Secondary Suite Permit
A secondary suite is defined as a second dwelling unit (self-contained living quarters including cooking equipment and a bathroom), located within the structure of an owner-occupied single family dwelling.
Below is a checklist of all the steps and documents you'll need to complete the application for a Secondary Suite Permit. Upload documents or mark items complete as you go. Once done, create your application package to download or email it directly to authorities.
Permit Requirements Checklist
Name
Additional Information
Action Needed
Completed
Name:
Building Permit Application Form Permit
Additional Information:
Complete this form - Building Permit Application Form.
Upload it here when completed.
Upload it here when completed.
Action Needed:
Upload
Name:
A current Title Search of the property Permit
Additional Information:
May be obtained from the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC. Records such as land titles and plans can be accessed through myLTSA at www.ltsa.ca
Upload it here when completed.
Upload it here when completed.
Action Needed:
Upload
Name:
One complete set of plans including Permit
Additional Information:
A site plan accurately drawn to scale showing:
- The entire lot, legal description of the property, property lines and identification and dimensions of setbacks of the main dwelling from the property line; and
- Location of secondary suite and primary suite and all parking spaces.
Action Needed:
Upload
Name:
Permit
Additional Information:
A floor plan at a scale of ¼\" = 1'0\" or metric equivalent accurately drawn to scale that shows:
- The entire floor area of the level where the secondary suite is located (area calculation);
- Floor plans of the rest of the house to see the size of the secondary suite relative to the size of the house, and its location to the main dwelling;
- Fire separation walls and floors between the suite and main dwelling;
- Use and sizes of rooms;
- Sizes of doors and windows including exit door(s) and bedroom exit window;
- Location of smoke alarms and primary exhaust fan;
- Wall construction details; and
- Location of heating sources.
Action Needed:
Upload
Name:
Permit Fee Permit
Additional Information:
Refer to this Fee schedule - Permit Fee
Action Needed:
Pay the fees and mark the checkbox.
Name:
Damage Deposit Permit
Additional Information:
May be required in some cases. Refer to the city resources for more details
Action Needed:
Mark the checkbox
Disclaimer:
Please note that Cognitive is a permit management platform designed to help you organize and track your permit application and management process. We do not issue permits or guarantee permit approvals. All final permit decisions are made by the relevant city authorities. Please consult the city’s official resources for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the documents, other requirements and your application. If you have any specific questions or concerns about your permit, we recommend contacting the city directly.