Richmond Building Permit Resources

Your one stop shop for Richmond building permits, applications, fees, and city requirements.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Land Title Search

Find your land title and property information.

Original Drawings

Request Original Drawings of the construction.

Regulation Library

Collection of Richmond's regulations and other related documents.

Zoning Maps

Interactive portal for zoning regulations across Richmond.

Permit Application Guides

The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.

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City of Richmond - Permit Fees Guide

A summary of common permit fees in Richmond. NOTE: These fees are based on an older bylaw and may be outdated. Always confirm current rates with the City of Richmond.

Category	Minimum Fee	Fee Rate
Plan Processing Fee	50% of estimated Building Permit Fee	Up to a max. of $10,000
Building Permit	$81.75	Flat fee
Building Permit	$81.75	Plus $13.50 per $1,000 over $1,000
Building Permit	$1,418.25	Plus $12.75 per $1,000 over $100,000
Building Permit	$3,968.25	Plus $10.25 per $1,000 over $300,000
Demolition Costs	$509 Inspection Fee	Plus $3.25 per sq ft Waste Service Fee
Boulevard Inspection Charge	$197.00	Flat fee
Plumbing Permit	$81.75	$30.75 per fixture
Sign Permit	$88 Application Fee	Plus permit fee e.g., $112 for signs < 15 m²
Tree Removal Permit	$65.25	Hazard trees are free $78.75 per additional tree

Detailed fee schedule

Zoning Information

Height Restrictions

Maximum building heights for different zones.

Setback Requirements

Understand required building setbacks for your property.

Zoning Districts

Learn about Richmond's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.

Richmond's Building ByLaws

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In-Person Help

6911 No. 3 Road

Development and Building Services Centre

Online Inquiry

Use the city's contact form for email.

Permit Enquiries

(604) 276-4118

Mon-Fri, 8:15am-5:00pm

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Permit Status Check

Check the status of your building Permit application online.

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Additional Resources

Heritage Buildings

Special considerations and requirements for heritage property Permits.

Net Zero Requirements

Learn about Richmond's net zero policies and sustainability requirements.

Permit Statistics

View current processing times and historical Permit data.

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