{"place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","slug":"vancouver","name":"Vancouver","full_name":"City of Vancouver","type":"municipality","country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"},"region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"website":"https://vancouver.ca","population":"662,248 (2021 Census, Statistics Canada)","intro":"Use 311 for City services. The City’s permit and licensing systems handle building work, business licences and dog tags. Use the City’s Digital Zoning Map for the district attached to a property, then read the corresponding district schedule. Garbage and green-bin service have address-specific calendars. For watering, Vancouver applies seasonal restrictions under Metro Vancouver’s drinking water plan. Short-term rental hosts deal with both the City for local licensing and the Province for registration.","city_hall":{"label":"City Hall","address":"453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC","phone":"311","hours":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays."},"useful_contacts":[{"label":"Animal Services","value":"604-873-7000"},{"label":"City services in Vancouver","value":"311"}],"bodies":{"municipal":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.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/vancouver/boundary.geojson","area_km2":137.35,"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":"2026-11-09"},"zoning":{"zones":978,"zone_pages":69,"has_page":true,"bylaw":{"title":"City of Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 and district schedules","url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","accessed":"2026-11-09","note":"Read the linked consolidation and check amendments with planning before relying on a zone for a project. A sheet lists only the rules traced to that zone. Additional definitions, exceptions and general provisions may apply."},"map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true}},"counts":{"answers":20,"facts_matched":108},"latest":"2026-11-09"},"generated":"2026-11-12T01:48:38.090Z","count":20,"answers":[{"title":"Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply","question":"Do I need a building permit in Vancouver, and how do I apply?","slug":"building-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Use Vancouver’s building permit application process for construction or a change of land use or occupancy. Check the requirements before submitting. You can track the application and make payments through the City’s permit service.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"},{"type":"online","label":"Development and Building Services Centre enquiries","value":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit-enquiry.aspx"}],"documents":["For a field review inspection, have the full-size, to-scale stamped City-approved drawings on site."],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Vancouver building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Construction projects and changes in land use or occupancy on private property generally require a permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx","title":"Building permit","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoGet a building permit","quotes":["Construction projects and any change of land use or occupancy on private property will require a building permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"not_needed_for":{"label":"Not needed for","value":"Examples include painting, replacing cabinets or flooring, unclogging drains and minor non-structural exterior maintenance. Check with the City when the project also changes the structure or building systems.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","section":"Projects that do not require a permit","quotes":["## Projects that don't require a permit Many small projects and repairs do not require a permit.  These include: * Replacing fixtures, cabinets, or flooring * Carry out non-structural maintenance and minor repairs to the exterior of your home * Painting * Unclogging drains * Replacing an existing electric powered hot water tank * Replacing defective fuses, receptacles, or switches * Installing roofing, gutters, or drain-pipes"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Start with the City’s building permit application process online, then sign in to track the application or pay fees.","short":"Online application process","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx","title":"Building permit","section":"Start your application","quotes":["## Start your application Review the steps to getting a building permit before submitting an application. Start application process ## Manage your permits Log in to check your application status, make payments, and manage your permits."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"what_to_submit":{"label":"What to submit","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Building permit; not found there.","sources":[]},"processing_time":{"label":"Processing time","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Building permit; not found there.","sources":[]},"inspections":{"label":"Inspections","value":"For a project accepted for field review, wait for the City’s email to book that inspection. Have a full-size, to-scale set of stamped City-approved drawings on site for the inspectors.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/field-review-inspection.aspx","title":"Field review | City of Vancouver","section":"Field review inspection and construction inspections","quotes":["#### D. Field review inspection When the processing of your application is complete, you will be notified by email to book your field review inspection. Learn more about inspections If the inspector approves the proposed work based on the findings of the inspection, your permit will be ready to be issued. #### E. Permit(s) approved","Note One paper set of City-approved drawings (full-sized and to scale), displaying the City accepted stamp, needs to be made available for viewing at the jobsite for City inspectors. If the City accepted stamp is missing, or the paper set isn’t at the jobsite, you will be required to reschedule your inspection and may be subject to a re-inspection fee. * ### Step 4: Begin construction, get trade permits, and book inspections It is important that you start work on your project within 6 months from the date of when your permit was issued; otherwise, your permit will become void."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Direct general questions about detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, alterations and changes of use to the Development and Building Services Centre.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit-enquiry.aspx","title":"Make a development permit enquiry","section":"General questions for houses and building alterations","quotes":["# Image: City of Vancouver logoMake a development permit enquiry Note If you have general questions or enquiries for detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, building alterations, or changes of use, contact the Development and Building Services Centre.","Staff will continue to respond to general enquiries including detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, and laneway houses, alterations, and changes of use through the Development and Building Services Centre."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Building By-law No. 14343 is the 2025 edition. Project and transition dates can affect which requirements apply.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-building-bylaw.aspx","title":"Vancouver Building By-law, City of Vancouver","section":"2025 Vancouver Building By-law, effective date and transition","quotes":["* Bulletins clarifying current VBBL requirements * ### 2025 Vancouver Building By-law 14343 On May 20, 2025, Vancouver City Council adopted the 2024 BC Building Code with Vancouver-specific provisions. The Building By-law 2025 (VBBL 2025) will generally come into effect on September 15, 2025, with delayed implementation for certain provisions as follows: Seismic design requirements (Part 4 and Part 9)  | The seismic design provision of the 2025 VBBL need not apply for building permits submitted before September 15, 2026. Further consideration for deferral up to March 8, 2027, may be accepted by the Chief Building Official for an In-stream Project."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nDescribe the work in terms of what will change. An addition, an alteration inside an existing building and a change in how a space is used can raise different permitting questions at the same address. Start with the City’s building permit application process online, then sign in to track the application or pay fees.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Use the application guidance in [Building permit](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx). List the work planned for each part of the building. Identify existing construction and what you propose to add, remove or enclose.\n2. Check the application instructions for that type of project. Ask which drawings, approvals and inspection stages apply before scheduling work that would conceal it.\n3. For a project accepted for field review, wait for the City’s email to book that inspection. Have a full-size, to-scale set of stamped City-approved drawings on site for the inspectors.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Direct general questions about detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, alterations and changes of use to the Development and Building Services Centre.\n- Examples include painting, replacing cabinets or flooring, unclogging drains and minor non-structural exterior maintenance. Check with the City when the project also changes the structure or building systems.\n- Construction projects and changes in land use or occupancy on private property generally require a permit.\n- Keep a copy of the plans you submitted. If the scope changes, describe the change to the permit office before relying on the original instructions.\n- For a question about the type of work, its location and which application checklist to use, call City Hall at 311.","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx","title":"Building permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf","title":"2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/field-review-inspection.aspx","title":"Field review | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit-enquiry.aspx","title":"Make a development permit enquiry","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-building-bylaw.aspx","title":"Vancouver Building By-law, City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits","question":"Do I need a fence permit in Vancouver, and how high can my fence be?","slug":"fence-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"In Vancouver, a fence in a required front yard in an R or C-1 district may be up to 1.2 m. The general required-yard limit is 1.9 m. A boundary retaining wall can lower the permitted height. Ask Planning about an over-height proposal.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"Vancouver tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fence-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"For an over-height fence, seek a variation from the Director of Planning. The Director must first notify the property owners they consider necessary.","short":"Not stated; variation needed if over height","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","section":"Zoning and Development By-law, sections 10.10.3–10.10.6","quotes":["10.10.3 A fence or similar structure is permitted in a required yard or on the boundaries of a required yard if it does not exceed 1.9 m in height. 10.10.4 Despite section 10.10.3, a fence or similar structure is permitted in a required front yard or on the boundaries of a required front yard located in the C-1 district or any R district if it does not exceed 1.2 m in height. 10.10.5 Where a fence is erected or placed above a common boundary retaining wall or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall, the maximum permitted height will be reduced by half of the height of the retaining","10.10.6 The Director of Planning may permit a fence or similar structure that does not comply with sections 10.10.3, 10.10.4, and 10.10.5, however, in the case of a variation of the height limitations of this section 10.10, the Director of Planning must first notify such property owners as the Director of Planning deems necessary."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"height_front":{"label":"Height, front yard","value":"In an R district or C-1, the limit is 1.2 m within or on the boundary of a required front yard. Measure at ground level along the fence line.","short":"1.2 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","section":"Zoning and Development By-law, sections 10.10.2–10.10.4","quotes":["10.10.2 Height must be measured from any point on the ground level of the site at the structure or fence line. 10.10.3 A fence or similar structure is permitted in a required yard or on the boundaries of a required yard if it does not exceed 1.9 m in height. 10.10.4 Despite section 10.10.3, a fence or similar structure is permitted in a required front yard or on the boundaries of a required front yard located in the C-1 district or any R district if it does not exceed 1.2 m in height."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"height_side_rear":{"label":"Height, side and rear yards","value":"The general limit in a required yard or on its boundary is 1.9 m. A fence above or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall is subject to a reduced limit.","short":"1.9 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","section":"Zoning and Development By-law, sections 10.10.2–10.10.5","quotes":["10.10.2 Height must be measured from any point on the ground level of the site at the structure or fence line. 10.10.3 A fence or similar structure is permitted in a required yard or on the boundaries of a required yard if it does not exceed 1.9 m in height. 10.10.4 Despite section 10.10.3, a fence or similar structure is permitted in a required front yard or on the boundaries of a required front yard located in the C-1 district or any R district if it does not exceed 1.2 m in height. 10.10.5 Where a fence is erected or placed above a common boundary retaining wall or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall, the maximum permitted height will be reduced by half of the height of the retaining wall.City of Vancouver October 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"corner_lots":{"label":"Corner lots and sightlines","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Building a fence or wall; not found there.","sources":[]},"other_rules":{"label":"Other rules","value":"Gates, screens, walls and trellises count as fences. If the fence sits above or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall, subtract half the wall height from the permitted fence height.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","section":"Zoning and Development By-law, sections 10.10.1–10.10.2 and 10.10.5","quotes":["10.10.1 For the purposes of this section 10.10, the term “fence” includes arbors, archways, boundary fences, gates, pergolas, screens, trellises, walls and similar structures. 10.10.2 Height must be measured from any point on the ground level of the site at the structure or fence line.","10.10.5 Where a fence is erected or placed above a common boundary retaining wall or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall, the maximum permitted height will be reduced by half of the height of the retaining wall.City of Vancouver October 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law, section 10.10, Fence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","section":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10.10","quotes":["10.10 Fence 10.10.1 For the purposes of this section 10.10, the term “fence” includes arbors, archways, boundary fences, gates, pergolas, screens, trellises, walls and similar structures. 10.10.2 Height must be measured from any point on the ground level of the site at the structure or fence line. 10.10.3 A fence or similar structure is permitted in a required yard or on the boundaries of a required yard if it does not exceed 1.9 m in height. 10.10.4 Despite section 10.10.3, a fence or similar structure is permitted in a required front yard or on the boundaries of a required front yard located in the C-1 district or any R district if it does not exceed 1.2 m in height."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nSketch the lot before choosing a fence height. Show the street, the front of the building, each length of proposed fence and any intersection or driveway near it. The same fence can cross more than one regulated area. Measure at ground level along the proposed fence line. On a slope, mark the height at each point along the run.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the fence provisions in [Building a fence or wall](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/fences-and-walls.aspx). Find the rule for each segment and the point from which height is measured. Mark where a segment changes from one yard or regulated area to another.\n2. For a corner lot, also check visibility requirements. If the site slopes or the fence sits on a retaining wall, describe that to the planning office before ordering panels.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Gates, screens, walls and trellises count as fences. If the fence sits above or within 1.0 m of a common boundary retaining wall, subtract half the wall height from the permitted fence height.\n- For an over-height fence, seek a variation from the Director of Planning. The Director must first notify the property owners they consider necessary.\n- Include any gates, screens or changes in material on your sketch. Ask planning to identify the applicable clause if it is unclear where a limit changes.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/fences-and-walls.aspx","title":"Building a fence or wall","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Zoning/zoning-by-law-section-10.pdf","title":"Zoning and Development By-law, section 10 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/fence-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Vancouver?