Township of Langley

How to get a building permit in Township of Langley, BC

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

Where to apply in Township of Langley

MyTownship / eApply (custom online portal). Sign in or register at https://www.tol.ca/MyTownship. Select building permit types can be submitted online; where an 'apply online' button appears, paper applications are no longer accepted. Getting-started guide: https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/resources/building/building-permits/eApply-Getting-Started-Guide.pdf

Official Township of Langley permit page

Building Dept, Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1. General 604-534-3211; building/tree info 604-533-6018; email buildinginfo@tol.ca

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC issues and inspects ELECTRICAL and GAS permits for the Township of Langley (province-regulated jurisdiction). The Township does NOT run its own electrical program. Contractors/homeowners apply directly to Technical Safety BC (technicalsafetybc.ca). Homeowners may pull a homeowner electrical/gas permit only for their own principal residence, not secondary suites/rentals or if a licensed contractor is hired.

electrical: Technical Safety BC
gas: Technical Safety BC

Step by step in Township of Langley

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 — Township of Langley won't issue until land use is settled.
2
Work out which permits you need
Structural work needs a building permit from Township of Langley. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC issues and inspects ELECTRICAL and GAS permits for the Township of Langley (province-regulated jurisdiction). Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.
3
Prepare drawings and documents
Township of Langley asks for: Building Permit Application Form; Building Permit Application Checklist (varies by permit type); Agent Authorization form (if an agent applies on the owner's behalf); Site/plot plan and construction drawings (uploaded via the Plan Review Portal Document Upload guide); BC Energy Step Code + Zero Carbon Step Code compliance required for all new residential permits (energy compliance report from an Energy Advisor); Part 9 new homes require Step 4 and Zero Carbon EL-3 (effective April 1, 2025); Part 3 residential requires Step 3 and EL-1; Tree Protection Bylaw review/acceptance where applicable; Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration; Erosion & Sediment Control documentation and Soil Removal/Deposit Declaration where applicable; Septic/Waste Water Systems Referral where on-septic; New-home warranty (BC Housing / Licensed Residential Builder) or valid exemption for new homes; Schedule B / registered professional letters of assurance for complex or engineered work; Bond Return Form (security deposits).
4
Submit your application
MyTownship / eApply (custom online portal). Sign in or register at https://www.tol.ca/MyTownship. Select building permit types can be submitted online; where an 'apply online' button appears, paper applications are no longer accepted. Getting-started guide: https://www.tol.ca/en/building-development/resources/building/building-permits/eApply-Getting-Started-Guide.pdf
5
Pay the permit fee
Fees set out in Schedule 4 - Building Permit Fees & Charges of the Township's Fees and Charges Bylaw; based on construction value / permit type. Refundable security bonds may apply (tracked via Bond Return Form). Confirmed at time of application. Confirm the current schedule with Township of Langley 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 Township of Langley asks for

Building Permit Application Form
Building Permit Application Checklist (varies by permit type)
Agent Authorization form (if an agent applies on the owner's behalf)
Site/plot plan and construction drawings (uploaded via the Plan Review Portal Document Upload guide)
BC Energy Step Code + Zero Carbon Step Code compliance required for all new residential permits (energy compliance report from an Energy Advisor)
Part 9 new homes require Step 4 and Zero Carbon EL-3 (effective April 1, 2025); Part 3 residential requires Step 3 and EL-1
Tree Protection Bylaw review/acceptance where applicable; Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
Erosion & Sediment Control documentation and Soil Removal/Deposit Declaration where applicable
Septic/Waste Water Systems Referral where on-septic
New-home warranty (BC Housing / Licensed Residential Builder) or valid exemption for new homes
Schedule B / registered professional letters of assurance for complex or engineered work
Bond Return Form (security deposits)

Permit fees in Township of Langley

Fees set out in Schedule 4 - Building Permit Fees & Charges of the Township's Fees and Charges Bylaw; based on construction value / permit type. Refundable security bonds may apply (tracked via Bond Return Form). Confirmed at time of application.

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Township of Langley.

Township of Langley permit forms

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Permit types in Township of Langley

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.

Worth knowing about Township of Langley

Aggressive Step Code / Zero Carbon requirements (Step 4 + EL-3 for Part 9 as of Apr 2025). Tree Protection Bylaw can gate a building application - trades should confirm tree review is accepted before assuming approval. Development approvals (rezoning/DP/DVP) handled separately via Development Applications and may be required first.

Township of Langley permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in Township of Langley?

Who issues electrical and gas permits in Township of Langley?

How much does a building permit cost in Township of Langley?

What do I need to apply for a building permit in Township of Langley?

Township of Langley asks for: Building Permit Application Form; Building Permit Application Checklist (varies by permit type); Agent Authorization form (if an agent applies on the owner's behalf); Site/plot plan and construction drawings (uploaded via the Plan Review Portal Document Upload guide); BC Energy Step Code + Zero Carbon Step Code compliance required for all new residential permits (energy compliance report from an Energy Advisor); Part 9 new homes require Step 4 and Zero Carbon EL-3 (effective April 1, 2025); Part 3 residential requires Step 3 and EL-1; Tree Protection Bylaw review/acceptance where applicable; Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration; Erosion & Sediment Control documentation and Soil Removal/Deposit Declaration where applicable; Septic/Waste Water Systems Referral where on-septic; New-home warranty (BC Housing / Licensed Residential Builder) or valid exemption for new homes; Schedule B / registered professional letters of assurance for complex or engineered work; Bond Return Form (security deposits).

Anything else to know about permits in Township of Langley?

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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 Township of Langley before you build.

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