Single Family Dwelling Permit
Apply for a Single Family Dwelling Permit to construct a new single family dwelling.
Below is a checklist of all the steps and documents you'll need to complete the application for a Single Family Dwelling 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
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Building Permit Application Form Permit
Additional Information:
Complete this form - Building Permit Application Form.
Upload it here when completed.
Upload it here when completed.
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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.
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Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) Builder or Owner builder form Permit
Additional Information:
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Demolition Permit Application Permit
Additional Information:
Demolition Permit Application
Construction Value: $0
Demolition Recycling Requirements
Construction Value: $0
Demolition Recycling Requirements
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One complete set of plans including Permit
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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.
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Development Permit Permit
Additional Information:
- The following are Development Permit Areas (DPAs) where special requirements are in effect: Form and Character Development Permit Area, Hazard Lands Development Permit Area, Sensitive Ecosystems Development Permit Area & Farm Protection DevelopmentArea.
- A DPA requires pre-clearance from the Area Planning Division.
- Properties located in Development Permit Areas may require a Development Permit.
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Addressing Permit
Additional Information:
- Corner Lots
- Confirm the address with the Addressing Clerk at addressingrequests@surrey.ca
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Arterial/Collector Road Ultimate Setback Permit
Additional Information:
If Applicable
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Mark Checkbox
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Soil Depositing Permit Permit
Additional Information:
Soil Depositing Permit, if Applicable
Action Needed:
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Lot Grading Plan Permit
Additional Information:
- Lot grading plans for residential construction are created at the time of subdivision.
- A lot grading plan specifies property elevations and stormwater drainage controls designed by the Engineer of Record for the subdivision.
- Applicants should contact frontcounterengineering@surrey.ca to determine if a lot grading plan exists for their 1972 or newer residential building site.
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ArboristReport Permit
Additional Information:
Arborist Report, If there are more than 5 trees
Action Needed:
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Site Plan Permit
Additional Information:
Site Plan
- 1/8” = 1’-0” (or 1/6” = 1’=0” for largersites)
- 2 copies of the site plan North arrow, street names and lane(s);
- Civic address and legal description;
- Location of new house on lot to scale;
- Overall building dimensions of the proposed house and any proposed accessory building;
- Distance of all building setbacks measured perpendicular to the property lines (front, rear, and side yard setbacks);
- All decks, porches, projections and cantilevered areas;
- Floor area ratio (FAR), lot coverage and in-ground basement calculations (if applicable);
- Proposed driveway location and width and all adjoining street names;
- Distance between the proposed buildings (building separation);
- Existing grades at all corners of the lot as per lot grading plan or as per topographical survey plan;
- Existing and proposed grades at all corners of the proposed building and slab elevation;
- Property line (lot) dimensions;
- Easements, right-of-ways, watercourses and areas restricted by covenant;
- Storm water information: proposed location of sump and connection to city storm / ditch (if applicable);
- Retaining wall dimensions / locations and heights (if applicable); and
- Locations, size, and species of all existing trees on the lot and also location of any nearby trees on boulevards or neighbour's lot.
- An arborist report and/or tree barriers may be required. For further information, call the Trees and Landscaping Section at 604-591-4675.
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Foundation Plan Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Overall building dimensions of the proposed building;
- Complete dimensions for all proposed construction;
- Foundations for the proposed house, garage, decks etc.
- Indicate load bearing walls;
- Framing details: lintels, beams, posts, point loads and lintels (for additional only); and
- Direction and sizes of all roof structural components, including beams and hangers
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Crawl Space Plan Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Crawl space access: location and size (for crawl space planonly);
- Framing details: lintels, beams, posts, point loads and lintels (for additional only); and
- Direction and sizes of all roof structural components, including beams and hangers
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Floor Plan Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Overall building dimensions of the proposed building;
- Complete dimensions to all construction;
- Label the proposed use for all rooms;
- Open to below and unfinished areas;
- Locations of laundry, hot water tank, furnace and plumbing including rough-ins;
- Label the source of heating for main dwelling and secondary suite (if applicable)
- Location of stairs: width, rise and run;
- Windows and doors including sizes and door swings
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Roof Plan Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Direction and sizes of all roof structural components, including beams and hangers (sealed and signed by a Registered Professional, if engineered beams are used).
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Cross Section and Details Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Floor to ceiling height;
- Building height which is measured between average existing grade and midpoint of highest roof;
- Floor, ceiling, roof and wall assembly details;
- Footing and foundation wall details;
- Drain tile specifications;
- Engineer to indicate concrete topping, where applicable; and
- RGI values of total assembly
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Elevations Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/4” = 1’-0”
- Exterior finishes;
- Window and door sizes;
- Existing and proposed grade at building corners for each elevation;
- Elevations (including building height) at finished floor, uppermost ceiling and midpoint of highest roof;
- Show building height (dimension between average grade elevation and midpoint of highestroof);
- Roof slope(s); and
- Spatial separation calculations for maximum allowable glazed (window)areas.
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Moisture Management Details (RainScreen Details) Permit
Additional Information:
- 1/2” = 1’-0”
- Exterior wall assembly;
- Wall to window details;
- Wall to door details;
- Wall transitions to different materials;
- Wall intersecting horizontal assemblies such as a roof, balcony, decketc.;
- Penetrations caused by vents, pipes, utility outlets etc.;
- Flashing and caulking details where appropriate;
- Material specifications; and
- Specific code references.
