City of Campbell River
How to get a building permit in Campbell River, BC
Where to apply, what Campbell River asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Where to apply in Campbell River
MyCity portal (eservices.campbellriver.ca) for online services; building permit applications submitted by email (building@campbellriver.ca) or in person at City Hall — one combined Building Permit Application Form covers all project types
Official City of Campbell River permit pageBuilding Department — 250-286-5757, building@campbellriver.ca, City Hall 301 St Anns Rd, Campbell River BC V9W 4C7
Who issues electrical and gas permits
Technical Safety BC (province-wide authority; Campbell River is not one of the ~10 delegated municipalities, so electrical & gas permits go to TSBC)
- electrical
- Technical Safety BC
- Sending this to City of Campbell River instead won't get forwarded — it starts over. On a service upgrade that also pushes out your BC Hydro reconnect, usually the longest lead time on the whole job.
- gas
- Technical Safety BC
- Sending this to City of Campbell River instead won't get forwarded — it starts over, and gas work can't be inspected or turned on until the right authority has issued the permit.
Step by step in Campbell River
- 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 — Campbell River won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from City of Campbell River. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (province-wide authority; Campbell River is not one of the ~10 delegated municipalities, so electrical & gas permits go to TSBC). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
- 3
Prepare drawings and documents
City of Campbell River asks for: Permit required for any structure over 108 sq ft (10 sq m); Check zoning (max area, height, lot coverage) before designing; Apply by emailing building@campbellriver.ca for a document-upload link, or in person at City Hall; Completed Building Permit Application Form with all contacts and signatures; Recent title search (dated no older than 14 days); Signed Damage to City Infrastructure Repair Agreement; Owner's Undertakings form; Site plans / drawings; engineered drawings for complex buildings; BC Energy Step Code documentation; Fire Department Checklist and Sub-Contractor List where applicable.
- 4
Submit your application
MyCity portal (eservices.campbellriver.ca) for online services; building permit applications submitted by email (building@campbellriver.ca) or in person at City Hall — one combined Building Permit Application Form covers all project types
- 5
Pay the permit fee
Fee schedule set by Building Bylaw (not detailed on the page); confirm current fees with the Building Dept. Confirm the current schedule with Campbell River 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 Campbell River asks for
- Permit required for any structure over 108 sq ft (10 sq m)
- Check zoning (max area, height, lot coverage) before designing
- Apply by emailing building@campbellriver.ca for a document-upload link, or in person at City Hall
- Completed Building Permit Application Form with all contacts and signatures
- Recent title search (dated no older than 14 days)
- Signed Damage to City Infrastructure Repair Agreement
- Owner's Undertakings form
- Site plans / drawings; engineered drawings for complex buildings
- BC Energy Step Code documentation
- Fire Department Checklist and Sub-Contractor List where applicable
Permit fees in Campbell River
Fee schedule set by Building Bylaw (not detailed on the page); confirm current fees with the Building Dept.
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with City of Campbell River.
Permit types in Campbell River
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 Campbell River
Largest of the five — full digital application workflow (email for upload link) plus MyCity portal. Note the 14-day-fresh title search and mandatory Damage to City Infrastructure Repair Agreement. Inspections requested via building@campbellriver.ca.
Campbell River permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in Campbell River?
MyCity portal (eservices.campbellriver.ca) for online services; building permit applications submitted by email (building@campbellriver.ca) or in person at City Hall — one combined Building Permit Application Form covers all project types
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Campbell River?
Technical Safety BC (province-wide authority; Campbell River is not one of the ~10 delegated municipalities, so electrical & gas permits go to TSBC)
How much does a building permit cost in Campbell River?
Fee schedule set by Building Bylaw (not detailed on the page); confirm current fees with the Building Dept. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with City of Campbell River before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in Campbell River?
City of Campbell River asks for: Permit required for any structure over 108 sq ft (10 sq m); Check zoning (max area, height, lot coverage) before designing; Apply by emailing building@campbellriver.ca for a document-upload link, or in person at City Hall; Completed Building Permit Application Form with all contacts and signatures; Recent title search (dated no older than 14 days); Signed Damage to City Infrastructure Repair Agreement; Owner's Undertakings form; Site plans / drawings; engineered drawings for complex buildings; BC Energy Step Code documentation; Fire Department Checklist and Sub-Contractor List where applicable.
Anything else to know about permits in Campbell River?
Largest of the five — full digital application workflow (email for upload link) plus MyCity portal. Note the 14-day-fresh title search and mandatory Damage to City Infrastructure Repair Agreement. Inspections requested via building@campbellriver.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 City of Campbell River before you build.
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