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Residential Contractor Single Family Dwelling Permit

Need help? Understand when a building permit applies to your building or renovation project. Read The FAQ
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How To Prepare To Apply:

Required Documentation for All Applications:

  • Title search - dated within the last 3 months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca)
  • Charges on Title - Non-financial charges, legal notations, covenants, statutory right of way, etc.
  • Agency Agreement - if you’re applying on behalf of the property owner
  • Owner/Builder Authorization from BC Housing (new builds only)
  • BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services Registration (New Home Warranty)
  • Energy Step Code Pre-Construction Compliance Checklist & HOT 2000 report (new builds only)
  • BC Building Code Letters of Assurance - Schedule B when using registered professionals
  • Owners Acknowledgement
  • Building Code Summary
  • Lot Grading Plan
  • Truss and Floor joist Layout
  • Design Drawings:
    • Foundation layout
    • Floor plans
    • Cross sections
    • Elevations
    • Braced wall band design and details
  • Site Plan

Note: Additional documentation may be required, depending on the scope of work to be done.

Apply Online

Before You Start

Review the Single-Family and Two-Family Building Permit Application Checklist prior to submitting your application.

You must have a MyCity profile to apply online. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here

Once you start the application you will have 30 days to submit it. Your application will be saved to your MyCity profile until you submit and pay for it. You can access it by logging into MyCity, then clicking on the In Progress Applications button at the top of the Registered Accounts page.

Application fee payments must be made by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% service fee will apply.

Need More Help?

If you require assistance, you may consult the Building Permits FAQ or contact the Building and Plumbing Department at 250-828-3554 or building@kamloops.ca.

Single & Two Family Dwellings Occupancy Inspection Checklist

This list is intended to provide general items required to obtain an occupancy inspection and occupancy certificate under the City of Kamloops Building Regulation Bylaw No. 11-84, 2025. In order to assist with making the final building inspection successful, please ensure that PRIOR TO REQUESTING the final inspection, the linked checklist has been completed.

For More Information, Contact:
Building Section - Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department
105 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2C6
p: 250-828-3554 | E: building@kamloops.ca

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