Business Licences, Forms, and Permits
NOTICE: Business licence renewal e-bills will be sent January 4, 2021. Your existing licenses will remain valid until the payment deadline of February 1, 2021. 2021 licence payments will be available after you have received your e-bill. In order to ensure you receive your invoice, you MUST have a myportmoody account and have registered your accounts. If you have not already done so, you can create your account at www.my.portmoody.ca”
If your business operates in the City of Port Moody, you must have a valid Port Moody business licence. We issue business licences on an annual basis from January to December each year.
By 2020, we will only send out business and dog licence renewal notices electronically. Go paperless! Sign up for myPortMoody and do your renewals online.
Business licences help ensure that you follow:
- land use regulations as per our Zoning Bylaw; and
- building, fire, and health requirements.
Apply for a business licence
Here's how you can apply:
- fill out our business licence application
- send us your completed application or fax it to 604-469-4533
If your new business will be operating out of a commercial space, a floor plan must be submitted at time of application as well.
You can also submit your application in person at the second floor counter at City Hall, or mail the form(s) to:
Bylaws and Licensing
100 Newport Dr.
Port Moody BC V3H 3E1
Building, fire, and health inspections may be required before a business licence can be approved, depending on the type of business you are operating. We'll let you know if inspections are required after we have received your completed application.
Fees and requirements |
You can find all fees in our Fees Bylaw. The fees and requirements for business licences will depend on the type of business you plan to operate. The annual licence fee applies to all businesses that start operating in the city before August 1 of each year. The annual fee is pro-rated by 50% from August 1 to December of the first year of licensing. If your new business will be operating out of a commercial space, you'll be required to have building and fire inspections accepted before the business licence can be approved. The process for booking inspections will be explained after the application, floor plan, and payment have been received. |
Inter-municipal business licence |
If you own a business in Port Moody and work in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, you can apply for an inter-municipal business licence. The licence costs $260 for the base Port Moody licence, plus an additional $165 to allow for work across the Tri-Cities. It's easy to apply. When filling out a business application form, simply check the box for "Inter-Municipal" under "Application Type." You don't need to buy separate licences for each city. Once approved, we'll add the inter-municipal endorsement to your existing Port Moody business licence and mail you your new inter-municipal business licence. |
Mobile food truck business licence |
If you own a mobile food truck and wish to operate on private property, you will need a catering business licence. If you wish to operate at the three public mobile food truck locations, you will need a mobile food truck business licence. Follow these five steps to apply:
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Permits
Make sure to apply for the correct permits for your business:
- Building permits
- Development applications (please review our development permit area guidelines before completing an application)
- Highway use permits
- Firework sale permit application
- Portable free standing sign application
- Sidewalk use permit application
- Special event permit application
Home-based business requirements
If you're operating a home-based business, make sure to follow our Zoning Bylaw. Accessory home occupation use refers to operating your business from your primary residence.
Accessory home occupation use Type I |
We permit accessory home occupation use Type I in single and two-family zones only. Type I use:
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Accessory home occupation use Type II |
We allow accessory home occupation use Type II in multi-residential zones. Type II use must meet the following requirements:
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Residential licence requirements
If you rent your residential property, you must complete a residential licence application.