Permit Application Guides
The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.
1
Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw
2
Commercial Fraser Health Approvals
3
Commercial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)
4
Garden Suites Guide
5
Guide to Building Permit Fees and Deposits.
6
House Conversion to Duplex or Multiple dwelling Guide
7
Inspections Guide
8
Low Carbon New Buildings
9
Permit Package Information Forms
10
Secondary Suites Guide
11
Tenant Improvement Guide
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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Residential
Homes, suites & outbuildings
- As-Built Measuring
- New Custom Homes
- Home Renovations
- SSMUH / Multiplex
- Accessory Buildings & Garages
- 3D Visualization
Feasibility
Check if your vision meets code
- Stop Work Order Management
- Zoning Bylaw Check
- Building Classification Analysis
- Setback & Height Requirements
- Development Permit Triggers
- Required Professionals
Commercial
Business spaces & TI
- As-Built Measuring
- Tenant Improvements
- Change of Use Permits
- Business Renovations
- First-Time Business Setup
- Commercial Space Planning