NOW ACCEPTING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS!
Residential Permits are used to permit any work on single family dwellings or houseplex, garden suites and accessory buildings. This could include entirely new buildings, or renovations and additions to these types of buildings.
Application Requirements
- Complete an application form.
- Select and complete the applicable Project Checklist (only ONE permitted per application)
- Submit the completed Application form and Project Checklist via email
- Request a secure file transfer link for supplementary files (refer to the checklist requirements)
- Pay the application fee (refer to the Permit Calculator).
- Payable via cheque, cash or debit
- Now accepting up to $2,000 on credit card for Application/Building Permit fees
Project Checklists
Note:
- COMING SOON: Saanich is actively working to expand our eApply online submission tool to include residential building permits!
- If your project includes a Secondary Suite by way of an addition or conversion of non-living space to living space in an existing Single Family Dwelling, please refer to our Secondary Suite Checklist and Secondary Suite Handout.
- For questions about trees and development, applying for tree permits, and the Tree Protection Bylaw contact Saanich Parks.
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The District of Saanich is now a participating municipality in the new Provincial Building Permit Hub online portal. Note: A BCeID is required to use this tool.