Application Forms & Resources
Building Permit Process and Development Guide
How to Apply for a Permit / Make a Payment / Pick Up a Permit / Schedule an Inspection
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
Planning Compliance Form
- The Planning Compliance Form is now part of the Building Permit Application. Applicants must have the form completed prior to application submission.
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
- Sign Permit
- Single Family Dwelling and Duplex
- Site Plan Requirements Checklist
Sample Plans
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- 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
