What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Administrative Charges Bylaw 4008 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Schedule scope: Miscellaneous municipal services including tax certificates, electors list, dishonoured cheques, summary tax statements, and custom works.
Administrative Charges Bylaw 4008
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
Miscellaneous municipal services including tax certificates, electors list, dishonoured cheques, summary tax statements, and custom works
"A Bylaw to levy fees and charges for miscellaneous services provided by the Municipality"
notable fees
List of Registered Electors $10/copy; Tax Certificate $20; Tax Notice $3; Dishonoured Cheque $20; Summary Statement of Taxes $10/folio; custom works 18% surcharge on cost
"fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per copy"; "for a Tax Certificate for"; "fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00)"; "additional charge of eighteen percent (18%)"
scout note
Establishes administrative charges and fees for municipal services and bylaw-related costs in Oak Bay.
Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw 4892
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
amenity cost charges for subdivisions and building permits for social, cultural, heritage, recreational, environmental amenities
Schedule A
notable fees
Low-Density Residential $9,465/lot or unit; Medium Density Residential $6,441/unit; High Density Residential $3,921/unit; Commercial $6.16/m2 GFA; Industrial $2.52/m2 GFA; Institutional $6.16/m2 GFA
Schedule A
scout note
Establishes amenity cost charges levied on new development to fund community amenities in Oak Bay.
Development Cost Charge Bylaw 4891 (2024)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
development cost charges for subdivisions and building permits — transportation, sewer, water, drainage, parks, fire, police
Schedule A
notable fees
Low-Density Residential $26,187/lot or unit; Medium Density Residential $16,747/unit; High Density Residential $10,871/unit; Commercial $84.08/m2 GFA; Industrial $45.23/m2 GFA; Institutional $84.08/m2 GFA
Schedule A
scout note
Establishes development cost charges imposed on new development to fund infrastructure in Oak Bay.