General Contractor permits in Vancouver, BC
4,797 general contractor permits on record in Vancouver — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Vancouver
General Contractor in Vancouver — by the numbers
3,099
Permits in the last 12 months
63 days
Median application → issue
$200,000
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~63days 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 general contractor work were filed in Vancouver in the last 12 months?
3,099 permits involving general contractor work were filed in Vancouver over the last 12 months, based on official city records updated every morning.
How long does a permit with general contractor 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 63 days.
What is the typical project value on Vancouver permits with general contractor work?
The median construction value reported on Vancouver permits involving general contractor work is $200,000 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.
Which Vancouver areas have the most general contractor permits?
Over the last 12 months, the most active areas are V6B (165 permits), V6E (163 permits), V6C (141 permits).