Permit Fee Schedule & Costs

Port Moody Permit Fees & Deposits Guide

Bylaw fee schedules, sliding valuation scales, refundable damage deposits, and required upfront plan check deposits for construction in Port Moody, BC.

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When budgeting a construction or renovation project in Port Moody, municipal permit fees and refundable damage securities represent essential upfront expenditures. Rather than simple flat charges, Port Moody 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.

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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.

Project Classification

Estimated Value (CAD $)

Estimated Base Permit Fee $0.00 Port Moody Building Bylaw Fee Schedule

Upfront Intake Deposit $0.00 Plan check charge credited toward permit

Refundable Damage Deposit $0.00 Subject to municipal site inspection

* Damage deposits are held by Port Moody and refunded upon final building inspection approval. Does not include trade permits (plumbing/electrical/gas) or regional DCC development charges.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

How Port Moody 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 Port Moody building officials.

Official Municipal Rates

City of Port Moody - Building Permit Fees (Bylaw No. 3492)

Selected building, development, and administrative fees extracted from the City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2024, No. 3492.

Detailed fee schedule

Notice: Guide only — official fees are determined by the City at time of application and are subject to change. Fees are subject to rounding and applicable taxes.

Category / Project Scope	Minimum / Base Fee	Incremental Rate / Notes
Administrative & Miscellaneous Fees
Work Without Permit	Double Fees
Permit Renewal Fee (Construction Started)	$266.00	Minimum fee
Re-checking of Plans (Due to Revisions)	$164.00
Re-inspection Charge	$300.00	If more than two inspections needed
Expedited Plan Review	$663.00
Damage Bond (New Single Dwelling)	$8,400.00
Property Info Research, Over 15 mins	$93.65	First hour
Building Moves & Bonds
Moving a Building or Structure	$350.00
Inspection Fee for Building to be Moved	$200.00	Additional $100/hr if over 2 hours
Temporary Building	$285.00
Security Bond for Exterior Work Completion	$26,520.00
Security Bond for Damage to City Property	$12,240.00
Liability Insurance Minimum Coverage	$5,100,000.00
Building Permit Valuation Fees
Fee Reduction (Professional Review)	2.5% Reduction	On permit cost
Masonry Fireplace or Chimney	$118.32
Building Permit Valuation Fees (Construction Value)
$0 - $5,000	$173.40	Minimum permit fee
$5,001 - $20,000	$23.97	per $1,000 + $173.40 base
$20,001 - $50,000	$16.32	per $1,000 + $652.80 base
$50,001 - $500,000	$12.50	per $1,000 + $1,468.80 base
$500,001 and over	$11.22	per $1,000 + $7,716.30 base
Digital Archive
Based on construction value	$33.66 - $821.10	See detailed schedule
Plan Processing
Standard Projects	$175.00
New Single/Semi-Detached	$663.00	With Professional: $646.43
All Other Projects	50% of estimated permit fee	Min $663.00 Max $5,457.00

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