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Residential building permits

The Township of Langley is working towards digital online building permit application submissions. Select building permit applications can now be submitted online. If an “apply online” button is available under the permit type, you can submit your application digitally. To get started, review the eApply Guide.

Effective February 3, 2025 paper applications will no longer be accepted where digital submission is available. Learn more.

Please refer to our guides for assistance with your application.

Have questions about digital applications? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers.

 

ALR second dwelling under 90m²
ALR second dwelling under 90m²

Apply online

Forms

Guides

New residential single family dwelling
New residential single family dwelling

Apply online

Forms

Guides

New single family dwelling with accessory building

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Accessory buildings
Accessory buildings

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Single family addition or alteration
Single family addition or alteration

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Single family two-dwelling house (duplex and semi-detached)
Single family two-dwelling house (duplex and semi-detached)

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Row house
Row house

Forms

Guides

Mobile homes
Mobile homes

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Agricultural farm worker accommodation
Agricultural farm worker accommodation

Forms

Guides

Secondary suite
Secondary suite

Apply online

Forms

Guides

Basement finish
Basement finish

Apply online

Forms

Guides

ALR second dwelling under 90m²

The Agricultural Land Commission outlines additional requirements for properties located in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Familiarize yourself with the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) legislation that affect properties located in the ALR. Access the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission website and review the ALC Bulletin Residences in the ALR.

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
Guides
  • Residential Construction – New Single Family Dwellings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
  • Residences in the ALR

New residential single family dwelling

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Residential Construction – New Single Family Dwellings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload

New single family dwelling with accessory building

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Single Family Dwelling with an Accessory Building Application Checklist
  • Declaration of Intended Use - Accessory
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Residential Construction – New Single Family Dwellings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload

Accessory buildings

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist (Residential Accessory Buildings)
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Declaration of Intended Use - Accessory
  • Septic and Waste Water Systems Referral
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • Residential Construction – Additions, Alterations and Accessory Buildings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure

Single family addition or alteration

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist – Residential Additions and Alterations
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Residential Construction – Additions, Alterations and Accessory Buildings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • Single Family Dwelling Conversion Restrictions

Single family two-dwelling house (duplex and semi-detached)

A semi-detached (two-dwelling) home, shares one common wall with the neighbouring house. The property lines run directly through each common shared wall.

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Duplex and Semi-detached Application Checklist
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Duplex and Semi-detached Application Guide
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload

Row house

In a row house, each dwelling is joined by common shared wall and the property lines run directly through each common shared wall.

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
Guides
  • Residential Construction – Row Houses
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure

Mobile homes

The Agricultural Land Commission outlines additional requirements for properties located in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Familiarize yourself with the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) legislation that affect properties located in the ALR. Access the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission website and review the ALC Bulletin Residences in the ALR.

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Mobile home in a Mobile Home Park Checklist
  • Mobile Homes on Private Property Checklist
  • Park Manager’s Approval Form
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
  • Tree Removal and Cutting Application Form
Guides
  • Mobile Homes on Private Property
  • Mobile Home park
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure

Agricultural farm worker accommodation

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Building Permit Application Checklist
  • Bond Return Form and Information Sheet
  • Septic – Building Permit Referral Form
  • Soil Removal and Deposit Declaration
  • Agent Authorization
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Energy Requirements
  • SWMP Checklist
  • Tree Cutting and Removal Declaration
Guides
  • Residential Construction – New Single Family Dwellings
  • BC Archaeological Property Owner Brochure

Secondary suite

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Secondary Suite Checklist
  • Agent Authorization
  • Septic and Waste Water Systems Referral
Guides
  • Guide to Secondary Suites
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • Secondary Suite Floor Plan Sample
  • Secondary Suite Removal Requirements

Basement finish

If you are constructing a secondary suite, please refer to the secondary suite application information.

Forms
  • Building Permit Application Form
  • Agent Authorization
  • Basement Finish Permit Application Checklist
Guides
  • Plan Review Portal Document Upload
  • Residential Construction Guide - Basement Finish

Need further assistance? Please contact buildinginfo@tol.ca.

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