What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5251, 2023 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Schedule scope: Fees and charges for services and information provision as specified in Schedules A to H inclusive. Effective date: January 1, 2024.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5251, 2023
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
Fees and charges for services and information provision as specified in Schedules A to H inclusive.
s. 4.1
notable fees
Dog licence altered $34.00, unaltered $76.00; building permit application $140.00 or 50% of the building permit fee, whichever greater; residential parking permit $30.00.
Schedule "C"; Schedule "A"; Schedule "G"
effective date
January 1, 2024
s. 5.1
scout note
District-wide consolidated fees and charges bylaw; Schedule A (Development & Permits) sets building permit fees plus general administration, finance and other municipal service fee schedules.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5383, 2025 (consolidated to Amendment 5422, 2025)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
development and permits, general administration and finance, licensing, parks and community services, cemetery, protective services, engineering and transportation, temporary outdoor business areas (Schedules A–H)
Schedule headers A–H
notable fees
building permit $150 base + $14.70 per $1,000 over $5,001; business licence (contractor 1–2 employees) $172; tax certificate (web) $41; tax certificate (manual) $77
Schedule A (building permits), Schedule B (tax certificates), Schedule C (licensing)
effective date
January 1, 2026
Part 5, s.5.1
scout note
Sets fees and charges for District of West Vancouver services; amended in 2025 for STR enforcement and pay parking exemptions.