Online Services Careers City Maps Contact Us
  • Your Government
    • Mayor & Council
      Meet your Mayor and Council, review bios and find contact info.
    • Council Meetings
      Access Council Meeting agendas, minutes, reports and schedules.
    • About the City
      Learn about the City's neighbourhoods, demographics, history and culture.
    • Bylaws
      Info on local bylaws and enforcement policies.
    • Career Opportunities
      Search job postings and apply online.
    • City Departments
      Find info about City departments and facilities.
    • Corporate Business Plan
      Our guide as we work to make our community the healthiest small City in the world.
    • Economic Development
      Info on economic development strategy and business opportunities.
    • Elections
      Get info about municipal elections and the election process.
    • Finances
      Find City budgets, financial plans, financial statements, and reports.
    • How City Hall Works
      Our city, our community, and you.
    • Climate and Environment
      Learn about the City's environmental sustainability initiatives for our Living City.
    • News Room
      Includes What's New, News Releases, CityView enewsletters, and how to subscribe.
    • Official Community Plan (OCP)
      The OCP outlines the City's long-term vision.
    • Sustainability in the City
      Learn about the City's vision to be a vibrant, diverse, and livable community.
    • Truth and Reconciliation
      Learn about the City's commitment to reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion.
    • Workshops & Open Houses
      Check our Workshop & Open House calendar for opportunities to provide input.
    Popular Pages
    • City Departments
    • Council Meetings
    • Living City
    • Mayor & Council
  • City Services
    • Bid Notices
      Review open and closed bid notices.
    • Bylaw Services
      City bylaws and enforcement.
    • Cemetery
      North Vancouver Cemetery Interment options.
    • Filming
      Film permits, fees, locations, and checklists for location departments.
    • Garbage, Recycling & Green Can
      Find collection schedules, recycling tips, and waste reduction programs.
    • Health & Public Safety
      Fire Department, RCMP and other emergency services in the City.
    • Lonsdale Energy Corp (LEC)
      LEC is a district energy system that provides energy to buildings in Lower/Central Lonsdale.
    • Maps of the City
      Explore our interactive maps and map catalogues.
    • North Vancouver City Library
      A state-of-the-art facility offering a range of programs and services.
    • Planning & Policies
      Housing, land use, grants/funding, children, youth & families, seniors, and more.
    • Streets & Transportation
      Cycling, walking, transit, driving, and parking.
    • Water, Sewer & Drainage
      Water quality, liquid waste, and stormwater management.
    Popular Pages
    • Bid Notices
    • Garbage & Recycling
    • Maps of the City
    • North Vancouver City Library
  • Property & Development
    • Building & Development
      Info on construction and building permits in the City.
    • Business Licences
      What you need to know about operating a business in the City.
    • Claims & Causes of Loss
      Find help and relief if you suffer damage or injury.
    • Home Owner Grant
      Get information about the Home Owner Grant and apply online with the BC government.
    • Projects & Developments
      Information on current, proposed, and future development projects, plus planning resources.
    • Property Taxes
      All things related to your City property taxes.
    • Roadwork & Construction
      Current City roadwork and construction map.
    • Utility Rates
      Find out how utility rates are calculated, and find payment options.
    FEATURED PAGE
    Roadwork & Construction
    Find out about roadwork and construction happening in the City.
    LEARN MORE
    Popular Pages
    • Building & Development
    • Major Development Projects
    • Roadwork & Construction Updates
    • Zoning
  • Parks, Recreation & Culture
    • Arts & Culture
      Explore the City's vibrant public art by browsing our online photo gallery.
    • Public Spaces & Venues
      Book a public space or facility for your next event.
    • City Waterfront
      Explore the City's diverse waterfront.
    • Community Events
      Check our community calendar for City and community events.
    • Parks & Greenways
      Your home for everything related to City parks and trails.
    • Recreation
      Community centres, sports fields, playgrounds, and more.
    • Signature Events
      The City hosts and sponsors a number of seasonal community events.
    FEATURED PAGE
    Community Events
    Visit our online calendar for upcoming events in the City.
    LEARN MORE
    Popular Pages
    • Community Events
    • Parks in the City
    • Recreation
    • Signature Events
    • The Shipyards
  • Get Involved
    • Civic Engagement
      See how you can get involved and participate in the public process.
    • Committees
      Get involved, provide input and make a positive contribution to your community.
    • Community Events
      Check our events calendar for City and community events.
    • Contact Us
      Find department contacts at City Hall.
    • Council Meetings
      Agendas, minutes, reports, and schedules.
    • Let's Talk
      Share your thoughts on City projects and initiatives.
    • Have Your Say
      We welcome your input and comments.
    • I Love My City
      Learn more about the amazing things to love in our City!
    • Stay Informed
      There are plenty of ways to connect and get communications from your City.
    • Environmental Opportunities
      Get involved with environmental sustainability in your community.
    • Workshops & Open Houses
      Check our calendar for ways to provide input on new projects.
    FEATURED
    Let's Talk CNV
    Share your thoughts on City projects and initiatives.
    LEARN MORE
    Popular Pages
    • Contact Us
    • Council Meetings
    • Have Your Say
    • Stay Connected
  • Online Services
    • Business licence
      Apply, renew, and pay for business licence.
    • CityServe
      Our online service centre for processing applications, permits, and licencing.
    • City Collect
      Never miss a collection day, plus find out how to recycle items with the City Collect App.
    • CityFix
      Use our CityFix App to report issues in the City.
    • CityMAP
      Explore the City, look up properties, streets and zoning info, parks, and more.
    • Construction Permits & Inspections
      See which permits are required before you start construction.
    • Current Development Applications Map
      Explore rezoning applications in the City.
    • Dog Licences & Renewals
      Apply for or new dog licence online.
    • Gateway
      Our online service centre for processing applications, permits and licencing.
    • Parking Ticket or Bylaw Notice
      Pay a parking ticket or bylaw notice online.
    • Public Art Map
      An interactive map to explore public art in the City.
    • Public Property Search
      Check property assessment values and property taxes.
    • Online Service Request Form
      Request a service for streets, utilities, sidewalks or parks.
    • Utility Bills
      Access utility account info online.
    FEATURED PAGE
    Gateway
    Your one-stop shop to quickly access information and services for licences, planning and permits.
    LEARN MORE
    Popular Pages
    • Contact Us
    • Maps of the City
    • Online Service Request
    • Stay Connected
Increase text size Decrease text size Text Size
  • Your Government
    • Your Government
    • Mayor & Council
    • Council Meetings
    • About the City
    • Bylaws
    • Career Opportunities
    • City Departments
    • Corporate Business Plan
    • Economic Development
    • Elections
    • Finances
    • How City Hall Works
    • Climate and Environment
    • News Room
    • Official Community Plan (OCP)
    • Sustainability in the City
    • Truth and Reconciliation
    • Workshops & Open Houses
  • City Services
    • City Services
    • Bid Notices
    • Bylaw Services
    • Cemetery
    • Filming
    • Garbage, Recycling & Green Can
    • Health & Public Safety
    • Lonsdale Energy Corp (LEC)
    • Maps of the City
    • North Vancouver City Library
    • Planning & Policies
    • Streets & Transportation
    • Water, Sewer & Drainage
  • Property & Development
    • Property & Development
    • Building & Development
    • Business Licences
    • Claims & Causes of Loss
    • Home Owner Grant
    • Projects & Developments
    • Property Taxes
    • Roadwork & Construction
    • Utility Rates
  • Parks, Recreation & Culture
    • Parks, Recreation & Culture
    • Arts & Culture
    • Public Spaces & Venues
    • City Waterfront
    • Community Events
    • Parks & Greenways
    • Recreation
    • Signature Events
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved
    • Civic Engagement
    • Committees
    • Community Events
    • Contact Us
    • Council Meetings
    • Let's Talk
    • Have Your Say
    • I Love My City
    • Stay Informed
    • Environmental Opportunities
    • Workshops & Open Houses
  • Online Services
    • Online Services
    • Business licence
    • CityServe
    • City Collect
    • CityFix
    • CityMAP
    • Construction Permits & Inspections
    • Current Development Applications Map
    • Dog Licences & Renewals
    • Gateway
    • Parking Ticket or Bylaw Notice
    • Public Art Map
    • Public Property Search
    • Online Service Request Form
    • Utility Bills
  • Home
  • Property & Development
  • Building & Development
  • Permits & Inspections
  • Building Permits
  • General Info
Building Permits
General Building Permit Info
How to Submit Permits
Alternative Solutions
Demolition Permits
New Single Family & Duplex
Coach House
New Garages & Carports
New Complex Buildings
Residential Reno/Addition Non-Strata
Residential Renovations Strata
Secondary Suites
Swimming Pools
Commercial Tenant Improvement
General Building Permit Info

