Due to high volume, permit complexity and reduced staffing levels, review of building permit applications is taking up to four months within the Comox Valley Regional District Electoral Areas A, B and C.
鈥淲e want to thank the public for their patience as we work through these challenges,鈥� said Alana Mullaly, general manager of planning and development services. 鈥淲e understand that a lengthy building permit review period can frustrate a project that is already challenged by escalating construction costs and labour shortages. We are therefore introducing enhanced systems to work through our backlog and ensure we can support property owners to advance their projects.鈥�
If you鈥檙e looking for ways to help reduce your permit wait time, here are some tips:
鈥ubmit your building permit applications in digital form.
鈥eview the Building Permit Checklist to ensure your project has the required information when you submit.
鈥all us to discuss your project early in your planning stage to avoid surprises.
Find more information on , and use the to help you through the permit process and ensure you have everything prepared before you submit.
