Delta Building Permit Resources
Application forms, permit fees, zoning maps, and online services for your construction project.
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New homes, additions, renovations, laneway houses, multi-family dwellings, and more. Comprehensive design and permitting services for all types of residential projects, from custom homes to secondary suites.
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Permit Application Guides
The city provides guides for different project types. These pages contain the relevant forms, checklists, and bulletins.
City of Delta - Development Application Fees Guide
A detailed breakdown of common development application fees for building projects in Delta, based on the September 2023 fee schedule.
This is a guide only. Official fees are determined by the City of Delta at the time of application and are subject to change. All application fees are non-refundable.
| Category | Minimum Fee | Notes / Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Development Permit (No Rezoning) | ||
| For Multi-Unit Residential projects. | $2,615 | Plus $35/100 m² over 1,000 m² and $16/100 m² over 2,500 m² |
| Development Permit (with Rezoning) | ||
| For Multi-Unit Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Mixed Use. | $1,045 | Flat fee, in addition to Rezoning fee |
| Development Variance (Major) | ||
| Single/Duplex (No Rezoning) For 3 or more variances. | $1,045 | Flat fee |
| Development Variance (Minor) | ||
| Single/Duplex (No Rezoning) For fewer than 3 variances. | $835 | Flat fee |
| Plan Resubmission Fee (Other) | ||
| For Commercial, Multi-Family, Industrial on 2nd+ revision. | $525 | Per submission |
| Plan Resubmission Fee (Single/Duplex) | ||
| For the 2nd revision and every subsequent revision. | $315 | Per submission |
| Pre-Application Meeting | ||
| Credited if an application is made within 6 months. | $305 | Flat fee |
| Rezoning (Commercial) | ||
| A $1,045 surcharge applies for Comprehensive Development Zone. | $2,615 | Plus $55/100 m² of gross floor area over 1,000 m² |
| Rezoning (Multi-Family) | ||
| Multi-Family or Multi-Unit Residential. A $1,045 surcharge applies for CD Zone. | $3,140 | Plus $45/100 m² over 1,000 m² and $21/100 m² over 2,500 m² |
| Rezoning (Single/Duplex) | ||
| For 1-4 lots. A $525 surcharge applies for Comprehensive Development Zone. | $2,615 | Plus $65 for each additional lot over 4 |
| Subdivision (Fee Simple) | ||
| Bare Land Strata has the same fee. | $1,565 | For first parcel, plus $65 per additional parcel |
Additional Resources
Zoning Information
Height Restrictions
Maximum building heights for different zones.
Setback Requirements
Understand required building setbacks for your property.
Zoning Districts
Learn about Surrey's zoning districts and what's permitted in each.
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