New permit and service fees in effect: January 1, 2026
Because of holiday hours and service levels, applications received in December may be:
- Processed in the new year
- Subject to 2026 fees
Submit your completed application as soon as possible to be eligible for processing in 2025.
If you're still not sure what is required for your project after using the 'Recycling requirements' tool, contact us directly.
Our staff can help you determine what permits you need, and help navigate you through the process.
You need a demolition permit to take down a building in Vancouver.
Requirements to reuse and recycle demolition materials depend on the type of building you are taking down.
Using the tools and information on this page, you can find out what the requirements are for your situation.
Contact the Development and Building Services Centre
Location and mailing address
Development and Building Centre
515 West 10th Avenue, Ground Floor
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8
Opening hours for in-person payments and scheduled appointments
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm
Closed holidays