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver lists building or altering a garage, shed or deck among work that generally needs a permit. Give the Development and Building Services Centre your plans to confirm the approvals before you start.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Vancouver building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/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/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Building or altering a shed generally requires a permit. Confirm the requirements for your project with the City.","short":"Yes, generally","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","section":"Risks of working without a permit when it is required","quotes":["* Building or altering a garage, shed, or deck"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"Building or altering a deck generally requires a permit.","short":"Yes, generally","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","section":"Risks of working without a permit when it is required","quotes":["* Building or altering a garage, shed, or deck"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"The City lists building or altering a garage among work that generally requires a permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","section":"Risks of working without a permit when it is required","quotes":["* Building or altering a garage, shed, or deck"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked When you need a permit; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked When you need a permit; not found there.","sources":[]}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":3,"matched":3,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nDescribe exactly what you are building. A storage shed, a roofed carport, an enclosed garage and an elevated or covered deck do different things, even when they have the same footprint. Building or altering a shed generally requires a permit. Confirm the requirements for your project with the City.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check your proposed structure against [When you need a permit](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx). Measure the footprint and height. For a deck, also record the height above ground and whether the work adds a roof or enclosure.\n2. Draw the structure in relation to the home, lot lines and other buildings. Compare the design with both the permit threshold and the rules for siting it on the lot.\n3. Start with the City’s building permit application process online, then sign in to track the application or pay fees.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district.\n- If you later connect the structure to the house, enclose it or change its intended use, ask the permit office about that revised design.\n- For a question about the footprint, height above grade and distance from each property line, call City Hall at 311. Give the height at the highest point above adjacent ground if the land slopes.","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx","title":"Building permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 3 of 5 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver building permit fees","question":"How much does a building permit cost in Vancouver?","slug":"building-permit-fees","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Under Vancouver’s standard 2026 building fee schedule, the first $5,000 of estimated construction costs $217 in permit fees. Additional amounts are charged in bands. Some project types have separate fees or exemptions.","aliases":[],"cost":"Under Vancouver’s standard 2026 building fee schedule, the first $5,000 of estimated construction costs $217 in permit fees.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit-fees/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Under Vancouver’s standard 2026 building fee schedule, the first $5,000 of estimated construction costs $217 in permit fees.","short":"$217 for first $5,000 of construction cost","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf","title":"2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 18","quotes":["CONSTRUCTION of any BUILDING, or part thereof: When the estimated cost of the work, being the valuation referred to in Article 1.6.2.3. of Book I, Division C and Book II, Division C of this By-law, does not exceed $5,000 or for the first $5,000 of the estimated cost of the work $217.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee_formula":{"label":"How the fee is worked out","value":"The 2026 standard schedule adds $13.90 for each $1,000 or part of it above $5,000 up to $50,000. Above $50,000 the increment is $7.04.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf","title":"2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 18","quotes":["For each $1,000, or part thereof, by which the estimated cost of the work exceeds $5,000 but does not exceed $50,000 $13.90 For each $1,000, or part thereof, by which the estimated cost of the work exceeds $50,000 $7.04"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"application_fee":{"label":"Application or plan review fee","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked 2026 Schedule of Development and Building related fees; not found there.","sources":[]},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees","value":"Withdrawing an application may qualify for a partial refund if the applicable bylaw allows it. The City lists a $97 administration fee to process the refund request.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","section":"Permit application refunds","quotes":["Not sure if you need a permit? When in doubt, contact the Development and Building Services Centre to determine if you are required to have a permit for your particular project. Note You may get a partial application fee refund when you withdraw your permit application (if the fee is refundable in its applicable by-law). An $97 administration fee will be required to process your refund request."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"how_to_pay":{"label":"How to pay","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"The City's 2026 building fee schedule lists Building By-law fees under Part A. Its 2025 Building By-law is No. 14343.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf","title":"2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)","section":"2026 schedule, Part A, Building, and 2025 Vancouver Building By-law","quotes":["Building By-law Part A - Building By-law Section and Text 2026 Fees PART A - BUILDING 1 The fees hereinafter specified shall be paid to the City with respect to and upon the application for the issue of a PERMIT as follows: (a) Except as provided for in Clause (b) and Section 4 for the CONSTRUCTION of any BUILDING, or part thereof: When the estimated cost of the work, being the valuation referred to in Article 1.6.2.3. of Book I, Division C and Book II, Division C of this"]},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-building-bylaw.aspx","title":"Vancouver Building By-law, City of Vancouver","section":"2026 schedule, Part A, Building, and 2025 Vancouver Building By-law","quotes":["* Bulletins clarifying current VBBL requirements * ### 2025 Vancouver Building By-law 14343 On May 20, 2025, Vancouver City Council adopted the 2024 BC Building Code with Vancouver-specific provisions. The Building By-law 2025 (VBBL 2025) will generally come into effect on September 15, 2025, with delayed implementation for certain provisions as follows: Seismic design requirements (Part 4 and Part 9)  | The seismic design provision of the 2025 VBBL need not apply for building permits submitted before September 15, 2026. Further consideration for deferral up to March 8, 2027, may be accepted by the Chief Building Official for an In-stream Project."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":4,"matched":4,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nStart an estimate by identifying the kind of work, its construction value and which stage you are paying for. An amount collected when plans are submitted may cover a different part of the application than the final permit charge. The 2026 standard schedule adds $13.90 for each $1,000 or part of it above $5,000 up to $50,000. Above $50,000 the increment is $7.04.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find the charges for your project in [2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)](https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf). Find the line for your project in the fee schedule. Read the column heading, unit of value and any minimum before doing the calculation.\n2. If the project crosses a fee band, check how the schedule treats the first band and the remaining value. Ask how the office determines construction value if your estimate includes several kinds of work.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Withdrawing an application may qualify for a partial refund if the applicable bylaw allows it. The City lists a $97 administration fee to process the refund request.\n- Start with the City’s building permit application process online, then sign in to track the application or pay fees.\n- Direct general questions about detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, alterations and changes of use to the Development and Building Services Centre.\n- When comparing the amount due with a quote, itemize any plan review, inspection or other charges separately. This makes it easier to ask which payment is credited toward the balance.\n- For a question about the fee schedule and the project value used for the calculation, call City Hall at 311. Give an estimate for the entire proposed scope and distinguish any application charge already paid.","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/vancouver-development-building-permit-fees.pdf","title":"2026 schedule of development and building fees (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/building-permit.aspx","title":"Building permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit-enquiry.aspx","title":"Make a development permit enquiry","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/vancouver-building-bylaw.aspx","title":"Vancouver Building By-law, City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/when-you-need-a-permit.aspx","title":"When you need a permit","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows","question":"How do I find my property’s zoning in Vancouver and check what I can build?","slug":"zoning-lookup","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district. Check the corresponding zoning rules before designing a project. The map is a snapshot, so confirm recent changes with the City.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"Digital Zoning Map","value":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/"},{"type":"online","label":"City zoning enquiries and redevelopment guidance","value":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/enquire-about-and-apply-for-rezoning.aspx"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-chickens","title":"Vancouver backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/zoning-lookup/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district.","short":"Online map (Digital Zoning Map)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","section":"Welcome to the Digital Zoning Map","quotes":["This map identifies the boundaries of Vancouver’s zoning districts. This map is a consolidated convenience version of the Zoning District Plan, which is part of the Zoning and Development By-law."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"zoning_bylaw":{"label":"Zoning bylaw","value":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, including the applicable district schedule.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","title":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, City of Vancouver","section":"City overview and district schedule describing the zoning district plan under By-law 3575","quotes":["In Vancouver, the authority to regulate land use is granted by the Vancouver Charter. The charter is a provincial statute that specifies the types of by-laws the City can enact and what the by-laws can regulate. In keeping with the authority granted by the charter, the Zoning and Development By-law establishes regulations for the development of land in Vancouver. ## What the by-law regulates * The types of land uses allowed * Where a building can be located on a site * The building's maximum height and size"]},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-bcped.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","section":"City overview and district schedule describing the zoning district plan under By-law 3575","quotes":["THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. The “Zoning and District Plan” annexed to By-law No. 3575 as Schedule D is hereby amended according to the plan marginally numbered Z-290A and attached to this By-law as Schedule A, and in accordance with the explanatory legends, notations and references inscribed thereon, so that the boundaries and districts shown on the Zoning District Plan are varied, amended or substituted to the extent shown on Schedule A of this By-law, and Schedule A of this By-law is hereby incorporated as an integral part of Schedule D of By-law No. 3575. 2.1 The area shown outlined in black on the said plan is rezoned to a Comprehensive Development District"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"what_zone_controls":{"label":"What the zone controls","value":"Permitted land uses, where a building may sit on a site, and its maximum height and size.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","title":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, City of Vancouver","section":"What the by-law regulates","quotes":["In keeping with the authority granted by the charter, the Zoning and Development By-law establishes regulations for the development of land in Vancouver. ## What the by-law regulates * The types of land uses allowed * Where a building can be located on a site * The building's maximum height and size * Other provisions necessary to enable good city building"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Contact the City’s Building and Development Centre about redeveloping a site under its existing zoning.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/enquire-about-and-apply-for-rezoning.aspx","title":"Apply to rezone your property","section":"Step 1, questions about existing zoning","quotes":["Vancouver is divided into zoning districts. Our Zoning and Development By-law sets out the rules for development in each zoning district. Find the zoning district Questions about redeveloping under existing zoning? Contact the Building and Development Centre *  If the zoning district allows for your proposed development, apply for a development permit – not a rezoning. *  If the zoning district doesn't permit your proposal, go to step 2."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, including the applicable district schedule.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","title":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, City of Vancouver","section":"City overview and district schedule describing the zoning district plan under By-law 3575","quotes":["In Vancouver, the authority to regulate land use is granted by the Vancouver Charter. The charter is a provincial statute that specifies the types of by-laws the City can enact and what the by-laws can regulate. In keeping with the authority granted by the charter, the Zoning and Development By-law establishes regulations for the development of land in Vancouver. ## What the by-law regulates * The types of land uses allowed * Where a building can be located on a site * The building's maximum height and size"]},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-bcped.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","section":"City overview and district schedule describing the zoning district plan under By-law 3575","quotes":["THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. The “Zoning and District Plan” annexed to By-law No. 3575 as Schedule D is hereby amended according to the plan marginally numbered Z-290A and attached to this By-law as Schedule A, and in accordance with the explanatory legends, notations and references inscribed thereon, so that the boundaries and districts shown on the Zoning District Plan are varied, amended or substituted to the extent shown on Schedule A of this By-law, and Schedule A of this By-law is hereby incorporated as an integral part of Schedule D of By-law No. 3575. 2.1 The area shown outlined in black on the said plan is rezoned to a Comprehensive Development District"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"zoning":{"bylaw":{"title":"City of Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 and district schedules","url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","accessed":"2026-11-09","note":"Read the linked consolidation and check amendments with planning before relying on a zone for a project. A sheet lists only the rules traced to that zone. Additional definitions, exceptions and general provisions may apply."},"zones":978,"zone_pages":69,"index_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/index.json","lookup_url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning/lookup","map":{"has_map":true,"has_addresses":true,"zones_geojson":"/data/ca/bc/vancouver/zones.geojson","addresses_json":"/data/ca/bc/vancouver/addresses.json","source_url":"https://services3.arcgis.com/qrcTTRTwUoS8N47o/arcgis/rest/services/ZoningDistrict/FeatureServer/0","viewer":{"title":"Digital Zoning Map","url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/"},"caveat":"Address points and zoning are from the published layers. Confirm zoning for split lots, recent amendments and addresses without a single mapped zone.","accessed":"2026-11-09"}},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nA zoning search has two parts. The map identifies the district attached to a parcel. The written regulations explain what that district means for a proposed use, building size or location on the lot. Permitted land uses, where a building may sit on a site, and its maximum height and size.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Start the parcel search with [Digital Zoning Map](https://zoning.vancouver.ca/). Search for the civic address, select the actual parcel and copy the complete zone code, including any suffix. For a parcel crossed by a zone line, identify where the proposed work would sit.