October 2024 NEWS - Building Bylaw Update Underway

We are updating our 20-year old Building Bylaw. Learn more at ''Building Bylaw Update Underway'.   

Apply for a Building Permit

The City of Terrace processes application for all types of building permits such as general building, plumbing, signs, moving, and/or demolition. 

Please direct questions to Mary Waite, mwaite@terrace.ca, 250-615-4000 

• Apply online through Cloudpermit
• Download Building Permit Application
• Download Demolition Permit Application

We accept digital building permit applications and inspection requests through Cloudpermit. Register for an account and log in to apply. Alternatively, you may submit a building permit applications and/or inspection request by paper. Note paper applications require additional processing time, and projects without a Cloudpermit account have limited user service. 

New single-family dwelling

• 0. New Dwelling Application Full Package
• 1. New Dwelling Application Package
• 2. Plan Reviews
• 3. Drawings Checklist
• 4. Owner Building Permit Guidelines
• 5. Building Permit Application
• 6. Homeowner Protection Office
• 7. Owners Undertaking (foundation)
• 8. Address Request Form
• 9. Request for Locates
• 10. Application for Service Info Sheet
• 11. Application for Service
• 12. Water On Off
• 13. Guideline For Driveway
• 14. Application for Permission to Construct - New Dwelling Driveway Access
• 15. Driveway Access Drawing
• 16. Noise Control Bylaw 2100-2016

Development Cost Charges

Note that the City adopted a development cost charges (DCC) bylaw in December 2021. Through this bylaw, which is regulated by Local Government Act, the City collects fees from developers to help fund the cost of growth-related infrastructure and parks. Learn more about development cost charges. 

PNG's Energy Step Code Support Program

Improving the airtightness of your residential construction project's building envelope will enhance the home's energy efficiency. PNG's Energy Step Code Support Program provides incentives for mid-construction blower door tests on new or renovation projects located in communities served by PNG, helping you comply with the BC Energy Step Code. 

Homeowners or contractors can receive rebates of $400 per test for a single-family home or $300 per test on each unit of a semi-detached home.

How to Participate

PNG's Energy Step Code Support Program provides funding to municipalities who administer the Energy Step Code program on PNG's behalf. If your new build or renovation project is located within the City of Terrace, then please contact the City to apply for your rebate.

To apply for your rebate, contact:
Mary Waite, Building and Business Clerk
mwaite@terrace.ca, 250-615-4000

For more info about the program, contact:
Nathan Brooks, Building/License Official
nbrooks@terrace.ca, 250-615-4023