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Port Moody Permit Resources

Application forms, permit fees, zoning maps, and online services for your construction project in Port Moody.

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

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.

Need Help?

In-Person Help

100 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC

Building Department

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Online Inquiry

Use the city's contact form for email.

buildingpermits@portmoody.ca

Permit Enquiries

(604) 469-4534

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm

Permit Status Check

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

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 Min. Fee Notes / Fee Rate
Administrative & Miscellaneous Fees
Work Without Permit Double Fees
Permit Renewal Fee
(Construction Started)
$266 Minimum fee
Re-checking of Plans
(Due to Revisions)
$164
Re-inspection Charge $300 If more than two
inspections needed
Expedited Plan Review $663
Damage Bond
(New Single Dwelling)
$8,400
Property Info Research, Over 15 mins $93 First hour
Building Moves & Bonds
Moving a Building
or Structure
$350
Inspection Fee for
Building to be Moved
$200 Additional $100/hr
if over 2 hours
Temporary Building $285
Security Bond for
Exterior Work Completion
$26,520
Security Bond for
Damage to City Property
$12,240
Liability Insurance
Minimum Coverage
$5,100,000
Building Permit Valuation Fees
Fee Reduction
(Professional Review)
2% Reduction On permit cost
Masonry Fireplace
or Chimney
$118
Building Permit Valuation Fees (Construction Value)
$0 - $5,000 $173 Minimum permit fee
$5,001 - $20,000 $23 per $1,000
+ $173 base
$20,001 - $50,000 $16 per $1,000
+ $652 base
$50,001 - $500,000 $12 per $1,000
+ $1,468 base
$500,001 and over $11 per $1,000
+ $7,716 base
Digital Archive
Based on construction value $33 - $821 See detailed schedule
Plan Processing
Standard Projects $175
New Single/Semi-Detached $663 With Professional:
$646
All Other Projects 50% of estimated
permit fee
Min $663
Max $5,457

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