We are always working to make Vancouver's homes and buildings safer, healthier, and more accessible. We:
- Work with the public to reduce the waste generated through building and renovating
- Review permit applications, and enforce regulations in a fair and consistent manner
- Work hard to decrease the length and complexity of the permit process by introducing online services and more efficient processes
- Enforce procedures to protect historic buildings and our urban forest during development and renovations
When you need a permit
Not all projects need a permit, find out when you don't need a permit.
There are risks to not having a permit. You could face serious – and potentially costly – consequences.
Determine if you need a permit and view the risks of working without a permit
Tell us how we can make your payment experience better
We offer several ways to pay your utility bills, permits, and by-law fines. Let us know what payment methods you use and your experiences with them. Your feedback will help us enhance our payment processes.
Take our payment experience survey
Construction-related permit payment experience survey
