Village of Ashcroft
How to get a building permit in Ashcroft, BC
Where to apply, what Ashcroft asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Where to apply in Ashcroft
In person / email / mail — no online portal. TNRD Building Inspection satellite office at 601 Bancroft, open Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.; forms also on ashcroftbc.ca and via the Village office.
Official Village of Ashcroft permit pageVillage of Ashcroft, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC | 250-453-9161 | admin@ashcroftbc.ca. Building inspection: TNRD, building@tnrd.ca / 250-377-8673 (satellite office 250-453-9161).
Who issues electrical and gas permits
Technical Safety BC (province-wide). Ashcroft is NOT on the self-administering list — obtain electrical & gas permits directly from Technical Safety BC, not the Village.
- electrical
- Technical Safety BC
- gas
- Technical Safety BC
Step by step in Ashcroft
- 1
Confirm zoning before anything else
Check the property's zone, setbacks, height and lot coverage, and whether it sits in a Development Permit Area. If it does, that approval has to come before the building permit — Ashcroft won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Village of Ashcroft. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (province-wide). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
- 3
Prepare drawings and documents
Village of Ashcroft asks for: Complete application referred to the Village for zoning, water/sewer/storm connection and DCC review before permit review; Permit expires if work not commenced within 6 months or not completed within 2 years of issuance; Site plan, floor plans and construction drawings required for dwellings (per the Dwellings guide/checklist); New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or exemption) required (TNRD requirement); BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (since May 1, 2023); Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC.
- 4
Submit your application
In person / email / mail — no online portal. TNRD Building Inspection satellite office at 601 Bancroft, open Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.; forms also on ashcroftbc.ca and via the Village office.
- 5
Pay the permit fee
Per Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793 fee schedule; based on value/scope of construction (TNRD-administered). Confirm the current schedule with Ashcroft before you budget.
- 6
Plan review, then build to inspections
The building department reviews against the BC Building Code and zoning; answer any comments quickly. Once issued, post the permit on site and book inspections at each stage — footings, framing, rough-in, insulation, final. Don't cover work before it's inspected.
What Ashcroft asks for
- Complete application referred to the Village for zoning, water/sewer/storm connection and DCC review before permit review
- Permit expires if work not commenced within 6 months or not completed within 2 years of issuance
- Site plan, floor plans and construction drawings required for dwellings (per the Dwellings guide/checklist)
- New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or exemption) required (TNRD requirement)
- BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (since May 1, 2023)
- Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC
Permit fees in Ashcroft
Per Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793 fee schedule; based on value/scope of construction (TNRD-administered).
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of Ashcroft.
Permit types in Ashcroft
Plumbing permit
A trade permit (often issued separately from, or alongside, the building permit) authorizing installation, extension, or alteration of potable water, drainage-waste-vent, and connections to municipal water/sewer, verified against the BC Plumbing Code.
Demolition permit
A municipal permit to tear down or remove a building or structure, conditional on safe utility disconnections, a pre-demolition hazardous-materials (asbestos) survey and abatement, and — in many cities — recycling/deconstruction requirements backed by a refundable deposit.
Worth knowing about Ashcroft
Building inspection is provided by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) via a satellite office in Ashcroft (601 Bancroft, Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.). TNRD targets 3-5 weeks to process a complete application. Governing bylaw is Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793, 2014 (consolidated to 2023).
Ashcroft permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in Ashcroft?
In person / email / mail — no online portal. TNRD Building Inspection satellite office at 601 Bancroft, open Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.; forms also on ashcroftbc.ca and via the Village office.
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Ashcroft?
Technical Safety BC (province-wide). Ashcroft is NOT on the self-administering list — obtain electrical & gas permits directly from Technical Safety BC, not the Village.
How much does a building permit cost in Ashcroft?
Per Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793 fee schedule; based on value/scope of construction (TNRD-administered). Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of Ashcroft before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in Ashcroft?
Village of Ashcroft asks for: Complete application referred to the Village for zoning, water/sewer/storm connection and DCC review before permit review; Permit expires if work not commenced within 6 months or not completed within 2 years of issuance; Site plan, floor plans and construction drawings required for dwellings (per the Dwellings guide/checklist); New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or exemption) required (TNRD requirement); BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (since May 1, 2023); Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC.
Anything else to know about permits in Ashcroft?
Building inspection is provided by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) via a satellite office in Ashcroft (601 Bancroft, Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.). TNRD targets 3-5 weeks to process a complete application. Governing bylaw is Building Regulations Bylaw No. 793, 2014 (consolidated to 2023).
Sources
- https://ashcroftbc.ca/
- https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Building-Permit-for-Dwellings-Guide-Checklist-Application.pdf
- https://ashcroftbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Village-of-Ashcroft-Building-Regulations-Bylaw-No.793-Consolidated.pdf
- https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/permits/electrical-installation
General information only, not legal or code advice. Requirements vary by project and change over time — always confirm what applies to your job with Village of Ashcroft before you build.
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