Building and renovating

Vancouver Council and staff are always working to make the City's homes and buildings safer, healthier, and more accessible for all residents.

We work with other departments, levels of government, professional associations, and the public to:

Reduce the carbon footprint created by Vancouver's homes
Reduce the waste generated through building and renovating
Enhance the safety and comfort of all residents, through inspections, permits, and regulations
Enable improved design, construction, and operation of buildings
Review alternate solutions to requirements in the City's building code

How we make Vancouver's homes and buildings safer, healthier, and more accessible

Green building and renovating

Guidelines, policies, grants, and resources help you lower your energy costs, while making Vancouver a world leader in green building and design.

Permits and regulations

Permits and regulations for building and renovating play an important role in supporting life safety and neighbourhood compatibility. Learn more here.

Construction damage deposit

Most Vancouver construction / renovation projects require a construction damage deposit. Find out the fee, when / how you pay it, and how to get a refund.

Inspections

Inspections ensure the completed work on your construction or renovation project complies with your permit and the bylaw. Learn more here.

Vancouver has 1,450 km of water pipes, and 2,800 km of sewer pipes.

Utilities locations and construction

Find out how utilities locations can impact your construction project, and what you can do.

Public consultations about building regulations

Development-related and construction-related bylaws and regulations are updated regularly. Find out how you can have your say in those changes.

Ask. Tell. Connect.

Phone 3-1-1 to ask, tell, and connect with the City

Outside Vancouver:
604-873-7000

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Passive Design Toolkit for Homes

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The Passive Design Toolkit for Homes helps you build a home that harnesses the sun, wind, and other elements to maintain consistent room temperatures and comfort, without expensive mechanical systems.

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