Port Moody Building Permit Resources
Application guides, fee structures, zoning bylaws, and city resources for your construction project.
Port Moody 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 Port Moody - Building Permit Fees (Bylaw No. 3492)
Selected building, development, and administrative fees extracted from the City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2024, No. 3492.
Guide only — official fees are determined by the City at time of application and are subject to change. Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative & Miscellaneous Fees | ||
| Work Without Permit | Double Fees | |
|
Permit Renewal Fee (Construction Started) |
$266.00 | Minimum fee |
|
Re-checking of Plans (Due to Revisions) |
$164.00 | |
| Re-inspection Charge | $300.00 | If more than two inspections needed |
| Expedited Plan Review | $663.00 | |
|
Damage Bond (New Single Dwelling) |
$8,400.00 | |
| Property Info Research, Over 15 mins | $93.65 | First hour |
| Building Moves & Bonds | ||
|
Moving a Building or Structure |
$350.00 | |
|
Inspection Fee for Building to be Moved |
$200.00 | Additional $100/hr if over 2 hours |
| Temporary Building | $285.00 | |
|
Security Bond for Exterior Work Completion |
$26,520.00 | |
|
Security Bond for Damage to City Property |
$12,240.00 | |
|
Liability Insurance Minimum Coverage |
$5,100,000.00 | |
| Building Permit Valuation Fees | ||
|
Fee Reduction (Professional Review) |
2.5% Reduction | On permit cost |
|
Masonry Fireplace or Chimney |
$118.32 | |
| Building Permit Valuation Fees (Construction Value) | ||
| $0 - $5,000 | $173.40 | Minimum permit fee |
| $5,001 - $20,000 | $23.97 | per $1,000 + $173.40 base |
| $20,001 - $50,000 | $16.32 | per $1,000 + $652.80 base |
| $50,001 - $500,000 | $12.50 | per $1,000 + $1,468.80 base |
| $500,001 and over | $11.22 | per $1,000 + $7,716.30 base |
| Digital Archive | ||
| Based on construction value | $33.66 - $821.10 | See detailed schedule |
| Plan Processing | ||
| Standard Projects | $175.00 | |
| New Single/Semi-Detached | $663.00 | With Professional: $646.43 |
| All Other Projects | 50% of estimated permit fee |
Min $663.00 Max $5,457.00 |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
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Zoning Districts
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