100 Mile House building permits: when you need one and how to apply
Do I need a building permit, and how do I apply?
Short answer
In 100 Mile House you need a District building permit before any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure. Small jobs are exempt, such as one storage building up to 10 m². Apply to the District with a form, plans and a site plan.
Key facts
| Needed for | A building permit is required before starting any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure in the District. The owner must apply, or authorize a contractor with an Owners Undertaking.Building Permits, Building Permits page; Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation, s. 5.1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA building permit is required for any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure located within the boundaries of the District of 100 Mile House. As the owner you can authorize your contractor to apply for a permit for you by completing an Owners Undertaking. No person shall commence or continue the construction of any building or structure unless a permit for the work has been issued by the Building Inspector |
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| Not needed for | No permit for: one storage building per parcel up to 10 m² with no mechanical services; a building or structure valued under $4,000 or up to 15 m²; non-structural repairs up to $4,000 (no new rooms, plumbing or foundation drains); re-roofing or re-cladding unless structural repairs are needed or insulation is replaced; decks 600 mm or less above ground; plumbing fixture repairs. Work must still follow other bylaws.Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation, s. 5.1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingnot more than one storage building per parcel not exceeding a total of 10 square metres in building area does not exceed 15 square metres in minor alterations or repairs valued at up to FOUR THOUSAND ($4,000.00) DOLLARS re-roofing or replacing exterior cladding unless structural repairs are required decks attached to residential occupancies if the deck surface is 600 mm or less above the adjacent ground level provided that the above exempted works comply with all applicable Bylaws and regulations re-roofing or replacing exterior cladding unless structural repairs are required, or insulation is also being replaced or upgraded; |
| How to apply | Submit a permit application form, plans and a site plan to the District; an Owners Undertaking is added if someone other than the owner applies or books inspections. Forms are on the District's Applications and Forms page. The page lists no online portal. The District phones the applicant when the permit is ready, with the fees.Building Permits, Building Permits page, What is the process? · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA complete application includes a permit application form, one set of plans, and a site plan. An owners undertaking will need to be included if anyone than the owner is applying for the permit or calling for the inspections. When the permit is ready, the applicant will receive a phone call notifying that the permit has been issued and what the fees are. |
| What to submit | Application form signed by the owner or agent, a minimum of two complete sets of drawings, specifications and plans drawn to scale, and a site plan; an Owners Undertaking if an agent applies. Plan processing or application fees accompany the application.Sources differ: Conflict: the Building Permits web page says one set of plans; Bylaw 695 s. 5.3(d) says a minimum of two complete sets. The bylaw is followed here.Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation, s. 5.3; Building Permits, Building Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbe signed by the owner or his agent a minimum of two complete sets of the drawings, specifications and A complete application includes a permit application form, one set of plans, and a site plan. |
| Processing time | Not confirmed. The District's pages do not state how long a permit takes. |
| Inspections | Call 250-395-2434 with the permit number, type of inspection, civic address, contact name and phone and requested date. The bylaw requires notice of at least one working day. Only owners or persons named in an Owners Undertaking may request inspections.Building Permits, Building Permits page, Inspections; Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation, s. 11.4(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingWhen you are ready to book an inspection, call 250-395-2434. Only owners or persons authorized by an Owners Undertaking may request inspections. a minimum of one working day prior to the inspection being |
| Contact | District of 100 Mile House office, 250-395-2434, district@100milehouse.com (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).Contact Us; Department Directory · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDistrict of 100 Mile House (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) Phone: 250-395-2434 (250) 395-3625 Email: district@100milehouse.com More Info: Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday) |
| Bylaw | Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996, as amendedBuilding Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation, cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBUILDING BYLAW NO. 695, 1996 Bylaw No. 1403,2023 |
How it works
The District of 100 Mile House requires a permit under its Building Bylaw No. 695 before you start any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure. The owner applies, or authorizes a contractor with an Owners Undertaking.
No permit is needed for:
- one storage building per parcel up to 10 m² with no mechanical services;
- a building or structure valued under $4,000 or up to 15 m²;
- non-structural repairs up to $4,000 (no new rooms, plumbing or foundation drains);
- re-roofing or re-cladding, unless structural repairs are needed or insulation is replaced;
- decks 600 mm or less above the ground;
- repairs to plumbing fixtures.
Exempt work must still follow zoning and other bylaws.
Steps
- Check your zoning first (see zoning-lookup).
- Fill in the permit application form from the District's Building Permits page and sign it.
- Prepare a minimum of two complete sets of drawings, specifications and plans drawn to scale, and a site plan. Add an Owners Undertaking if someone other than the owner applies or books inspections.
- Submit everything to the District. The page lists no online portal.
- The District phones you with the fees when the permit is ready. Pay before the permit is issued.
- For each inspection, call 250-395-2434 with the permit number, type of inspection, civic address, your name and phone, and the date you want.
Good to know
- Give at least one working day's notice for an inspection. Only the owner or a person named in the Owners Undertaking may request one.
- The Building Permits web page says one set of plans, but the bylaw says at least two. The bylaw is followed here; confirm with the District.
- The exemption in the bylaw reads "valued at less than $4,000 or does not exceed 15 square metres". Ask the District how it applies to your project.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
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Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality →
Sources
- Building Permits, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Bylaw No. 695, 1996 consolidation (PDF), District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
- Department Directory, District of 100 Mile House (read 2026-11-08)
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