Building Permit are Required

A Building Permit is required for any construction, reconstruction, alteration, addition, repair, demolition, relocation or removal of any building or structure. A permit is also required for the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing.
Building Permits ARE REQUIRED when you:

• Construct a new home
• Construct a new accessory building or structure
• Renovate or add to an existing building
• Construct, remove or relocate interior walls
• Reconstruct or alter the building envelope
• Construct a retaining wall over 1.2 m (4ft) in height
• Construct or alter the use of a garage
• Construct, cover or enclose a porch or sun deck
• Demolish or relocate a building
• Change the use (Occupancy) of a building

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Building Permits are NOT Required

Building Permits ARE NOT REQUIRED for non-structural minor modifications, decorating and maintenance including, but not limited to:

• Painting
• Cupboards
• Floor coverings (re-carpet, hardwood flooring, tiling)
• (Most) Roof repairs or re-roofing
• General maintenance - exterior and interior
• Landscaping, fences, sheds under 10 m.sq. (107 sq.ft.)

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New Construction Permits

For a new house or duplex:

One and Two Dwelling Application

For a suite in your house:

Secondary Suite Application

For a suite above a detached garage:

Carriage House Application

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Renovations and Additions to Existing Buildings Permits

Addition/Alteration Application

Commercial Application

Demolition

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Complex Buildings

For complex buildings, please contact Morgan Campbell: 604.815.5011.

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