City of Langley Building Permit Resources
Permit forms, fee calculators, zoning bylaws, and city contacts for new builds and renovations.
Langley (City) 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.
Schedule 4 - Building Permit Fees & Charges
Fees and charges related to the Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 2498.
All fees are subject to applicable taxes. Permit fees are doubled if work commences prior to permit issuance. See bylaw for full details on refunds, fee reductions, and other conditions.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fees by Construction Value | ||
| Value from $0 to $10,000 | $200.00 | |
| Value from $10,001 to $50,000 | $200.00 | plus $10.56 per $1,000 over $10,000 |
| Value from $50,001 to $100,000 | $576.00 | plus $10.23 per $1,000 over $50,000 |
| Value from $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,088.00 | plus $9.63 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
| Value $500,001 and over | $5,286.00 | plus $10.00 per $1,000 over $500,000 |
| Fire Sprinkler System Application Fee | ||
| Permit application for fire sprinkler systems | $100.00 | |
| Fire Suppression System | ||
| Fire suppression sprinkler system permit | $100.00 | plus $4.00 per sprinkler head |
| Miscellaneous Fees | ||
| Transfer or Renewal of Permit | $200.00 | |
| Demolition Permit | $200.00 | |
| Re-inspection Fee | $150.00 | |
| Review of an Alternative Solution Report | $650.00 | |
| Subsequent revision to an Alternative Solution Report | $330.00 | |
| Legalize a Secondary Suite | $250.00 | |
| Removal of a Secondary Suite | $200.00 | |
| Occupant Load Confirmation | $100.00 | |
| Revision of building plans or documents | $100.00 | $100.00/hour |
| Voluntary inspection of existing building/plumbing | $100.00/hour | |
| Title search fee | $30.00 | |
| Restrictive covenant details | $50.00 | |
| Digital scanning of permit drawings | $3.00 per sheet | |
| Digital archive fee | $3.00 per page | |
| Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional Application Fee | ||
| For new buildings or additions | $2,200.00 | |
| For alterations, renovations, or tenant improvements | $170.00 | |
| Other Permits Application Fee | ||
| For all other permit types not listed above | $200.00 | |
| Plumbing Permit & Inspection | ||
| Base plumbing permit fee | $100.00 | |
| Fee per plumbing fixture (in addition to base fee) | $40.00 per fixture | |
| Plumbing Permit Application Fee | ||
| When no separate building permit is required | $100.00 | |
| Single Family Dwelling Application Fee | ||
| For new dwellings, additions, and alterations | $200.00 | |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Langley's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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