Note Are you wanting to demolish or deconstruct a building as part of building a new house or laneway house? If so, submit your demolition permit application with your building a new house application.
A. Prepare your application package
Refer to the Demolition Checklist PDF file (153 KB)
B. Complete the application form
Development/Building Permit Application Form PDF file (340 KB)
C. Send your application package and form
Include the application form and all required drawings and documents so we can accept your application.
Send your application
D. Pay fees
After we intake your application, we will notify you to pay the permit application fees and any deposits. Pay the fees online, in person, or by mail.
- Online by credit card (Important note Only the permit holder/applicant can make online payments toward a permit.)
- In person at the Development and Building Services Centre, 515 W 10th Ave:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm
- Holidays: closed
- Note There is a $200 maximum for cash payments.
- Mail by cheque to:
City of Vancouver
Development and Building Services Centre
515 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8
Alert icon Make sure the permit number is noted on the cheque and the payee is made out to "City of Vancouver".
View the schedule of fees and permits PDF file (791 KB)
E. Book a tree barrier and pre-demolition inspection
Before we issue the demolition permit, you must complete a tree barrier and pre-demolition inspection.
Before requesting the inspection, install tree barriers in accordance with the tree barrier memo.
During the inspection, the district building inspector may request a simple demolition plan or engineered demolition plan based on site observations. If a demolition plan is required, we will not issue the demolition permit until the plan is submitted.
Salvage of non-structural building components and abatement work may only begin after the demolition permit has been issued.
F. Pay the green demolition deposit
A $15,310 deposit will be required when you apply for a demolition permit with minimum reuse and recycling requirements.
We will refund the deposit if you meet the reuse and recycling requirements. To learn more, review how we review recycling and reuse compliance reports PDF file (278 KB).
If the requirements aren't met, some or all of the deposit won't be returned in accordance with Appendix C of the Green Demolition By-law PDF file (1 MB).
You can pay deposits using your online permit account.
You can also pay any outstanding fees in person by cash, cheque, debit, or credit at the Development and Building Services Centre.
G. We approve your permit(s)
When we issue your permit(s), we will send you an email with instructions to download and print your permit(s).
