Welcome to the Commercial Building Permit Application Portal

Please note the following application conditions:

• A MySaanich profile is required to access the online application process. If you do not have a profile, register for one here.
• Prior to starting the application, please refer to the New Structure Checklist for submission requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled for the application to be processed.
• Access the Building Permit Document Guide for additional information on documentation requirements.
• The application will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity; draft applications will be saved for 15 days (and accessible through MySaanich "draft applications")
• Application fee must be paid via credit card (2.4% convenience fee applies) upon application submission.
• If you are an agent applying on the owner's behalf, you will be required to submit an Agent Authorization Form.

Plan Submission Requirements:

• All documents must be in native PDF format, no scans permitted
• Plans to be drawn to an acceptable drafting scale. For example. 1:50 (metric units preferred) or ¼” = 1 ft.
• Maximum size of drawings 600mm x 900mm (preferred), or 24" x 36"

Submitting Documents:

Upon completion and payment of this application, you will be sent an email with a SharePoint link to upload the remainder of your documents. Upon receipt, please upload these files withing 2 business days. Your application will be on hold until all files received.