{
 "title": "Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality",
 "description": "What the bylaws of 154 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.",
 "region": {
  "code": "bc",
  "name": "British Columbia"
 },
 "country": {
  "code": "ca",
  "name": "Canada"
 },
 "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit/",
 "columns": [
  {
   "key": "how_to_apply",
   "label": "How to apply"
  },
  {
   "key": "processing_time",
   "label": "Processing time"
  }
 ],
 "states": {
  "stated": "the short form of a fact that is sourced and quoted on the place page",
  "none": "the bylaw that was read sets no such rule",
  "unknown": "could not be confirmed from the official sources"
 },
 "rows": [
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/100-mile-house",
   "name": "100 Mile House",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form and plans to the District"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/abbotsford",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online portal; in person at City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/alert-bay",
   "name": "Alert Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Call the Village Office first; paper form"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/anmore",
   "name": "Anmore",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/armstrong",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form and package to City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "About 3 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ashcroft",
   "name": "Ashcroft",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form to Village office; no portal"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/barriere",
   "name": "Barriere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at the District Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/belcarra",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package; submission method not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/bowen-island",
   "name": "Bowen Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email PDF or Building Permit Hub"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Two to three months"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burnaby",
   "name": "Burnaby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (My Permits Portal)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burns-lake",
   "name": "Burns Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Form to RDBN (regional district)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cache-creek",
   "name": "Cache Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Form to TNRD (contracted)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "3 to 5 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/campbell-river",
   "name": "Campbell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email for upload link; upload PDFs"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/canal-flats",
   "name": "Canal Flats",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; contact Village office first"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/castlegar",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at City Hall or by email"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "4 to 6 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/central-saanich",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online only (CSOnline)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 3 weeks initial review (single-family)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chase",
   "name": "Chase",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package at Village office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "3 to 5 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chetwynd",
   "name": "Chetwynd",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; book appointment by phone"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "5 to 10 business days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chilliwack",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (MyCity); hard copy accepted"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/clearwater",
   "name": "Clearwater",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via TNRD; paper form"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/clinton",
   "name": "Clinton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via TNRD; paper form"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "3 to 5 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coldstream",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package; may email documents"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "4-6 weeks or more (2021 FAQ)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/colwood",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online application"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/comox",
   "name": "Comox",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Citywide portal) or in person"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 4 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coquitlam",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (QFile) or in person at City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "15-20 business days to first review"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/courtenay",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online only"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cranbrook",
   "name": "Cranbrook",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at City Hall office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/creston",
   "name": "Creston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form plus emailed digital copy"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cumberland",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at Village Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/dawson-creek",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email form to building inspection"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/delta",
   "name": "Delta",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Delta Online with MyCity)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver-district",
   "name": "District of North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Electronic applications only; by appointment"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/duncan",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form with fees; no portal stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/elkford",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/enderby",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form download; submission not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/esquimalt",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form signed by owner"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fernie",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online only (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-james",
   "name": "Fort St James",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form signed by owner"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-john",
   "name": "Fort St. John",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; submission method not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to 10 business days (standard)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fraser-lake",
   "name": "Fraser Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; submission method not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fruitvale",
   "name": "Fruitvale",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; online or email not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gibsons",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gold-river",
   "name": "Gold River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at the Village office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/golden",
   "name": "Golden",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email form and documents to building@golden.ca"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/grand-forks",
   "name": "Grand Forks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form signed by owner"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/granisle",
   "name": "Granisle",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; contact Village Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs",
   "name": "Harrison Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via Fraser Valley Regional District"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hazelton",
   "name": "Hazelton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Call or visit Village office first"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No guaranteed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/highlands",
   "name": "Highlands",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Building Permit Hub)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hope",
   "name": "Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; submission method not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/houston",
   "name": "Houston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form from District office or online"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 4 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hudsons-hope",
   "name": "Hudson's Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package; email or call for info"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/invermere",
   "name": "Invermere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form dropped off in person"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kamloops",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (MyCity ePermit) or in person"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "21 working days (simple); 45 (complex)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kaslo",
   "name": "Kaslo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Drop off at Village Office or email RDCK"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "6 to 8 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kelowna",
   "name": "Kelowna",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "One application per building"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kent",
   "name": "Kent",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form to Building Department, Agassiz"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/keremeos",
   "name": "Keremeos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Apply at the Village Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 4 weeks (single family)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kimberley",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; no online portal described"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ten working days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kitimat",
   "name": "Kitimat",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form from District offices"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ladysmith",
   "name": "Ladysmith",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Building Permit Hub or email"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-country",
   "name": "Lake Country",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form to Building Department"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-cowichan",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; submission method not stated"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langford",
   "name": "Langford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online portal or in person at City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley",
   "name": "Langley City",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form with documents guide"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lantzville",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lillooet",
   "name": "Lillooet",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email (digital preferred); paper accepted"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2-4 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lions-bay",
   "name": "Lions Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form from Village Office with plans"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/logan-lake",
   "name": "Logan Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via TNRD; paper form from Municipal Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "3 to 5 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lumby",
   "name": "Lumby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; no online portal found"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lytton",
   "name": "Lytton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mackenzie",
   "name": "Mackenzie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at the District office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/maple-ridge",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Citizen Portal) or in person"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mcbride",
   "name": "McBride",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper application to Building Inspector"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/merritt",
   "name": "Merritt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (CloudPermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/metchosin",
   "name": "Metchosin",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; plans emailed as one PDF"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/midway",
   "name": "Midway",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form on RDKB site, signed by owner"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mission",
   "name": "Mission",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Pre-Submission Review first; forms online"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/montrose",
