When do I need a building permit?
A building permit is required for the construction of:
- a new home or to install/place a manufactured home
- a new accessory building
- an addition to an existing dwelling, accessory building, or manufactured home
- any interior work such as partitions, etc.
- a sundeck, porch or roof
- a retaining wall more than 1.2 m (4 ft) in height
How long does it take to obtain a permit?
Permit applications are received on a first come, first serve basis. We are committed to a 3 to 5 week processing time period for complete applications, dependent on seasonal levels of construction and development.