Overview

Building Officials are responsible for building inspections mandatory under the Cowichan Valley Regional District Building Bylaw. These inspections are required at various stages of construction, and the inspection records are kept on file by the Building Official for future reference.  Inspection records provide an independent third party verification of no longer visible building elements located within a building or structure. 

NEW Digital Building Permit Application & Review

Building Permit Applications can be submitted digitally to the CVRD Plan Checker and digital plan reviewing will be starting Fall 2024. 

Building Permit Application Documents

• Building Permit Application (FILLABLE)
• Demolition Permit Application
• Mechanical Ventilation Checklists
• Plumber Declaration Form (Fillable Form)
• FireSmart Manual and Scorecard
  • FireSmart Scorecard (Fillable)

Covenant Templates

• Save Harmless Covenant Template

Covenants are usually required for all attached and detached suite applications. Please confirm with the Plan Checker if you need a Second Dwelling Covenant well in advance of your Building Permit Application as Covenants do take time to complete. 

• Second Dwelling Covenant Template
• Second Dwelling Removal Covenant Template
• Second Dwelling on 2 Hectare Parcel Template

Realtor Forms (Routine Document Release)

• Building Record Release Form

When is a Building Permit Required?

• Building Regulation Bylaw No. 4433
• Building Permits in the CVRD

How do I Apply for a Building Permit in the CVRD?

• Building Permit Application Steps