, City of Surrey","section":"Home-based business","quotes":["If you are starting a new home-based business in Surrey, follow these steps to receive your business licence:","an inspection by a Bylaw Services Officer may take place to ensure your business is in compliance with the Home-Based Business Regulations."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"Schedule \"A\"; s. 14.1","quotes":["Consultant $269.00 per year (plus $37.00 per employee)","An application made online must be accompanied by payment of an application fee of $50.00."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits","value":"Single family or duplex: only immediate family living there may be employed; no goods displayed or sold; no change to the dwelling; at most 25% of one floor; no visible storage or illuminated signs. Apartments and townhouses: telephone and records only, no goods, no signs, no vehicle or equipment storage on or near the lot.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 Section B.11","section":"Part 4, s. B.11(a)","quotes":["No person other than a member of the immediate family occupying the","No goods are displayed or sold on the premises;","The aggregate floor area of all home occupations shall not exceed 25% of","No evidence of the home occupation including storage of materials or","The use of the premises for a home occupation shall be confined to the incidental use of a telephone and records pertaining directly to that business;","No goods are to be displayed, stored or sold on the premises;","No signs are displayed on the premises;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_allowed":{"label":"Businesses not allowed","value":"Social escort services, automotive service uses and tow truck operations.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses/home-based-business-regulations","title":"Home-Based Business Regulations, City of Surrey","section":"Home-Based Business Regulations","quotes":["Businesses that are not permitted from home are:","social escort agencies"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 Section B.11","section":"Part 1, definition of Home Occupation","quotes":["but shall exclude social escort services, automotive service uses and tow truck operations."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.11 Home Occupations); Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 Section B.11","section":"Part 4, s. B.11","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","Home Occupations:"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as \"Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680.\""]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Surrey allows most businesses to be run from home if [Zoning Bylaw 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000) (Part 4, s. B.11) is followed. Type I home occupations are allowed in any zone permitting a single family dwelling or duplex; Type II (telephone and records only) in any zone permitting a dwelling unit. You also need a Surrey business licence under [Business License Bylaw 13680](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680), and an officer may inspect.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Read the City's home-based business regulations and confirm your business is allowed.\n2. Call Business Licensing (604-591-4370) to confirm your fee category and any extra requirements.\n3. Apply through the Online Business Licensing Application Portal.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Single family homes and duplexes: only immediate family living there may be employed; no goods displayed or sold; no change to the dwelling; at most 25% of one floor; no visible storage or illuminated signs.\n- Apartments, townhouses and condos: use is limited to a telephone and records; no goods, no signs, and no vehicle or equipment storage on or near the lot. Renters need the landlord's permission.\n- Not allowed at home, per the City page: social escort services, automotive service uses and tow truck operations.\n- Selling or displaying goods, or storing things outside, is a municipal ticket offence at $200 each.\n- The bylaw does not state limits on customer visits or parking. Ask Business Licensing if this matters for your business.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Part 4 Section B.11","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses/home-based-business-regulations","title":"Home-Based Business Regulations, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/business-economy/business-licensing/types-of-businesses","title":"Types of Businesses, 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 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business.json"}},{"title":"Surrey short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)","question":"Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Surrey?","slug":"short-term-rental","place":{"path":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"housing-and-renting","name":"Housing and renting"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"Yes, but only the owner can host, in their principal residence. The City of Surrey requires a business licence, set at $369 a year in the Business Licence Bylaw (an online application costs $50, credited to the first year). You must also register with the Province's short-term rental registry. Tenants cannot host.","aliases":["airbnb surrey","vrbo surrey","short term rental licence surrey","rent a room surrey","bed and breakfast surrey"],"cost":"$369 a year for the business licence under Schedule A of the Business Licence Bylaw; an online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee. The Province charges separate registry fees.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Business Licensing (extension 4)","value":"604-591-4370 ext. 4"},{"type":"phone","label":"Zoning requirements","value":"604-591-4448"},{"type":"phone","label":"Complaints and enforcement (extension 1)","value":"604-591-4370 ext. 1"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Short-Term Rentals, City of Surrey","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/short-term-rentals"},{"title":"Business License By-law No. 13680","url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680"},{"title":"Short-term rentals, Province of BC","url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals"}],"related":[{"slug":"business-licence","title":"Surrey business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Surrey secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"Surrey home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/home-based-business/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Surrey zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/short-term-rental/"}],"topic":{"title":"Short-term rental rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/short-term-rental/"},"facts":{"allowed":{"label":"Allowed","value":"Yes, only by the owner, in a home that is their principal residence (that unit, or another unit on the same lot). Allowed in single family dwellings, up to one secondary suite, coach house or garden suite on the lot, multiple unit residential dwellings, and up to one lock-off suite. Tenants cannot host.","short":"Yes, owner's principal residence only; tenants cannot host","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Part 4, s. B.7(d)","quotes":["Short-Term Rental use is only permitted in the following types of dwelling unit,","principal residence of the individual who owns","a maximum of one secondary suite, coach house, or garden suite on any"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/short-term-rentals","title":"Short-Term Rentals, City of Surrey","section":"Hosting a short-term rental","quotes":["Short-term rentals cannot be operated by tenants"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"licence":{"label":"Business licence","value":"Yes. A business licence is required before starting. Business Licence Bylaw Schedule A sets $369 per year; an online application costs $50, credited to the first year's fee.","short":"Yes, $369 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"Schedule \"A\"; s. 14.1","quotes":["Short-Term Rental $369.00 per year","An application made online must be accompanied by payment of an application fee of $50.00."]