Development Services

Development Services

Welcome

Development is defined in the Vancouver Charter as “a change in the use of any land or building, or the carrying-out of any construction, engineering or other operations in, on, over, or under land, or land covered by water.”

Development Services administers a variety of land development, building, and building trades regulations, and assists you – the general public, industry professionals, and job seekers with permitting your dreams within the City. The Development Services portal is your one-stop-shop to learn about regulations, which permits to apply for and how to apply for them, find out about development near you, or discover exciting career opportunities.

General Public ›››

General Public

Planning to build a new home? Renovating? Curious about development in your community? More ›››

Industry Professionals ›››

Industry Professionals

The Industry Professionals portal helps you manage and streamline your work by providing the tools and information you need to take your project through the public process. More ›››

Business Owners ›››

Business Owners

The Business Owners portal will provide you with the information you need to apply for a business licence and any zoning, development, or building permits you may need along the way. More ›››

Job Seekers ›››

Job Seekers

Bring your experience, technical training and problem solving skills to help build our City and your career. View current job opportunities here. More ›››

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Where Dreams are Permitted...

Spotlight

Looking for Building Permit Statistics?

Find them on the Office of the Chief Building Official - Statistics page!

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Community Open Houses on Renovation and Redevelopment were a big success!!

Find out what you missed!

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Did you attend one of our Workshops for Industry Professionals? Were you unable to and want to see what you missed?

View our Workshops page to see the presentations.

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On July 28, 2009, Council approved Laneway Housing.

Get started by learning about the regulations, guidelines, and other information!

Have more questions? Contact the Enquiry Centre at 604.873.7613.

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On June 18, 2009, Council approved the Short Term Incentives for Rental (STIR) program to encourage the development of new market rental housing. Learn more ›››

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With the Olympics just around the corner, here are some quick links to help you:

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