

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.
Contact the Development and Building Services Centre
Contact us online
Phone: 604-873-7611
Email: permitquestions@vancouver.ca (Email available only until April 20, 2021)
Location and mailing address
Development and Building Services Centre
515 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A8
Transit nearby
- Broadway-City Hall SkyTrain Station
- 99 B-line, #15, and #9 buses
Build a sustainable home
High performance building standards
Learn about high performance buildings that meet Passive House and Net Zero Energy certified standards.
Retain your character house
Learn about the guidelines and eligibility requirements for retaining your character home.
Solar photovoltaic panels
Learn about the permit process to install solar photovoltaic panels on your home.
Home renovation rebates
Learn about rebates offered to homeowners to lower energy bills, reduce environmental impact and access rebates to offset renovation costs.
Have you submitted an application online?
We want to hear from you.