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McBride building permits: when you need one and how to apply

Do I need a building permit in McBride, and how do I apply?

McBride, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In McBride you need a Village building permit to build, alter, repair, demolish or move a building or structure. The Village lists structures over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations and wood stoves. Submit the application, a Preliminary Review Form and a site plan to the Building Inspector.

Key facts

Needed forA permit is needed to construct, alter, repair, demolish or move a building or structure, and for plumbing, temporary buildings and some change of use. The Village lists structures over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations, wood stoves, enclosing a carport and retaining walls holding back more than 1.5 m of fill.Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 6.1; Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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No person shall Construct, alter, repair or demolish or authorize or allow the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of a building or structure, or part thereof without a valid and subsisting Permit issued by the Building Inspector.
Build any kind of structure larger than 10 square meters (107 sq. ft.).
Construct a retaining wall which retains more than 1.5 meters of fill.
Not needed forThe Building Bylaw does not apply to a building of 10 m² or less that is accessory to a residential use on the same parcel (if it creates no hazard), or to farm buildings other than residential ones on farm-assessed parcels, or to other buildings exempted by section 1.1.1.1(2) of the Building Code.Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 3.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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to a building not greater than 10m² in building area that is accessory to a residential use on the same parcel, provided it does not create a hazard;
on parcels that are assessed for farm purposes by the British Columbia Assessment Authority, to farm buildings other than residential buildings and attachments thereto;
How to applySubmit the Building Permit Application to the Building Inspector with a Preliminary Review Form, a site plan and payment. The forms are on the Village website.Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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A written review of your construction project is required when you submit your Building Permit Application.
along with required payment.
What to submitA form signed by the owner or agent stating the use and true value of the work, two copies of specifications and scale drawings (dimensions, room uses and floor areas, site plan), and for homes the Homeowner Protection Act evidence. The Building Inspector may also ask for a survey and confirmation of zoning compliance.Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 10.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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state the true value of the proposed construction;
be accompanied by copies in duplicate of the specifications and scale drawings of the building or structure
evidence required under section 30(1) of the Homeowner Protection Act;
Processing timeNot confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail.
InspectionsThe owner must give the Building Inspector at least 48 hours notice before each stage (footings, framing, insulation and so on, and a final inspection) and before concealing work. A building inspector is in McBride on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, s. 7.1.5; Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Request the Building Inspector to inspect and approve the following aspects of the work at least 48 hours in advance of each stage
a building inspector is available in McBride on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
ContactMcBride Building Inspection Services, Robson Valley Community Centre, 411 Columbia Street, 250-569-4211. Village Office: 250-569-2229.Building Permits and Inspections, Permits page; Building and Development, Building & Development page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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McBride Contact Info: Tel: 250-569-4211
Robson Valley Community Centre 411 Columbia Street McBride, BC V0J 2E0
- Development Permits & Applications For more information, please contact: The Village of McBride Tel: 250-569-2229 Fax: 250-569-3276 Email: PO Box 519
BylawVillage of McBride Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014.Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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BUILDING BYLAW NO. 751, 2014

How it works

The Village of McBride issues permits under Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014. Nobody may construct, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure without a valid permit from the Building Inspector. Permits also cover moving a building, plumbing, temporary buildings and some changes of use.

The Village's permits page lists: any structure larger than 10 m² (107 sq. ft.), decks, foundations, wood stoves, enclosing a carport, and a retaining wall that holds back more than 1.5 m of fill. The bylaw does not apply to a building of 10 m² or less that is accessory to a home on the same parcel, if it creates no hazard, or to most farm buildings on farm-assessed parcels.

Steps

  1. Get the Building Permit Application, Preliminary Review Form and Site Plan Form from the Village's building permits page.
  2. Fill in the form, signed by the owner or agent, stating the use and true value of the work. Include two copies of specifications and scale drawings (dimensions, room uses, floor areas and a site plan). For homes, include the Homeowner Protection Act evidence.
  3. Submit it to the Building Inspector with payment. The Inspector may also ask for a survey and confirmation that the work meets zoning.
  4. Give the Building Inspector at least 48 hours' notice before each inspection stage (footings, framing, insulation and so on, and the final) and before concealing work. Book through McBride Building Inspection Services, 250-569-4211.

Good to know

  • The Village does not describe online submission.
  • Zoning rules also apply; see the zoning-lookup answer.
  • The bylaw has only a drafting note about possibly exempting fences, paving and low retaining walls. It is not a rule, so ask before building.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Building Permits and Inspections, Village of McBride (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Building and Development, Village of McBride (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Building Bylaw No. 751, 2014 (PDF), Village of McBride (read 2026-11-08)

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