Building permit applications update

The District is currently facing unprecedented levels of new building permit applications and customers are advised to expect delays.  

Learn what the District has done to streamline the process and what you can expect after submitting a building permit application.

Building Permit Update

In order to serve you better virtually, you can now submit your application documents to the Document Upload Centre. Use the Document Upload Centre to easily create new application requests and upload supporting documents to an existing application.

You must have the following to use the Document Upload Centre:

1. A valid email address
2. Completed documents in PDF or JPEG file type. Note: we recommend your file size be under 100 MB. Larger files will take longer to load. Do not close your browser while your file is uploading. Please wait until the progress bar disappears and your upload is complete.

Ready to submit?

If you've completed your forms and are ready to submit them, click on the link below.

Document Upload Centre

Applications currently being accepted in the Document Upload Centre:

The following applications can now be submitted using the Document Upload Centre. To download the PDF forms related to the application, please click the links below.

Note: Starting Monday, April 19, 2021, the applications listed below will no longer be accepted via email.

Permits & Inspections

Single Family Dwelling / Duplex Building Permit Application

Multi-Family Dwelling Building Permit Application

Commercial / Institutional Building Permit Application

Electrical Permit Application

Mechanical Permit Application

House Plans Request

Sign Permit Application

Address Change Request

Financial Services

Leak Adjustment Application

Special Metre Reading

Water/Sewer Leak Adjustments

Mailing Address Change

Tax Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application and Adjustments

Utility Auto Debit Authorization and Adjustments

Power of Attorney (upload your Power of Attorney Form)

Land Development

Private Property Tree Cutting Permit Application

Municipal Boulevard Tree Cutting Permit Application

At this time, tree cutting permit applications for watercourse protection areas and public lands are not accepted via the Document Upload Centre.

Note: This is a pre-screening and not a completed application. Staff will review your documents and contact you.

For help with using the Document Upload Centre, please contact the General Information line at 604-925-7000.