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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Last Updated: August 26, 2025

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.

Need Help?

In-Person Help

20399 Langley Bypass

City Hall, Building Department

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Online Inquiry

Use the city's contact form for email.

inspections@langleycity.ca

Permit Enquiries

(604) 514-2804

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

Permit Status Check

Log in to the City of Langley's permit portal to track the status of your submitted applications and view details.

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