Building
Building permits are based on "value of construction", so, the bigger the job, the higher the fee. The initial fee is an application fee with the balance of the permit fee being paid upon picking up the issued permit. A damage deposit is charged for work exceeding $50,000 in value, and is calculated on the basis of lot frontage. Detailed information on Building Permit fees is contained the City of Coquitlam's Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule "D".
Development Applications
For a list of application fees for development applications including rezoning, subdivision, development permit and development variance permit, please see the Planning and Development Department Fees and Charges - Schedule "B".
Development Cost Charges
For information on the Development Cost Charges, please see:
Utility Connection Charges
Connection charges are levied at the time of subdivision approval or building permit issuance. Connection charges are designed to assist local governments in recovering the cost of water, sewer and drainage works.
Plumbing and Sprinkler Permits
Cost for Plumbing and Sprinkler permits will depend on the type of system you are installing. Plumbing and Sprinkler Gas permit fees are outlined in the City's Building Bylaw as well as the Coquitlam Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule "D". To find Plumbing permit fees scroll down the Building Bylaw Fees and Charges document until you come to heading VI: Plumbing Systems.
Sign Permit Fees
For sign permit application fees, please see the Planning and Development Department fees and Charges contained in Schedule "B".
Note:
- Fees are per sign.
- Double fees are charged if a sign(s) is installed prior to permit issuance.
- Sign value is based on installed cost to customer (may require documentation).
Subdivision Inspection Fees
Inspection fees are required to be paid by a developer prior to final subdivision approval or building permit approval for a development. The inspection fee is the following percentage of either the value of the works estimated by the Municipal Engineer or the value of a signed contract for the works executed by the owner and the owner's contractor, plus 10%, provided such amount is acceptable to the Municipal Engineer:
Construction Value %Fee
Up to $200,000 4.0%
200,001 to 500,000 3.5%
Over 500,000 3.0%
For more information, please contact the Development Servicing Section of the Planning and Development Department at 604-927-3466 or 604-927-3468.
Change of Address Fees
To apply for a change to an existing address, submit a letter, with the required fee, outlining the reason(s) for the request, to:
Development Servicing Section
Planning and Development Dept.
3000 Guildford Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7N2
For more information, please contact the Development Servicing Section of the Planning and Development Department at 604-927-3466.
Damage Deposit Fees
Damage deposits are required at the permit stage for new single and multiple family building permits.
Please contact the Development Services Division of the Planning and Development Department at 604-927-3441 for information about costs.
Water Service Shutdown
Water shut-off keys are available for a refundable deposit of $50.00 at the Austin Service Centre, 500 Mariner Way. (keys must be returned within 30 days for a refund of deposit)
For more information, please contact the Customer Service Section of the Operations Department at 604-927-3500 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week).