New Homes and Cabins Permits

If you are constructing a multi-family dwelling, contact Building Inspection Services for specific building permit requirements. You can also contact Development Services for zoning requirements.

The following documents are required to apply for a single-family style dwelling permit:

• Building Permit application form
• Plumbing Permit application form
• site plan
  • sample
• two copies of building plans
  • to a preferred scale of ¼” per foot, printed 11” by 17” or larger
  • sample
  • construction details
• Appointment of Agent form if you are using a contractor
• Title Search from within the last three months
• Record of Sewage registered with Northern Health
  • visit Engineers and Geoscientists BC or Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia to find a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner
• BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services (New Home Registry)
• BC Energy Pre-Construction Compliance Report (Energy Step Code)
• truss layout and details
• $100 application processing fee 
  • credit authorization form

For gas and electrical permits, contact Technical Safety BC.