Construction and renovations

How B.C.’s new short-term rental rules affect Whistler

To apply for a business licence for short-term rentals, you need to complete any property building permits.

Revising your Building Permit

If changes are made to the scope of work throughout construction, a permit revision may be required.

Whistler Snow Load

Ground snow load calculation and clarifications on code requirements for snow loading in whistler can be found in the RMOW Technical Bulletin – Snow Loads.

Building Department Advisory

Only complete building permit applications with all required documentation will be put into the processing queue. Please review application checklists to ensure your submission is complete.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler can assist you with the building and construction process

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Building permits, applications and forms

Select the type of project you are working on for applicable permits required to complete your project.

Resources, regulations and bylaws

Find helpful resources or view RMOW building regulations, bylaws, and other forms  required to complete your project.

Active/historical property records

Find recently submitted permit applications and issued permits, or request historical permit records of a property.

BC Energy Step Code and energy efficiency incentives

Whistler has adopted the BC Energy Step Code, and has made energy rebates available.

Building application tips and FAQs

Here are the answers to frequently asked building questions and some popular resources to help you with your project.

New building information and bulletins

Stay up to date with the latest building information and bulletins.

In-person services

In-person services for the Planning, Building, and Infrastructure Services department are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Construction hours

Residential Zone  Monday to Saturday:      7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.     /    Sunday and Stat Holidays:      9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Industrial Zone:    7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Construction restrictions

Effective immediately, all high-risk construction activity in the interface area (within 10 meters of the forest) shall cease at 1 p.m. each day. A minimum two-hour fire watch is required after construction ceases. Please refer to our Construction Regulations for more details.

It’s electric!

Thank you for joining local BC Hydro representatives and RMOW staff on November 28, 2023 to hear how BC Hydro is planning for B.C.’s electrified future. This free session covered essentials such as electrical servicing to new buildings, how to manage upgrading needs for electrical supply to homes, and supporting forthcoming building energy and emission code increases.

View the session presentations:

Contact

Building Department
604-935-8150
buildingdept@whistler.ca