Building Permits
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Downloadable Forms (PDF)
- Building Permit Application Form Package
- Demolition Permit Application Form Package.
- Responsibility of Owner
Building Fees
The charge for building permits is based on the value of the construction authorized by the permit.
For example:
If the building cost is $100,000.00 the fee would be approximately $624.00Building Permit Application Requirements
The following information is required upon application for a building permit. If all items listed below are not attached, the permit application will not be accepted.
- 1 completed Building Permit Application
- 2 sets of plans that include foundation layout and details, floor plans and point loads, roof plan and point loads, cross section, north/south/east/west elevation drawings
- 1 site plan showing location of existing and proposed structures on property. Note: any structure within 20 feet of a given setback will require a registered BC Land Survey.
- 1 recent certificate of title (can be obtained at a Land Titles registry agent).
- Proof of Island Health Filing of Sewerage System Form.
- 1 homeowner protection form approved by the homeowner protection office. Forms can be obtained from the Homeowner Protection Office 1-800-407-7757.