Building and Renovating

Are you planning to build, deconstruct, or renovate on your property? Make sure you get all the necessary permits and adhere to appropriate guidelines. This page will help you get started.

Permit requirements

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, BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements, and the Fees Bylaw. In addition to City bylaws, guidelines, and requirements, be sure to review the provincial government’s building codes and standards.

Answers to common questions can be found in the FAQs at the bottom of this page.

Applying for permits

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 before any new construction takes place. Visit our Building Guides and Bulletins page for more helpful information. Projects that require permits include:

• small-scale multi unit housing
• tenant improvements
• decks
• swimming pools
• mini-split air conditioning units
• fire sprinklers
• hydronic heating

When you're ready to start the application process, you'll need to complete a building permit application, then submit all supporting documents online through Port Moody's eServices portal. The process is as follows:

1. Submit a building application request
2. Apply for a building permit

Note that if your project involves deconstruction, a separate permit is required.

Checklists and additional forms

The checklists below will help you ensure you submit all the requirements for your application.

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

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

Deconstruction permits

If you want to demolish a structure, you will also need to complete the deconstruction permit application form and include it in your submission. Refer to the deconstruction permit process for more information on demolition application requirements.

Plumbing permits

1. Go to the eServices portal Plumbing Permit application.
2. Select Login to sign in with your existing account, or select Guest to apply without an account.
3. Indicate if you are a homeowner or a plumbing contractor, and select Continue. 
4. Select the permit type based on the information below.

	To replace, remove, or install interior fixtures – including drain, waste, and vent, and water pipe – you'll need to apply for a Plumbing Permit Fixtures.
	To replace water pipe inside a building, please apply for a Plumbing Permit Services.
	To replace or repair pipe for outside services – including water, sewer, or storm services, and backflow preventers – submit a Plumbing Permit Services application.

Other permits

Other applications you may require, and which must be submitted separately online, include:

• hydronic heating permits 
• fire sprinkler permits