Building and Renovating
Important notice: Changes to processes and procedures for City permits and inspections
Please read this notice - it contains important information regarding changes to processes and procedures for the City of Port Moody’s Building Division during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Permit requirements
If you're building a new home, renovating your current home, or adding a structure to your property, you need to apply for a building permit. All building and home renovations in Port Moody are regulated by the City's Zoning Bylaw. Before you begin your next project, we recommend you review our Good Neighbour Guidelines, building guides and bulletins, Energy Step Code requirements, and Fees Bylaw.
New construction
You'll need a building permit for any new development or building renovations. Take the following steps to get your permit:
- fill out a building permit application form
- complete the applicable checklist
Application checklists
- tenant improvement checklist
- interior renovations checklist
- new development checklist
- new single/two family residential buildings or additions checklist
- temporary structures checklist
Book an appointment to apply
To submit a building permit application, you must book an appointment with a building official by email or call 604-469-4534.
Submit your completed hard-copy application form directly to the building official during your appointment.
Demolition
If you want to completely remove any type of building or structure, you'll need a demolition permit. Review our demolition permit process and then fill out a demolition permit application.
Accompanying forms
Depending on your project, you may need to complete and submit some of the following forms along with your building permit application:
- Schedule 4 - Confirmation of Professional Liability Insurance
- Schedule 1 - Owner Authorization Form
- Letter of Authorization for Strata Properties
- Part 10 Design Verification
- Part 10 Completion Report
- Energy Intensity Report
- Hazardous materials report
- Waste management compliance report
Plumbing permit applications
The five types of applications listed below must be submitted in person to 100 Newport Drive. You are not required to book an appointment for these permits.
All plumbing permits are regulated by the City's Building and Plumbing Code Administration Bylaw.
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Hydronic heating permit |
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Fill out the Hydronic Heating Permit Application if you are installing hydronic heating. You must also submit sealed calculations with your application. |
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Plumbing Permit Application |
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Complete a Plumbing Permit Application for any new plumbing hook up, including but not limited to:
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Plumbing service permit application |
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Fill out a Plumbing Service Permit Application if you require plumbing services for:
If you are installing the fixtures and piping for your plumbing without hiring a contractor and do not live in a Strata, you need to fill out a Home Owner Plumbing Permit Application Declaration. |
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Sprinkler permit application |
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Complete a Sprinkler Permit Application if you are installing a fire protection sprinkler system in your home. |
Required inspections for standard buildings
Learn about inspections that are required for standard building projects, and how to book an inspection when you're ready.
