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City of Kamloops

How to get a building permit in Kamloops, BC

Where to apply, what Kamloops asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.

Where to apply in Kamloops

ePermit — the city's digital permit application system (launched 2025). Users can submit and pay for applications online 24/7, upload/view documents, and track permits with real-time status. ePermit integrates with MyCity, the city's existing secure account interface (utilities, property taxes, dog/business licences). Access via kamloops.ca (Business & Development > Apply by ePermit) or the MyCity portal. A self-serve help kiosk is in the lobby of the Development, Engineering & Sustainability building at 105 Seymour Street.

Official City of Kamloops permit page

Development, Engineering & Sustainability, 105 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC (self-serve permit help kiosk in the lobby). City of Kamloops general line 250-828-3311; building/permitting inquiries via the Business & Development section of kamloops.ca.

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC issues BOTH electrical AND gas permits for Kamloops. Kamloops is NOT on Technical Safety BC's delegated-municipality list, so electrical and gas permits are pulled directly from Technical Safety BC by the licensed contractor/FSR/gasfitter.

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Step by step in Kamloops

  1. 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 — Kamloops won't issue until land use is settled.

  2. 2

    Work out which permits you need

    Structural work needs a building permit from City of Kamloops. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC issues BOTH electrical AND gas permits for Kamloops. Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.

  3. 3

    Prepare drawings and documents

    City of Kamloops asks for: Construction value of the project must be declared on the application; Drawings per checklist: site plan, architectural drawings, structural details and technical specifications (scope scales with occupancy type); Multi-family/commercial/institutional: full architectural + structural drawings and Letters of Assurance where a registered professional is required; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new Part 9 residential (energy report/Energy Advisor); EV-ready infrastructure requirements apply to applicable new construction; Home warranty (BC Housing) / owner-builder authorization for new homes; WorkSafeBC / hazardous-materials documentation for demolition; Geotechnical report for hillside / unstable-soil sites.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    ePermit — the city's digital permit application system (launched 2025). Users can submit and pay for applications online 24/7, upload/view documents, and track permits with real-time status. ePermit integrates with MyCity, the city's existing secure account interface (utilities, property taxes, dog/business licences). Access via kamloops.ca (Business & Development > Apply by ePermit) or the MyCity portal. A self-serve help kiosk is in the lobby of the Development, Engineering & Sustainability building at 105 Seymour Street.

  5. 5

    Pay the permit fee

    Two charges: (1) permit APPLICATION fee based on application type, and (2) the building PERMIT fee based on the value of construction. Rates are set in City of Kamloops Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14, Schedule 'C'. See kamloops.ca 'What does a permit cost?' (node/9192). Confirm the current schedule with Kamloops before you budget.

  6. 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 Kamloops asks for

  • Construction value of the project must be declared on the application
  • Drawings per checklist: site plan, architectural drawings, structural details and technical specifications (scope scales with occupancy type)
  • Multi-family/commercial/institutional: full architectural + structural drawings and Letters of Assurance where a registered professional is required
  • BC Energy Step Code compliance for new Part 9 residential (energy report/Energy Advisor)
  • EV-ready infrastructure requirements apply to applicable new construction
  • Home warranty (BC Housing) / owner-builder authorization for new homes
  • WorkSafeBC / hazardous-materials documentation for demolition
  • Geotechnical report for hillside / unstable-soil sites

Permit fees in Kamloops

Two charges: (1) permit APPLICATION fee based on application type, and (2) the building PERMIT fee based on the value of construction. Rates are set in City of Kamloops Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14, Schedule 'C'. See kamloops.ca 'What does a permit cost?' (node/9192).

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with City of Kamloops.

Kamloops permit forms

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Worth knowing about Kamloops

Kamloops modernized to a fully digital ePermit system in 2025 (21 permit application types available online at launch), tied to MyCity accounts. Fees governed by Bylaw No. 44-14 Schedule C. Building Regulation Bylaw No. 11-84 is the governing building bylaw. EV-ready infrastructure requirements are called out for new construction.

Kamloops permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Kamloops?

ePermit — the city's digital permit application system (launched 2025). Users can submit and pay for applications online 24/7, upload/view documents, and track permits with real-time status. ePermit integrates with MyCity, the city's existing secure account interface (utilities, property taxes, dog/business licences). Access via kamloops.ca (Business & Development > Apply by ePermit) or the MyCity portal. A self-serve help kiosk is in the lobby of the Development, Engineering & Sustainability building at 105 Seymour Street.

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Kamloops?

Technical Safety BC issues BOTH electrical AND gas permits for Kamloops. Kamloops is NOT on Technical Safety BC's delegated-municipality list, so electrical and gas permits are pulled directly from Technical Safety BC by the licensed contractor/FSR/gasfitter.

How much does a building permit cost in Kamloops?

Two charges: (1) permit APPLICATION fee based on application type, and (2) the building PERMIT fee based on the value of construction. Rates are set in City of Kamloops Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14, Schedule 'C'. See kamloops.ca 'What does a permit cost?' (node/9192). Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with City of Kamloops before budgeting.

What do I need to apply for a building permit in Kamloops?

City of Kamloops asks for: Construction value of the project must be declared on the application; Drawings per checklist: site plan, architectural drawings, structural details and technical specifications (scope scales with occupancy type); Multi-family/commercial/institutional: full architectural + structural drawings and Letters of Assurance where a registered professional is required; BC Energy Step Code compliance for new Part 9 residential (energy report/Energy Advisor); EV-ready infrastructure requirements apply to applicable new construction; Home warranty (BC Housing) / owner-builder authorization for new homes; WorkSafeBC / hazardous-materials documentation for demolition; Geotechnical report for hillside / unstable-soil sites.

Anything else to know about permits in Kamloops?

Kamloops modernized to a fully digital ePermit system in 2025 (21 permit application types available online at launch), tied to MyCity accounts. Fees governed by Bylaw No. 44-14 Schedule C. Building Regulation Bylaw No. 11-84 is the governing building bylaw. EV-ready infrastructure requirements are called out for new construction.

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 Kamloops before you build.

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