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

Building permits — North Vancouver, British Columbia: Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (Consolidated for Convenience – June 15, 2026)

In the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (Consolidated for Convenience – June 15, 2026), verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Based on the value of construction being proposed, as determined by the Chief Building Official Delegate. Fees set in: Schedule D of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000". Administered by: Chief Building Official Delegate.

Construction Regulation Bylaw, 2003, No. 7390 (Consolidated for Convenience – June 15, 2026) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, additions, alterations, demolition, relocation; electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, gas; signs; blasting; building envelope for Group C residential more than two dwelling units; swimming pools.	s. 8.1.1
exemptions	Structures not exceeding 10m²; painting, decorating, re-roofing; retaining walls under 1,200mm; compliant fences; minor repairs exempted by Chief Building Official Delegate.	s. 8.1.1(a); s. 8.6.1
fee basis	Based on the value of construction being proposed, as determined by the Chief Building Official Delegate.	s. 8.6.2
fees location	Schedule D of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000".	s. 14.3
authority	Chief Building Official Delegate	s. 7.3
fine range	not more than $50,000.00	s. 14.1

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City of North Vancouver's building bylaw: requires permits before construction, demolition, plumbing, gas and electrical work, and administers the BC Building Code. Permit fees are set out in the bylaw's own Schedule A (Fees and Deposits), amended many times since 2003.