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title: "Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply"
question: "Do I need a building permit in Anmore, and how do I apply?"
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# Anmore building permits: when you need one and how to apply

**Question:** Do I need a building permit in Anmore, and how do I apply?

**Short answer:** In Anmore you need a Village building permit before any construction or demolition, including new buildings, additions, renovations, finishing a basement and moving a building. Painting, roof repair, cabinets, landscaping and fencing do not need one. Apply online through Cloudpermit.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Anmore, https://anmore.com)  
**Cost:** Based on the value of the work, plus a $500 application fee. See the building-permit-fees answer.  
**How long:** The Village's pages do not state a processing time. Ask the building department.  
**Where:**
- Online: Cloudpermit (online applications), https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/ (New building permit applications go through Cloudpermit.)
- Email: Building inquiries, building@anmore.com
- Phone: Village Hall, 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- In person: Village Hall (Anmore Community Hub), 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9

## Key facts

- **Needed for:** A building permit is needed before any construction or demolition, moving a building, installing mechanical equipment, or excavating or placing or removing soil. Examples: a new dwelling, accessory building or structure; an addition; altering or repairing a building; finishing a basement; demolition; retaining walls over 1.22 m high; swimming pools; a change of use. Separate trade permits cover plumbing, fire sprinklers, lawn irrigation and wood-burning appliances.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 11.2, 11.3, 21.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "prior to carrying out any construction or demolition;" … "prior to excavation and placement and/or removal of soil." … "the vertical height is greater than 1.22 m, as measured from grade to top of the wall;" … "lawn irrigation work is undertaken."
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When do I need a Building Permit?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "Constructing a new dwelling, accessory building, or structure." … "Completing an unfinished area in an existing building"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not needed for:** Minor modifications and repairs, such as painting, roofing repair or replacement, cabinets, landscaping and fencing construction, exterior repairs like siding, trim and stucco (unless structural, such as moving or enlarging windows or doors), and patios or decks less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade on their own foundations and not attached to an existing structure.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, When is a permit not required?](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "A permit is not required for minor modifications and repairs." … "Landscaping and fencing construction" … "Installation of patios or decks less than 600mm (2’0”) above grade supported on its own independent foundations (cannot be attached to an existing structure)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to apply:** Online through Cloudpermit. As of July 31, 2026 all new building and plumbing permit applications must go through Cloudpermit; applications already in progress continue the old way unless the Village says otherwise. Pay the application fee in Cloudpermit before the review starts.
  - Source: [Building Requirements, How to Apply for a Building Permit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
  - Official wording: "As of July 31, 2026, all new building and plumbing permit applications must be submitted through Cloudpermit."
  - Source: [Cloudpermit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Once you’ve submitted your application, the application fee will show in Cloudpermit. This must be paid in order for your application to be reviewed."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **What to submit:** Under the Building Bylaw: the application form; 3 sets of architectural and structural drawings plus a digital copy; a title certificate dated within 30 days; a topographical survey by a BC Land Surveyor dated within 6 months; Letters of Assurance from a professional engineer; builder warranty confirmation; sewerage record or connection evidence; water service connection confirmation; an erosion and sediment control plan certified by a QEP; and the application fee. The Village's checklist adds tree, driveway and business licence items and energy step code reports.
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, s. 12.1](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "a copy of the Title Certificate for the lot on which the construction is proposed," … "a topographical survey completed by a BC Land Surveyor and dated within 6" … "an erosion and sediment control plan with certification from a Qualified"
  - Source: [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist, Checklist items 1-15](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Building Permit Application(s): must be submitted with the required $500.00 application" … "Energy Efficiency Step Code 3 & Zero Carbon Step Code 1 Energy Compliance Reports"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Processing time:** Not confirmed. The Village does not state how long a permit takes.
- **Inspections:** The Village does all inspections except electrical and gas (Technical Safety BC). Inspections are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Book by emailing building@anmore.com with your permit number, inspection type and contact information, or request inspections through Cloudpermit. General inspections line: 604-469-9877.
  - Source: [Building and Renovating, Calling for an inspection](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/)
  - Official wording: "Inspections are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday mornings." … "To book an inspection, please email building@anmore.com and include your building permit number," … "Electrical and/or gas inspections:"
  - Source: [Cloudpermit](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
  - Official wording: "Schedule building inspections online."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Contact:** Building department: building@anmore.com, or Village Hall at 604-469-9877 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
  - Source: [Building Guide](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/)
  - Official wording: "reach out to the building department via the Village Hall at 604-469-9877 or by email to building@anmore.com."
  - Source: [Contact Us](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/)
  - Official wording: "For any building inquiries, please contact building@anmore.com."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Bylaw:** Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (consolidated to Amendment Bylaw No. 611-2019, December 2019)
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "ANMORE BUILDING BYLAW NO. 583-2018"
  - Source: [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018, cover](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Anmore Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 611-2019 adopted December 3, 2019"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

The Village of Anmore reviews building permit applications under its [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf). Starting construction before you have a permit doubles the permit fee, so check first.

A permit is needed before any construction or demolition, before moving a building, before installing mechanical equipment, and before excavating or placing or removing soil. Examples include a new dwelling or accessory building, an addition, altering or repairing a building, finishing a basement, demolition, a swimming pool, a change of use and a retaining wall over 1.22 m high. Separate trade permits cover plumbing, fire sprinklers, lawn irrigation and wood-burning appliances.

A permit is not needed for minor work such as painting, roofing repair or replacement, cabinets, landscaping and fencing, or exterior repairs like siding, trim and stucco (unless structural, such as moving or enlarging windows or doors). A patio or deck less than 600 mm (2 feet) above grade, on its own foundations and not attached to a structure, is also exempt.

## Steps

1. Check that your plans fit your zone (see the zoning-lookup answer).
2. Gather the documents listed above. The Village's checklist adds tree, driveway and business licence items and energy step code reports.
3. Apply online through Cloudpermit and pay the application fee there before the review starts.
4. After approval you receive an invoice for the permit fees.
5. Request inspections by email to building@anmore.com (with your permit number, inspection type and contact details) or through Cloudpermit.

## Good to know

- Inspections are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. The Village does all inspections except electrical and gas, which Technical Safety BC does.
- A general inspections line is 604-469-9877.

## What you'll need

- Application form and the application fee
- 3 sets of architectural and structural drawings, plus a digital copy
- Title certificate dated within 30 days
- Topographical survey by a BC Land Surveyor dated within 6 months
- Letters of Assurance from a professional engineer
- Builder warranty confirmation, sewerage record or connection evidence, and water service connection confirmation
- Erosion and sediment control plan certified by a Qualified Environmental Professional

## Official forms and pages

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf)
- [Anmore Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF)](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Anmore building permit fees](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit-fees.md)
- [Anmore permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit.md)
- [Anmore fence rules: permits and height limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/fence-rules.md)
- [Anmore tree removal rules and permits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/tree-removal.md)
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## The same question elsewhere

- [Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit.md)
- [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.md)
- [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit.md)
- [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit.md)
- [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit.md)

## Sources

- [Building Requirements, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-requirements/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Cloudpermit, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/cloudpermit/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building and Renovating, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Guide, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/building-development/building-renovating/building-guide/) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Do I Need a Building Permit? checklist (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Do-I-Need-a-Building-Permit.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Building Bylaw No. 583-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bylaw-583-2018-Building-Bylaw-Consolidated-December-2019.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Contact Us, Village of Anmore](https://anmore.com/village-hall/contact-us/) (read 2026-11-08)

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