BC Permit Preview System
Understand your permit requirements before you apply.
Get a professional permit preview, likely requirements, required documents, and project guidance before moving forward.
Get started below and answer a few guided questions. You can upload drawings or photos during your request.
How It Works
From project idea to permit-ready.
Step 1
Tell us about the project
Share the municipality, property type, applicant role, and high-level scope in a guided request flow.
Step 2
Upload what you have
Add drawings, photos, notes, or PDFs if they are available. Uploads are optional at the start.
Step 3
Get a permit readiness review
PermitWave reviews likely permit paths, common document needs, and project-specific risk areas.
Step 4
Continue from your account
Track your request, add documents later, and download the final report when it is ready.
PermitWave Academy
Learn before you apply.
Practical guides for high-value permit questions, from secondary suites to change of use and BC energy code requirements.
Homeowners
Secondary Suite Permit Guide
Understand zoning, fire separation, parking, code triggers, and permit steps before adding a suite.
Commercial
Change of Use Permit Guide
Retail to daycare, office to medical, warehouse to gym, restaurant conversions, and occupancy changes.
Building Code
BC Energy Code Guide
Learn when Step Code, energy advisors, airtightness testing, and compliance documentation may apply.
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