New Westminster 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 New Westminster - Building Permit Fees (Bylaw No. 8478)
Selected building permit, administrative, and related fees extracted from Schedule ‘A’ of the City of New Westminster Bylaw No. 8478, 2024.
Guide only — official fees are determined by the City at time of application and are subject to change. Some fees are subject to GST.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Valuation Fees | ||
| Application Fee | $165.00 | Non-refundable |
|
Construction Value Up to $50,000 |
$18.00 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
|
Construction Value $50,001 - $150,000 |
$16.00 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
|
Construction Value Over $150,000 |
$14.00 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
|
Plan Review Fee (Collected at Application) |
50% of total Building Permit Fee |
Min $165.00 Max $20,000.00 Non-refundable |
|
Discount for Registered Professionals |
1% Discount | On building permit fee (Max $500.00) |
| Demolition Permits | ||
| Application Fee | $165.00 | Non-refundable |
|
Permit Fee (Accessory Building) |
$165.00 | Per building |
|
Permit Fee (All Other Structures) |
$1,405.00 | Minimum fee |
|
Waste Recycling Fee (Single Family / Comm.) |
$301 non-refundable + $5,305 refundable |
Per building |
|
Waste Recycling Fee (Accessory Structures) |
$301 non-refundable + $1,592 refundable |
Per building |
| Administrative & Miscellaneous | ||
|
Work Without Permit (Penalty) |
Double Permit Fee | Max penalty of $25,000.00 |
| Permit Extension | $165.00 | Plus $82.50/hour for staff review time |
|
Permit Transfer (Owner or Contractor) |
$165.00 | Plus $82.50/hour for staff review time |
|
Revisions to Permit (Prior to or after issuance) |
$165.00 | Minimum fee, or $82.50/hour staff time |
|
Alternate Solution Review |
$579.00 | Up to two items (plus GST) |
| Inspections | ||
|
Re-inspection Fee (3rd Inspection) |
$165.00 | Plus GST |
|
Re-inspection Fee (4th Inspection) |
$324.00 | Plus GST |
|
Re-inspection Fee (5th Inspection) |
$484.00 | Plus GST |
|
Special Inspection (During normal hours) |
$165.00 | Minimum fee, or $82.50/hour staff time |
| Bonds & Securities | ||
|
Delayed Demolition Security Deposit |
$50,000.00 | |
|
Temporary Building Security Deposit |
$25,000.00 | |
| Sign Permits | ||
| New Sign | $558.00 | |
|
Face Change (Existing Permitted Sign) |
$165.00 | |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
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Zoning Districts
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