Temporary Use Permit

Application Documents

You must include the following documents in your application:

Application Process

Step 1 - Initiating Your Application

  • Email planning@saanich.ca to receive instructions on how to submit your full digital application.
  • As we cannot accept or process incomplete applications, we strongly suggest you review the Digital Submission Requirements and contact Planning staff with any questions. 

Step 2 - Paying Your Fees

  • Once you have submitted a complete application, you will receive an email outlining next steps to create your MySaanich account and to pay your application fees. 
  • Pay your fees through your MySaanich account via credit card or in person at the Municipal Hall via cheque, cash, debit card, and credit card.
    • Application fees are due by credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) at the time of submission. A 2.4% convenience fee appllies to credit card payments.
    • Please note that application fees are non-refundable.

Step 3 - Review and Consideration of Your Application

  • Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.

Temporary Use Permit for Temporary Farm Worker Housing

Temporary Farm Worker Housing (TFWH) aims to address the labour requirements of the agriculture industry, while protecting the agricultural land base from increased non-farm use. TFWH permits bonafide farm operations to provide housing for farm labour on a temporary basis through a Temporary Use Permit.

Note: Application fees have been updated to reflect current processing costs and support timely, high-quality service delivery. 

Beginning on January 1, 2027, application fees will increase by 3% annually, rounded down to the nearest $5.00, with the final increase occurring on January 1, 2031.