\n2. Open the matching district or zone section. Read the permitted uses and the relevant dimensions together with definitions and any rules that apply across zones.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Contact the City’s Building and Development Centre about redeveloping a site under its existing zoning.\n- Save the address, zone code and relevant section with your sketch. Give those details to planning when asking about an amendment, a site-specific provision or a boundary that is hard to read.","sources":[{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/zoning-and-development-bylaw.aspx","title":"Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-bcped.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/enquire-about-and-apply-for-rezoning.aspx","title":"Apply to rezone your property","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/zoning-lookup/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules","question":"Can I add a secondary suite or a carriage house in Vancouver?","slug":"secondary-suite","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Apply to Vancouver to create a new suite or legalize one built without permits. A secondary suite has its own kitchen, living area and external access. The City’s guide explains how to submit the application package.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"tree-removal","title":"Vancouver tree removal rules and permits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"In R1-1, single detached houses and duplexes may include secondary suites. Check the dwelling type and zone for the actual lot.","short":"Yes, in R1-1 (houses and duplexes)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-r1-1.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","section":"R1-1 District Schedule, section 1.1","quotes":["1.1 Intent The intent of this Residential Inclusive district schedule is to enable a variety of small-scale housing options while retaining the single lot character of the area. Housing options include multiple dwellings (“multiplex” up to 6 dwelling units, or up to 8 rental dwelling units), duplexes and single detached houses. Duplexes may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and lock-off units, and single detached houses may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and laneway houses."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"detached_allowed":{"label":"Coach house or garden suite allowed","value":"The R1-1 schedule includes laneway houses with single detached houses. The conditions for the lot and proposed buildings still apply.","short":"Yes, laneway houses in R1-1","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-r1-1.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","section":"R1-1 District Schedule, section 1.1","quotes":["The intent of this Residential Inclusive district schedule is to enable a variety of small-scale housing options while retaining the single lot character of the area. Housing options include multiple dwellings (“multiplex” up to 6 dwelling units, or up to 8 rental dwelling units), duplexes and single detached houses. Duplexes may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and lock-off units, and single detached houses may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and laneway houses."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits","value":"A single-family home can have one secondary suite. A duplex may have one per primary dwelling unit where zoning allows. A secondary suite cannot be separately strata titled.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/creating-a-secondary-suite.aspx","title":"Create or legalize a secondary suite","section":"What you need to know and buying a home with a suite","quotes":["## What you need to know * A secondary suite cannot be strata titled * A third suite is not allowed under the Zoning and Development By-law * A duplex may have two suites; however, only one suite is allowed per primary dwelling unit * Secondary suites in duplexes or two-family homes are not approved in all zones * Secondary suites not approved through our permitting process are not legal dwelling units and not eligible for short- or long-term licences","Request an approved use letter to find out if the secondary suite in your home is permitted. Important note Our Zoning and Development By-law only allows one secondary suite per single family home."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"parking":{"label":"Parking","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Create or legalize a secondary suite; not found there.","sources":[]},"permits":{"label":"Permits","value":"Apply to Vancouver to create a new suite or legalize one built without permits.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/creating-a-secondary-suite.aspx","title":"Create or legalize a secondary suite","section":"What is a secondary suite?","quotes":["Add a new secondary suite to your home or legalize a secondary suite that was created without permits."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law and the district schedule for the property. R1-1 addresses secondary suites and laneway houses.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/creating-a-secondary-suite.aspx","title":"Create or legalize a secondary suite","section":"City suite guidance and R1-1 district schedule, section 1.1","quotes":["## What you need to know * A secondary suite cannot be strata titled * A third suite is not allowed under the Zoning and Development By-law * A duplex may have two suites; however, only one suite is allowed per primary dwelling unit * Secondary suites in duplexes or two-family homes are not approved in all zones * Secondary suites not approved through our permitting process are not legal dwelling units and not eligible for short- or long-term licences * A secondary suite must comply with all City by-laws prior to legalization (These items are usually addressed during the permit application phase.)"]},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-r1-1.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","section":"City suite guidance and R1-1 district schedule, section 1.1","quotes":["The intent of this Residential Inclusive district schedule is to enable a variety of small-scale housing options while retaining the single lot character of the area. Housing options include multiple dwellings (“multiplex” up to 6 dwelling units, or up to 8 rental dwelling units), duplexes and single detached houses. Duplexes may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and lock-off units, and single detached houses may include additional dwelling units such as secondary suites and laneway houses."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFirst identify the kind of dwelling you want to add. A suite inside the main building and a separate dwelling in a backyard building can have different names and different permissions in the zoning bylaw. A single-family home can have one secondary suite. A duplex may have one per primary dwelling unit where zoning allows. A secondary suite cannot be separately strata titled.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the housing guidance in [Create or legalize a secondary suite](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/creating-a-secondary-suite.aspx). Find the parcel's zone and look up the dwelling type you intend to create. Describe whether the space is existing, new or part of a detached building.\n2. Show the existing dwellings, proposed entrance and parking on a sketch. Ask planning about permitted use and the building office about the work needed for the space.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The R1-1 schedule includes laneway houses with single detached houses. The conditions for the lot and proposed buildings still apply.\n- In R1-1, single detached houses and duplexes may include secondary suites. Check the dwelling type and zone for the actual lot.\n- Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district.\n- Direct general questions about detached houses, secondary suites, duplexes, multiplexes, laneway houses, alterations and changes of use to the Development and Building Services Centre.\n- For a question about the dwelling type, the zone and whether the proposed suite is attached or detached, call City Hall at 311.","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/creating-a-secondary-suite.aspx","title":"Create or legalize a secondary suite","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/zoning/zoning-by-law-district-schedule-r1-1.pdf","title":"District schedule, City of Vancouver (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/development-permit-enquiry.aspx","title":"Make a development permit enquiry","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/secondary-suite/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver tree removal rules and permits","question":"Do I need permission to cut down a tree on my property in Vancouver?","slug":"tree-removal","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"In Vancouver, get a permit before removing a private tree at least 20 centimetres in diameter, measured 1.4 metres above ground. Smaller trees may be protected if they are replacement trees or part of a development landscape plan.","aliases":[],"cost":"The non-refundable application fee is $113 for the first tree in a 12-month period and $324 for each additional tree in the same period.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Vancouver fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Vancouver secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/tree-removal/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"In Vancouver, get a permit before removing a private tree at least 20 centimetres in diameter, measured 1.4 metres above ground.","short":"Yes, for trees at least 20 centimetres in diameter","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/protection-of-trees-bylaw.aspx","title":"Protection of Trees By-law 9958","section":"When you need a permit","quotes":["You need a permit to remove any tree on private property that has a diameter (width) of 20 centimetres or greater, measured at 1.4 metres above the ground. Note A tree trunk with a diameter of 20 centimetres will have a circumference of approximately 64 centimetres."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"exemptions":{"label":"Exemptions","value":"Smaller trees are usually exempt unless designated replacements or included in a new development’s landscape design.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/protection-of-trees-bylaw.aspx","title":"Protection of Trees By-law 9958","section":"When you need a permit","quotes":["You don't need a permit to remove a tree that is smaller than 20 centimetres in diameter unless the tree was previously identified as a replacement tree, or is as part of a landscape design for a new development project."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"The non-refundable application fee is $113 for the first tree in a 12-month period and $324 for each additional tree in the same period.","short":"$113 first tree ($324 each additional) in 12 months","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9958c.PDF","title":"Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 (PDF)","section":"Tree permit application fee, first and subsequent trees within 12 months","quotes":["(c) a non-refundable application fee of: (i) $113.00 for a tree permit to remove the first tree in a 12 month period, and (ii) $324.00 to remove each subsequent tree during that same 12 month period;"]},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/tree-removal-permit.aspx","title":"Get a tree removal permit | City of Vancouver","section":"Tree permit application fee, first and subsequent trees within 12 months","quotes":["###### Fees: * First tree requested for removal in a 12-month period: $113 * Each additional tree requested for removal in the same 12-month period: $324"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"replacement":{"label":"Replacement trees","value":"The City says it requires a replacement for a removed tree larger than 20 cm in diameter. Inspectors check required planting and condition.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/tree-removal-permit.aspx","title":"Get a tree removal permit | City of Vancouver","section":"Steps 3 and 4, site inspection and replacement","quotes":["* Review the documentation provided with your application * Confirm that the site conditions match the plans and arborist reports * ### Step 4: Remove tree(s) and plant replacement trees, if required Note A replacement tree will be required to be planted for any removed tree that is larger than 20 centimetres diameter.","* May have to plant replacement trees on your site (This is dependent on the number of trees that are approved for removal and the number of other trees that exist on the site.) Landscape inspectors will visit your site to ensure that any replacement trees required have been planted and remain in good condition."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"city_trees":{"label":"City trees","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Protection of Trees By-law 9958, Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958; not found there.","sources":[]},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Protection of Trees By-law 9958, Get a tree removal permit, Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9958c.PDF","title":"Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 (PDF)","section":"Cover, Protection of Trees By-law","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA PROTECTION OF TREES BY-LAW NO. 9958 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver (Consolidated for convenience only to December 9, 2025)i"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nIdentify the tree and where it stands before arranging its removal. Mark the trunk on a sketch showing lot lines, the street, watercourses and any proposed construction. The applicable approval can depend on the location as well as the tree itself. Smaller trees are usually exempt unless designated replacements or included in a new development’s landscape design.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For the local removal or planning process, consult [Protection of Trees By-law 9958](https://vancouver.ca/your-government/protection-of-trees-bylaw.aspx). Check the local tree or development-permit information for the property. If ownership or the boundary is uncertain, establish that first.\n2. Describe the reason for removal and whether you are applying as part of a building or subdivision project. Ask what evidence is required before relying on an exemption.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The City says it requires a replacement for a removed tree larger than 20 cm in diameter. Inspectors check required planting and condition.\n- The non-refundable application fee is $113 for the first tree in a 12-month period and $324 for each additional tree in the same period.\n- Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district.\n- Keep a copy of any plan, assessment and written approval with the project records. If the scope changes from pruning to removal, ask about the work you now propose.\n- For a question about the tree’s size, location and ownership and whether approval is required, call City Hall at 311. Identify the trunk on a site plan if the lot line is close.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9958c.PDF).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/protection-of-trees-bylaw.aspx","title":"Protection of Trees By-law 9958","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9958c.PDF","title":"Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/tree-removal-permit.aspx","title":"Get a tree removal permit | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/tree-removal.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected in Vancouver, and what are the rules for set-out and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Enter your Vancouver address on the City’s waste collection schedule. You can print a property-specific calendar and sign up for reminders by phone, email or the VanCollect app.","aliases":[],"cost":"For 2026, annual City garbage charges are $117 for 75 L, $134 for 120 L, $157 for 180 L, $179 for 240 L and $224 for 360 L.","how_long":null,"where":[],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"water-restrictions","title":"Vancouver watering restrictions","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Every other week for houses and strata duplexes on City service. Rowhouses, multi-unit housing and commercial buildings have separate service arrangements.","short":"Every other week","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/flat-rates.aspx","title":"Flat utility rates","section":"Flat utility rates, garbage cart collection","quotes":["We charge these annual flat utility rates for properties that receive the City’s biweekly (every other week) garbage collection service.","Houses must use the City’s biweekly (every other week) garbage collection service.","Strata duplexes must use the City’s biweekly garbage collection service.","Rowhouse owners may request the City’s biweekly garbage collection service at the applicable rates.","Owners of multi-unit residential buildings and commercial buildings may request the City’s biweekly garbage collection service. We provide this service at our discretion if it is compatible with our operation."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"Enter your Vancouver address on the City’s waste collection schedule.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx","title":"Collection schedules","section":"What's happening Collection calendars will no longer be mailed","quotes":["Enter your address in the search bar to review your customized collection schedule."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"Use the City-supplied wheeled garbage cart for garbage and the green cart for separated organics. Keep the garbage cart lid completely closed.