Building permits — Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Exemptions: Storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding ten (10) square metres in floor area may be erected without a permit. Permit fees: Application fee is a percentage of building permit fee based on declared construction value; construction value determined by City. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019.

Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 adopted bylaw
permit required for Commencing any construction work for any building or structure; demolishing; moving; occupying or changing use; installing mechanical or electrical equipment; constructing masonry fireplace or installing wood-burning appliance or chimney. s. 10.2
exemptions Storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding ten (10) square metres in floor area may be erected without a permit. s. 10.6(e)
fee basis Application fee is a percentage of building permit fee based on declared construction value; construction value determined by City. s. 20.1; s. 20.2
fees location Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019 s. 2.2
authority Building Official s. 7
fine range Fine not exceeding $10,000.00, or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both; each day separate offence. s. 22.1
scout note

Regulates construction, alteration, repair, demolition, and moving of buildings per the BC Building Code; a valid permit is required before work begins. Repeals prior Building Bylaw No. 6925-2012. Permit, plan-review, and plumbing/electrical/gas fees are set in the City's separate Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019 (consolidated for reference to June 30, 2026) adopted bylaw
fee basis Building Permit Fee Based on Market Value: first $5,000 $154.50; each additional $1,000 or part thereof up to $25,000 $14.16; up to $50,000 $13.49; up to $75,000 $10.82; up to $100,000 $10.30; over $100,000 $10.04. Schedule "A"
fine range Construction started without permit: double applicable Permit fee, penalty amount doubled not to exceed $2,575.00; erroneous declaration: 50% administrative fee added. Schedule "A"
scout note

Consolidated municipal fee schedule; Schedule A sets building permit application fees and permit fees based on declared/market construction value - the actual fee schedule that Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 defers to rather than setting its own.

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