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

If you are planning to build, renovate, or demolish a residence or commercial property, it is important that you understand the Building Permit Application process before submitting your application. The primary purpose for the issuance of the Building Permit is to ensure that all buildings comply with safety, health, building and zoning requirements of the District of Squamish and the Province of British Columbia. Prior to applying for a building permit, an applicant may require a Land Development Permit, need to enter into a Servicing Agreement, or be subject to other approval processes. If your project requires a Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Land Development Permit, Works and Services (Servicing) Agreement, Development Variance Permit or application to Board of Variance, these approvals must be issued before submitting a Building Permit application. Please contact Development Services for more information.

Sheds that are a maximum of 10 m^{2} (107 ft^{2}) do not require a building permit. Minimum setbacks to property lines still apply and will depend on property zoning. Sheds larger than 10 m^{2} (107 ft^{2}) require a permit.

STEP 1: Enquiry This Building Permit Application Guide provides you with information and resources required to apply for a Building Permit. If you have any questions about your project prior to submitting your application, please contact the Development Services Department. You are also required to confirm the current services (if any) to your lot – you can also request this information from the Development Services Department. To confirm your Zoning, use our Map Viewer To confirm your Servicing, contact BC 1 Call STEP 2: Application Submission At the time of application submission, a Development Services Representative will review your application* and documentation to determine if your application is complete and advise you of any additional requirements. A Building Official may follow up with questions and additional requirements. Upon submission, you are required to pay your Building Permit Application fee.

Preparing your Building Permit Application Preparing Your Application 1. Carefully review this guide and all applicable bylaws before submitting your Building Permit Application Form. 2. Use the appropriate Document Checklist to ensure your application is complete  Residential Document Checklist  Complex Building Document Checklist 3. All Submissions must comply with the applicable Building Code at the time of permit application: www.bccodes.ca.

STEP 2: Application Submission At the time of application submission, a Development Services Representative will review your application* and documentation to determine if your application is complete and advise you of any additional requirements. A Building Official may follow up with questions and additional requirements. Upon submission, you are required to pay your Building Permit Application fee.

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW TIMES: Please contact the Building Department at 604.815.6872 for current wait times

STEP 5: Inspections IMPORTANT: Inspections will not occur if the civic address is not posted and clearly visible on the property. The Applicant is responsible for scheduling the required  inspections during construction (as listed on the Building Permit). Once the Building Inspector completes each inspection, a ‘Notice of Building Inspection’ is left at the job site, noting the inspection results. All incomplete items noted on the ‘Notice of Building Inspection‘ must be completed prior to scheduling the next inspection.

Please contact the Building Department at 604.815.6872 for current wait times

The new Building Permit Guide provides you with information and resources required to apply for a Building Permit. If you have any further questions about your project, prior to submitting your application please email [email protected], call 604-815-6872 or visit Municipal Hall to speak with a Development Services’ Clerk.