Building Permit

Every property owner shall obtain all required permits or approvals, pay all fees and provide all deposits prior to the commencement of work.

A building permit is required before constructing, repairing, altering, moving or demolishing a building or structure.

If the applicant is not the owner of the property, an Owner’s Authorization form must be submitted. All property owners registered on the Certificate of Title must provide written approval to allow the applicant to act on their behalf.

The Municipality does not issue the following permits:

• Electrical and Gas Permits
  Contact Technical Safety BC at 1-866-566-7233
• Septic Field Information and Potable Water Supply
  Contact Vancouver Island Health Authority at 250-519-3401