New Westminster Permit Resources
Application forms, permit fees, zoning maps, and online services for your construction project in New Westminster.
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about New Westminster's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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Permit Status Check
Check the status of your building Permit application online.
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 | Min. Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Valuation Fees | ||
| Application Fee | $165 | Non-refundable |
| Construction Value Up to $50,000 | $18 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
| Construction Value $50,001 - $150,000 | $16 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
| Construction Value Over $150,000 | $14 | per $1,000 (or fraction thereof) |
| Plan Review Fee (Collected at Application) | 50% of total Building Permit Fee | Min $165 Max $20,000 Non-refundable |
| Discount for Registered Professionals | 1% Discount | On building permit fee (Max $500) |
| Demolition Permits | ||
| Application Fee | $165 | Non-refundable |
| Permit Fee (Accessory Building) | $165 | Per building |
| Permit Fee (All Other Structures) | $1,405 | 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 |
| Permit Extension | $165 | Plus $82/hour for staff review time |
| Permit Transfer (Owner or Contractor) | $165 | Plus $82/hour for staff review time |
| Revisions to Permit (Prior to or after issuance) | $165 | Minimum fee, or $82/hour staff time |
| Alternate Solution Review | $579 | Up to two items (plus GST) |
| Inspections | ||
| Re-inspection Fee (3rd Inspection) | $165 | Plus GST |
| Re-inspection Fee (4th Inspection) | $324 | Plus GST |
| Re-inspection Fee (5th Inspection) | $484 | Plus GST |
| Special Inspection (During normal hours) | $165 | Minimum fee, or $82/hour staff time |
| Bonds & Securities | ||
| Delayed Demolition Security Deposit | $50,000 | |
| Temporary Building Security Deposit | $25,000 | |
| Sign Permits | ||
| New Sign | $558 | |
| Face Change (Existing Permitted Sign) | $165 | |
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