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, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Fee: As set out in Schedule 4 of Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024. Who must license: All persons carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business in the Municipality, except charities and governments.

Business Licence Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required yes 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.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://www.delta.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Business licences & permits across British Columbia · Business licences & permits in other municipalities