Electrical permits in Vancouver, BC
1,025 electrical permits on record in Vancouver — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Vancouver
Electrical in Vancouver — by the numbers
843
Permits in the last 12 months
31 days
Median application → issue
$150,000
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~31days before it's issued. TradeHound surfaces permits at application — weeks before the work starts and before most contractors know the job exists.
Most active areas (12 months)
Common questions
How many permits involving electrical work were filed in Vancouver in the last 12 months?
843 permits involving electrical work were filed in Vancouver over the last 12 months, based on official city records updated every morning.
How long does a permit with electrical work take to be issued in Vancouver?
Based on the last 24 months of permits, the median time from application to issue in Vancouver is 31 days.
What is the typical project value on Vancouver permits with electrical work?
The median construction value reported on Vancouver permits involving electrical work is $150,000 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.
Which Vancouver areas have the most electrical permits?
Over the last 12 months, the most active areas are V6C (118 permits), V6B (100 permits), V6E (96 permits).