District of North Vancouver Permit Fees & Deposits Guide
Bylaw fee schedules, sliding valuation scales, refundable damage deposits, and required upfront plan check deposits for construction in District of North Vancouver, BC.
When budgeting a construction or renovation project in District of North Vancouver, municipal permit fees and refundable damage securities represent essential upfront expenditures. Rather than simple flat charges, District of North Vancouver calculates building permit costs based on total construction value, paired with refundable damage deposits to protect public infrastructure.
Whether you are planning a secondary suite, laneway dwelling, custom single-family home, multiplex addition, or commercial tenant improvement, this guide clarifies how City Hall calculates fees, what securities are required at intake, and how to submit complete drawing packages for first-round approval.
District of North Vancouver Permit Fee Quick Calculator
Official Bylaw Sliding Scale Estimator
Select your project classification and enter estimated construction valuation below to calculate the base permit rate, upfront intake plan check deposit, and refundable damage deposits.
* Damage deposits are held by District of North Vancouver and refunded upon final building inspection approval. Does not include trade permits (plumbing/electrical/gas) or regional DCC development charges.
How District of North Vancouver Assesses Your Permit Fees
Value Assessment
City examiners evaluate declared contract costs against standardized valuation schedules ($/sq ft).
Bylaw Sliding Scale
Base fees scale progressively based on project scope, square footage, and declared value.
Security Deposits
Refundable damage deposit protects sidewalks, boulevards, curbs, and road assets during construction.
Intake Plan Check
An intake deposit initiates active plan examination with District of North Vancouver building officials.
District of North Vancouver - Relevant Development Fees (Bylaw 6481)
A selection of 2025 development application fees from the District of North Vancouver relevant to home renovations, new buildings, and commercial tenant improvements.
| Category / Project Scope | Minimum / Base Fee | Incremental Rate / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative & Review Fees | ||
| Resubmission Fee | $670.00 | For additional reviews of building, landscape, or engineering plans |
| Administration Fee (Development Servicing) | 5.1% on first $100k of works cost, 4.1% on amount in excess | |
| Design Revision Fee | $117.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour) | |
| Confirmation Letter | $200.00 | For confirming OCP or Zoning designation |
| Development Permit - Environmental/Hazardous (Other) | ||
| DP for Non-Single Family Projects | $775.00 | plus $815 per 10,000 sq.ft. (929 m²) of affected site area |
| Development Permit - Environmental/Hazardous (Single Family) | ||
| DP for Renovations | $144.00 | Per parcel for renovations on an existing parcel |
| DP for New Builds | $705.00 | For most DPA types, per new dwelling or parcel |
| Wildfire Hazards DP for New Builds | $345.00 | Per new dwelling or parcel |
| Development Permit - Major (Form & Character) | ||
| Base Fee (with precursor application) | $5,025.00 | For multi-family, commercial or industrial developments |
| Multi-Family Unit Fee | $51.00 per residential unit (in addition to base fee) | |
| Base Fee (without precursor application) | $20,000.00 | For sites 0-1,999 m², plus $500 per 500 m² of GFA over 1000 m² |
| Base Fee (without precursor application) | $60,000.00 | For sites 2,000-5,999 m², plus $500 per 500 m² of GFA over 1000 m² |
| Base Fee (without precursor application) | $150,000.00 | For sites over 6,000 m², plus $500 per 500 m² of GFA over 1000 m² |
| Development Permit - Minor | ||
| Development Permit Base Fee | $1,845.00 | For additions of less than 1,000 sq.ft. (93 m²) |
| Minor Development Permit Exemption Letter | $410.00 | |
| Development Variance Permits | ||
| Development Variance Permit (Council consideration) | $4,250.00 | |
| Delegated Development Variance Permit | $1,500.00 | |
| Preliminary & Planning Applications | ||
| Preliminary Application Base Fee | $2,475.00 | For most development applications |
| Preliminary Application Base Fee | $1,025.00 | For subdivisions resulting in no more than 2 additional lots |
| Early Input Report to Council | $2,475.00 | For OCP amendments or as required by the District |
| Utility Modelling | $3,835.00 | Per utility (Water, Sanitary, or Drainage) as required by the District |
| Rezoning & OCP Amendments | ||
| Rezoning or OCP Amendment Base Fee | $4,950.00 | |
| Public Hearing Fee | $4,160.00 | Includes first bidirectional sign |
| Rezoning Multi-Family Fee | $51.00 per residential unit (if not part of a Development Permit) | |
| Complex Site Rezoning | $150,000.00 | For the first 10,000m² of site area, plus $350 per additional 100m² (max $750k) |
| Sign Permit Fees (Commercial TI) | ||
| Sign Permit Application | $180.00 | For the first sign, plus $100.00 for each additional sign |
| Minor Development Permit for a sign | $710.00 | Per site, where sign is non-compliant with an approved DP |
| Subdivision Fees | ||
| Subdivision Base Fee | $2,550.00 | Plus $625.00 per new lot created |
| Consolidation or Lot-Line Adjustment | $1,390.00 | |
| Subdivision Signing Fee | $1,390.00 | Payable with submission for final approval |
| Tree Permit Fees | ||
| Removal of Protected Tree(s) | $110.00 per tree (for up to 4 trees) | |
| Removal of Protected Tree(s) | $551.00 | For 5 or more protected trees |
| Large Scale Tree Removal | $2,756.00 | For development on a parcel > 1 hectare involving removal of 10+ trees |
| Inspection Fee (Security Release) | $156.90 | For each inspection exceeding two |
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