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf","title":"Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)","section":"Part II, definitions and garbage cart requirements","quotes":["\"garbage bag\" means a plastic bag supplied by the owner or occupier of property for the deposit of garbage, \"garbage cart\" means a wheeled container supplied by the city for the deposit of garbage, \"green cart\" means a wheeled container supplied by the city for the deposit of source\u0002separated organic waste, \"green cart service\" means the collection of source-separated organic waste by the city, \"house\" means any single family dwelling, non-strata duplex or converted single family","(c) must ensure that the cover of a garbage cart remains completely closed at all times, except when it is necessary to open the cover to dispose of solid waste;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Set bins out by 7 a.m. with lids closed and arrows facing the lane or street. Leave 1 m clear on each side and 3.5 m above. Bring them back after collection.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","section":"On collection day, give your bins some space","quotes":["On collection day, give your bins some space. To make sure your bins are collected, follow these guidelines: 1. Set the bins out by 7am. 2. Make sure to close the lid. Don't let the bins overflow so much that the lid can't close properly. 3. Place the bins so the arrows on the lids point toward the centre of the lane or the street. 4. Space your green bin and garbage so there is a least 1 m (3 feet) of space on all sides, and 3.5 m (11.5 feet) of clearance above. Your recycling boxes and bags should be placed 1 m from your garbage or green bin and in such a way that collection crews can access them. 5. Bring the bins back onto your property after they are emptied."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"Garbage must fit with the cart lid fully closed. Leave a metre of clearance around each bin so the crew can collect it.","short":"Lid fully closed; 1 metre clearance","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","section":"Collection-day guidelines","quotes":["On collection day, give your bins some space. To make sure your bins are collected, follow these guidelines: 1. Set the bins out by 7am. 2. Make sure to close the lid. Don't let the bins overflow so much that the lid can't close properly. 3. Place the bins so the arrows on the lids point toward the centre of the lane or the street. 4. Space your green bin and garbage so there is a least 1 m (3 feet) of space on all sides, and 3.5 m (11.5 feet) of clearance above. Your recycling boxes and bags should be placed 1 m from your garbage or green bin and in such a way that collection crews can access them. 5. Bring the bins back onto your property after they are emptied."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"For 2026, annual City garbage charges are $117 for 75 L, $134 for 120 L, $157 for 180 L, $179 for 240 L and $224 for 360 L.","short":"$117 to $224 a year by cart size","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/flat-rates.aspx","title":"Flat utility rates","section":"Garbage bin rates, annual flat utility rates for 2026","quotes":["We charge these annual flat utility rates for properties that receive the City’s biweekly (every other week) garbage collection service.","Bin size  | 2026  | 2025  | 2024 --- | --- | --- | --- 75 L  | $117  | $124  | $112 120 L  | $134  | $142  | $129 180 L  | $157  | $166  | $151 240 L  | $179  | $190  | $173 360 L  | $224  | $238  | $216"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Solid Waste By-law No. 8417.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf","title":"Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)","section":"Cover and Part I, short title","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA SOLID WASTE BY-LAW NO. 8417 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver (Consolidated for convenience only","THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, in public meeting, enacts as follows: PART I SHORT TITLE 1. The name of this By-law is the \"Solid Waste By-law\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFind the service for the actual address before setting anything out. A collection schedule, a set-out time and the amount the collector will take answer three separate questions about the same pickup. Every other week for houses and strata duplexes on City service. Rowhouses, multi-unit housing and commercial buildings have separate service arrangements.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Use the service information in [Collection schedules](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx). Locate the address on the service schedule or confirm the arrangement for the household. Check that you are reading the garbage instructions for the correct day or route.\n2. Check the permitted container and sort out anything that must go to a different service. Use the set-out instructions for the property, especially where wildlife or shared bins are a concern.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Use the City-supplied wheeled garbage cart for garbage and the green cart for separated organics. Keep the garbage cart lid completely closed.\n- Set bins out by 7 a.m. with lids closed and arrows facing the lane or street. Leave 1 m clear on each side and 3.5 m above. Bring them back after collection.\n- Garbage must fit with the cart lid fully closed. Leave a metre of clearance around each bin so the crew can collect it.\n- For 2026, annual City garbage charges are $117 for 75 L, $134 for 120 L, $157 for 180 L, $179 for 240 L and $224 for 360 L.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx","title":"Collection schedules","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/flat-rates.aspx","title":"Flat utility rates","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf","title":"Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off","question":"Where does yard waste and brush go in Vancouver?","slug":"yard-waste","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver accepts excess yard waste for composting at the transfer station or landfill for a fee. Check the receiving facility’s size limits and charges before taking branches, roots or stumps.","aliases":[],"cost":"A disposal fee applies. Check the selected facility’s rates.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Vancouver fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks/"},{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"The City collects yard trimmings with food scraps and food-soiled paper in the green bin. Set it out by 7 a.m. on the collection day.","short":"Yes, in green bin","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","section":"Setting out bins and green-bin materials","quotes":["On collection day, give your bins some space. To make sure your bins are collected, follow these guidelines: 1. Set the bins out by 7am. 2. Make sure to close the lid. Don't let the bins overflow so much that the lid can't close properly. 3. Place the bins so the arrows on the lids point toward the centre of the lane or the street. 4. Space your green bin and garbage so there is a least 1 m (3 feet) of space on all sides, and 3.5 m (11.5 feet) of clearance above. Your recycling boxes and bags should be placed 1 m from your garbage or green bin and in such a way that collection crews can access them.","### Green bin – food scraps and yard waste Compostable and organic materials like food waste, food scraps, food soiled paper, and yard trimmings belong in the green bin."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"preparation":{"label":"How to set it out","value":"Put yard trimmings in the green bin. Close the lid, point the arrows toward the lane or street, and leave 1 m clear around the cart and 3.5 m above it.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","section":"Setting out bins and green-bin materials","quotes":["On collection day, give your bins some space. To make sure your bins are collected, follow these guidelines: 1. Set the bins out by 7am. 2. Make sure to close the lid. Don't let the bins overflow so much that the lid can't close properly. 3. Place the bins so the arrows on the lids point toward the centre of the lane or the street. 4. Space your green bin and garbage so there is a least 1 m (3 feet) of space on all sides, and 3.5 m (11.5 feet) of clearance above. Your recycling boxes and bags should be placed 1 m from your garbage or green bin and in such a way that collection crews can access them. 5. Bring the bins back onto your property after they are emptied.","### Green bin – food scraps and yard waste Compostable and organic materials like food waste, food scraps, food soiled paper, and yard trimmings belong in the green bin."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"drop_off":{"label":"Drop-off","value":"Vancouver accepts excess yard waste for composting at the transfer station or landfill for a fee.","short":"Transfer station or landfill (fee)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx","title":"Yard waste and clean wood waste composting","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoYard waste and clean wood waste composting","quotes":["Bring excess yard waste and wood to the transfer station or landfill for composting for a fee. Check the location webpage for fees and maximum size."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"cost":{"label":"Cost","value":"A disposal fee applies. Check the selected facility’s rates.","short":"Disposal fee applies","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx","title":"Yard waste and clean wood waste composting","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoYard waste and clean wood waste composting","quotes":["Bring excess yard waste and wood to the transfer station or landfill for composting for a fee. Check the location webpage for fees and maximum size."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"not_accepted":{"label":"Not accepted","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Yard waste and clean wood waste composting, Solid Waste By-law No. 8417; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Solid Waste By-law No. 8417.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf","title":"Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)","section":"Cover and Part II, green carts and leaf bags","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA SOLID WASTE BY-LAW NO. 8417 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver (Consolidated for convenience only","\"garbage bag\" means a plastic bag supplied by the owner or occupier of property for the deposit of garbage, \"garbage cart\" means a wheeled container supplied by the city for the deposit of garbage, \"green cart\" means a wheeled container supplied by the city for the deposit of source\u0002separated organic waste, \"green cart service\" means the collection of source-separated organic waste by the city, \"house\" means any single family dwelling, non-strata duplex or converted single family dwelling but does not include any other category of residential property, \"leaf bag\" means a biodegradable paper bag supplied by the owner or occupier of property for the deposit of leaves,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nSort the load before choosing a disposal option. Leaves and grass, woody branches, soil and mixed rubbish can be handled differently even when they all come from the same garden cleanup. The City collects yard trimmings with food scraps and food-soiled paper in the green bin. Set it out by 7 a.m. on the collection day.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the accepted materials in [Yard waste and clean wood waste composting](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx). Make a list of what you have, including the approximate size of branches and whether the material is bagged. Check the accepted materials for the cart, collection event or drop-off site you plan to use.\n2. Read the preparation instructions before tying bundles or loading a vehicle. Confirm site hours and any charge for your kind of load before making a trip.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Put yard trimmings in the green bin. Close the lid, point the arrows toward the lane or street, and leave 1 m clear around the cart and 3.5 m above it.\n- A disposal fee applies. Check the selected facility’s rates.\n- If the load includes a material outside the published list, describe it to the operator before mixing it with accepted yard waste.\n- For a question about the material, branch size and whether the load is loose or bagged, call City Hall at 311.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx","title":"Yard waste and clean wood waste composting","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/8417c.pdf","title":"Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/set-out-garbage-recycling-green-waste.aspx","title":"Set out garbage, recycling, and green waste | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/yard-waste/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Vancouver?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver has seasonal watering restrictions under Metro Vancouver’s plan. Check the current stage for lawn sprinkling. Hoses used for watering or washing require an automatic shut-off device year-round.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Vancouver garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/garbage-collection/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Vancouver has seasonal watering restrictions under Metro Vancouver’s plan.","short":"Seasonal, under Metro Vancouver's plan","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/understanding-watering-restrictions.aspx","title":"Water restrictions explained","section":"Understanding watering restrictions","quotes":["Seasonal water restrictions are in place each year, regardless of weather, and usually begin at Stage 1.","Following these restrictions helps conserve drinking water when demand is high. Water restrictions are part of the regional Drinking Water Conservation Plan External website, opens in new tab set by Metro Vancouver."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1 residential lawns: Saturday for even addresses and Sunday for odd addresses. Automatic watering is 5–7 a.m., manual watering 6–9 a.m. Non-residential lawns: Monday for even addresses, Tuesday for odd addresses, automatic 4–6 a.m. or manual 6–9 a.m.","short":"Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; 5-7 a.m. auto, 6-9 a.m. manual","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/watering-restrictions-start-may-1.aspx","title":"Stage 1 lawn watering schedule, City of Vancouver","section":"Permitted watering times, Stage 1 residential and non-residential lawns","quotes":["### Stage 1 Residential lawn watering allowed: * Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays — automatic watering between 5am and 7am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am. * Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays — automatic watering between 5am and 7am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am.","### Stage 1 Non-residential lawn watering allowed: * Even-numbered addresses: Mondays — automatic watering between 4am and 6am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am. * Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays — automatic watering between 4am and 6am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Under Stage 1, residential trees, shrubs and flowers may be watered by sprinkler any day from 5 to 9 a.m., or any time by hand or drip irrigation. At non-residential addresses, the sprinkler window is 4 to 9 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/watering-restrictions-start-may-1.aspx","title":"Stage 1 lawn watering schedule, City of Vancouver","section":"Stage 1, trees, shrubs and flowers","quotes":["### Stage 1 Residential lawn watering allowed: * Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays — automatic watering between 5am and 7am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am. * Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays — automatic watering between 5am and 7am, and manual watering between 6am and 9am. * Trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered with a sprinkler any day between 5am and 9am, or any time by hand or using drip irrigation.","* Trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered with a sprinkler any day between 4am and 9am, or any time by hand or using drip irrigation."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"Apply to the City Engineer for a water-use permit for a newly seeded or sodded lawn. The application requires the prescribed form and fee. A permit may cover up to 21 consecutive days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/12086.pdf","title":"Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 (PDF)","section":"Part 3, sections 3.1–3.3","quotes":["Application for water use permit 3.1 A person may apply to the City Engineer for a water use permit for: (a) a new lawn or an over-seeded playing field; or (b) a lawn that is being treated for pest infestations using nematodes. Permit application form 3.2 The permit application must be in the form prescribed by the City Engineer and accompanied by the requisite fee set out in Schedule A to this by-law. Permit time limits 3.3 The City Engineer may issue a water use permit for a specific address or location, except that: (a) a water use permit must be for no more than 21 consecutive days; (b) an extension of a water use permit must be for no more than 21 additional consecutive days; and"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"The Stage 1 residential lawn-watering notice is $250. Payment within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt reduces it to $125. The $125 surcharge applies more than 21 days after the penalty becomes due, bringing the total to $375.","short":"Notice $250 ($125 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"Section 4 and Schedule A, Drinking Water Conservation section 7.2(a)","quotes":["4. The penalty for a contravention referred to in section 3 is: (a) subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the penalty amount set out in column A1 of Schedule “A”; (b) if payment is received by the city within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the by-law notice, the penalty set out in column A1 is reduced by the discount amount set out in column A2 of Schedule “A”; or (c) if payment is received by the city more than 21 days after the penalty set out in column A1 becomes due and payable under the Act, the penalty set out in column A1 is increased by the surcharge set out in column A3 of Schedule “A”.","By-law Section Description A1 Penalty A2 Discount A3 Surcharge","Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 6.2 Wasting water 250 125 125 7.2(a)(i)(A) Automatic watering of residential lawn at even\u0002numbered addresses outside permitted hours Stage 1 250 125 125 7.2(a)(i)(B) Manual watering of residential lawn at even-numbered addresses outside permitted hours Stage 1 250 125 125 7.2(a)(ii)(A) Automatic watering of residential lawn at odd\u0002numbered addresses outside permitted hours Stage 1 250 125 125 7.2(a)(ii)(B) Manual watering of residential lawn at odd-numbered addresses outside permitted hours Stage 1 250 125 125"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Water Works By-law No. 4848 and Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 regulate hose shut-off devices.