Building services

Planning to build, renovate, or alter a structure in Courtenay?

The building services team helps ensure construction is safe, code-compliant, and consistent with municipal bylaws.

Whether you are a homeowner building a deck, a contractor managing a new home, or a developer coordinating a multi-unit project, we are here to help you move forward with clarity.

What we do

Building services is responsible for:

  • Building and plumbing permits
  • Construction inspections
  • Enforcement of the BC Building Code
  • Enforcement of the BC Plumbing Code
  • Administration of local building bylaws
  • Investigation of building-related complaints
  • Technical review of development applications

Our role is to support safe construction while ensuring compliance with provincial and municipal requirements.

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