COVID-19 Updates
To learn more about closures and our response to COVID-19, and for updates on District operations, visit westvancouver.ca/covid.
Building & Renovation

NEW - BC Energy Step Code will be effective February 28, 2021, visit westvancouver.ca/step
NEW - The District has adopted a Wildfire Hazard Development Permit Area. To determine whether this will impact your building permit application, visit westvancouver.ca/wildfire-dpa.
Now accepting electronic applications
In response to COVID-19, we are not accepting paper applications and paper documents at this time. We are still open for business and here to accept new applications and documents for existing applications electronically. Applicants must submit all necessary documentation, similar to in-person permit application submissions. All fees may be paid online.
Building Permits
Electrical Permits
Mechanical Permits
Inspections
Property information
regulations & fees
reports & stats
Contact
We are still open for business and here to accept new applications and documents for existing applications electronically.
Permits & Inspections Department
Staff are here to assist you by phone, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: Closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, January 3.
For general inquiries:
MyDistrict
Applying and paying for permits and booking inspections can be done online through the MyDistrict portal.
Create an account here:
Construction Noise
Permitted times for construction
As per the Noise Control Bylaw, there are permitted times for construction noise.
- Weekdays | 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sundays & holidays | at no time
Other permits
Lawn sprinkling permits are approved only for newly seeded or turfed lawns, or to allow extra lawn irrigation during nematode application for pest management.
A street occupancy permit is required whenever any portion of municipal property (i.e. boulevard, sidewalk, roadway or public lane) is temporarily occupied.
Useful Links
Did you know the municipality does not issue gas permits? Visit BC Safety Authority for that.
Housing & Construction Standards
BC Safety Authority Electrical Contractors
BC Safety Authority Gas Permits
WorkSafe BC - Construction Safety
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
Condominium Homeowners Association of BC
Metro Vancouver Demolition, Land Clearing & Construction Toolkit
Click or call before you dig
Use the mapping tool to check your legal property lines, and always click or call BC OneCall to check what is under the ground before you dig.