What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, schedule scope: development and permits, general administration and finance, licensing, parks and community services, cemetery, protective services, engineering and transportation, temporary outdoor business areas (Schedules A–H); notable fees: building permit $150 base + $14.70 per $1,000 over $5,001; business licence (contractor 1–2 employees) $172; tax certificate (web) $41; tax certificate (manual) $77; effective date: January 1, 2026. Source: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 (consolidated to Amendment 5422, 2025), verified 2026-06-08.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 (consolidated to Amendment 5422, 2025)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
development and permits, general administration and finance, licensing, parks and community services, cemetery, protective services, engineering and transportation, temporary outdoor business areas (Schedules A–H)
Schedule headers A–H
notable fees
building permit $150 base + $14.70 per $1,000 over $5,001; business licence (contractor 1–2 employees) $172; tax certificate (web) $41; tax certificate (manual) $77
Schedule A (building permits), Schedule B (tax certificates), Schedule C (licensing)
effective date
January 1, 2026
Part 5, s.5.1
scout note
Sets fees and charges for District of West Vancouver services; amended in 2025 for STR enforcement and pay parking exemptions.