City of Port Moody

How to get a building permit in Port Moody, BC

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

Where to apply in Port Moody

Port Moody eServices — 'Prospero' online permit portal at https://eservices.portmoody.ca/onlineservices/eapply/Prospero/dashboard/ (Building Application Request template). Log in with an account or continue as Guest. Complete the permit form and upload all supporting documents through the portal.

Official City of Port Moody permit page

Building Division — 604-469-4534; buildingpermits@portmoody.ca; Second Floor, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 5C3.

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC (province) issues and inspects BOTH electrical and gas permits. Port Moody FAQ states plainly: 'We do not issue gas/electrical permits or provide gas/electrical inspections. Please refer to Technical Safety BC.' The city does NOT run its own electrical program.

electrical: Technical Safety BC
gas: Technical Safety BC

Step by step in Port Moody

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 — Port Moody won't issue until land use is settled.
2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from City of Port Moody. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC (province) issues and inspects BOTH electrical and gas permits. Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
3
Prepare drawings and documents
City of Port Moody asks for: Completed building permit application form plus project-specific checklist (tenant improvement, renovation, new development, etc.); Waste Management Plan required for EVERY application; Owner authorization / owner's undertaking schedules (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2); Schedule 4 professional liability insurance confirmation where a registered professional is involved; Energy Intensity Report where applicable (BC Energy Step Code compliance); Hazardous Materials Report where applicable (e.g. deconstruction/renovation of older buildings); Letter of Authorization for strata-owned properties; Submit form + all supporting documents through the eServices Prospero portal.
4
Submit your application
Port Moody eServices — 'Prospero' online permit portal at https://eservices.portmoody.ca/onlineservices/eapply/Prospero/dashboard/ (Building Application Request template). Log in with an account or continue as Guest. Complete the permit form and upload all supporting documents through the portal.
5
Pay the permit fee
Set by the Fees Bylaw — 'see our Fees Bylaw for specific fees, or call the Building Division at 604.469.4534.' Page does not publish a per-$1,000 rate. Confirm the current schedule with Port Moody 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 Port Moody asks for

Completed building permit application form plus project-specific checklist (tenant improvement, renovation, new development, etc.)
Waste Management Plan required for EVERY application
Owner authorization / owner's undertaking schedules (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2)
Schedule 4 professional liability insurance confirmation where a registered professional is involved
Energy Intensity Report where applicable (BC Energy Step Code compliance)
Hazardous Materials Report where applicable (e.g. deconstruction/renovation of older buildings)
Letter of Authorization for strata-owned properties
Submit form + all supporting documents through the eServices Prospero portal

Permit fees in Port Moody

Set by the Fees Bylaw — 'see our Fees Bylaw for specific fees, or call the Building Division at 604.469.4534.' Page does not publish a per-$1,000 rate.

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

Worth knowing about Port Moody

A Waste Management Plan is mandatory on every permit application. Hazardous-materials report typically required before deconstruction/renovation of older structures. Development permit may be required before building permit in DP areas.

Port Moody permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Port Moody?

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Port Moody?

How much does a building permit cost in Port Moody?

Set by the Fees Bylaw — 'see our Fees Bylaw for specific fees, or call the Building Division at 604.469.4534.' Page does not publish a per-$1,000 rate. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with City of Port Moody before budgeting.

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

City of Port Moody asks for: Completed building permit application form plus project-specific checklist (tenant improvement, renovation, new development, etc.); Waste Management Plan required for EVERY application; Owner authorization / owner's undertaking schedules (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2); Schedule 4 professional liability insurance confirmation where a registered professional is involved; Energy Intensity Report where applicable (BC Energy Step Code compliance); Hazardous Materials Report where applicable (e.g. deconstruction/renovation of older buildings); Letter of Authorization for strata-owned properties; Submit form + all supporting documents through the eServices Prospero portal.

Anything else to know about permits in Port Moody?

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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 Port Moody before you build.

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