Before you get started, contact Building Inspection Services about your specific building permit requirements and review zoning requirements with the Development Services. Visit the Zoning page for more information.
How to apply
You can submit Building Permit applications and documents by:
- email, hand delivery or mail
Required documents
The following documentation is required before you can apply for a permit:
- Complex Building Permit application form [PDF/402KB]
- Plumbing Permit application form [PDF/35KB]
- site plan
- two copies of building plans
- to scale of ¼” per foot preferred, plotter size
- construction details [PDF/126KB]
- Appointment of Agent form [PDF/150KB] if you are using a contractor
- title search
- within the last three months
- Letters of Assurance from registered professionals to accompany sealed construction drawings
- Record of Sewage registered with Northern Health
- visit Engineers and Geoscientists BC to find a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner
- BC Housing Licensing & Consumer Services (where applicable)
- BC Energy Pre-Construction Compliance Report (BC Energy Step Code)
- truss layout and details, if applicable
- $100 application processing fee