Permits & Applications

Apply for your permits

Find all the information you need to apply for your permits below. Can't find what you're looking for? Visit our related links or contact the department directly for assistance.

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Pay your building, engineering and planning invoices online by credit card on invoices.burnaby.ca.

Check for unclaimed funds

The City may hold unclaimed funds such as refundable deposits or account adjustments from individuals, businesses or developers. View our unclaimed funds database

For heating contractors installing hydronic heating systems in any self-contained residential unit.

For plumbing contractors undertaking all plumbing work for residential or commercial sites. 

  • If this work is for a commercial site an issued building permit is required and a plumbing fixture spec sheet count is available, please contact [email protected] to request a copy of the spec sheet prior to applying for your permit. 
  • Homeowner permits are only permitting for existing single-family dwellings and the permit application must include a Homeowner’s Declaration.

For any interior or exterior alterations or change of use to an existing commercial, industrial and multi-residential building.

If you have a Protected Tree on your property, you can apply for a permit to remove it.

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