Montrose building permits: when you need one and how to apply
Do I need a building permit in Montrose, and how do I apply?
Short answer
In Montrose you need a building permit before constructing or altering a building or structure, and for pools, new roofing, moving or demolishing a building, wood-burning appliances and plumbing. The bylaw says apply to the Village; the Village's website says the RDKB issues permits. Confirm with the Village Office first.
Key facts
| Needed for | A permit is needed before constructing or altering a building or structure, installing a manufactured or modular home or a pool, new roofing, moving a building, demolishing any residential building (or other buildings over 300 m²), masonry fireplaces or wood-burning appliances, and any plumbing work.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 8.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbuilding permit before constructing or altering a building or building permit before installation of a pool plumbing permit before installation, alteration or remodeling of building permit before new roofing materials are applied to re- building permit before demolition of all residential buildings and |
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| Not needed for | The bylaw does not apply to: buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code; retaining structures under 1.5 m high; roofless decks no more than 600 mm above grade; existing chimneys; minor plumbing repairs; RVs for temporary use; and seasonal greenhouse-type structures under 28 m².Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingretaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft.); that are less than 28 square meters (300 sq. ft.) |
| How to apply | The bylaw says to apply to the Village, on a form acceptable to the Village. The Village's Permits and Licenses page says building permits are issued by the RDKB and links to an RDCK (Regional District of Central Kootenay) page; it says to visit the Village Office for more information.Sources differ: The bylaw says the Village issues permits; the web page says the RDKB does. The page also links to rdck.ca, which is a different regional district. Confirm with the Village Office before applying.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, ss. 8.1-8.2; Permits and Licenses, Overview · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmust apply for and obtain from the Village a must be in a form acceptable to the Village. Building Permits are issued by the RDKB: Visit the Village Office for more information. |
| What to submit | When the building official requires it, a standard-building application includes a site plan (waivable for repairs or alterations), floor plans, cross-section, elevations, a foundation design by a registered professional with letters of assurance, and two sets of drawings. All plans must show the designer's name and address.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, ss. 8.3, 10.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAll plans submitted with permit applications must bear the name and two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of the design unless a building official has waived the requirements for a site When required by the building official, an application for a building per- |
| Processing time | Not confirmed. The official pages do not state this detail. |
| Inspections | Give the Village at least 72 hours' notice to request an inspection. Required stages include damp proofing and drain tiles, plumbing, framing, insulation and a final inspection before occupancy. Additions or accessory buildings under 55 m² also need footings inspected.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 18.4; Building Bylaw Amendment No. 661, s. 18.4.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe owner or his or her representative shall give at least 72 hours' no- tice to the Village when requesting an inspection FINAL: When the building or portion thereof is completed and Any additions or accessory buildings less than 55 square metres will require that footings be inspected by the building official |
| Contact | Village Office, 250-367-7234, admin@montrose.ca.Contacts, Village Office; Permits and Licenses, Overview · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording565 11th Ave. Montrose, BC V0G 1P0 admin@montrose.ca Phone: 250-367-7234 Fax: 250-367-7288 ### Public Works publicworks@montrose.ca Box 510 565 11th Ave. Montrose, BC V0G 1P0 admin@montrose.ca Phone: 250-367-7234 Fax: 250-367-7288 ### Public Works Visit the Village Office for more information. |
| Bylaw | Building Bylaw (2005-1), Bylaw #633, as amended by Bylaw #661 (2007) and Bylaw #719 (2014)Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 1.1; Building Bylaw Amendment No. 719, plumbing, title; Building Bylaw Amendment No. 661, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording1.0 TITLE 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited for all as the "Building Bylaw (2005-1)." 1.2 The Bylaw is divided into 25 sections and a decimal numbering system THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE BYLAW #633 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH BUILDING REGULATIONS THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE BYLAW #719 A BYLAW TO AMEND THE BUILDING BYLAW #633(2005-1) THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE BYLAW #661 A BYLAW TO AMEND BUILDING REGULATIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE AMENDMENT 2. (1) Section 18.0 of bylaw #633 is hereby amended by adding the following inspection requirements: |
How it works
Under the Village of Montrose's Building Bylaw 633, you need a permit before constructing or altering a building or structure, installing a manufactured or modular home or a pool, putting on new roofing, moving a building, demolishing any residential building (or other buildings over 300 m²), building a masonry fireplace or installing a wood-burning appliance, and any plumbing work. Starting construction, demolition or moving without a valid permit is not allowed.
The bylaw does not apply to buildings exempted by Part 1 of the BC Building Code, retaining structures under 1.5 m high, roofless decks no more than 600 mm above grade, existing chimneys, minor plumbing repairs, recreational vehicles for temporary use, and seasonal greenhouse-type structures under 28 m².
Steps
- Call the Village Office to confirm who issues permits for your project. The bylaw says apply to the Village on a form it accepts, but the Village's website says the RDKB issues building permits.
- Prepare your drawings. When the building official requires it, a standard-building application includes a site plan, floor plans, a cross-section, elevations, a foundation design by a registered professional with letters of assurance, and two sets of drawings. All plans must show the designer's name and address.
- Residential buildings also need plumbing details, home-warranty insurance and evidence of a licensed builder (s. 13.2).
- Pay the fees (see building-permit-fees).
- Give the Village at least 72 hours' notice to request each inspection.
Good to know
- Required inspections include damp proofing and drain tiles, plumbing, framing, insulation and a final inspection before occupancy. Additions and accessory buildings under 55 m² also need footings inspected.
- Bylaw 719 (2014) changed the timing of the plumbing inspection to when the system is installed but before work that would conceal it.
- Complex buildings have a longer application list in s. 9.
- Village Office: 250-367-7234, admin@montrose.ca.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Bylaw Amendment No. 661 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Bylaw Amendment No. 719, plumbing (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Permits and Licenses, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Contacts, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
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