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Pay Fees and Fines

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​Fees, tickets, and n​​otice of bylaw violations associated with Metro Vancouver's regulatory programs can be paid in a variety of ways.

How to pay​​ fees  

Fees include:

  • Air quality permit emission and administration fees, regulation fees, and application fees
  • Liquid waste discharge permit administratio​n and industrial treatment fees, and regulation fees
  • Solid waste facility licence and disposal fees

Instructions o​​n how to pay fees are provided on application forms and invoices.  A remittance form is included with invoices. Fees collected through our regulatory programs are tax exempt.  ​

 Payment options

 

 

Credit cardCredit card<div class="ExternalClass82D5682247974C9F89CE85E3DC58FB74"><p>Fees less than $5,000.00 can be paid by credit card. Call 604-432-6200 with your credit card information and invoice number. We accept Visa or MasterCard. </p>​​<br></div>
Electronic funds transfer (EFT)Electronic funds transfer (EFT)<div class="ExternalClass1BD5FE2677B940E8A1A8350320E1C039"><p>Main steps for an elec​​tronic funds transfer (EFT): </p><ul><li>Call us at 604-432-6200 to set up an account and request an EFT form</li><li>Email the EFT form to our <a href="mailto:Accountingsupport@metrovancouver.org" title="Email Accountingsupport@metrovancouver.org">accounting support </a>team</li><li>​After yo​​​u have completed the transfer, email your remittance form to <a href="mailto:accounts.receivable@metrovancouver.org" title="Email accounts.receivable@metrovancouver.org">our accounts receivable team</a>. Remittance forms are on the last page of your invoice.​</li></ul> <br></div>
Online bill paymentOnline bill payment<div class="ExternalClass9DB97C7ADEEF4F80BAABCEB307079558"><p>Main steps for online​ bill payment:</p><ul><li>Log in to your bank account</li><li>Add “Metro Vancouver AR" as a new payee </li><li>Use your six-digit customer ID as a reference when you pay the invoice. Your customer ID is listed on your invoice and remittance form. Remittance forms are on the last page of your invoice.​<br></li></ul> <br></div>
ChequeCheque<div class="ExternalClassAEF3BDDC3B5C4A04B9D5347E374058B5"><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Make cheques payable to: <ul><li>Air quality fees:  Metro Vancouver Regional District</li><li>Solid waste and liquid waste fees: Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District </li></ul></li> <li>​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span>Include the invoice remittance form (if applicable) with your cheque. Remittance forms are on the last page of your invoice.</li><li>Mail your cheque and remittance form to:<br><br>Metro Vancouver<br>4515 Central Boulevard<br>Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6<br>Attention: Financial Services​</li></ul> <br></div>

How to pay tickets​​ and notice of bylaw violations

Instructions on how to​ pay municipal tickets and notice of bylaw violations are included on the ticket or notice of bylaw violation. Tickets and notice of bylaw violations can be paid:

  • By mailing in a cheque or money order along with a copy of your ticket or notice of bylaw violation. Make cheques and money orders payable to Metro Vancouver Regional District. 

    Mail to:
    Metro Vancouver
    4515 Central Boulevard
    Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6
    Attention: Financial Services 

  • In person at Metro Van​​​​​couver's Information Centre using cash, cheque, credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or money order. If paying by cash, you must bring the exact amount (no change available). 

The Information Centre​ is located on the 29th floor of the Metro Vancouver office (4515 Central Boulevard, Metrotower III, Burnaby) and is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

 Related links

 

 

Air Quality Regulatory Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program, Air Quality Regulatory ProgramAir Quality Regulatory Program
Liquid Waste Regulatory Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/liquid-waste-regulatory-program, Liquid Waste Regulatory ProgramLiquid Waste Regulatory Program
Solid Waste Regulatory Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/solid-waste-regulatory-program, Solid Waste Regulatory ProgramSolid Waste Regulatory Program

Contact

Environmental Regulation and Enforcement

  • Email ​​
  • 604-432-6200​​​​

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