The primary purpose for the issuance of a Building Permit is to ensure that all buildings comply with the safety, health, building and zoning requirements of the City of Campbell River and the Province of British Columbia.

The City of Campbell River has prepared packages to assist in understanding the City's Building Permit and Inspection Process. The documents are for general guidance and do not replace bylaws or other legal documents.

The application packages are broken down into: Residential Building and Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Modular/ Mobile Home, Demolition, Floating Building Permit Information Packages. These are available from our website and identify all the different types of permit applications. 

The following pages will provide information on the various types of building permit applications. Please always ensure you are submitting the most recent application version found on this website.

Access to City Property Files

In order to view a City property file when you are not the registered owner, you must book an appointment during viewing hours and submit an "Agent Authorization" form filled out by the owner allowing you access to that file.  more...

Residential Permits: Single Family and Duplex

Includes information about the types of permits required for Single Family Residential dwellings. more... 

Residential Permits: Multi-Family

Includes all of the types of permits listed for new construction, renovation, alteration.   more...

Commercial/ Industrial /Institutional/ Multi-Residential Permits

If you are intending to construct a Commercial or Industrial building please review the following application package and form found on this page. more... 

Ancillary Permit Application

If you are planning a residential renovation, addition (or addition of a suite), conversion of use or an ancillary building this is the permit you will require. Please see the first page of the application for requirements.

Demolition Building Permit Application

A permit is required when demolishing any building or structure on site and no person shall commence or continue any demolition of any building or structure unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work. 

Driveway/Culvert Permit Application

Any changes to a driveway may require a permit.

  • For new homes, the Driveway Permit is taken out as part of the Building Permit.
  • For existing homes, if changes to the driveway are desired (new driveway, widen existing driveway etc.) a permit is required.

Plumbing Permit Application

A permit is required when plumbing any building or structure on site (new or alteration) and no person shall commence or continue any plumbing of any building or structure unless a building official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work.

Retaining Wall Permit Application

If you are adding or replacing a retaining wall you now need to apply for a Retaining Wall Permit as per 2018 BCBC. Please provide the requested documentation and application. 

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