Southeast False Creek construction

Get a building permit

Construction projects and any change of land use or occupancy on private property will require a building permit.

It is important that your project complies with the Vancouver Building By-law to meet life safety, livability, accessibility, and sustainability requirements. A building permit is the tool we use to achieve these requirements. 

Start your application

Review the steps to getting a building permit before submitting an application. 

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Manage your permits

Log in to check your application status, make payments, and manage your permits.

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Before you apply

Starting a project? Determine if you need a permit. Select a project to review the steps and what’s required.

If you have a small renovation project that doesn't require major upgrades, review the field review process for getting a building permit.

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.

Renovate a home

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

Build a multiplex

Apply for all multiplex development and building permits. Find out if your project can use the streamlined or standard application processes.

Steps to getting a building permit

Steps to submitting an amendment to an issued building permit

Contact the Development and Building Services Centre

Contact us online

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

Opening hours for in-person payments and scheduled appointments 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm  
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am to 4pm  
Closed holidays 

Permits, inspections, and forms

Apply for and manage permit

Review regulations and apply for the required permits for your construction or renovation project.

Inspections

Book or cancel an electrical, plumbing, building, fire sprinkler, gas, or sidewalk inspection for your construction or renovation project.

Forms, checklists, and bulletins

View and download the building or development permit application forms and submission requirements.