
The Housing Renovation Centre (HRC) helps you get a development or building permit for:
to an existing one- or two-family dwelling or laneway house in most R zones where design guidelines don't apply.
Some typical projects we help with include:
For complex proposals that need Zoning and Development Bylaw relaxations and where design guidelines apply, contact our Development and Building Services Centre to review your proposal.
For proposals about minor, interior-only projects that don't require major upgrades, apply with our field review permit stream.
If you answered yes to all of the above, email us to set a meeting with a planner to discuss options regarding relaxations and non-conformities for your project.
If you answered no to any of the above, phone or visit our Development and Building Services Centre to get started. Bring your existing and proposed plans, and a scope of the work.
After you meet with our staff and read the related documents and topics below:
We'll reply within one week with your appointment date or with advice about next steps for your application.
Location and mailing address
Development and Building Services Centre
Ground floor
515 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday
8:30am to 4:00pm
Free 2-hour parking
West 10th Ave parking lot,
between Cambie and Yukon