What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
City of New Westminster has 10 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.
| schedule scope | development amenity cost charges by land use | Schedule A |
| notable fees | single detached $125.52/sq m; townhouse $240.56/sq m GFA; apartment $330.32/sq m GFA; commercial retail $159.63/sq m; office $135.08/sq m; industrial $55.26/sq m improved site; institutional $135.08/sq m | Schedule A |
| effective date | December 1, 2025 | s.4 |
Levies amenity cost charges on new development to fund community amenities and infrastructure required by growth.
Sets rental fees and rates for use of the Anvil Centre theatre and event facilities.
| schedule scope | Anvil Theatre, Business Licence, Bylaw Services, Community Event, Cultural Services, Filming fees (Schedules A-F) | Schedules A-F |
| notable fees | business licence 1-3 employees $214; cannabis retail $3,269; IMBL $300; B&B $214; solid waste 120L residential $515.85/yr; sewer single detached $1,436.01/yr; water single detached $927.58/yr; film permit $300; application fee $59 | Schedule B |
| effective date | January 1, 2026 | s.5 |
Sets fees for community centre programs, recreation facilities, and community services.
Establishes fees for cultural programs, event spaces, and arts facilities operated by the City.
| schedule scope | DCC for Queensborough and Mainland areas by land use | Schedule A |
| notable fees | Mainland single detached $56.55/sq m parcel; apartment $142.72/sq m GFA; retail commercial $93.15/sq m GFA; Queensborough single detached $74.27/sq m parcel; apartment $156.32/sq m GFA | Schedule A |
Levies development cost charges on new construction to fund infrastructure capacity needed to support growth.
| schedule scope | animal control, cemetery, commercial towing, solid waste, highway use, sewer, soil deposit, street/traffic, subdivision, waterworks, water shortage, SDU security, ferry, micromobility (Parts 1-14) | Parts 1-14 |
| notable fees | dog licence unsterilized $73 before Mar 1; sewer single detached $1,436.01/yr flat; water single detached $927.58/yr flat; solid waste 120L $515.85/yr; commercial sewer minimum $113.64/month; parking permit $55/yr first two | Parts 1, 4, 6, 7 |
Sets fees for engineering services including permits, inspections, and utility connection charges.
| schedule scope | tax/administrative services, FOI fees | Schedule A |
| notable fees | tax demand notice $20; statement of tax information $48; photocopy bylaws $0.25/page; wall-size map $38.50; tax sale registration $175 | Schedule A |
General municipal fees bylaw establishing charges for City services and permits.
| schedule scope | parks and recreation facility rentals, arena ice/dry floor, pool, sports fields, programs, admissions (Schedule A) | Schedule A |
| notable fees | room ≤25 people business $55/hr; arena ice prime all users $334.52/hr; adult active 1-visit $7.33; annual pass adult $565.71 | Schedule A |
| effective date | January 1, 2026 | Schedule A amendment |
Sets fees for City parks and recreation facilities, programs, and amenities.
| schedule scope | building permits, demolition, planning applications, plumbing, tree protection | Schedule A |
| notable fees | building permit $18.50 per $1,000 up to $50k; rezoning min $2,520-$3,167; sign permit $572; application fee $169 non-refundable; plumbing 1-4 fixtures $169 | Schedule A |
Sets fees for planning and development applications including rezoning, subdivision, and development permits.
| schedule scope | police cost recovery for securing premises | Schedule A |
| notable fees | Costs of City or Contractor plus 10% (Schedule A) | Schedule A |
Sets fees charged by the New Westminster Police Department for records, reports, and police services.