City of Prince George
How to get a building permit in Prince George, BC
Where to apply, what Prince George asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.
Where to apply in Prince George
No online submission portal. Applications go by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca or in person at Development Services. Fees can be paid online via the city's 'Pay Application Fees' system.
Official City of Prince George permit pageDevelopment Services, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9. Phone 250-561-7611. Email devserv@princegeorge.ca.
Who issues electrical and gas permits
Technical Safety BC issues ALL electrical and gas permits. Prince George is NOT on TSBC's delegated-municipality list, so the city does not run its own electrical or gas program. Apply through technicalsafetybc.ca.
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- Technical Safety BC
- gas
- Technical Safety BC
Step by step in Prince George
- 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 — Prince George won't issue until land use is settled.
- 2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from City of Prince George. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC issues ALL electrical and gas permits. Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
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Prepare drawings and documents
City of Prince George asks for: Site plan (residential sample site plan provided by city); BC Energy Step Code compliance: Step 3 for new Part 9 buildings, Step 2 for Part 3 buildings; 'Pre-built' energy model report from a qualified Energy Advisor at time of application; 'As-built' energy/air-tightness report at final inspection; Site Disclosure Statement submitted via the BC provincial digital form; For complex work, a coordinating registered professional (Schedule A/B) is used under the professional-reliance stream.
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Submit your application
No online submission portal. Applications go by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca or in person at Development Services. Fees can be paid online via the city's 'Pay Application Fees' system.
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Pay the permit fee
Building permit fee is calculated at $6 per $1,000 of the true value of construction (e.g., $300,000 value = $1,800 fee). Full schedule in Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557. Confirm the current schedule with Prince George before you budget.
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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 Prince George asks for
- Site plan (residential sample site plan provided by city)
- BC Energy Step Code compliance: Step 3 for new Part 9 buildings, Step 2 for Part 3 buildings
- 'Pre-built' energy model report from a qualified Energy Advisor at time of application
- 'As-built' energy/air-tightness report at final inspection
- Site Disclosure Statement submitted via the BC provincial digital form
- For complex work, a coordinating registered professional (Schedule A/B) is used under the professional-reliance stream
Permit fees in Prince George
Building permit fee is calculated at $6 per $1,000 of the true value of construction (e.g., $300,000 value = $1,800 fee). Full schedule in Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557.
Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with City of Prince George.
Prince George permit forms
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Permit types in Prince George
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 Prince George
Professional-reliance stream available: with a coordinating registered professional the city does no plan review/inspections. Sign permits along Highway 16/97 may need provincial Ministry of Transportation approval. One shed per property under 108 sq ft needs no permit. A Permit and Zoning Chatbot is available for pre-application questions.
Prince George permit questions
Where do I submit a building permit application in Prince George?
No online submission portal. Applications go by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca or in person at Development Services. Fees can be paid online via the city's 'Pay Application Fees' system.
Who issues electrical and gas permits in Prince George?
Technical Safety BC issues ALL electrical and gas permits. Prince George is NOT on TSBC's delegated-municipality list, so the city does not run its own electrical or gas program. Apply through technicalsafetybc.ca.
How much does a building permit cost in Prince George?
Building permit fee is calculated at $6 per $1,000 of the true value of construction (e.g., $300,000 value = $1,800 fee). Full schedule in Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with City of Prince George before budgeting.
What do I need to apply for a building permit in Prince George?
City of Prince George asks for: Site plan (residential sample site plan provided by city); BC Energy Step Code compliance: Step 3 for new Part 9 buildings, Step 2 for Part 3 buildings; 'Pre-built' energy model report from a qualified Energy Advisor at time of application; 'As-built' energy/air-tightness report at final inspection; Site Disclosure Statement submitted via the BC provincial digital form; For complex work, a coordinating registered professional (Schedule A/B) is used under the professional-reliance stream.
Anything else to know about permits in Prince George?
Professional-reliance stream available: with a coordinating registered professional the city does no plan review/inspections. Sign permits along Highway 16/97 may need provincial Ministry of Transportation approval. One shed per property under 108 sq ft needs no permit. A Permit and Zoning Chatbot is available for pre-application questions.
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 Prince George before you build.
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