   "name": "Montrose",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Apply to Village; permits issued by RDKB"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nakusp",
   "name": "Nakusp",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Submit to RDCK office or email PDFs"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nanaimo",
   "name": "Nanaimo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online or eApply by permit type"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Three weeks (residential)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nelson",
   "name": "Nelson",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online form or PDF form to City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-denver",
   "name": "New Denver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Form from Village Office, submit there"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "6-8 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-westminster",
   "name": "New Westminster",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email package (new construction)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-cowichan",
   "name": "North Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email for ShareLink; upload documents"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-saanich",
   "name": "North Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form at Municipal Hall; no portal"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "About 3 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Electronic applications only; email PDFs"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "4 to 5 months (home improvement)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/northern-rockies",
   "name": "Northern Rockies",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form from town office; book appointment"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oak-bay",
   "name": "Oak Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email application to inspections@oakbay.ca"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time; several weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oliver",
   "name": "Oliver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package at Town Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 to 2 weeks by type"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/osoyoos",
   "name": "Osoyoos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form at Town Hall with fee"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "About three weeks (single family)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/parksville",
   "name": "Parksville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Electronic application signed by all owners"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/peachland",
   "name": "Peachland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/building-permit.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pemberton",
   "name": "Pemberton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online permit application"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/penticton",
   "name": "Penticton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pitt-meadows",
   "name": "Pitt Meadows",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
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     "status": "stated",
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alberni",
   "name": "Port Alberni",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email or bring in; $100 application fee"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "8 to 10 weeks (residential)"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alice",
   "name": "Port Alice",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form at Village of Port Alice office"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "About 21 days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-coquitlam",
   "name": "Port Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (eApply) or paper at Building Division"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-edward",
   "name": "Port Edward",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via City of Prince Rupert"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-hardy",
   "name": "Port Hardy",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form at municipal office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "About 21 days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-mcneill",
   "name": "Port McNeill",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form at Town office; no portal"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-moody",
   "name": "Port Moody",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (eServices portal)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pouce-coupe",
   "name": "Pouce Coupe",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at Village Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/powell-river",
   "name": "Powell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form in hard copy at City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-george",
   "name": "Prince George",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email form package to devserv@princegeorge.ca"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-rupert",
   "name": "Prince Rupert",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form in person at City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "At least five business days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/princeton",
   "name": "Princeton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form signed by owner"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Usually 7 working days (smaller)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/qualicum-beach",
   "name": "Qualicum Beach",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/quesnel",
   "name": "Quesnel",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/radium-hot-springs",
   "name": "Radium Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package from Document Centre"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 4 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/revelstoke",
   "name": "Revelstoke",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package; digital drawings only"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/richmond",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (MyPermit) for most permits"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/rossland",
   "name": "Rossland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (CloudPermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "At least four to six weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/saanich",
   "name": "Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (MySaanich account)"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "12 business days (residential)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmo",
   "name": "Salmo",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online or at Village Office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmon-arm",
   "name": "Salmon Arm",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Mail or deliver to City Hall"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salt-spring-island",
   "name": "Salt Spring Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email PDFs through CRD drop-off; $300 fee"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "4 weeks target"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sayward",
   "name": "Sayward",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper package from Village page"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sechelt",
   "name": "Sechelt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Cloudpermit)"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 to 6 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sicamous",
   "name": "Sicamous",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online application through District page"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sidney",
   "name": "Sidney",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at Town Hall; plans by email"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/silverton",
   "name": "Silverton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online or at RDCK office; or email PDF"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "6 to 8 weeks"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/slocan",
   "name": "Slocan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Via RDCK; book appointment"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/smithers",
   "name": "Smithers",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; pay application fee"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "20 working days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sooke",
   "name": "Sooke",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email or in person; online coming soon"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/spallumcheen",
   "name": "Spallumcheen",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person with paper copies only"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sparwood",
   "name": "Sparwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Cloudpermit or paper"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/squamish",
   "name": "Squamish",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Submit to Development Services"
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Call Building Department"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/stewart",
   "name": "Stewart",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form emailed or delivered"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/summerland",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Building Permit Hub) or in person"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "31 working days (simple); 60 (complex)"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sun-peaks",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Book meeting; digital plans and fee"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/surrey",
   "name": "Surrey",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Email or in person; address confirmed first"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tahsis",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tahsis/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form; contact SRD about need"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/taylor",
   "name": "Taylor",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form to Building Inspector with fees"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/telkwa",
   "name": "Telkwa",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Paper form dropped off at Village office"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/terrace",
   "name": "Terrace",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (CloudPermit)"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tofino",
   "name": "Tofino",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/building-permit.json",
   "facts": {
    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (Citywide) or email or paper"
    },
    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley-township",
   "name": "Township of Langley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/building-permit/",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
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   "place": "ca/bc/trail",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
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   "place": "ca/bc/tumbler-ridge",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ucluelet",
   "name": "Ucluelet",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/valemount",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
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   "place": "ca/bc/vancouver",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/vanderhoof",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
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  },
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   "place": "ca/bc/vernon",
   "name": "Vernon",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/building-permit.json",
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    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "processing_time": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
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   "place": "ca/bc/victoria",
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Online (eApply)"
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Seven business days (single-family)"
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   "place": "ca/bc/view-royal",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
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  },
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   "place": "ca/bc/warfield",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "In person at City Hall"
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "10 days (small residential)"
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   "place": "ca/bc/west-vancouver",
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    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Three to four business days (pre-screen)"
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/whistler",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed time"
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   "place": "ca/bc/white-rock",
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    "how_to_apply": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
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   "place": "ca/bc/williams-lake",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/building-permit/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/building-permit.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
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