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/short-term-rentals","title":"Short-Term Rentals, City of Surrey","section":"Business license requirements","quotes":["An owner of a short-term rental in Surrey must obtain a business license prior to commencing their short-term rental operation.","The business license fee is $358 per year"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's short-term rentals page says $358 per year; Schedule A of the Business License Bylaw (amended to Bylaw 21963, April 13, 2026) says $369. The bylaw is used."},"provincial_registration":{"label":"Provincial registration","value":"Yes. Surrey's bylaw requires every short-term rental business to register with the Province's short-term rental registry and give the City proof of registration. The Province says hosts must register and pay annual fees.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 60.1(2)(d)","quotes":["Register the Short-Term Rental business with the Province of British Columbia’s short-term rental registry"]},{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals","title":"Short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia","section":"Short-term rental registration","quotes":["Short-term rental hosts, platforms and strata hotel platforms in B.C. must register and pay annual registration fees."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"rules":{"label":"Operating rules","value":"On request, prove the unit is your principal residence (or a suite, coach house or garden suite on the same lot). Only one booking (one person or group) at a time. Keep guest records (name, address, phone, email, arrival and departure) for 2 years. Register with the Province.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 60.1(2)","quotes":["is the proprietor’s principal residence, or is a secondary suite, coach house,","Not offer or accept more than 1 booking, or otherwise allow occupancy","Keep records of the name, address, telephone number, and email","for a period of 2 years from the date of arrival"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Breaching the short-term rental rules in s. 60.1(2): bylaw notice $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days, $350 late); municipal ticket $1,000. Operating with no business licence: bylaw notice $450 ($400 early, $500 late); municipal ticket $500.","short":"Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","section":"Schedule A, Part 1 (Business License Bylaw)","quotes":["13680 60.1(2)(a) Fail to provide $300.00 $250.00 $350.00 Yes","13680 3 No business license $450.00 $400.00 $500.00 Yes"]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (PDF)","section":"Schedule (Business License By-law)","quotes":["10. Fail to provide information 60.1(2)(a) $1000.00","1. No business license 3 $500.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680 (s. 60.1 and Schedule A); Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (Part 4, s. B.7(d))","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This By-law may be cited for all purposes as \"Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680.\""]},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","section":"Enacting clause","quotes":["Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000"]}],"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\nIn the City of Surrey a short-term rental means renting a dwelling to the public for less than 90 consecutive days per guest. Only the property owner may host, and the owner must live there as their principal residence, either in that unit or in another unit on the same lot. Tenants cannot host. Bed and breakfasts are separate.\n\nUnder [Zoning Bylaw 12000](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000), short-term rentals are allowed in single family dwellings, up to one secondary suite, coach house or garden suite on the lot, multiple unit residential dwellings, and up to one lock-off suite.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Confirm your home type is allowed. Call Zoning at 604-591-4448 if unsure.\n2. Register with the Province's short-term rental registry. [Business Licence Bylaw 13680](https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680) requires proof of registration.\n3. Get a Surrey business licence before you start hosting (604-591-4370 ext. 4).\n4. Keep records of each guest (name, address, phone, email, arrival and departure) for 2 years. Only one booking (one person or group) is allowed at a time.\n5. If asked, prove the unit is your principal residence.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Fines: breaking the short-term rental rules in the bylaw brings a bylaw notice of $300 ($250 if paid within 14 days, $350 late) or a municipal ticket of $1,000. Operating with no business licence is a bylaw notice of $450 ($400 early, $500 late) or a municipal ticket of $500.\n- A court can also fine $200 to $50,000 plus costs for any offence under the bylaw.\n- The City's own web page lists the licence fee as $358 a year; the bylaw schedule says $369. Confirm the amount with Business Licensing.\n- The Province's Compliance and Enforcement Unit also enforces short-term rental rules.\n- Report a suspected unlicensed rental: 604-591-4370 ext. 1.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/13680","title":"Surrey Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/12000","title":"Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/provincial-housing-financial-regulations/short-term-rentals","title":"Short-Term Rentals, City of Surrey","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals","title":"Short-term rentals, Province of British Columbia","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/city-government/bylaws/18691","title":"Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 18691, Schedule A","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.surrey.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/BYL_reg_12508.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 12508 Schedule (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/surrey/short-term-rental/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/short-term-rental.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/short-term-rental.json"}}]}