Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw 1484 (C) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Fee: Schedule "A": $100.00 (Mobile/Home), $2,500.00 (Cannabis), $175.00 (Event), plus area/unit fees. Who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the City, subject to exemptions in s. 6.
| licence required | yes | s. 5(1) |
| who must license | Any person carrying on a business within the City, subject to exemptions in s. 6. | s. 4, 5(1) |
| fee | Schedule "A": $100.00 (Mobile/Home), $2,500.00 (Cannabis), $175.00 (Event), plus area/unit fees | Schedule "A" |
| renewal | annual, expires Dec 31 | s. 29(1) |
Requires businesses operating in Chilliwack to obtain a licence and sets out related regulations and fees.
| licence required | yes | s. 1 |
| who must license | Mobile Business operators (trades, construction, maintenance/repair contractors, health care professionals visiting clients' homes). | s. 4, s. 6 |
| fee | $250.00 | s. 10 |
| renewal | same as the term for the Municipal Business Licence issued by the Principal Municipality for that Business category | s. 15 |
Establishes an inter-municipal business licence scheme allowing businesses to operate across participating municipalities.