Action Needed:
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Sprinkler Drawings Permit
Additional Information:
If required, sprinkler drawings must include:
- Civic address of the project;
- All rooms and spaces labelled;
- All rooms and sprinkler spacing drawn to an indicated scale;
- Location of existing mains and branchlines;
- Existing, new, and relocated sprinklers shown as different symbols;
- A sprinkler legend showing the sprinkler type, model number, K-factor, response type, count, and any other special characteristics for each sprinkler symbol;
- Counts of relocated sprinklers and new sprinklers.
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Building Scheme Design Approval Permit
Additional Information:
- Per Title/Subdivision.
- Drawings to be approved and signed by the designated design consultant
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Truss Layout Drawing Permit
Additional Information:
- Not required for flat roofs
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Structural Drawings Permit
Additional Information:
- Drawings must be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional.
Action Needed:
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Storm Outfall Proposal or Alternative Drainage Solutions Permit
Additional Information:
- Infill lots only.
- Proposed inspection chamber location and invert elevation at property line.
- Must be shown on the site plan.
- Site plan must be consistent with the servicing proposal/design.
- A letter from a Registered Professional indicating the elevation of the 100-year hydraulic grade line (HGL).
- Minimum Basement Elevation (MBE) Letter is required if building habitable space beneath the crown of road.
- Alternative Drainage Solutions (e.g. deletion of foundation drainage, rockpit designs, etc.) require signed and sealed drawings and supporting documents.
Action Needed:
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Sanitary Proposal Permit
Additional Information:
- Indicate the proposed sanitary connection location and invert elevation at property line on site plan.
- Indicate septic field location, if applicable.
Action Needed:
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Water Connection Permit
Additional Information:
- Indicate proposed water service location at property line.
Action Needed:
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Driveway Access Permit
Additional Information:
- Indicate proposed driveway location and width, including City property to road intersection.
- Must be shown on the site plan.
- Driveway access must be a minimum of 4.5 meters wide to a maximum of 6 meters wide. It must clear streetlights, power poles, hydrants, hydro kiosks, and any other utility structure by a minimum of 1 meter and must have a minimum 1.5 meter clearance from side property lines.
- Driveway to be proposed to least volume roadway:
- Corner Lots: driveway must be located a minimum 9 metres from intersecting
- corner property line on local roads
- Collector Road: 10 metres
- Arterial Road: Furthest point from corner property line
- Lots fronting Arterial or Collector roads must use lane access, if available
- Driveway must align with existing driveway letdown where possible.
- For transportation enquiries, email traffic@surrey.ca.
- Driveways should be designed and constructed to minimize impact to trees.
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Right of Ways/Easements Permit
Additional Information:
- Show on site plan.
- Tree Restrictive Covenant must be shown, if applicable.
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Schedule B Permit
Additional Information:
- From a Registered Professional.
Action Needed:
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Schedule A Permit
Additional Information:
- If there is more than one Registered Professional, a Schedule A is required.
Action Needed:
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Certificate of Insurance Permit
Additional Information:
- From a Registered Professional.
Action Needed:
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Topographical Survey Permit
Additional Information:
- Original signed and sealed by a Registered BC Land Surveyor.
- No older than 6 months
- Plan to show grade elevations and all trees on or in close proximity to the lot
- Locations, size, and species to be marked out for all existing trees on the lot and any nearby trees on boulevards or neighbour’s lots
- Locations and invert elevations of nearest existing storm and sanitary manholes, pipes, ditches,etc.
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New Home Registration Form Permit
Additional Information:
- Properties located in New Home Registration Form (BC Housing)
- Builder or Owner Builder.
- Proof of home warranty insurance.
- A separate form is required for a coach house
Action Needed:
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BC Energy Step Code Permit
Additional Information:
- Properties located in BC Energy Step Code
- BC Step Code Compliance Checklist (preconstruction)
- HOT2000 Model Report for Reference &
- Proposed house.
- Certificate of Insurance (Energy Advisor)
Action Needed:
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Well Water Requirements Permit
Additional Information:
- If applicable.
- Water Source Certification Report confirming that the private well meets the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.
- If the water source requires treatment, a Registered Professional must provide a signed and sealed design of the treatment system, complete with Schedule B.
- Letter from a Registered Professional confirming the water source meets the peak demand in conformance with the Plumbing Code.
- Registration of a restrictive covenant may be required before building permit issuance.
- Peak Demand Letter.
Action Needed:
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Septic Requirements Permit
Additional Information:
Septic Requirements, if applicable
Action Needed:
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Permit Fee Permit
Additional Information:
Refer to this Fee schedule - Permit Fee.
Action Needed:
Pay the fees and mark the checkbox.
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Damage Deposit Permit
Additional Information:
- Damage Deposit Form.
- Prior to building permit issuance, if applicable
- May be required in some cases.
Action Needed:
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An Owner Authorization Form Permit
Additional Information:
- An Owner Authorization Form (if the Applicant is not the Owner).
- Required if anyone other than the owner will be signing the application form.
- All owners listed on Title must be listed and sign the authorization form.
Action Needed:
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Business License Permit
Additional Information:
- Business License
- Prior to building permit issuance, if applicable
Action Needed:
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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.