Business licences & permits — Delta, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Delta, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business in the Municipality, except charities and governments; fee: As set out in Schedule 4 of Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024; renewal: Annual period; no reduction or refund if Business ceases during licence year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
who must license
All persons carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business in the Municipality, except charities and governments
s. 5.1, s. 5.3
fee
As set out in Schedule 4 of Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024
s. 5.11
renewal
Annual period; no reduction or refund if Business ceases during licence year
s. 5.17, s. 5.13
scout note
Requires businesses operating in Delta to obtain a business licence; sets licence fees, categories of business, and conditions for licence issuance and renewal.
Sign Bylaw
adopted bylaw
Regulates the placement, size, type, and display of signs on private and public property within the City of Delta.