Building permits — Coquitlam, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw Number 3598, 2003, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Any work that relates to a building or temporary building, and work on a heating system. Exemptions: Storage or garden shed under 10 m²; routine heating system maintenance; repair not replacing material components; stand-alone window-mounted air conditioner. Fees set in: City of Coquitlam Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3255, 1998.

Building Bylaw Number 3598, 2003 adopted bylaw
permit required for Any work that relates to a building or temporary building, and work on a heating system. Article 21.1; Article 52.1
exemptions Storage or garden shed under 10 m²; routine heating system maintenance; repair not replacing material components; stand-alone window-mounted air conditioner. Article 21.2; Article 52.2
fees location City of Coquitlam Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3255, 1998 Article 23.1(q); Article 4.1(s)
authority General Manager Planning and Development Article 7.1
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Regulates building construction, demolition, and alterations including permitting, inspections, and compliance with building codes in Coquitlam.

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