Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) update
Effective January 1, 2022, there are updated requirements for one to three storey residential buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions for new low-rise homes.
Application packages uploaded to the enquiry form and received by 11:59pm on December 31, 2021, will be subject to the existing (2021) VBBL energy regulations.
Refer to the electronic permit application guidelines when submitting your permit applications electronically.