Applying for a Building Permit
Building Permits are required for any new construction, alteration, addition or demolition of a structure in all Regional District of Nanaimo electoral areas. A registered owner or agent for the owner may apply for the building permit. Only complete applications will be accepted for processing.
Please Note: All Permits to be applied for online through the RDN’s web portal. Apply for building permits, check the status of your application, request inspections or submit complaints, all from the comfort of your home or office. Click here to apply online.
Required Information:
Please select the appropriate building permit checklist from the following list to ensure you have all the required documents for your specific application.
Accessory Building - New Construction Application Checklist
Accessory Building - Alteration Application Checklist
Deck Permit Application Checklist
Demolition Application Checklist
Retaining Wall Application Checklist
Single Family Dwelling - New Construction Application Checklist
Single Family Dwelling - Alteration Application Checklist
Swimming Pool Application Checklist
Required for all applications:
- Building Permit Application
- Preliminary Planning Review Form (Click here to request a Preliminary Planning Review Form from the Planning Department)
*Gabriola Residents - Instead of a Preliminary Planning Review Form, please complete the RDN Islands Trust Review Declaration - Copy of a Site Plan
- Construction Plans
- Property Declaration Form
- Permit Processing Fee
Required supporting documents:
- Truss Layout
- Engineering schedules and/or reports
- Home Warranty Insurance (LCS)
- Septic Filing (from ROWP & accepted by VIHA)
- Appointment of Agent Form
- Hazardous Materials Declaration (Rev May 2021)
- BC Land Survey Certificate is required for all new construction within a residential zone of the applicable land use regulation prior to drainage inspection
- Ventilation Checklist (by or at Framing Inspection)
- Electrical permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
- Gas permit from Technical Safety BC (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection) 1-866-566-7233
- Schedule C-B (by or at Final/Occupancy Inspection)