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NOW ACCEPTING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS! |
The full application requirements are outlined below. Please note there are two parts to your permit application process.
As we cannot accept or process incomplete applications, we strongly suggest you review the Digital Submission Requirements and contact Planning staff with any questions.
Application Requirements
Step 1
- Email planning@saanich.ca to receive instructions on how to submit your full digital application.
Step 2
- Once your full application submission has been submitted, you will receive an email outlining next steps to create your MySaanich account and to pay your application fees.
- Paying your application fee
- Through your MySaanich account via credit card*
- Pay in person at the Municipal Hall via cheque, cash, debit and credit card*
- Upon receipt of payment your application will be prepared for circulation with applicable internal departments and external agencies.
Note: Several of the District’s planning and development application fees have been updated to reflect current processing costs and to support timely, high-quality service delivery. The new fees were approved by Council and come into effect on January 2, 2026.
Application fees shall increase by 3% annually for five years, rounded down to the nearest $5.00, commencing on January 1, 2027, with the final increase occurring on January 1, 2031.
Application Documents
You must include the following documents in your application:
- Temporary Use Permit signed by the owner
- If you're not the owner, submit a complete Authorization Form
- Fee Schedule *effective until January 1, 2026
- Fee Schedule *effective January 2, 2026
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 (TUP).