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title: West Vancouver building permit fees
question: "How much does a building permit cost in West Vancouver?"
place: West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Building, renovating and your property
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# West Vancouver building permit fees

**Question:** How much does a building permit cost in West Vancouver?

**Short answer:** West Vancouver’s standard building permit starts at $150 for construction valued up to $5,000.99. From $5,001 through $250,000.99 the fee is $150 plus $14.70 per $1,000 or part above $5,001. Higher bands use different rates.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of West Vancouver, https://westvancouver.ca)  
**Cost:** West Vancouver lists a $150 building permit fee for projects valued up to $5,000.99. The non-refundable application fee for every type of building permit is the greater of $150 and 50% of the building permit fee.  

## Key facts

- **Lowest fee:** West Vancouver lists a $150 building permit fee for projects valued up to $5,000.99.
  - Source: [Regulations and Fees, Building Permit and Inspection Service Fees](https://www.westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/regulations-fees)
  - Official wording: "Construction Value (1) | Permit Fee (2)(3)(4)(5) --- | --- $0.00 - $5,000.99 | $150.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **How the fee is worked out:** For each $1,000 or part above the lower threshold, add $14.70 over $5,001 to a $150 base, $14 over $250,001 to $3,751.50, $12.75 over $500,001 to $7,251.50, or $11.60 over $750,001 to $10,439. Use only the band containing the project value.
  - Source: [Regulations and Fees, Building permit fees, construction value table](https://www.westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/regulations-fees)
  - Official wording: "$5,001.00 - $250,000.99 | $150.00 plus $14.70 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $5,001.00 $250,001.00 - $500,000.99 | $3,751.50 plus $14.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $250,001.00 $500,001.00 - $750,000.99 | $7,251.50 plus $12.75 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $500,001.00 $750,001.00 and over | $10,439.00 plus $11.60 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof over $750,001.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Application or plan review fee:** The non-refundable application fee for every type of building permit is the greater of $150 and 50% of the building permit fee.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 34, Schedule A, building permit application, 2026](https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/5383-fees-and-charges-bylaw-5383-2025-consolidated-to-amendment-5422-2025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "SCHEDULE A - DEVELOPMENT & PERMITS 2026 FEE DETAILS BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Building Permit Application (all types). All Building Permit application fees are non-refundable $150.00 Or 50% of the building permit fee, whichever is greater."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other fees:** First re-inspection free, second $150, third $300, fourth and subsequent $600.
  - Source: [Regulations and Fees, Building Permit and Inspection Service Fees](https://www.westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/regulations-fees)
  - Official wording: "^{(1) }First re-inspection is free, $150.00 for second re-inspection, $300.00 for third re-inspection, $600.00 for fourth re-inspection and any additional inspections."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **How to pay:** For an accepted single-family or duplex application request, the building clerk sends an invoice and online payment instructions.
  - Source: [Building Permits - Single Family and Duplex | District of West Vancouver](https://westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/building-permits-single-family)
  - Official wording: "* Step 7 – Application Fee Payment If your application request is accepted, you will be required to pay an application fee. You will be contacted by a Building Clerk with an invoice and instruction for online payment."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Bylaw:** Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025, Schedule A sets the 2026 building permit fees.
  - Source: [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 34, Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025, Schedule A, 2026 fees](https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/5383-fees-and-charges-bylaw-5383-2025-consolidated-to-amendment-5422-2025.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Schedule H – Temporary Outdoor Business Areas Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 3" … "ADOPTED by the Council on September 15, 2025 Mayor Corporate OfficerConsolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 4 LGDM-546724895-25783 SCHEDULE A - DEVELOPMENT & PERMITS SCHEDULE A - DEVELOPMENT & PERMITS 2026 FEE DETAILS BUILDING PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Building Permit Application (all types). All Building Permit application fees are non-refundable $150.00 Or 50% of the building permit fee, whichever is greater."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

Start 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. For each $1,000 or part above the lower threshold, add $14.70 over $5,001 to a $150 base, $14 over $250,001 to $3,751.50, $12.75 over $500,001 to $7,251.50, or $11.60 over $750,001 to $10,439. Use only the band containing the project value.

## Steps

1. Find the charges for your project in [Regulations and Fees](https://www.westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/regulations-fees). Find the line for your project in the fee schedule. Read the column heading, unit of value and any minimum before doing the calculation.
2. 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.

## Good to know

- The non-refundable application fee for every type of building permit is the greater of $150 and 50% of the building permit fee.
- First re-inspection free, second $150, third $300, fourth and subsequent $600.
- For an accepted single-family or duplex application request, the building clerk sends an invoice and online payment instructions.
- 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.
- Read the applicable provisions in [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 34 (PDF)](https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/5383-fees-and-charges-bylaw-5383-2025-consolidated-to-amendment-5422-2025.pdf).

## Related questions

- [West Vancouver building permits: when you need one and how to apply](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/building-permit.md)
- [West Vancouver permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permit fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit-fees.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit-fees.md)
- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit-fees.md)

## Sources

- [Regulations and Fees](https://www.westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/regulations-fees) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Building Permits - Single Family and Duplex | District of West Vancouver](https://westvancouver.ca/business-development/building-development/building-permits-inspections/building-permits-single-family) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 34 (PDF)](https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/media/documents/5383-fees-and-charges-bylaw-5383-2025-consolidated-to-amendment-5422-2025.pdf) (read 2026-11-09)

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