Fees & rates — Richmond, British Columbia

What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?

In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Consolidated Fees - Bylaw 8636 (2011) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Notable fees: dog licence (neutered) $42.00; building permit min $98.25; business licence (small assembly) $204.00; pay parking $3.75/hour; dog impoundment 1st time $56.50. Effective date: February 9, 2011.

Consolidated Fees - Bylaw 8636 (2011) adopted bylaw
schedule scope City of Richmond fees for services and property use across animal control, building, business licensing, development, parking, recreation, utilities, and other municipal services "A bylaw to impose fees in respect of the services and the property of the City of Richmond"
notable fees dog licence (neutered) $42.00; building permit min $98.25; business licence (small assembly) $204.00; pay parking $3.75/hour; dog impoundment 1st time $56.50 SCHEDULE - DOG LICENCING; SCHEDULE - BUILDING REGULATION s.5.2; SCHEDULE - BUSINESS LICENCE; SCHEDULE - PARKING (OFF-STREET) REGULATION s.5.1.3; SCHEDULE - ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATION s.8
effective date February 9, 2011 "EFFECTIVE DATE - FEBRUARY 9, 2011"
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Establishes the schedule of consolidated fees and charges for City of Richmond services, permits, licences, and applications.

Development Application Fees - Bylaw 8951 (2013) adopted bylaw
schedule scope Fees for processing, inspecting and public notification for development applications including zoning, permits, subdivision, and heritage. s. 1.1.1
effective date January 1, 2013 s. 3.3
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Sets fees for development applications, rezoning, subdivision, and related planning approvals in Richmond.

Works and Services Cost Recovery - Bylaw 8752 (2011) adopted bylaw
schedule scope Charges on subdivision approval for land benefiting from infrastructure projects in Schedules. s. 1
notable fees Cost recovery per metre frontage varies; e.g. Schedule 1 $838.00; Schedule 6 $1,571.31. Interest applies (e.g. 9.25%). Schedule 1 Item 7; Schedule 6 Item 7; s. 9
effective date July 11, 2011 EFFECTIVE DATE - July 11, 2011
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Establishes cost recovery charges for works and services provided by the City of Richmond in connection with development.

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