Burnaby Building Permit Resources
Your one stop shop for Burnaby building permits, applications, fees, and city requirements.
Burnaby Building Permit Resources
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Permit Application Guides
The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.
City of Burnaby - 2025 Detailed Permit Fees Guide
A detailed breakdown of common permit fees for new builds, renovations, and demolitions in Burnaby, based on the 2025 fee schedule.
This is a guide only. Official fees are determined by the City at the time of application and are subject to change.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | ||
|
$0 - $1,000 Construction Value |
$75.00 | Flat fee |
|
$1,001 - $20,000 Construction Value |
$75.00 | Plus $22.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 |
|
$20,001 - $200,000 Construction Value |
$493.00 | Plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $20,000 |
|
Over $200,000 Construction Value |
$3,193.00 | Plus $13.15 per $1,000 over $200,000 |
| Damage Deposit (Other Buildings) | ||
|
For commercial/multi-family. Separate $439+ Inspection Fee applies |
$10,687 | Refundable deposit, increases with property frontage. |
| Damage Deposit (Single/Two-Family) | ||
|
Required for construction or demolition. Separate $220 Inspection Fee applies |
$7,750 | Refundable deposit |
| Demolition Permit (Other Buildings) | ||
|
For commercial, multi-family, or accessory buildings. |
$922.50 | Flat fee Accessory buildings are $86.50 |
| Demolition Permit (Single/Two-Family) | ||
| This is the fee for the permit itself. | $369 | Flat fee |
| Demolition Waste Diversion Fees | ||
| Required for all demolition projects. | $258.50 Non-refundable |
Plus a refundable deposit of $2.25 per sq ft (max $50,000) |
| Permit Application Fee (Upfront) | ||
|
Paid for all building permits at time of application. |
20% of estimated Permit Fee |
Min $75, Max $8,304 |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Surrey's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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Permit Status Check
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