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/understanding-watering-restrictions.aspx","title":"Water restrictions explained","section":"Hoses must have automatic shut-off device year round","quotes":["Under the Water Works By-law 4848 PDF file (1.6 MB) and Drinking Water Conservation By-law 12086 PDF file (99 KB), automatic shut-off devices are required on hoses year round for all watering and washing activities, regardless of the current level of water restrictions."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nLook up the restriction for the water system serving the address. The type of planting and method of watering matter too. A lawn sprinkler, a hand-held hose used on shrubs and a newly planted lawn can have different rules. Stage 1 residential lawns: Saturday for even addresses and Sunday for odd addresses. Automatic watering is 5–7 a.m., manual watering 6–9 a.m. Non-residential lawns: Monday for even addresses, Tuesday for odd addresses, automatic 4–6 a.m. or manual 6–9 a.m.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the current local instructions in [Water restrictions explained](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/understanding-watering-restrictions.aspx). Identify the current stage, the property address and whether the watering is automatic or manual. Use the schedule for that combination.\n2. Check the permitted day and time before programming a controller. If there is a temporary restriction, read the notice for its dates and the uses it covers.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Under Stage 1, residential trees, shrubs and flowers may be watered by sprinkler any day from 5 to 9 a.m., or any time by hand or drip irrigation. At non-residential addresses, the sprinkler window is 4 to 9 a.m.\n- Apply to the City Engineer for a water-use permit for a newly seeded or sodded lawn. The application requires the prescribed form and fee. A permit may cover up to 21 consecutive days.\n- The Stage 1 residential lawn-watering notice is $250. Payment within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt reduces it to $125. The $125 surcharge applies more than 21 days after the penalty becomes due, bringing the total to $375.\n- For a new lawn or another special circumstance, check the conditions before watering outside the ordinary schedule. Keep any approved permit with the irrigation schedule.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/12086.pdf) and [By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/understanding-watering-restrictions.aspx","title":"Water restrictions explained","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/watering-restrictions-start-may-1.aspx","title":"Stage 1 lawn watering schedule, City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/12086.pdf","title":"Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one","question":"How do I get a dog licence in Vancouver, and what does it cost?","slug":"dog-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"In Vancouver, dogs over three months old, including service dogs, must be licensed annually. The standard fee is $68 per dog. Qualifying service dogs can be licensed free. Apply through the City’s dog licensing page.","aliases":[],"cost":"Spayed or neutered — $68 per year at the standard rate. Unaltered — $68 per year at the standard rate. Other rates — Qualifying service dogs can be licensed at no charge.","how_long":"Annual renewal.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"},{"type":"online","label":"City dog licence application and renewal","value":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"City dog licence application and renewal","url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Vancouver dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Vancouver rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dog-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"In Vancouver, dogs over three months old, including service dogs, must be licensed annually.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoDog licences and tags","quotes":["All dog owners must make sure they have a licence and renew it annually. In Vancouver, all dogs and service dogs over 3 months of age must have a dog licence. Review the benefits"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"issued_by":{"label":"Issued by","value":"City of Vancouver, Animal Services.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Dog licences and tags, Animal Services and licence fees","quotes":["If you find a dog tag, drop it off at Animal Services, Vancouver City Hall, or any community centre or public library branch in Vancouver. It will be returned to the owner.","## Contact Animal Services iframe 1280 Raymur Ave Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8 Phone: 604-873-7000 Fax: 604-871-6862"]},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/fines-and-fees.aspx","title":"Vancouver Animal Services fees | City of Vancouver","section":"Dog licences and tags, Animal Services and licence fees","quotes":["* ## Dog licence fees Type of licence  | Fee --- | --- Standard licence  | $68 Aggressive dog licence  | $222"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee_altered":{"label":"Fee, spayed or neutered","value":"$68 per year at the standard rate.","short":"$68 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Buy a new licence","quotes":["* $68 (no tax) per dog, per year"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee_unaltered":{"label":"Fee, not spayed or neutered","value":"$68 per year at the standard rate.","short":"$68 a year","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Buy a new licence","quotes":["* $68 (no tax) per dog, per year"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"other_fees":{"label":"Other fees and discounts","value":"Qualifying service dogs can be licensed at no charge.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Buy a new licence","quotes":["Buy a new dog licence Get details on licensing a service dog for free"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Annual renewal.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoDog licences and tags","quotes":["All dog owners must make sure they have a licence and renew it annually."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"how_to_get":{"label":"How to get one","value":"Use the City’s dog licence application. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","section":"Buy a new licence","quotes":["### Buy a new licence * $68 (no tax) per dog, per year * Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express Buy a new dog licence"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine_unlicensed":{"label":"Fine, unlicensed dog","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Dog licences and tags, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 1","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 9150 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":9,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nBefore applying, work out which fee category fits your dog. If you have recently moved or acquired the dog, compare the date you moved or took ownership with the licensing and renewal dates. Use the City’s dog licence application. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Start with [Dog licences and tags](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx). Check the age requirement and the fee for your dog's circumstances before paying.\n2. If you are claiming a reduced rate, check what proof the licensing office accepts and whether the reduction applies to a first licence, a renewal or both.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Spayed or neutered dogs — $68 per year at the standard rate.\n- Annual renewal.\n- Save the licence number and the renewal information together. If you lose the tag, ask about a replacement before paying for a second licence.\n- For a question about a licence, a change of owner or a replacement tag, call City Hall at 311. Say whether this is a first application, an annual renewal or a change to an existing record.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/fines-and-fees.aspx","title":"Vancouver Animal Services fees | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 9 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver dog leash rules and off-leash areas","question":"Where can dogs go off leash in Vancouver, and what are the leash rules?","slug":"dog-leash-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"In Vancouver, keep your dog leashed in public except in designated off-leash areas. Even there, the dog must remain under control and have a valid licence.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Vancouver rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/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/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"In Vancouver, keep your dog leashed in public except in designated off-leash areas.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/responsible-dog-ownership.aspx","title":"Responsible dog ownership","section":"Leash laws in Vancouver","quotes":["All dog owners in Vancouver must follow Animal Control By-law 9150. This means: * Your dog must have a valid licence * Your dog must be under control at all times * Dogs are not allowed to run free in public spaces, except in one of the our 39 designated off-leash areas Using a leash is a simple and powerful way to protect your dog, others, and the environment. It’s also the law."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"leash_length":{"label":"Maximum leash length","value":"The leash must be no longer than 2.5 m in a street or other public place where leashing is required.","short":"2.5 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF","title":"Animal Control By-law (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 8","quotes":["Leashing dogs 4.2 A person who keeps a dog must not permit, suffer, or allow the dog to be on a street or other public place unless the dog is under the immediate charge and control of a competent person by means of a leash that is not more than 2.5 m long or another by-law allows the dog to be off-leash under certain circumstances."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"off_leash_areas":{"label":"Off-leash areas","value":"Dogs may be off leash in designated areas, under control and with a valid licence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/responsible-dog-ownership.aspx","title":"Responsible dog ownership","section":"Leash laws in Vancouver","quotes":["* Your dog must have a valid licence * Your dog must be under control at all times * Dogs are not allowed to run free in public spaces, except in one of the our 39 designated off-leash areas"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"dogs_not_allowed":{"label":"Places dogs are not allowed","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Responsible dog ownership, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there.","sources":[]},"clean_up":{"label":"Cleaning up","value":"Pick up droppings immediately and put them in a suitable bin. Exceptions cover the handler’s own or exclusively occupied property, a service dog with a physically disabled handler and a guide dog with a blind handler.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"Sections 4.9–4.10, removing excrement","quotes":["Removing excrement 4.9 A person who keeps a dog, or a person who has care, custody or control of a dog, except for a service dog in the company of a handler who is physically disabled or a guide dog in the company of a handler who is blind, must immediately remove any excrement deposited by the dog, and deposit it in a suitable refuse container. Removing excrement from owner’s property 4.10 Section 4.9 does not apply to excrement deposited by a dog on property owned by or in the exclusive possession of a person who keeps, or who has care, custody or control, of the dog."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine_at_large":{"label":"Fine, dog at large or off leash","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Responsible dog ownership, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/responsible-dog-ownership.aspx","title":"Responsible dog ownership","section":"Leash laws in Vancouver","quotes":["All dog owners in Vancouver must follow Animal Control By-law 9150. This means:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nPlan the whole walk, including the path from the parking area to the off-leash space. A designation for one part of a park can leave the adjoining trail, beach or playing field subject to different rules. Dogs may be off leash in designated areas, under control and with a valid licence.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the park or area in [Responsible dog ownership](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/responsible-dog-ownership.aspx). Look up the specific park or trail you intend to use. Check the description against the signs where you enter.\n2. Take a leash even if your destination has an off-leash area. Know where the designated section ends before letting your dog run.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The leash must be no longer than 2.5 m in a street or other public place where leashing is required.\n- Pick up droppings immediately and put them in a suitable bin. Exceptions cover the handler’s own or exclusively occupied property, a service dog with a physically disabled handler and a guide dog with a blind handler.\n- In Vancouver, dogs over three months old, including service dogs, must be licensed annually.\n- Check the rules again when crossing a fence, leaving the park or joining a shared path. Carry bags and plan where to dispose of waste.\n- For a question about the boundary of the area where you plan to walk, call City Hall at 311.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control By-law (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF) and [Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/responsible-dog-ownership.aspx","title":"Responsible dog ownership","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF","title":"Animal Control By-law (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/licensing-your-dog.aspx","title":"Dog licences and tags","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Vancouver?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver’s animal bylaw covers dogs that show unprovoked aggression or bite. It includes hostile pursuit of a person or domestic animal. The bylaw sets muzzling and private-property confinement rules for aggressive dogs.","aliases":[],"cost":"An aggressive dog licence is $222 per year.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Vancouver dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Vancouver dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dog-leash-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Vancouver’s animal bylaw covers dogs that show unprovoked aggression or bite.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 5","quotes":["“aggressive dog” means a dog that has, without provocation, displayed aggressive behaviour or bitten another domestic animal or a person. “aggressive behaviour” means any hostile attack by a dog on a person or domestic animal, including pursuing a person or domestic animal in a hostile manner."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Muzzle an aggressive dog away from property you own or control, except at a Canadian Kennel Club sanctioned event. On your property the bylaw also sets confinement requirements.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 8","quotes":["Muzzling aggressive dogs 4.3 In addition to complying with section 4.2, a person who keeps an aggressive dog must not permit, suffer, or allow the dog to be on a street or other public place or on any other property that such person does not own or control unless such person has muzzled the dog to prevent it from biting another animal or a person, except when the dog is participating in an event sanctioned by the Canadian Kennel Club.","4.5 A person who keeps an aggressive dog must, at all times while the dog is on property owned or controlled by such person, securely confine the dog, either indoors or in an enclosed pen or other structure capable of preventing the entry of young children and adequately constructed to prevent the dog from escaping or from biting a domestic animal or human being."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"An aggressive dog licence is $222 per year.","short":"$222 a year (aggressive dog)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 22","quotes":["Part 1 - Licence Fees Dog (per annum) $68 Aggressive dog (per annum) $222 Replacement dog tag $8"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Animal Control By-law, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there.","sources":[]},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Animal Control By-law, Animal Control By-law No. 9150; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 1","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 9150 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":4,"matched":4,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nDescribe what the dog did and where it happened. Details such as pursuit, a bite, an injury or the presence of another animal help an officer distinguish the incident you saw from a description of the dog's temperament. Muzzle an aggressive dog away from property you own or control, except at a Canadian Kennel Club sanctioned event. On your property the bylaw also sets confinement requirements.