Electrical, gas and sewage disposal work require separate permits and inspections. Land use planning bylaws vary from area to area. Contact the appropriate agencies listed below.
Electrical and Gas Permit
Technical Safety BC
Tel 250.952.4444
Evidence of Access Permits, Culverts, Bridges and Roads
Ministry of Transportation
Tel 250.952.4515
Fire Protection Areas
| Galiano North |
250.539.5453 |
| Galiano South |
250.539.2131 |
| Malahat |
250.743.2103 |
| Mayne |
250.539.5156 |
| Otter Point |
250.642.6211 |
| Pender Island |
250.629.3321 |
| Piers Island |
250.655.3029 |
| Port Renfrew |
250.647.0101 |
| Salt Spring Island |
250.537.2531 |
| Saturna Island |
250.537.7179 |
| Shirley |
250.646.2107 |
| Willis Point |
250.213.5606 |
Homeowner Protection Office
Branch of BC Housing
Tel 604.646.7050 or 1.800.407.7757
House Addressing
Addresses for properties located in the Southern Gulf Islands, excluding Pender, can be obtained from your local fire department. For properties located in the Juan de Fuca area, Pender Island or Salt Spring Island you can contact the Building Inspection office in your area.
Land Use and Zoning
Juan de Fuca Area (including Willis Point, Malahat, East Sooke, Otter Point, Jordan River Shirley, Port Renfrew and Juan de Fuca Rural Resource Lands)
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Planning Services
Tel 250.642.1500
Salt Spring Island
Islands Trust
Tel 250.537.9144
Southern Gulf Islands
Islands Trust
Tel 250.405.5151
Property Registration Easements, Right of Ways or Restrictive Covenants
Victoria Land Title Office Tel 1.877.577.5872
Sewage Disposal Permits and Drinking Water Verification
Island Health
250.519.3401
WorkSafe BC
1.800.663.7593