Burnaby Building Permit Resources
Your one stop shop for Burnaby building permits, applications, fees, and city requirements.
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Permit Application Guides
The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.
City of Burnaby - 2025 Detailed Permit Fees Guide
A detailed breakdown of common permit fees for new builds, renovations, and demolitions in Burnaby, based on the 2025 fee schedule.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Application Fee (Upfront) | 20% of estimated Permit Fee |
Min $75, Max $8,304 |
| Building Permit | $75.00 | Flat fee |
| Building Permit | $75.00 | Plus $22.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 |
| Building Permit | $493.00 | Plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $20,000 |
| Building Permit | $3,193.00 | Plus $13.15 per $1,000 over $200,000 |
| Demolition Permit (Single/Two-Family) | $369 | Flat fee |
| Demolition Permit (Other Buildings) | $922.50 | Flat fee Accessory buildings are $86.50 |
| Damage Deposit (Single/Two-Family) | $7,750 | Refundable deposit |
| Damage Deposit (Other Buildings) | $10,687 | Refundable deposit, increases with property frontage. |
| Demolition Waste Diversion Fees | $258.50 Non-refundable |
Plus a refundable deposit of $2.25 per sq ft (max $50,000) |
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Surrey's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
Need Help?
In-Person Help
4949 Canada Way
Building Department on Second Floor
Online Inquiry
Use the city's contact form for email.
Permit Status Check
Log in to the City of Burnaby's MyPermits Portal to track the status of your submitted applications and view details.
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