Welcome to the Residential 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 Building 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 15 minutes of inactivity; draft applications will be saved for 15 days (and accessbile 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.

All documents must be in native PDF format, no scans permitted

• Plan maximum file size: 200 MB
• Other documents maximum file size: 10 MB

Plan Submission Requirements:

• Technical data summary, and digital plans are to be submitted as ONE document
• 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"