Building and Renovating

Applying for permits

Submit your complete building permit application or deconstruction (demolition) permit application and all supporting documents online by using this link.

Refer to the deconstruction permit process for more information on demolition application requirements.

Redeveloping your property? Consider donating your existing home to a community in need, many homes can be repurposed instead of deconstructed. Check with a local building move company to see if your home can be given new life!

Apply for a plumbing permit, hydronic heating permit and fire sprinkler permit online by using this link.

Refer to the Application Checklists below to assist you with permit application requirements.

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, BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements, and Fees Bylaw. 

Building Codes and Standards

BC Codes 2024 take effect March 8, 2024, except for adaptable dwelling and earthquake changes which take effect March 10, 2025. Use this link to review the 2024 Codes.

Application checklists

• tenant improvement checklist
• interior renovations checklist
• new development checklist
• new single/two family residential buildings or additions checklist
• temporary structures checklist
• solar ready checklist

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 2 - owners undertaking
• schedule 4 - confirmation of professional liability insurance
• schedule 1 - owner authorization form
• letter of authorization for strata properties
• energy intensity report
• hazardous materials report
• waste management compliance report
• bond release form
• utility service connection application form

Current building applications

Use the interactive building applications map to view details on current building permit applications and the milestones they have reached within the review process. New building permit applications will be added to this map once the application and supporting documents have been reviewed by staff and determined to be complete.

Booking an inspection

Learn about inspections that are required for standard building projects. To book an inspection, go to portmoody.ca/inspection.