Port Moody Building Permit Resources
Your one stop shop for Port Moody building permits, applications, fees, and city requirements.
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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 - Detailed Permit Fees Guide
A detailed breakdown of common permit fees for new builds, renovations, deconstruction, and related deposits in Port Moody.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit | ||
|
$0 - $5,000 Construction Value |
$173.40 | Minimum permit applies |
|
$5,001 - $20,000 Construction Value |
$173.40 | Plus $23.97 per $1,000 over $5,000 |
|
$20,001 - $50,000 Construction Value |
$652.80 | Plus $16.32 per $1,000 over $20,000 |
|
$50,001 - $500,000 Construction Value |
$1,468.80 | Plus $12.50 per $1,000 over $50,000 |
|
Over $500,000 Construction Value |
$7,716.30 | Plus $11.22 per $1,000 over $500,000 |
| Damage Bond / Deposit | ||
| Percent of estimated construction cost | 1.00% of estimated construction cost | Minimum $566.00; Maximum $81,600.00 |
| New single detached dwelling | $8,400.00 | Fixed deposit for new single detached dwelling |
| Deconstruction / Waste Management Fee | ||
|
0 - 1,000 sq ft Building Area |
$2,205.00 | Refundable up to $1,600.00 |
|
1,001 - 5,000 sq ft Building Area |
$7,665.00 | Refundable up to $6,800.00 |
|
5,001 - 20,000 sq ft Building Area |
$11,025.00 | Refundable up to $10,000.00 |
|
Over 20,000 sq ft Building Area |
$16,012.50 | Refundable up to $15,250.00 |
| Digital Archive | ||
| Residential Alteration under $5,000 | $33.66 | |
| Single- or two-family residential construction | $68.34 | |
|
0 - 500,000 Construction Value |
$97.92 | |
|
500,001 - 1,000,000 Construction Value |
$130.56 | |
|
1,000,001 - 3,000,000 Construction Value |
$204.00 | |
|
3,000,001 - 5,000,000 Construction Value |
$270.30 | |
|
5,000,001 - 10,000,000 Construction Value |
$561.00 | |
| 10,000,001 and over | $821.10 | |
| Inspections | ||
| Re-inspection (more than two inspections were necessary) | $300.00 | Per re-inspection |
| Extraordinary / After-hours Inspection | $663.00 | Per inspection requested outside normal hours |
| Special Safety Inspection | $1,479.00 | Per inspection |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Expedited Plan Review | $663.00 | Flat fee |
| Building Permit Renewal Fee | $266.00 | Flat fee |
| Transfer of Permit | $90.00 | Flat fee |
| Rechecking of Building Plans | $164.00 | Flat fee |
| Plan Processing Fee | ||
| Standard Projects | $175.00 | Credited to Building Permit at issuance; non-refundable if permit not issued |
| New single or semi-detached dwellings | $663.00 | With registered professional: $646.43 |
| Other projects (50% of estimated permit fee) | Min $663.00, Max $5,457.00 |
With registered professional: Max $5,320.58 |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Port Moody's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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