If you are a property owner or builder planning to renovate, add onto or build a new dwelling (such as a house, laneway house, carriage house, or duplex), you are required to obtain permits. New accessory buildings over 10 square metres (such as a garage, carport, shed, or workshop) also require permits.
Before You Apply
Application Guides and Related Resources
Review the applicable guides, project information and related resources below before preparing your application.
Apply for a Building Permit: New Construction
This application is intended for new residential construction projects.
Prepare Your Application
Download and complete the Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package and gather all required supporting documents and drawings.
Refer to the application package for a list of required submission materials. Additional documents may be required depending on the scope of work.
Submit Your Application
Email all completed forms, required documents, and drawings to bldapps@newwestcity.ca
Submission Requirements
- All documents must be attached as PDF files (no links).
- We do not accept documents shared via cloud-based services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
- If your files are too large to email, please contact us to request access to our FileShare site.
Applications will be reviewed by staff once all required documentation has been received. Complete submissions will be accepted for processing.
Apply for a Building Permit: Alterations and Small Projects
This application is designed for alterations to existing buildings and small-scale construction projects.
Building permit applications can be submitted by email or online using the options below.
Apply By Email
Prepare Your Application
Download and complete the Residential and Accessory Building Permit Application Package and gather all required supporting documents and drawings.
Refer to the application package for a list of required submission materials. Additional documents may be required depending on the scope of work.
Submit Your Application
Email all completed forms, required documents, and drawings to bldapps@newwestcity.ca
Submission Requirements
- All documents must be attached as PDF files (no links).
- We do not accept documents shared via cloud-based services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
- If your files are too large to email, please contact us to request access to our FileShare site.
Applications will be reviewed by staff once all required documentation has been received. Complete submissions will be accepted for processing.
Apply Online
Prepare Your Application
MyCity Account
You must register for or log in to your MyCity account before starting an application.
Required Documents
Required items include:
- Current Title Search (within 30 days)
- Letter of Authorization (if applying on behalf of owner)
- Company/Society Summary or Solicitor's Letter (if property is owned by a company)
- Consent of Strata (if applicable)
- Project drawings and other documents based on scope
Additional Permits and Approvals
Some projects require additional permits as part of this process. Depending on your scope of work, you may need to apply for a Tree Permit, or obtain precursor approvals such as Development Permits or Heritage Alteration Permits. If these are required, the system will prompt you to complete the relevant sections before you can continue.
Payment
A non-refundable application fee is required and must be paid by credit card at the time of submission.
File Guidelines
- Formats: PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG
- Max size: 10 MB per file
- Clear names (e.g., 123 Main St Site Plan.pdf)
- If too large: compress, split or convert.
Start Your Application
Choose a building category to start your application:
Tips For A Smooth Application
- Be prepared - review all requirements before starting the application
- Complete all fields marked with *
- Ensure you have a reliable internet connection, wait for each page to load fully and avoid using your browser's Back button, refreshing the page, or clicking Back/Continue repeatedly, as these actions can cause errors or duplicate submissions
- Double-check signatures and documents before submitting