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.
Need to pay an invoice?
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 property owners wanting to create a new parcel(s) of land out of an existing parcel or consolidate parcels.
For temporarily placing a container on-street. Examples include: construction bins, moving containers, shipping containers, trailers, etc. Whenever possible, containers/pods should be placed on private property.
Additional Information
For temporary land uses not permitted under the current zoning districts, subject to Council approval. Temporary Use Permits are valid for up to 3 years and may be renewed once for an additional maximum 3 years.
Additional Information
For any interior or exterior alterations or change of use to an existing commercial, industrial and multi-residential building.
Additional Information
To temporarily close a road, lane, path, sidewalk, bike lane or any other portion of City right-of-way.
Please visit our Traffic Control Permit page for instructions on how to apply online.
If you have a Protected Tree on your property, you can apply for a permit to remove it.
For a property to be connected to a main water supply. This is a bylaw requirement.
Contact us for information on how to request an upgrade/alteration to the water supply.
Contact us
| Department | Phone | |
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| Building Permits | Phone
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[email protected] |
| Engineering General Inquiries | Phone
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[email protected] |
| Fire Administration Office | General inquiries
Fax
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[email protected] |
| Planning General Inquiries | Phone
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[email protected] |