Village of Cache Creek
How to get a building permit in Cache Creek, BC
Where to apply, what Cache Creek asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Where to apply in Cache Creek
In person / email / mail — no online portal. Apply through the Village office (contracts inspection to TNRD).
Official Village of Cache Creek permit pageVillage of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 | 250-457-6237 | admin@cachecreek.ca. Building inspection: TNRD, building@tnrd.ca / 250-377-8673.
Who issues electrical and gas permits
Technical Safety BC (province-wide). Cache Creek is NOT on the self-administering list — electrical & gas permits are obtained directly from Technical Safety BC (technicalsafetybc.ca), not the Village.
- electrical
- Technical Safety BC
- gas
- Technical Safety BC
Step by step in Cache Creek
- 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 — Cache Creek won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Village of Cache Creek. 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 Cache Creek asks for: Only a registered owner or their authorized agent may apply; Only complete applications are accepted for processing; Work must comply with the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes and other applicable regulations; No work — including demolition or excavation — may begin until the building permit is issued; Mandatory inspection prior to occupancy; New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or documented exemption) required (TNRD-administered requirement); BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (in effect since May 1, 2023); Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC.
- 4
Submit your application
In person / email / mail — no online portal. Apply through the Village office (contracts inspection to TNRD).
- 5
Pay the permit fee
Set by TNRD building/fee bylaw; based on value of construction. Fee schedule provided with the application package. Confirm the current schedule with Cache Creek 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 Cache Creek asks for
- Only a registered owner or their authorized agent may apply
- Only complete applications are accepted for processing
- Work must comply with the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes and other applicable regulations
- No work — including demolition or excavation — may begin until the building permit is issued
- Mandatory inspection prior to occupancy
- New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or documented exemption) required (TNRD-administered requirement)
- BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (in effect since May 1, 2023)
- Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC
Permit fees in Cache Creek
Set by TNRD building/fee bylaw; based on value of construction. Fee schedule provided with the application package.
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Village of Cache Creek.
Permit types in Cache Creek
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 Cache Creek
Building Services are contracted to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). The Village accepts the application but TNRD Building Inspection Services (building@tnrd.ca, 250-377-8673) does plan review and inspections. BC Building/Plumbing/Fire Codes are free at bcpublications.ca.
Cache Creek permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in Cache Creek?
In person / email / mail — no online portal. Apply through the Village office (contracts inspection to TNRD).
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Cache Creek?
Technical Safety BC (province-wide). Cache Creek is NOT on the self-administering list — electrical & gas permits are obtained directly from Technical Safety BC (technicalsafetybc.ca), not the Village.
How much does a building permit cost in Cache Creek?
Set by TNRD building/fee bylaw; based on value of construction. Fee schedule provided with the application package. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Village of Cache Creek before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in Cache Creek?
Village of Cache Creek asks for: Only a registered owner or their authorized agent may apply; Only complete applications are accepted for processing; Work must comply with the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes and other applicable regulations; No work — including demolition or excavation — may begin until the building permit is issued; Mandatory inspection prior to occupancy; New homes: BC Housing new-home warranty enrollment (or documented exemption) required (TNRD-administered requirement); BC Energy Step Code Step 3 applies to new Part 9 construction (in effect since May 1, 2023); Electrical & gas work: separate permits from Technical Safety BC.
Anything else to know about permits in Cache Creek?
Building Services are contracted to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). The Village accepts the application but TNRD Building Inspection Services (building@tnrd.ca, 250-377-8673) does plan review and inspections. BC Building/Plumbing/Fire Codes are free at bcpublications.ca.
Sources
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 Cache Creek before you build.
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