Application Forms & Resources

Building Permit Process and Development Guide

• Single Family Dwelling / Duplex

How to Apply for a Permit / Make a Payment / Pick Up a Permit / Schedule an Inspection

• How to 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 

• Building Permit Application Form

Building Permit Application Checklists 

• Accessory Building / Garage Permit
• Addition Permit
• Demolition Permit
• 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 
• Single Family Dwelling and Duplex
• Site Plan Requirements Checklist

Sample Plans

• Accessory Building
• House Plan
• Site Plan

Additional Forms

• Agent Authorization Form
• 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 Declaration Form
• Plumbing Permit Application Form
• Sign Permit Application Form
• Site Disclosure Statement- 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 Inspection List
• Building Permit Fees Guide
• Fees Bylaw
• 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

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