Build or renovate a house

There are many steps to building or renovating a house on your home's property.

Understand the process and review the steps involved. Get the required permits and inspections along the way.

Build a new house or laneway house

Review the steps you need to take and the permits and inspections required to build a new house or laneway house.

If you are renovating your home, such as adding an addition, moving or installing interior walls, you will need a permit.

Learn the rules for creating a suite in your home, and get help with the approval process.

The Development and Building Centre is open for in-person scheduled appointments or payments.

Location and mailing address
Development and Building Centre
515 West 10th Avenue, Ground Floor
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8

Learn about high performance buildings that meet Passive House and Net Zero Energy certified standards.

Learn about the guidelines and eligibility requirements for retaining your character home.

Learn about the permit process to install solar photovoltaic panels on your home.