Building and Renovating
Applying for building permits
The City of Port Moody is no longer accepting in-person paper applications. Building permit applications are now submitted electronically.
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 will 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
Please submit the building permit application and all other supporting documents to buildingpermits@portmoody.ca or for larger submissions you can submit your application by using 2big4email
Application checklists
- tenant improvement checklist
- interior renovations checklist
- new development checklist
- new single/two family residential buildings or additions checklist
- temporary structures checklist
Deconstruction (Demolition)
If you want to completely remove any type of building or structure, you'll need a Deconstruction permit. Review our Deconstruction permit process and then fill out a Deconstruction 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
- Owner Authorization Form
- Letter of Authorization for Strata Properties
- Energy Intensity Report
- Hazardous materials report
- Waste management compliance report
Online e-apply permit applications
All plumbing permits are regulated by the City of Port Moody Building Bylaw.
To apply for a plumbing permit, hydronic heating permit and sprinkler permits, apply online using this link.
Booking an inspection
Learn about inspections that are required for standard building projects. To book an inspection, go to portmoody.ca/inspection.
