Where to Pay Development Fees and Penalties - Langley

Land Use and Zoning British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published May 26, 2026

Langley, British Columbia developers and property owners must know where to pay development fees, development cost charges (DCCs), building permit fees and any bylaw penalties. This guide explains the municipal departments that accept payments, the typical submission routes, enforcement contacts and how to appeal or request relief. It covers planning and building payments, bylaw notices, inspection and enforcement pathways, and practical steps to complete payments or challenge charges with the City of Langley.

What to Pay and Where

Different fees are collected by different municipal offices. Use the planning and development fees schedule for application and permit charges and the building permits office for construction fees. For bylaw fines and penalties contact By-law Enforcement directly for instructions on payment methods and ticket resolution.^[1] ^[2]

Planning and development application fees (DAs, rezoning, DCC inquiries).
Building permit fees and inspections for trades and construction.
Development Cost Charges (DCCs) payable at subdivision or building permit stage.
Bylaw fines and administrative penalties issued by By-law Enforcement.

Always confirm the current fee schedule with the municipal office before submitting payment.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City of Langley enforces municipal bylaws through its By-law Enforcement unit and may issue fines, orders to remedy, and pursue outstanding amounts through collection or court action. Specific monetary fine amounts and escalation steps are not specified on the cited municipal pages and must be confirmed with By-law Enforcement directly.^[2]

Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offence treatment not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary sanctions: remediation orders, work orders, seizure or removal, and court proceedings may be used.
Enforcer: By-law Enforcement (complaints, inspections, notices and tickets).
Appeals and reviews: the municipal notice or bylaw page will state appeal routes; time limits for formal appeals are not specified on the cited page.
Defences and discretion: exemptions, permits, variances or reasonable excuse defences may apply depending on the bylaw text.

If you receive a bylaw notice, act quickly to confirm payment methods and appeal deadlines.

Applications & Forms

Building Permit Application — use the municipal building permit form; fees listed on the fee schedule (fee amounts not specified on the cited page).
Development Application / Rezoning forms — submit to Planning; check planning fees for application costs.
Bylaw payment or dispute forms — contact By-law Enforcement for ticket payment instructions or dispute filing.

How payments are typically accepted

Online payments through the City portal when available.
In-person payments at City Hall or municipal finance counter.
Payment by cheque or certified cheque for DCCs and certain large fees may be required.

The exact accepted payment methods vary by fee type and are confirmed by the receiving department.

Action steps

Check the municipal fee schedule before applying to confirm current rates and payment method.
Complete the correct application form (building, development, or bylaw dispute) and attach required documents.
Pay the indicated fees at the time of submission or as advised by the department.
If you receive a notice, follow appeal instructions immediately and keep proof of payment or submission.

FAQ

Who do I contact to pay a bylaw ticket?: Contact the City of Langley By-law Enforcement office for payment instructions and dispute forms; use the municipal bylaw contact page.^[2]
Where do I pay development cost charges (DCCs)?: DCCs are payable to the municipal finance office at permit or subdivision approval; confirm procedures on the planning fees page.^[1]
Can I pay fees online?: Many fees can be paid online or at City Hall depending on the service; check each department's payment instructions.

Keep copies of all payment receipts and permit numbers for inspections and appeals.

How-To

Identify the fee type (planning, building, DCC, or bylaw ticket).
Download and complete the correct application or payment form from the municipal website.
Submit the form and any supporting documents to the appropriate department and pay the fee as instructed.
Retain proof of payment and follow up if you need confirmation, inspections or appeal information.

Key Takeaways

Different offices collect different development and bylaw fees; confirm the correct department first.
Fee amounts and escalation for penalties may not be published on summary pages—verify with the issuing office.
Keep records of applications and payments to support appeals or inspections.