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: Make Payment and Submit Your Application

  • Submit the building permit application(s), building permit checklist, full-size building plans and all required documents as a complete package to a local office by mail, courier or in-person. 
  • Email a pdf of the construction plans to the corresponding office
  • Pay the plan processing fee

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