Application Forms & Resources
NEW - Retaining Wall Building Permit
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Effective immediately, a dedicated Retaining Wall Building Permit is required for retaining wall construction and repair (over 1.2 m in height). This new permit is separate from the general Building Permit, streamlining our ability to ensure safety and compliance. |
How to Apply for a Permit / Make a Payment / Pick Up a Permit / Schedule an Inspection
Building Permit Process and Development Guide
Submit an online Building Permit Application
- Digital Application Guide
- Request a file upload ShareLink by emailing the completed Building Permit Application form to building@northcowichan.ca
Building Permit Application Form
Please Note: Building Permit processing for Single Family Dwelling and Duplex permits is approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
Planning & Engineering Compliance Forms
- The Planning Compliance Form and Engineering Compliance Form are now part of the Building Permit Application. Applicants must have the form completed prior to application submission.
Is your property located in the ALR?
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Prior to submitting a building permit application, property owners must first provide documentation from the Agricultural Land Commission either:
Application submissions without this documentation will not be accepted. |
Building Permit Application Checklists
- Accessory Building / Garage Permit
- Addition Permit
- Deck Permit
- Demolition Permit
- Drawing Checklist
- Move-on Manufactured or Mobile Home
- Moving Permit (Move-on a Recycled House)
- Occupancy Requirement Checklist - Commercial Buildings
- Part 3 Buildings (Commerical/Multi-Family/Industrial)
- Part 9 Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family/Industrial)
- Renovation / Alteration Permit
- Retaining Wall
- Sign Permit
- Single Family Dwelling / Duplex Application Checklist
- Site Plan Requirements Checklist
Sample Plans
Request an Occupant Load Calculation
Additional Forms
- Agent Authorization Form
- Declaration Form - Electrical
- Declaration Form - Plumbing
- Highway Access Permit Application (Driveway Access Permit) Single Family and Duplex - Required for new Single Family Dwelling and Duplex Applications
- Highway Access Permit Application (Driveway Access Permit) Major - Required for projects larger than Single Family Dwelling or Duplex
- Plumbing Permit Application Form
- Sign Permit Application Form
- Site Disclosure Statement Form (pdf) or Site Disclosure Statement Form (Online) - Ministry of Environment *New Requirement as of February 1, 2021*
When you have gathered all applicable supporting documents and are ready to apply for your permit, please call 250.746.3104 or email building@northcowichan.ca regarding current application submission options.
Related Information
- Access to Municipal Records
- Building Bylaw
- Building Permit Fees Guide
- Fees Bylaw
- List of Building Inspections
- Radon Rough-in Requirements
- Schedules / Letters of Assurance - Sample
- Ventilation Checklist
Other Useful Resources
- BC Building Code, Plumbing and Fire Codes available online www.bcpublications.ca
- Owner Builder Authorization Exam Requirements available through the Licencing & Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing
- Registered Warranty Builder Forms available through the Licencing & Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing
