• before constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure; 
• before installing, repairing or altering any plumbing and similar works; 
• before demolishing a building; and
• before moving a building to any property.

Permit fees are calculated based on the value of construction of the work. On average, a permit fee for a building permit is approximately 1% of the total cost of the project. Permit fees are also associated with the installation of septic tanks, sewer systems, plumbing fixtures, sprinkler heads and fire hydrants. Other fees that may be associated with a permit are listed in the 3710 - Building and Plumbing Bylaw, 2009.

Building Permit Application Guides
Please contact the Building Division for more information about the topics listed below or for more information about applying for a building permit.

• Accessory Structures
• Alteration, Addition or Repair to a Single Family Dwelling
• Commercial Cooking Equipment
• Demolition
• Homeowner Plumber
• Multi-Family
• New Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
• Retaining Walls
• Secondary Suite
• Single Family Dwelling
• Sprinkler Upgrade Requirements
• Temporary Structures
• Tenant Improvement (Commercial or Industrial)

Contact
Building Division
Tel 604.927.5444
Fax 604.927.5404
Email building@portcoquitlam.ca

Location and Mailing Address
City Hall Annex (above the BMO Building)
200-2564  Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 3E7

Business Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

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