Vancouver Development Permit Fees - Pay Online

Land Use and Zoning British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of British Columbia

In Vancouver, British Columbia, development permit fees must be paid to the City of Vancouver as part of the application and review process for rezoning, development permits and associated permits. This guide explains the online payment options, where to find the official application forms, how fees are assessed, and the departments responsible for collection and enforcement. Follow the steps below to prepare payment, confirm required documents, and submit receipts with your application.

How to pay online

Most applicants can pay development permit application fees through the City of Vancouver online payment portal or in person at City Hall. Before you pay, confirm the required fee type and amount on the official development application page and attach the receipt to your application submission.[1] For downloadable application forms and fee schedules consult the City’s development permit application page.[2]

Keep an identical PDF copy of the payment receipt with your application files.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City enforces compliance with permit and bylaw requirements through planning and bylaw units. Specific monetary penalties, escalation rules, and non-monetary sanctions for failure to pay or comply are set out in applicable bylaws and enforcement policies; where a page does not list exact figures, it is noted below.

  • Fines: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offence ranges are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to stop work, compliance orders, and court action are used as enforcement tools.
  • Enforcer: Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability and By-law & Licensing Services enforce development and bylaw compliance; complaints and inspection requests go to the City’s contact pages.
  • Appeals and review: appeal routes are governed by the City’s procedures; specific time limits for appeal or review are not specified on the cited page.

Applications & Forms

The City publishes development permit application forms and fee schedules online. When a form lists a fee amount, follow the submission and payment instructions on that form. If a required form or fee schedule is not posted, the City’s development applications page indicates next steps and contact points.[2]

Action steps

  • Confirm the exact fee type and amount on the official development permit or fee schedule page before paying.
  • Use the City of Vancouver online payment portal to pay fees and download a receipt.
  • Attach the payment receipt to your application submission or include it with emails to the designated project planner.
  • Contact the Planning department or By-law & Licensing Services if you cannot find the fee or need an invoice.

FAQ

Where do I pay development permit fees online?
You can pay through the City of Vancouver online payments portal; confirm fee type on the development applications page and attach your receipt to the application.[1]
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepted methods depend on the City’s payment portal; common methods include credit card and e-transfer—see the online payments page for current options.[1]
How do I find the correct application form?
Download the development permit application forms and fee schedules from the City’s development applications page and follow the submission instructions.[2]

How-To

  1. Open the City of Vancouver development permit application page to confirm the required application type and fee schedule.[2]
  2. Use the City of Vancouver online payment portal to pay the specified fee and obtain a receipt.[1]
  3. Save the payment receipt (PDF) and attach it to your application documents or email it to the assigned planner per submission instructions.
  4. If a fee or form is unclear, contact Planning or By-law & Licensing Services before paying to avoid mispayment.

Key Takeaways

  • Confirm fee type and amount before payment.
  • Pay via the City online portal and retain the receipt.
  • Contact Planning or By-law services for questions or disputes.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Vancouver - Pay online
  2. [2] City of Vancouver - Development permit application

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