Fees & Charges

Building Permit Fees

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 Fees

For a list of application fees for development applications including rezoning, subdivision, development permit and development variance permit, please see the Development Planning Application Fee Schedule.

Development Cost Charges

For information on the Development Cost Charges, refer to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 3885, 2007

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 & 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 Sign Permit Fee Schedule.

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%

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:

City of Coquitlam
Planning and Development Department
3000 Guildford Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7N2

Damage Deposit Fees

Damage deposits are required at the permit stage for new single and multiple family building permits.
Please contact Planning & Development Department for information about costs.

Water Service Shutdown Keys

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)