What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the District Municipality of Kent, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (consolidated incl. 1717.02, Nov 2024), verified 2026-10-26. Schedule scope: Fees and charges for development, bylaw permits, engineering, parks/recreation, office administration, and RCMP services. Notable fees: building permit minimum $150; business licence (all other businesses) $125; camp fire permit $25; fourth false alarm $100. Effective date: May 24, 2023.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (consolidated incl. 1717.02, Nov 2024)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
Fees and charges for development, bylaw permits, engineering, parks/recreation, office administration, and RCMP services.
s. 2
notable fees
building permit minimum $150; business licence (all other businesses) $125; camp fire permit $25; fourth false alarm $100
Schedule B
effective date
May 24, 2023
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 24, 2023
scout note
Kent's consolidated general fees bylaw (2023, amended to November 2024). OCP text amendment $1,500; zoning map amendment $2,000; development permit $1,200; minimum building permit fee $150; covers business licences, parks and recreation, engineering and administration fees.
District of Kent Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1717.02, 2024 (replaces Schedules A, B, D, E of Bylaw 1717)
Replaces Schedules A, B, D, E. OCP text amendment $1,500; zoning text amendment $2,500; zoning map amendment $2,000; development permit $1,200.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1717, 2023 (earlier consolidation to 1717.01)
Earlier consolidation (through 1717.01, Feb 2024); superseded by the consolidation including 1717.02.