Victoria Building Permit Resources
Permit forms, fee schedules, zoning bylaws, and heritage requirements for your build.
Victoria 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 Victoria - Detailed Permit Fees Guide
A detailed breakdown of common permit fees for new builds, renovations, and demolitions in Victoria.
This is a guide only. Official fees are determined by the City at the time of application and are subject to change.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fees | ||
|
Records Access Fee (Plan Search) |
$25 | |
|
Written Statement or Report |
$50 | |
| Bonds / Deposits | ||
| Excavation Deposit | 1.2 times estimated cost to backfill |
|
| Building & Plumbing | ||
|
Application Fee (at time of application) |
$100 | |
|
Permit Fee (before issuance) |
1.40% of cost of construction* |
*Excludes plumbing & electrical value |
| Plumbing Permit Fee | 1.40% of cost of plumbing work + $100 |
|
| Work Without Permit | 2.8% of cost up to $20,000 |
+ 1.4% of cost over $20,000 |
| Revision After Issuance | Greater of (i) or (ii) |
i. 10% of original fee + new permit fee ii. Not less than $100 |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50 | |
| Permit Extension | $100 | |
| Electrical Permits (Additional Fees) | ||
| Re-inspection Fee | $40 | |
| Work Without Permit | Double Fees | |
| Electrical Permits (Contractor) | ||
|
Work Value $1 - $1,000 |
$36 - $61 | See detailed schedule |
|
Work Value $1,001 - $20,000 |
$61 + $20 per $1,000 of value |
|
|
Work Value Over $20,000 |
$441 + 1.25% x Value over $20,000 |
|
| Electrical Permits (Homeowner) | ||
| Homeowner Permit Fee | Fee based on 2x material costs |
See detailed schedule |
| Miscellaneous Permits & Fees | ||
| Blasting Permit | $150 | |
| Sign Permit | $100 | For each sign |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Victoria's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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Permit Status Check
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