{"title":"Cache Creek building permits: when you need one and how to apply","question":"Do I need a building permit in Cache Creek, and how do I apply?","slug":"building-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/cache-creek","name":"Cache Creek","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"shared","owner_label":"More than one level of government","owner_body":null,"short_answer":"In Cache Creek you need a building permit for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure, and you cannot start any stage, including demolition or excavation, before it is issued. The Village contracts building services to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Call 250-377-8673.","aliases":["building permit cache creek","do i need a permit cache creek","apply for building permit cache creek","cache creek building inspection"],"cost":"A $200 non-refundable application fee plus a permit fee, under the TNRD schedule. See the building-permit-fees answer.","how_long":"The TNRD commits to 3 to 5 weeks for complete applications, depending on seasonal levels of construction and development.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0","note":"8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on statutory holidays. Staff can often advise on next steps."},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-457-6237"},{"type":"phone","label":"TNRD Building Inspection Services","value":"250-377-8673"},{"type":"email","label":"TNRD Building Inspection Services","value":"building@tnrd.ca"}],"documents":["The building permit application form and the documents in the Guide and Application Checklist","A current title dated within 30 days and copies of all registered covenants (TNRD requirement since April 1, 2026)","Drawings listed in the TNRD guide, such as a site plan, floor plans, elevations and sections"],"forms":[{"title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections"},{"title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Cache Creek building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","title":"Cache Creek permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Cache Creek fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Cache Creek zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/zoning-lookup/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Cache Creek secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/ashcroft","name":"Ashcroft","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/logan-lake","name":"Logan Lake","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/clinton","name":"Clinton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lillooet","name":"Lillooet","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lytton","name":"Lytton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/building-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kamloops","name":"Kamloops","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/building-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Building permits in British Columbia: how to apply, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/building-permit/"},"facts":{"needed_for":{"label":"Needed for","value":"A building permit is required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure. You may not start any stage, including demolition or excavation, before the permit is issued.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections","title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","section":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services","quotes":["Building Permits are required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure in Cache Creek.","You may not start any stage of a project, including demolition or excavation, until a building permit has been obtained."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"not_needed_for":{"label":"Not needed for","value":"The 2021 TNRD guide says that with a primary building on the parcel, an accessory building under 10 m² (107 sq ft) in a municipality needs no permit; the current TNRD page lists sheds over 20 m² (215 sq ft). The Village bylaw was not read. Setbacks and zoning still apply.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/1%20GUIDE%20to%20BP%20app%20for%20dwellings%20-%20Mar%202021.pdf?ver=1793894507112","title":"Guide to Building Permit Applications for Dwellings, March 2021 (PDF)","section":"Do I need a Building Permit?","quotes":["10 square metres (107 sq. ft.) in municipalities;","Even if you do not need a BP, you must"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"A registered owner or agent applies; only complete applications are accepted. The Village contracts building services to the TNRD, and the application form (updated Dec. 2025) is on the Village site. TNRD: 250-377-8673, building@tnrd.ca.","short":"Form to TNRD (contracted)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections","title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","section":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services","quotes":["Only complete applications will be accepted for processing.","The Village of Cache Creek contracts Building Services to the TNRD","Building Permit Application - Updated December 2025"]},{"url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","section":"Building Permits","quotes":["please contact the TNRD at 250-377-8673"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"what_to_submit":{"label":"What to submit","value":"The application form plus the documents in the Guide and Application Checklist. Since April 1, 2026 the TNRD also requires a current title dated within 30 days and copies of all registered covenants.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","section":"Notice","quotes":["A copy of the current property title, dated within 30 days of the application date; and","A copy of all registered covenants associated with the property."]