Fees

• A non-refundable application fee of $169.00 is required upon submission of a building permit application.

The building permit fee is calculated based on the construction value of the project.

• Minimum fee $169.00
• $18.50 for each $1,000 of work or portion thereof up to $50,000
• $16.40 for each $1,000 of value between $50,000.01 to $150,000
• $14.40 for each $1,000 of work above $150,000

The Building Plan Review Fee is 50% of the building permit fee and is payable before plan review begins.

• Minimum fee: $169.00
• Maximum fee: $20,000.00
• Once plan review has commenced, the fee is non-refundable.
• The plan review fee is credited toward the total building permit fee when the permit is issued.

The Building Permit Issuance Fee is the remaining 50% of the building permit fee and is payable when the permit is issued.

Paper applications are subject to additional fees for digitization and processing.

• Administration fee: $57.00 plus GST
• Scanning/copying fee: $2.70 per page plus GST

(Applies to paper sizes 8½ × 11, 8½ × 14, 11 × 17, and digital submissions requiring processing.)

• Large-format printing (paper sizes greater than 11 × 17): City's cost from a third-party vendor, plus an administration fee equal to 10% of the printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST), whichever is greater.

• A fee of $169.00 shall be paid on an application:

(a) that requires 3 or more revisions, and/or (b) where the design is revised and/or substituted with a new design

• A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time (with a minimum fee of $169.00) shall be paid

• For the first and second alternative solution proposed, a fee of $593.00 (plus GST) shall be payable with submission of the information and documentation. An additional fee of $263.00 (plus GST) is payable with every additional alternative solution
• Amendment to an original report after review is subject to a fee of $169.00 (plus GST)

• A one-time extension of the validity of a building permit is permissible under the building bylaw for a base fee of $169.00 plus a fee, based upon the City hourly rate for staff time needed to review and confirm extension request

• A building permit may be transferred to another holder in accordance with the building bylaw subject to a fee of $169.00 plus a fee, based upon the City hourly rate for staff time needed to review and confirm extension request

• In every case where, due to non-compliance with the provisions of the Building Bylaw or to unsatisfactory workmanship, more than two inspections are necessary, then the fee for each inspection after the second re-inspection shall be $169.00 (plus GST) for the third, $332.00 (plus GST) for the fourth, $496.00 (plus GST) for the fifth inspection and $663.00 (plus GST) for each subsequent inspection

• Demolition of accessory buildings, such as garages and sheds, is subject to a demolition permit fee of $169.00.
• Demolition of interior commercial spaces under 2,500 sq. ft. is also subject to a demolition permit fee of $169.00.

• Demolition of all other structures is subject to a minimum permit fee of $1,440.00.
• An additional hourly charge applies for demolitions exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. of building area.

• Engineering Works and Services Fees may be required depending on the scope of the project.
• Damage deposits may also be required as determined by Engineering and Public Works.

For more information, contact the Engineering and Public Works at engpost@newwestcity.ca or 604-527-4592.

• Fee for the preparation of a comfort letter is $358.00 (includes responses from the Planning, Fire, Licensing and Building Departments)
• Fee where a response is requested from the Building Department is $169.00

• Document Request Fee of $25.00 (plus GST) per document
• Administration Fee of $57.00 (plus GST)
• Fee for all copies (paper size 81/2 x11, 8 1/2 x14, 11x17 and/or digital) of $2.70 per page (plus GST)
• Large format printing (paper sizes greater than 11x17) At City's cost to third-party vendor plus an administrative fee of 10% of the printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST), whichever is greater

• A fee of $169.00 shall be paid prior to the review