Inspections & Permits
The Building & Permitting Branch oversees all inspection services and issues permits and licenses. Located on the second floor of City Hall, our customer service agents can help you with a full range of development services.
Qualified staff are responsible for:
- reviewing building plans,
- issuing building permits and business licenses
- inspecting construction to ensure compliance with the Zoning Bylaw
, development regulations and the requirements of the Building Code.
Staff members can provide advice to builders on the interpretation of codes, and they work closely with the agencies responsible for inspections, electrical, gas and sewage disposal permits.
Inspection Requests
Building, heating and plumbing inspection requests can be made online. Permit numbers are required.
Inspection Requests Inspection Areas
Licensing
Any person owning or operating a business within the City of Kelowna must obtain an annual business licence to be prominently displayed in their place of business.
The Government BizPal online service provides a customized list of permits and licences from all levels of government that you may require for your business.
Business licences can be renewed when there are no changes to an existing licence.
Business Licence Renewal
Building Permits
Applications can be made on the second floor of City Hall for:
Contact
Development Services
2nd Floor City Hall
1435 Water Street
Phone: 250 469-8960
