Building Permits
BEFORE YOU APPLY
This application is for alterations to existing buildings and small-scale construction projects. You’ll answer a few questions, upload documents or drawings (depending on your project), and receive an Application Folder Number in your MyCity profile for easy tracking.WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- MyCity Profile
Register or log in before starting.- Documents & Drawings
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
- 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.
TIPS FOR A SMOOTH APPLICATION
- Be prepared - review the requirements before starting the application
- Complete all fields marked with *
- Wait for each page to load fully — don’t click Back/Continue repeatedly
- Double-check signatures and documents before submitting
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
Choose this option for alterations to a Single Detached Dwelling (e.g., House, House with Basement Suite)DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING
Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Building (e.g., Garage, Carport, Shed, Workshop)DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING
Choose this option for alterations to a Detached Accessory Dwelling (e.g., Laneway House, Carriage House)SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
Choose this option for alterations to a Semi-Detached Dwelling (e.g., Duplex)MULTI-FAMILY UNIT - STRATA - OWNER-OCCUPIED
Choose this option for alterations to a single Strata-Titled Multi-Family Unit – Owner-Occupied (e.g., Condominium, Apartment, Townhouse, Rowhouse)MULTI-FAMILY UNIT - RENTAL OR CO-OP
Choose this option for alterations to a single Multi-Family Unit – Rental or Co-Op (e.g., Condominium, Apartment, Townhouse, Rowhouse)MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING - STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a Strata-Titled Multi-Family Building (2 or more Units and/or Common Area)MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING - NON-STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a Privately Owned Multi-Family Building (2 or more Units and/or Common Area)COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL UNIT - STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a single Strata-Titled Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Unit (e.g., Retail Store, Office, Warehouse)COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL UNIT - NON-STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a single Non-Strata-Titled Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Unit (e.g., Retail Store, Office, Warehouse)COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING - STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a Strata-Titled Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Building (2 or more Units and/or Common Area)COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING - NON-STRATA
Choose this option for alterations to a Privately Owned Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Building (2 or more Units and/or Common Area)I'M NOT SURE OR NONE OF THE ABOVE
Choose this option if you are not sure which category to choose or if none of the above apply
- NOTE: Due to staff rotations and to ensure there is a member of staff available to assist you, we encourage you to schedule an appointment by submitting an APPOINTMENT REQUEST
CONTACT
Building and Plumbing Inspectors are generally available for phone calls from 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday to Friday.- For general inquiries: buildingdept@newwestcity.ca
- To submit documentation or for inquiries related to an active permit: inspections@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a building permit application: bldapps@newwestcity.ca
- To submit a plumbing permit application: plumbingapps@newwestcity.ca
- Phone: 604-527-4580