},{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections","title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","section":"Documents","quotes":["Building Permit Application Checklist (pdf)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"processing_time":{"label":"Processing time","value":"The TNRD commits to 3 to 5 weeks for complete applications, depending on seasonal levels of construction and development.","short":"3 to 5 weeks","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","section":"FAQ","quotes":["We are committed to a 3 to 5 week processing time period for complete applications"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"inspections":{"label":"Inspections","value":"Book through TNRD Building Inspection Services with at least 24 hours' notice, quoting the permit number. The 2021 guide lists 250-377-7076 to call. An inspection is required before occupancy.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/1%20GUIDE%20to%20BP%20app%20for%20dwellings%20-%20Mar%202021.pdf?ver=1793894507112","title":"Guide to Building Permit Applications for Dwellings, March 2021 (PDF)","section":"What types of building inspections are required?","quotes":["give minimum 24 hours notice to","Your Permit Number","It is the responsibility of the owner/contractor to give minimum 24 hours notice to","When all work is completed but prior to occupancy."]},{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections","title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","section":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services","quotes":["Prior to occupancy, an inspection is required for an issued building permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"contact":{"label":"Contact","value":"Village Office 250-457-6237 for advice; TNRD Building Inspection Services 250-377-8673, building@tnrd.ca.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/","title":"Contact Us, Village of Cache Creek","section":"Contact Us","quotes":["#### Village of Cache Creek 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, British Columbia V0K 1H0, Canada Phone: 250-457-6237 Email: admin@cachecreek.ca | Open today"]},{"url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","section":"Application Forms and Information","quotes":["contact TNRD Building Inspection Services at building@tnrd.ca, or 250-377-8673"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Cache Creek Building Regulations Bylaw No. 781 and amendments (permits administered by the TNRD under contract).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/fc5f5ce6-8955-441e-bbc7-e90162855ec5/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Adopted.pdf?ver=1793894507892","title":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/fc5f5ce6-8955-441e-bbc7-e90162855ec5/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Adopted.pdf?ver=1793894507892","section":"s. 9 Definitions, Accessory Building","quotes":["Village of Cache Creek Building Regulations Bylaw 781 and amendments thereto."]},{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/BYLAWS%20LIST.pdf?ver=1793894508052","title":"Bylaws List (PDF), Village of Cache Creek","section":"Bylaws List (2016, 2019)","quotes":["781 BUILDING REGULATIONS 2016"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Village of Cache Creek contracts building services to the TNRD, so the TNRD reviews applications and inspects the work. The Village's bylaw is Building Regulations Bylaw No. 781 and its amendments, which could not be read for this answer. The TNRD guide also lists new homes, accessory buildings, additions, interior work such as partitions, sundecks, porches or roofs, retaining walls over 1.2 m (4 ft) high, moving a building and change of use.\n\nSmall accessory buildings: the 2021 TNRD guide says an accessory building under 10 m² (107 sq ft) in a municipality needs no permit when there is a primary building on the parcel, but the current TNRD page lists sheds over 20 m² (215 sq ft). Setbacks and zoning still apply.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Phone the Village Office or the TNRD to confirm what your project needs.\n2. Fill in the application form on the Village's Building and Inspection Services page. The registered owner or an agent applies, and only complete applications are accepted.\n3. Send the form and the checklist documents to the TNRD.\n4. When the application is reviewed and the fee calculated, you are called to pick up and pay for the permit.\n5. Book inspections through TNRD Building Inspection Services with at least 24 hours' notice, quoting the permit number. The 2021 guide gave 250-377-7076 for inspections. An inspection is required before occupancy.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The TNRD title and covenant requirement applies to permits the TNRD handles.\n- The 2021 guide lists a Cache Creek satellite office at 1389 Quartz Road on Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m., subject to change. Confirm before you go.","sources":[{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/building-and-inspections","title":"Cache Creek Building and Inspection Services, Village of Cache Creek","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.tnrd.ca/planning-development/building-permits/","title":"Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/1%20GUIDE%20to%20BP%20app%20for%20dwellings%20-%20Mar%202021.pdf?ver=1793894507112","title":"Guide to Building Permit Applications for Dwellings, March 2021 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/BYLAWS%20LIST.pdf?ver=1793894508052","title":"Bylaws List (PDF), Village of Cache Creek","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://cachecreek.ca/","title":"Contact Us, Village of Cache Creek","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/fc5f5ce6-8955-441e-bbc7-e90162855ec5/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Adopted.pdf?ver=1793894507892","title":"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/bf7007c2-9476-4485-8364-d7ab1d6e599d/downloads/fc5f5ce6-8955-441e-bbc7-e90162855ec5/Zoning%20Bylaw%20Adopted.pdf?ver=1793894507892","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/building-permit.json"}}