Business and Development

Find out more about doing business and property development in Whistler.

Doing business with us

Apply for a business licence, review bid opportunities, vehicle and equipment sales and learn about the municipality's purchasing policy.

Permits are required to construct, add to or renovate a building on your property. Find information about building permits, including application packages, resources and regulations, and active or historial permit information.

Development Variance permit sign image by Mike Crane

Land use and development

Land use in Whistler is regulated and permits are required for all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential development. Find information about the Official Community Plan, zoning and land use, active development, development permits, and regulations.

Photo: A woman shops in Whistler Village

Economic development

Discover Whistler's economic development initiatives, opportunities and key economic indicators.

Photo construction activities in Whistler

Construction Tracker

Stay up to date on municipal construction activities, including timelines and progress.

Grants and Funding

Learn about Community Enrichment Grants, Fee for Service Agreements and the B.C. government's Resort Municipality Initiative.

Community monitoring

The monitoring program tracks our progress, informs decision-making, and ensures accountability towards our goals. View Community Performance Indicators, Corporate Plan performance reporting and Whistler facts and figures.