White Rock Permit Resources
Application forms, permit fees, zoning maps, and online services for your construction project in White Rock.
Zoning Information
Lot Servicing
Crucial initial steps for evaluating existing municipal tie-ins.
Secondary Suites
Compliance regulations for legalizing or building new secondary units.
Tree Management
Strict preservation rules requiring arborist coordination.
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Permit Status Check
Contact the Building Division directly to follow up on municipal queue placement.
Permit Application Guides
Direct links to White Rock's official application procedures, forms, and compliance checklists.
City of White Rock - 2024 Permit Fees Guide
A summary of standard municipal fees for single-family builds, multi-family developments, renovations, and site works based on the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2480.
This is a guide only. Official fees are determined by the City at the time of application and are subject to change.
| Category | Min. Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New SFD / Duplex | ||
| Application Fee | $796 | Non-refundable base deposit. Final Building Permit fee scales cleanly with estimated construction value metrics. |
| Residential Reno / Addition | ||
| Application Fee | $220 | Applies to structural additions or interior alterations for single or two-family dwellings. |
| Commercial / Multi-Family | ||
| Tenant Improvements | 50% of estimated | Building permits to construct other than single or two-family dwellings require a fee equal to 50% of the estimated permit fee. |
| Plan Reviews | ||
| Re-Review / Hourly Rate | $290 | Per hour flat rate. Charged if application designs are non-compliant, or for post-issuance revisions. |
| Demolition Permit | ||
| SFD / Duplex Structure | $1,210 | Flat fee for primary residential structure removal. Commercial/Multi-family builds scale to $1,445. |
| Accessory Structure | $95 | Flat fee for detached garages, sheds, or ancillary non-residential structures. |
| Plumbing Systems | ||
| Trade Fixtures | $47 | Per unit cost for each additional plumbing fixture, hydronic heating zone, or system lead. |
| Tree Management | ||
| Type 2 vs. Type 3 | $500 | Type 2 entry level is $500. Major Type 3 development-impacted tree modifications run $1,103. |
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- Building Classification Analysis
- Setback & Height Requirements
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- As-Built Measuring
- Tenant Improvements
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- Business Renovations
- First-Time Business Setup
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