Chase building permits: when you need one and how to apply
Do I need a building permit in Chase, and how do I apply?
Short answer
In Chase you need a building permit before building, altering, demolishing or moving a building or structure. A Development Permit may be needed first. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) does Chase's building inspections by appointment, so call 250-377-8673.
Key facts
| Needed for | Building Permits must be applied for and issued before building, altering, demolishing or moving a building or structure. A Development Permit may also be needed first.Building and Inspection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBuilding Permits must be applied for and issued prior to building, altering, demolishing or moving a building or structure it may also be necessary for you to obtain a Development Permit prior to submitting an application for a Building Permit |
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| Not needed for | Not confirmed. The Village's bylaw is behind a Microsoft sign-in and could not be read. |
| How to apply | Use the Building Permit Application forms on the Village page; the complete application package can be picked up at the Village office during business hours.Building and Inspection, Forms · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBuilding Permit Application The complete Building Permit Application Package is also available for pick up from the Village office during business hours |
| What to submit | Since April 1, 2026 every TNRD building permit application must include a copy of the property title dated within 30 days and a copy of all registered covenants on the property, plus the permit fee.Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Notice: Updates to Permit Fees and Requirements · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA 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. |
| Processing time | The TNRD, which issues Chase's building permits, commits to 3 to 5 weeks for complete applications, depending on seasonal workload.Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, FAQ: How long does it take · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingWe are committed to a 3 to 5 week processing time period for complete applications, dependent on seasonal levels of construction and development. |
| Inspections | The TNRD does Chase's building inspections by appointment only: call 250-377-8673 or use the TNRD Inspection Request form. An inspection is required before occupancy.Building and Inspection; Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Inspection Request · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBuilding Inspection services are provided by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) by appointment only Prior to occupancy, an inspection is required for an issued Building Permit. member municipalities where the TNRD is contracted to provide building services (Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Chase, Clearwater, Clinton, and Logan Lake) |
| Contact | TNRD Building Inspector: 250-377-8673 (building inspection by appointment). Village office: 250-679-3238.Building and Inspection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBuilding Inspection services are provided by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) by appointment only. If you would like to speak to the TNRD Building Inspector, please call 250-377-8673. |
| Bylaw | Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014 (Consolidated)Building and Inspection; Bylaws, Bylaws list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingpart of Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803 – 2014 Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014 (Consolidated) |
How it works
The Village of Chase requires a building permit under its Building Regulations Bylaw No. 803-2014. Building inspection services are provided by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), which is contracted to provide building services in Chase. The Village's website does not list which kinds of work are exempt, and the bylaw text could not be read, so ask before assuming a small job needs no permit.
Steps
- Check with the Village Office (250-679-3238) whether you also need a Development Permit, which may be required before you apply for a building permit.
- Get the Building Permit Application forms from the Village's Building and Inspection page, or pick up the complete package at the Village office during business hours.
- Include the permit fee. The TNRD says that since April 1, 2026 every TNRD building permit application must include a copy of the property title dated within 30 days and a copy of all registered covenants on the property.
- Book inspections by appointment only with the TNRD Building Inspector at 250-377-8673, or use the TNRD Inspection Request form.
Good to know
- An inspection is required before occupancy.
- Electrical and gas permits are handled by Technical Safety BC, not the Village.
- Whether the TNRD's April 2026 requirements are applied to Chase applications is not stated on the Village page; confirm when you apply.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Building and Inspection, Village of Chase (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Permits, Thompson-Nicola Regional District (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaws, Village of Chase (read 2026-11-08)
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