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For the local definition and reporting information, consult [Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF). Write down the location, time and sequence of events. Identify what you saw yourself and how an officer can reach any witnesses.\n2. Use the reporting information below or the animal-control contact in the linked rules. If you receive a designation, read the conditions before taking the dog into a public place.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- An aggressive dog licence is $222 per year.\n- Keep any written notice. If its terms are unclear, refer to the wording on the notice when asking about handling, confinement or review.\n- For a question about how to submit the incident details and obtain a reference number, call City Hall at 311.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.PDF","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/dangerous-dogs.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules","question":"Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Vancouver?","slug":"backyard-chickens","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver allows up to four hens per lot. They must be at least four months old. Roosters are prohibited. Register the hens and renew the free permit each year.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Vancouver zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/backyard-chickens/"},{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/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":"Keep up to four hens at least four months old per lot. Register them, obtain the City permit and notify the City if you stop keeping hens.","short":"Yes, up to four hens, with City permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","section":"Step 1, rules for keeping backyard hens","quotes":["* ### Step 1: Review the rules for keeping backyard hens To keep your backyard hen coop from being a nuisance for your neighbours: * A maximum of four hens (no roosters), four months or older, per lot is allowed (Important note Our by-law requires you to register your hens, get a permit, and inform us if you decide not to keep your hens.) * Ducks, turkeys, or other fowl or livestock (such as goats) are not allowed * Eggs, meat, and manure cannot be used for commercial purposes * Backyard slaughtering is not allowed"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"max_hens":{"label":"Most hens","value":"Vancouver allows up to four hens per lot.","short":"Four hens","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","section":"Step 1: Review the rules for keeping backyard hens","quotes":["* A maximum of four hens (no roosters), four months or older, per lot is allowed (Important note Our by-law requires you to register your hens, get a permit, and inform us if you decide not to keep your hens.)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"roosters":{"label":"Roosters","value":"Roosters are prohibited.","short":"No","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","section":"Step 1: Review the rules for keeping backyard hens","quotes":["* A maximum of four hens (no roosters), four months or older, per lot is allowed (Important note Our by-law requires you to register your hens, get a permit, and inform us if you decide not to keep your hens.)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"coop_rules":{"label":"Coop rules","value":"Allow at least 0.37 m² of coop floor and 0.92 m² of roofed outdoor enclosure per hen. Provide a perch at least 15 cm long per hen and a nest box. Keep hens enclosed and the enclosure clean.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"Animal Control By-law section 7.16(a)–(f)","quotes":["Keeping of hens 7.16 A person who keeps one or more hens must: (a) provide each hen with at least 0.37 m² of coop floor area, and at least 0.92 m² of roofed outdoor enclosure; (b) provide and maintain a floor of any combination of vegetated or bare earth in each outdoor enclosure; (c) provide and maintain, in each coop, at least one perch, for each hen, that is at least 15 cm long, and one nest box; (d) keep each hen in the enclosed area at all times;- 14 - (e) provide each hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation, veterinary care, and opportunities for essential behaviours such as scratching, dust-bathing, and roosting, all sufficient to maintain the hen in good health; (f) maintain each hen enclosure in good repair and sanitary condition, and free from"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"registration":{"label":"Permit or registration","value":"Register and renew the free permit annually by January 15.","short":"Yes, free permit, renewed annually","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","section":"What's happening Annual permits begin in 2022 / Step 1: Review the rules for keeping backyard hens","quotes":["Permits and renewals are free of charge and take just a few minutes to complete. Permits must be renewed by January 15, each year.","* A maximum of four hens (no roosters), four months or older, per lot is allowed (Important note Our by-law requires you to register your hens, get a permit, and inform us if you decide not to keep your hens.)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bees":{"label":"Bees","value":"Follow the City’s hive location, fencing and number limits for the site. Honeybees must be registered with the Province.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/beekeeping.aspx","title":"Beekeeping in Vancouver","section":"Steps 2–3, hive management and registration","quotes":["* The location you are considering for your apiary meets the site requirements * You understand and are prepared to follow the general requirements for hive management, including: * Requirements for locating the hives relative to property lines and fencing * The maximum number of hives permitted per property, community garden, or rooftop","* ### Step 3: register your hives with the Province of BC Anyone keeping honeybees in BC is legally required to register with the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"other_livestock":{"label":"Other livestock","value":"The backyard hen rules exclude ducks, turkeys, other fowl and livestock such as goats.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","section":"Step 1: Review the rules for keeping backyard hens","quotes":["* A maximum of four hens (no roosters), four months or older, per lot is allowed (Important note Our by-law requires you to register your hens, get a permit, and inform us if you decide not to keep your hens.) * Ducks, turkeys, or other fowl or livestock (such as goats) are not allowed"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 governs registration and hen care. Consult the zoning requirements for siting the coop.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","section":"Animal Control By-law, sections 7.15–7.16","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 9150 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver (Consolidated for convenience only","Registration of hens 7.15 A person must not keep a hen unless that person first registers with the city:- 13 - (a) electronically by: (i) accessing the city's animal control computer website at","Keeping of hens 7.16 A person who keeps one or more hens must: (a) provide each hen with at least 0.37 m² of coop floor area, and at least 0.92 m² of roofed outdoor enclosure; (b) provide and maintain a floor of any combination of vegetated or bare earth in each outdoor enclosure; (c) provide and maintain, in each coop, at least one perch, for each hen, that is at least 15 cm long, and one nest box; (d) keep each hen in the enclosed area at all times;- 14 -"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nStart with the property, then plan the flock and the enclosure. The number of birds is only one part of the decision. How the bylaw describes the lot, the type of bird and the location of the coop can all affect a proposal. Allow at least 0.37 m² of coop floor and 0.92 m² of roofed outdoor enclosure per hen. Provide a perch at least 15 cm long per hen and a nest box. Keep hens enclosed and the enclosure clean.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the rules for your flock in [Backyard hens](https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx). Find the property's zone and draw the proposed coop and run in relation to the home, neighbouring lots and street.\n2. Identify the number, age and type of birds you plan to keep. Compare those details with the limits below before buying birds or materials.\n3. Register and renew the free permit annually by January 15.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Keep up to four hens at least four months old per lot. Register them, obtain the City permit and notify the City if you stop keeping hens.\n- Follow the City’s hive location, fencing and number limits for the site. Honeybees must be registered with the Province.\n- The backyard hen rules exclude ducks, turkeys, other fowl and livestock such as goats.\n- For bees or another species, ask about that species by name. A provision covering laying hens does not establish permission to keep every type of poultry or livestock.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/backyard-chickens.aspx","title":"Backyard hens","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/beekeeping.aspx","title":"Beekeeping in Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/9150c.pdf","title":"Animal Control By-law No. 9150 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-chickens.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Vancouver?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"On private property in Vancouver, noisy construction normally runs 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Sundays and holidays require an exception permit. City streets, lanes and boulevards have different hours.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"},{"type":"phone","label":"Daytime complaints","value":"604-717-3321"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Continuous-sound limits vary with the quiet, intermediate, activity or event zone and time of day. Part 3 separately prohibits specified noises even when the other limits are met.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.pdf","title":"Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (PDF)","section":"Part 2, sections 2.1–2.3, and Part 3, section 3.1","quotes":["2.1 In a quiet zone, a person must not make, cause or permit to be made or caused, continuous sound, the sound level of which: (a) during the daytime: (i) exceeds a rating of 55 dBA on an approved sound meter when received at a point of reception within a quiet zone, or","2.2 In an intermediate zone, a person must not make, cause or permit to be made or caused, continuous sound, the sound level of which: (a) during the daytime: (i) exceeds a rating of 60 dBA on an approved sound meter when received at a point of reception within a quiet zone, or (ii) exceeds a rating of 70 dBA on an approved sound meter when received at a","2.3 In an activity zone or an event zone, a person must not make, cause or permit to be made or caused, continuous sound, the sound level of which: (a) during the daytime: (i) exceeds a rating of 60 dBA on an approved sound meter when received at a point of reception within a quiet zone, or (ii) exceeds a rating of 70 dBA on an approved sound meter when received at a point of reception within an intermediate zone or an activity zone; or","PROHIBITED NOISES OR SOUNDS Prohibited noises or sounds 3.1 The following noises or sounds are prohibited, despite the fact that such noises or sounds may not constitute a violation of any other provision of this by-law, and a person must not make, cause or permit to be made or caused, any such noise or sound:"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"The general nighttime period starts at 10 p.m. and ends at 7 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays or 10 a.m. on Sundays and holidays. For BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena and a civic plaza in the event zone it begins at 11 p.m. Nighttime sound limits depend on the location and activity.","short":"10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 10 a.m. Sun and holidays)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.pdf","title":"Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (PDF)","section":"Part 1, definitions of daytime and nighttime","quotes":["“daytime” means: (a) unless otherwise provided in this by-law, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on any weekday or Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on any Sunday or holiday; and (b) in the case of B.C. Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, and a civic plaza in the event zone, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on any weekday or Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday or holiday;","\"nighttime\" means any time not included within the definition of daytime;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Private property: 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work without an exception permit. City streets, lanes and boulevards: 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sundays and holidays.","short":"Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no Sun","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/construction.aspx","title":"Noise from construction","section":"When construction-related noise is permitted","quotes":["## When construction-related noise is permitted Construction-related noise is permitted during the following hours: Day  | On private property  | On city streets, lanes, and boulevards --- | --- | --- Monday to Friday  | 7:30am - 8pm  | 7am - 8pm Saturday  | 10am - 8pm  | 7am - 8pm Sunday or holiday (day of)  | No construction-related noise permitted  | 10am - 8pm Outside of these hours, construction noise is only allowed with a noise by-law exception permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Noise from construction, Noise Control By-law No. 6555; not found there.","sources":[]},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Report barking dogs and construction or mechanical noise to the City online. For an idling vehicle call 311. For a car or house alarm call Vancouver Police at 604-717-3321.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/manage-noise.aspx","title":"Manage noise | City of Vancouver","section":"Who to contact about noise, daytime table","quotes":["or email Backyard chickens  | City of Vancouver  | Report online Barking dogs  | City of Vancouver  | Report online Buskers and entertainers  | City of Vancouver  | Report online Car alarms  | Vancouver Police  | 604-717-3321 Construction and mechanical  | City of Vancouver  | Report online Co-op housing building you live in   | Your co-op housing board of directors or building manager   | Check your documents","House alarms  | Vancouver Police  | 604-717-3321 Idling vehicles  | City of Vancouver  | 3-1-1 (Press 1 for parking related concerns) Mitchell Island industry and businesses  | Richmond Health Services   | 604-233-3147"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"For an issue normally handled by the City, call Vancouver Police non-emergency at 604-717-3321 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays or any time on weekends and holidays. Police assist as resources permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/manage-noise.aspx","title":"Manage noise | City of Vancouver","section":"Get help with noise concerns after hours","quotes":["### Get help with noise concerns after hours If the City helps with your noise issue and today is a: * Weekday after 4:30pm * Weekend anytime * Holiday anytime then phone Vancouver Police Department non-emergency at 604-717-3321. The police assist with noise concerns when resources are available."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Noise from construction, Noise Control By-law No. 6555, Manage noise; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Noise Control By-law No. 6555, consolidated through October 27, 2026.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.pdf","title":"Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (PDF)","section":"Cover and consolidation note","quotes":["(Consolidated for convenience only to October 27, 2026)BY-LAW NO. 6555 A By-law to regulate noise or sound within the City of Vancouver [Consolidated for convenience only, amended to include By-law No. 14855, 14857,14859,14861,14863,14865,14867,14869, 14871,14873 effective October 27, 2026]"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nHow the rule applies depends on the source of the sound. Identify whether the disturbance comes from a work site, equipment, amplified music or another activity before looking for a time limit. The general nighttime period starts at 10 p.m. and ends at 7 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays or 10 a.m. on Sundays and holidays. For BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena and a civic plaza in the event zone it begins at 11 p.m. Nighttime sound limits depend on the location and activity.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the activity and hours in [Noise from construction](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/construction.aspx). Make a record of the date, start and end times, location and what you could hear. For a recurring disturbance, record each occurrence separately.\n2. Compare the activity and the day of the week with the applicable provision. When reporting it, explain how it affected you and whether the noise is still happening.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- For an issue normally handled by the City, call Vancouver Police non-emergency at 604-717-3321 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays or any time on weekends and holidays. Police assist as resources permit.\n- Report barking dogs and construction or mechanical noise to the City online. For an idling vehicle call 311. For a car or house alarm call Vancouver Police at 604-717-3321.\n- Continuous-sound limits vary with the quiet, intermediate, activity or event zone and time of day. Part 3 separately prohibits specified noises even when the other limits are met.\n- If you are planning work, check the provision for that activity before arranging deliveries or booking equipment. A construction window alone does not answer a complaint about music or voices.