What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 5484, 2025, verified 2026-10-26. Schedule scope: general municipal fees covering building, business licensing, planning, parks, engineering, and other services (Schedules A–N). Notable fees: tax certificate $35.00; business licence search $49.50; building permit base $679.70. Effective date: January 1, 2026 (Schedules E and K effective April 1, 2026).
Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 5484, 2025
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
general municipal fees covering building, business licensing, planning, parks, engineering, and other services (Schedules A–N)
s.3 and Schedule headers
notable fees
tax certificate $35.00; business licence search $49.50; building permit base $679.70
Schedule A (building permit base), Schedule B (tax certificate, business licence search)
effective date
January 1, 2026 (Schedules E and K effective April 1, 2026)
s.3
scout note
Establishes municipal fees and charges for city services, permits, inspections, and other administrative functions in Coquitlam.