Apply for a Building Permit

Serving the Capital Region’s Electoral Areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands.

 

A building permit must be obtained prior to:

Starting any stage of a project including excavation, repairing, altering, construction, moving or demolition of a structure.

Apply for a Building Permit

Step 1: Before You Apply

Make sure your project meets these requirements before submitting your application:

  • You are the registered owner of the property or have permission to act on the owner's behalf (by completing an Appointment of an Authorized Agent form).
  • The property has the correct zoning.
  • The property is registered with the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA).
  • The property is accessible by an approved access/driveway.
  • Essential services have or will be provided for.
  • Building plans conform to current building code, land use and zoning bylaws and all other applicable enactments.
  • Property address has been assigned.
  • Electrical, gas and sewage disposal work require separate permits and inspections. Contact the appropriate agency.

Step 2: Gather all Your Documents

Note that incomplete applications will not be processed. 

Step 3: Submit Your Application and Make Payment 

  • Email the building permit application, Application Checklist, construction drawings and all required documents in an unlocked PDF using Zendto (CRD secure file drop off, no account set-up required):
    • Go to ZendTo. 
    • Click on "Drop-off" button.
    • Add your name, organization and email. Click "Send confirmation" button. 
    • An email will be sent to you with a link. Click on link
    • Add recipient "CRD Building Inspection" and email bpapplication@crd.bc.ca. Click "Add and Close" button.
    • Add pdf attachment by selecting the "Click to Add Files or Drag Them Here" button and select the pdf from your computer. Once attached the pdf will be listed on the screen. 
    • Click "Drop-off Files" button.
    • A message will appear at the top of the screen "Your files have been sent successfully". 
    • Once the CRD has retrieved your pdf file from ZendTo, you will receive a confirmation email. 
  • Pay the plan processing fee. Cheque, bank draft or money order can be mailed to:

         Capital Regional District
         Attention: Building Inspection
         625 Fisgard Street
         Victoria, BC V8W 1R7
     

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