| NOW ACCEPTING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS! |
NEW: Launching on May 6, 2025 - Five new online submission applications will be live for New Building (incl. Demolition), Addition, Renovation, Demolition and Other (includes: Accessory Building, Retaining Wall, Swimming Pool/Fence). Submissions will require a MySaanich account, register early today!
Residential Permits are used to permit any work on single family dwellings, garden suites, accessory buildings, or houseplexes (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing).
A Building Permit is required if:
- building an entirely new building,
- renovating an existing building,
- adding to an existing building, or
- demolishing an existing building
Application Requirements
- Complete an application form and submit via email.
- Note: Residential building permits do not require a separate Plumbing permit application.
- Select and complete the applicable Project Checklist (only ONE permitted per application)
- Access our Building Permit Document Guide for information on Project Checklist documentation requirements.
- Please be advised that Servicing Requirements may be applicable and could impact your project. Contact Development Services prior to submitting your application if you have questions or concerns.
- Please refer to the Subdivision Bylaw and Schedule H. More information can be found here.
The application form has been submitted, what's next?
Upon application review, an automated email will be sent containing:
- Your "Access Code" and "Folder Number" - these are used to register your application to your MySaanich account.
- Don't have a MySaanich account? Register here.
- Do you need a MySaanich account? YES - for application fee payment, submission of remaining application documentation (see project checklist) using the "document submittal" function, scheduling inspections and more!
- Outstanding fees that must be paid (see Permit Fees)
- Payable online via online banking OR credit card (2.4% convenience fee) OR in-person via cash/debit/cheque
- See Service Connection Fees and Additional Charges
- Refer to the Permit Calculator
COMING SOON: Saanich is actively working to expand our eApply online submission tool to include residential building permits!
The District of Saanich is now a participating municipality in the new Provincial Building Permit Hub online portal. Please note: This is only for new construction, you may only submit for:
- Single detached
- Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex/Townhouse
- Secondary suite
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), e.g. Garden Suite