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.pdf).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/construction.aspx","title":"Noise from construction","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/6555c.pdf","title":"Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/manage-noise.aspx","title":"Manage noise | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules","question":"Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Vancouver?","slug":"backyard-fire","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver prohibits wood-burning appliances such as fire pits and chimineas on both public and private property. The City’s outdoor fire page describes the separate permit process for open burning.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Vancouver fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Vancouver prohibits wood-burning appliances such as fire pits and chimineas on both public and private property.","short":"No, wood-burning appliances prohibited","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/outdoor-fire-safety.aspx","title":"Outdoor fire safety","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoOutdoor fire safety","quotes":["Important note Wood burning appliances, such as chimneas and fire pits, are not allowed anywhere on private or public property in Vancouver. Report illegal fires to 9-1-1."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"open_burning":{"label":"Burning yard waste","value":"An open-air fire requires a Fire Chief’s permit. The bylaw makes an exception for cooking on private property in a barbecue or similar appliance designed for cooking and acceptable to the Fire Chief.","short":"Only with a Fire Chief's permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Fire By-law, Division B, articles 2.4.5.1–2.4.5.3","quotes":["11. Council strikes out Article 2.4.5.1., and substitutes: “2.4.5.1. Prohibition of Open Air Fires 1) A person shall not light or maintain an open air fire without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief. 2.4.5.2. Conditions on Open Air Fire Permits 1) The Fire Chief may put conditions on a permit for an open air fire, including but not limited to, conditions regarding a) establishment of a fire watch, and b) required fire protection equipment. (See Note A-2.4.5.2.) 2.4.5.3. Exception for Cooking Food 1) Despite Sentence 2.4.5.1.(1), a person, on private property, may light or maintain an open air fire to cook food in a barbeque or similar equipment that is designed for such purpose and acceptable to the Fire Chief. (See Note A\u00022.4.5.3.)”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Open burning generally needs a permit. For special events, contact Fire Prevention for City locations or the Park Board for parks.","short":"Yes, generally needs a permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/outdoor-fire-safety.aspx","title":"Outdoor fire safety","section":"When you need a permit / How to get a permit","quotes":["You must have a permit to burn any material or substance, such as: waste, paper, wood, vegetation, or any flammable substance in the ambient air or in a receptacle where emissions are vented directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Cooking food on an appliance designed for that purpose (barbecue) is allowed on private property and in some parks and beach areas.","Typically, open burning permits are approved for special occasions, ceremonial events, filming, and so on.  For more information about getting a permit for open burning in: * The city, contact the Fire Prevention Office * Vancouver parks, contact the Vancouver Park Board"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fire_bans":{"label":"Fire bans","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Outdoor fire safety, Fire By-law, Open Air Fires Bulletin February 25, 2021; not found there.","sources":[]},"alternatives":{"label":"Instead of burning","value":"Vancouver accepts excess yard waste for composting at the transfer station or landfill for a fee.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx","title":"Yard waste and clean wood waste composting","section":"Image: City of Vancouver logoYard waste and clean wood waste composting","quotes":["Bring excess yard waste and wood to the transfer station or landfill for composting for a fee. Check the location webpage for fees and maximum size."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Outdoor fire safety, Fire By-law, Open Air Fires Bulletin February 25, 2021; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Fire By-law No. 14419.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Title and Division B, article 2.4.5.1","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRE BY-LAW NO. 14419 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver July 22, 20251 BY-LAW NO. 14419 A By-law to regulate standards for fire safety in buildings and facilities and to adopt the British Columbia Fire Code","11. Council strikes out Article 2.4.5.1., and substitutes: “2.4.5.1. Prohibition of Open Air Fires 1) A person shall not light or maintain an open air fire without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe first question is what you intend to burn and why. A small fire for recreation, a cooking appliance and burning vegetation can fall under different provisions. Check the current restriction for the site and activity before lighting anything. Open burning generally needs a permit. For special events, contact Fire Prevention for City locations or the Park Board for parks.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the local fire instructions in [Outdoor fire safety](https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/outdoor-fire-safety.aspx). Identify the fuel, appliance or fire pit, property address and intended date. Match those details to the local fire rules.\n2. If the activity needs approval, check the conditions of the approval and the current fire restrictions on the day you intend to burn.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Vancouver accepts excess yard waste for composting at the transfer station or landfill for a fee.\n- An open-air fire requires a Fire Chief’s permit. The bylaw makes an exception for cooking on private property in a barbecue or similar appliance designed for cooking and acceptable to the Fire Chief.\n- For pruning or garden cleanup, look up local yard-waste disposal options before accumulating a pile for burning.\n- For a question about the current fire restriction and the type of fire you have in mind, call City Hall at 311. Describe the appliance or fuel and whether the location is private property or a public site.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Fire By-law (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/outdoor-fire-safety.aspx","title":"Outdoor fire safety","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/how-to-dispose-of-yard-and-wood-waste.aspx","title":"Yard waste and clean wood waste composting","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver fireworks rules","question":"Are fireworks allowed in Vancouver?","slug":"fireworks","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Personal fireworks are prohibited in Vancouver. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services reiterated the prohibition in its October 2026 guidance.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Vancouver backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Vancouver yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/yard-waste/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/fireworks/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/fireworks/"}],"topic":{"title":"Fireworks rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fireworks/"},"facts":{"use":{"label":"Setting off fireworks","value":"Personal fireworks are prohibited in Vancouver.","short":"No","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vfrs-shares-halloween-safety-tips-oct-2026.aspx","title":"Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips","section":"Leave fireworks out of your Halloween plans","quotes":["* Fireworks remain prohibited in Vancouver as they pose risks to public safety and property; fines can reach $1,000."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"sale":{"label":"Selling fireworks","value":"Sales require a Fire Chief’s permit. Fireworks cannot be supplied to a person under 19. The City prohibits personal consumer fireworks.","short":"Only with Fire Chief permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Articles 5.7.1.1 and 5.7.1.3","quotes":["Section 5.7 Additional Requirements for Fireworks and Explosives 5.7.1. Fireworks 5.7.1.1. Fireworks Permits 1) No person shall purchase, sell, offer for sale, transport, store, possess or discharge fireworks without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief.","1) No person shall purchase, sell, offer for sale, supply, possess or discharge any firework that is prohibited by the Explosives Regulations under the Explosives Act (Canada). 2) [Deleted] 3) No person shall sell, offer for sale, give or supply fireworks to a person under the age of 19 years."]},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vfrs-shares-halloween-safety-tips-oct-2026.aspx","title":"Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips","section":"Leave fireworks out of your Halloween plans","quotes":["* Fireworks remain prohibited in Vancouver as they pose risks to public safety and property; fines can reach $1,000."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"what_counts":{"label":"What counts as fireworks","value":"Consumer fireworks are federal type F.1, excluding sparklers, Christmas crackers and toy-gun caps from that definition. Display fireworks are federal type F.2.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Definitions of consumer and display fireworks","quotes":["Consumer fireworks mean fireworks that have been classified as Type F.1 in accordance with the Explosives Regulations under the Explosives Act (Canada), but does not include sparklers, Christmas crackers or caps for toy guns. Designer means the person responsible for the design. Display fireworks mean fireworks that have been classified as Type F.2 in accordance with the Explosives Regulations under the Explosives Act (Canada)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"The Fire Chief issues fireworks permits and can set storage, time and location conditions. Residents cannot obtain permission to set off ordinary consumer fireworks for a personal celebration.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Articles 5.7.1.1–5.7.1.2","quotes":["5.7.1.1. Fireworks Permits 1) No person shall purchase, sell, offer for sale, transport, store, possess or discharge fireworks without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief. 5.7.1.2. Conditions on Permits18 1) The Fire Chief may add conditions to a fireworks permit, including but not limited to, conditions regarding a) the location and methods of storage of fireworks, b) the time and location of the discharge of fireworks, and c) the maximum distance or volumetric space within which a pyrotechnical special effect may be discharged."]},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vfrs-shares-halloween-safety-tips-oct-2026.aspx","title":"Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips","section":"Leave fireworks out of your Halloween plans","quotes":["* Fireworks remain prohibited in Vancouver as they pose risks to public safety and property; fines can reach $1,000."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips, Fire By-law; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Fire By-law No. 14419.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","section":"Cover and Part 5, section 5.7.1","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRE BY-LAW NO. 14419 This By-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver July 22, 20251 BY-LAW NO. 14419 A By-law to regulate standards for fire safety in buildings and","Section 5.7 Additional Requirements for Fireworks and Explosives 5.7.1. Fireworks 5.7.1.1. Fireworks Permits 1) No person shall purchase, sell, offer for sale, transport, store, possess or discharge fireworks without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nFor a house party or neighbourhood celebration in Vancouver, plan an activity that does not involve setting off consumer fireworks. The local guidance applies to the person using them, even if they were purchased somewhere else. The Fire Chief issues fireworks permits and can set storage, time and location conditions. Residents cannot obtain permission to set off ordinary consumer fireworks for a personal celebration.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the local guidance in [Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips](https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vfrs-shares-halloween-safety-tips-oct-2026.aspx). Check the published fire-safety guidance before making arrangements for an event. If a professional display is proposed, describe the organizer, operator and location to the fire department.\n2. For an advertised public display, use the event information to verify who is putting it on. A spectator attending a display and a resident wishing to set off fireworks are in different situations.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Sales require a Fire Chief’s permit. Fireworks cannot be supplied to a person under 19. The City prohibits personal consumer fireworks.\n- Consumer fireworks are federal type F.1, excluding sparklers, Christmas crackers and toy-gun caps from that definition. Display fireworks are federal type F.2.\n- Keep purchases and event planning separate until you know what the local rules allow. Ask the fire department directly about a proposed professional display.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Fire By-law (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/vfrs-shares-halloween-safety-tips-oct-2026.aspx","title":"Keep the scares fun: VFRS shares Halloween safety tips","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/consolidated/14419.PDF","title":"Fire By-law (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/fireworks/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/fireworks.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver bylaw fines and how tickets work","question":"What are the common bylaw fines in Vancouver?","slug":"bylaw-fines","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"For a Vancouver bylaw notice, pay or request dispute adjudication within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt. Follow the instructions printed on the notice. The bylaw describes when mailed notices and notices left on vehicles count as received.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":"For a Vancouver bylaw notice, pay or request dispute adjudication within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt.","where":[],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"Vancouver noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/bylaw-fines/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"The City can deliver a bylaw notice personally or by mail, and can leave a parking notice on a vehicle. A mailed notice is presumed received on the seventh day after mailing. Pay or request adjudication within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"Sections 3 and 5.1–5.4","quotes":["3. The by-laws and by-law contraventions designated in Schedule “A” may be enforced by by-law notice.","5.1 A by-law notice may be delivered: (a) in person to the named person, (b) by mailing a copy of the by-law notice, (i) if the by-law notice is in respect of a contravention involving a vehicle, to the address for each registered owner of the vehicle involved; (ii) to the actual or last known address of the named person; or (iii) if the named person is a corporation or a business, to the registered office or head office, (c) if the by-law notice is in respect of a parking contravention, by leaving the by-law notice on the vehicle involved.- 3 -","Deemed receipt by mail 5.2 A by-law notice delivered under subsection 5.1(b) is presumed to have been received by the person to whom it is addressed on the 7th day after mailing. Deemed receipt on vehicle 5.3 A by-law notice delivered under subsection 5.1(c) is presumed to have been received by each registered owner of the vehicle on the day it is left on the vehicle. Dispute or pay within 14 days 5.4 A person who receives a by-law notice, or their authorized agent, must, within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the by-law notice: (a) pay the penalty; or (b) request dispute adjudication; by following the appropriate instructions on the by-law notice."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"example_fines":{"label":"Common fines","value":"Expired meter time costs $77 ($46 with the discount, $117 with the surcharge). Idling more than three minutes costs $100 ($60 with the discount, $150 with the surcharge).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 5 / PDF p. 10 / PDF p. 14","quotes":["4. The penalty for a contravention referred to in section 3 is: (a) subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the penalty amount set out in column A1 of Schedule “A”; (b) if payment is received by the city within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the by-law notice, the penalty set out in column A1 is reduced by the discount amount set out in column A2 of Schedule “A”; or (c) if payment is received by the city more than 21 days after the penalty set out in column A1 becomes due and payable under the Act, the penalty set out in column A1 is increased by the surcharge set out in column A3 of Schedule “A”.","By-law Section Description Penalty Discount Surcharge","5(4)(b) Expired meter time 77 31 40","2.7 (i) Idle more than 3 minutes 100 40 50"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"early_payment":{"label":"Paying early","value":"Pay within 14 days of receiving or being presumed to receive the notice to receive the discount for the offence.","short":"Discount if paid in 14 days","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 5","quotes":["4. The penalty for a contravention referred to in section 3 is: (a) subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the penalty amount set out in column A1 of Schedule “A”; (b) if payment is received by the city within 14 days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the by-law notice, the penalty set out in column A1 is reduced by the discount amount set out in column A2 of Schedule “A”; or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"late_payment":{"label":"Paying late","value":"The scheduled surcharge applies if the City receives payment more than 21 days after the penalty becomes due and payable.","short":"Surcharge after 21 days","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 5","quotes":["(c) if payment is received by the city more than 21 days after the penalty set out in column A1 becomes due and payable under the Act, the penalty set out in column A1 is increased by the surcharge set out in column A3 of Schedule “A”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"dispute":{"label":"Disputing a ticket","value":"For a Vancouver bylaw notice, pay or request dispute adjudication within 14 days of receipt or presumed receipt.","short":"Within 14 days of receipt","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 6","quotes":["Dispute or pay within 14 days 5.4 A person who receives a by-law notice, or their authorized agent, must, within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is presumed to have received the by-law notice: (a) pay the penalty; or (b) request dispute adjudication; by following the appropriate instructions on the by-law notice."