Permits are required to construct a new building or structure, or to demolish, relocate, repair, alter or make additions to an existing one.
Housing Needs Priority Application Review
Council Policy G30 was adopted by Council on April 8, 2025 and aims to formalize the advancement of employee housing building and development applications, increase transparency and provide clear criteria for applicants. The proposed policy commits to reviewing applications in the order they’re received, except for applications that meet the criteria for priority review, including submissions resulting in new emergency housing, supportive housing or transitional housing.
Building Permit Application Initial Review
Initial review means a Building Official has reviewed the application and sent correspondence to the authorized contact on the file regarding next steps, note this does not mean the permit is ready for issuance.
Applications and resubmissions of information are reviewed in priority sequence of receipt with all other applications at the RMOW allowing fairness to all in the community.
Staff are not able to provide timelines as there is large variability in the size and complexity of files in the review line.
Last updated: April 7, 2025
Residential (Single Family and Duplexes)
Currently reviewing applications submitted in February 2025.
Multi-Family Residential
Currently reviewing applications submitted in January 2025.
Commercial
Currently reviewing application submitted in January 2025.
Re-submission for in-progress applications and revisions for issued permits can take a minimum of three weeks to review.
Stand-Alone Plumbing
Currently reviewing applications submitted in March 2025.
Heat Pump Permit
Currently reviewing applications submitted in March 2025.
Site Alteration
Case by case basis
File Review for Occupancy and Expired Permits
Currently reviewing files scheduled in February 2025.
File Review for TA (Tourist Accommodation) Business Licence related Permits
Currently reviewing files scheduled in February 2025.
Please be advised that only complete building permit applications with all required documentation will be put into the processing queue. Be sure to review application checklists to ensure your submission is complete.Â
The information above is updated at the beginning of each month.
To apply for a permit for your upcoming project, complete and submit the applicable permit application package.
All applications must be dropped off at the RMOW Building Department between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Not sure what permits you need to complete?
If you are unsure of what permits you require, please choose from the links below to access resources and learn more about the process relevant to you.
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