General Building Permit Information

These documents include general information for construction sites and the City’s building permit process.

  • Who Can Obtain Permit
  • Bulletin 2013-002-BLD Fenestration Standards for Part 9 Buildings
  • Certificate of Occupancy Application Form and Checklist - Full
  • Certificate of Occupancy Application/Renewal Form and Checklist - Interim
  • Confirmation of Liability Form
  • Construction Activity Hours
  • Construction Site Parking
  • Construction Site Sign
  • Good Neighbour Program
  • Life Safety Upgrade Program November 2011
  • Occupant Load Application Form
  • Posting Survey Plan Requirements
  • Residential Building Inspection Documentation Checklist
  • Single Family Development Permits
  • Tenant Improvement Inspection Documentation Checklist
  • Wash off waters from concrete delivery finishing
How to Submit Permit Applications

The City is accepting either hard copy or electronic applications. Learn how to submit a construction permit.

Completed permit applications can be emailed to buildingpermits@cnv.org for processing. Questions? Call 604-982-WORK (9675).

Share |
  • 141 West 14th Street
    North Vancouver
    BC V7M 1H9

    Reception: 604-985-7761

    Hours: Monday to Friday
    8:30am to 5:00pm

    DIRECTIONS TO CITY HALL

  • Google Translate Disclaimer
  • Site Map
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright © 2021, City of North Vancouver. All rights reserved.