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 1","quotes":["BY-LAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BY-LAW NO. 10201"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nStart with the document you received. Its title, the cited section and the issuing body identify which payment and dispute instructions to follow. A fine listed for another offence is a poor guide to the amount on your own notice. The City can deliver a bylaw notice personally or by mail, and can leave a parking notice on a vehicle. A mailed notice is presumed received on the seventh day after mailing.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Compare the document you received with [By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf). Find the offence description, issue or service date, amount and reference number on the document. Compare them with the corresponding row of the ticket schedule.\n2. Check the instructions for payment or dispute before the relevant deadline. When paying or contacting the office, use the reference number from that notice.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Expired meter time costs $77 ($46 with the discount, $117 with the surcharge). Idling more than three minutes costs $100 ($60 with the discount, $150 with the surcharge).\n- Pay within 14 days of receiving or being presumed to receive the notice to receive the discount for the offence.\n- The scheduled surcharge applies if the City receives payment more than 21 days after the penalty becomes due and payable.\n- The City’s schedule lists a $77 standard penalty for expired meter time.","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/10201c.pdf","title":"By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/vancouver/bylaw-fines/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/bylaw-fines.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","question":"Do I need a business licence in Vancouver, and how do I get one?","slug":"business-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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 Vancouver","url":"https://vancouver.ca"},"short_answer":"Vancouver requires businesses to hold a licence. Start on the City’s application page, choose your business type and follow its specific steps. If you apply online, you can track progress through your account.","aliases":[],"cost":"The one-time application fee is $77 and is non-refundable. An annual licence fee also applies and varies by category under Schedule A.","how_long":"Licences expire December 31. In November, the City sends the renewal notice by email or mail. Update your licence information before renewing.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Apply for a business licence","url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx"}],"related":[{"slug":"short-term-rental","title":"Vancouver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Vancouver requires businesses to hold a licence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx","title":"Apply for a business licence","section":"Manage your licence","quotes":["All businesses in Vancouver require a licence to operate. This makes sure every business location is safe and follows land-use requirements."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"The one-time application fee is $77 and is non-refundable. An annual licence fee also applies and varies by category under Schedule A.","short":"$77 application fee plus annual fee by category","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx","title":"Apply for a business licence","section":"Step 6, pay fees","quotes":["* ### Step 6: Pay fees After we review your application, we will send you a bill to pay your fees. * One-time application fee: $77 (non-refundable) * Annual licence fee: The amount depends on the business type. To view the licence fees, review Schedule A of the Licence By-law PDF file (380 KB). The annual licence fee for the first year will be pro-rated based on the business start date."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Apply once per business. For commercial, industrial and out-of-town businesses, apply online or mail the application and required documents.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx","title":"Apply for a business licence","section":"Application process for commercial, industrial and out-of-town businesses","quotes":["Note Apply only once for each business to avoid delays. #### Commercial, industrial, and out-of-town business Apply online Apply online and track your application progress or fill out the Application Form PDF file (242 KB) and mail the form and required documents to our mailing address."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences expire December 31. In November, the City sends the renewal notice by email or mail. Update your licence information before renewing.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/renew-your-business-licence.aspx","title":"Renew your business licence | City of Vancouver","section":"Renew your business licence","quotes":["* Close your account * Get a copy of your business licence * Transfer your licence * Update your account Note  Your business licence expires on December 31 each year. Renewal notices are sent out in November by email or mail. ## Steps to renewing your business licence","Before you renew, check and update your licence information. Help us keep accurate records and be sure your business follows zoning and licence rules: * Update your business licence account if you changed your business name, trade name, address, or licence type * Report your new phone number or email address at the time you renew your business licence account"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"inter_community":{"label":"Inter-community licence","value":"The City lists the Metro West inter-municipal business licence for trades and construction. Check eligibility for your activity and participating municipality.","short":"Metro West licence for trades and construction","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx","title":"Apply for a business licence","section":"Business categories, trades and construction","quotes":["* Bed and breakfast * Short-term rental * Soliciting for charity * Special event (concerts, exhibitions, and shows) * Trades and construction (Metro West inter-municipal business licence or IMBL) * Urban farm"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Apply for a business licence, Licence By-law No. 4450; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Vancouver Licence By-law No. 4450.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/4450c.PDF","title":"Licence By-law No. 4450 (PDF)","section":"Cover and section 1, short title","quotes":["CITY OF VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA LICENCE BY-LAW NO. 4450 This by-law is printed under and by authority of the Council of the City of Vancouver (Consolidated for convenience only","1. This by-law may be cited as the \"Licence By-law\"."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nIdentify the operator, business location and type of work before applying. If you work from home, at client sites or from several premises, describe each arrangement so the licensing office can identify the correct category. The one-time application fee is $77 and is non-refundable. An annual licence fee also applies and varies by category under Schedule A.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Start your local enquiry with [Apply for a business licence](https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx). Gather the business name, contact details and address where the work will take place. Look up the licence category that describes what customers will receive.\n2. Check the local application instructions for approvals or documents specific to that activity. If you travel to other municipalities, ask which locations your licence covers.\n3. Apply once per business. For commercial, industrial and out-of-town businesses, apply online or mail the application and required documents.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Licences expire December 31. In November, the City sends the renewal notice by email or mail. Update your licence information before renewing.\n- The City lists the Metro West inter-municipal business licence for trades and construction. Check eligibility for your activity and participating municipality.\n- Keep the licence record and any renewal notice together. When changing address or adding an activity, give the licensing office the new details before assuming the same category still applies.\n- For a question about the activity, business address and licence category, call City Hall at 311.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Licence By-law No. 4450 (PDF)](https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/4450c.PDF).","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/get-a-business-licence.aspx","title":"Apply for a business licence","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/home-based-business.aspx","title":"Get a home-based business licence","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/renew-your-business-licence.aspx","title":"Renew your business licence | City of Vancouver","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/4450c.PDF","title":"Licence By-law No. 4450 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence.json"}},{"title":"Vancouver short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)","question":"Can I rent out my home or a room on Airbnb in Vancouver?","slug":"short-term-rental","place":{"path":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","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":"Vancouver requires a short-term rental licence for stays under 90 consecutive days in your principal residence. Each person can hold one licence. Get any required landlord or strata approval and show the licence number in every online listing.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"311"},{"type":"online","label":"B.C. short-term rental host registration","value":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration"}],"documents":["Any required landlord or strata approvals.","For a listing subject to provincial registration, have the registration number and any required local business licence number ready."],"forms":[{"title":"Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia","url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration"}],"related":[{"slug":"business-licence","title":"Vancouver business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/short-term-rental/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/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/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/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":"Only the operator’s principal residence, subject to the other eligibility requirements.","short":"Only operator's principal residence","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx","title":"Short-term rental business licence","section":"What you need to know","quotes":["Renting your home for less than 90 consecutive days? You need a short-term rental licence. Our short-term rental regulations help protect long-term rental housing and allow residents to earn additional income. ## Before you apply for a licence * You must live in the property as your principal residence. * Only 1 licence for each person allowed. * Strata and/or landlord approval required before applying. * Include your licence number in all online listings."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"licence":{"label":"Business licence","value":"Vancouver requires a short-term rental licence for stays under 90 consecutive days in your principal residence.","short":"Yes, for stays under 90 days in principal residence","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx","title":"Short-term rental business licence","section":"What you need to know","quotes":["Renting your home for less than 90 consecutive days? You need a short-term rental licence. Our short-term rental regulations help protect long-term rental housing and allow residents to earn additional income. ## Before you apply for a licence * You must live in the property as your principal residence. * Only 1 licence for each person allowed. * Strata and/or landlord approval required before applying. * Include your licence number in all online listings."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"provincial_registration":{"label":"Provincial registration","value":"Register the unit with B.C. unless a provincial registration exemption applies. Display the registration number and any required local business licence number on the listing. Use the exact registered address.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration","title":"Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia","section":"Host registration, exemptions and approved registration","quotes":["Short-term rental hosts must register their short-term rentals with the provincial short-term rental registry to operate in B.C.","Short-term rental hosts do not have to register if they provide: * Accommodations over 90 days long per booking * Accommodations on Reserve lands * Accommodations on the Nisga’a Lands or the treaty lands of a treaty First nation, unless the lands are subject to a coordination agreement that requires registration * The following accommodations that are not suitable for long-term housing:","Once registration is approved, hosts will receive a unique registration number for their short-term rental. Hosts are required to: * Update their short-term rental listing(s) to include the valid registration number (and a local government business licence number, if required) * Make sure the address on their short-term rental listing(s) exactly matches the address associated with the registration so platforms can successfully validate the registration number"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"rules":{"label":"Operating rules","value":"Get the required strata or landlord approvals and include the licence number in online listings.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx","title":"Short-term rental business licence","section":"Before you apply for a licence","quotes":["* Strata and/or landlord approval required before applying. * Include your licence number in all online listings."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Short-term rental business licence, Licence By-law No. 4450, Get a long-term rental business licence; not found there.","sources":[]},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Short-term rental business licence, Licence By-law No. 4450; not found there.","sources":[]}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":4,"matched":4,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nDescribe what a guest would be renting. A room in your home, a separate unit on the same parcel and an entire dwelling can be treated differently. Record the proposed length of stay and whether you live at the address. Get the required strata or landlord approvals and include the licence number in online listings.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. For the local licensing requirements, consult [Short-term rental business licence](https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx). Find the local rules for the address and type of accommodation. Check any principal-residence, zoning and local licensing conditions that apply to it.\n2. Check provincial registration separately. When an application asks for a number, identify whether it means a local business licence or the provincial registration number.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Register the unit with B.C. unless a provincial registration exemption applies. Display the registration number and any required local business licence number on the listing. Use the exact registered address.\n- Only the operator’s principal residence, subject to the other eligibility requirements.\n- Find your Vancouver property on the City’s Digital Zoning Map and note its district.\n- Before listing the unit, compare the address, host and unit details on the listing with the approvals you obtained. Ask about the specific arrangement if you intend to rent more than one unit.\n- For a question about the proposed rental address, unit type and licensing category, call City Hall at 311. Identify the specific dwelling or suite you would list, even if it shares a street address with another unit.","sources":[{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/short-term-rentals.aspx","title":"Short-term rental business licence","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentals/registry/host-registration","title":"Register as a short-term rental host, Province of British Columbia","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://zoning.vancouver.ca/","title":"Digital Zoning Map","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://vancouver.ca/your-government/contact-the-city-of-vancouver.aspx","title":"Vancouver municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/short-term-rental.json"}}]}