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Vancouver building permits, week of 3 August 2026
The City of Vancouver issued 49 building permits between 3 and 9 August 2026, worth $52.6M in all. Renovation led with 31 permits, then new build with 11 and demolition with 3. Downtown and Marpole were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 31 | |
| New build | 11 | |
| Demolition | 3 | |
| Commercial | 3 | |
| Solar | 1 |
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All 49 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 4994 Blenheim St Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a three-storey, 5-unit Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a 5-car attached carport, per Bulletin 2024-022-BU, having access from the lane. VBBL 2025 - NFPA 13D New build | ROYAL PALACE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LTD. | $2,000,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2740 W 12TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($1,500,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from new proposed 22’ lane easement. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1560540 2. Mechanical unit proposed (Air-to-water heat pump) – Exterior components in rear yard, interior component in basement mech. room New build | 1259882 B.C. LTD. | $1,500,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2704 W 12TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($1,500,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from new proposed 22’ lane easement. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1560539 2. Mechanical unit proposed (Air-to-water heat pump) – Exterior components in rear yard, interior component in basement mech. room New build | 1259882 B.C. LTD. | $1,500,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3870 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a three-storey two-unit front building, with three carport parking spaces at the rear building, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHRV unit proposed - located in W/D closet 2.\tHeat pump unit proposed – Exterior component located in front yard and court yard New build | Aqua Homes Development Ltd | $990,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3876 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a two-storey one-unit rear building with three carport parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHRV unit proposed - located in closet at stairs 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in the courtyard, Interior component located under stairs New build | Aqua Homes Development Ltd | $339,500 |
| 2026-08-07 | 869 W 17TH Av South Cambie |
CF-2026-004768 869 W 17th Av To alter the interior and exterior of this existing single detached house; scope including, but not limited to, removal of the unauthorized secondary suite; re-installation of the stairs between the basement and first floor; installation of a new washroom on the third floor. Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 6436 Lanark St Victoria-Fraserview |
6436 Lanark St Exterior and interior alterations to remove a portion of the existing attached carport and closing the remainder of the carport into habitable space on the main floor and reducing the roof deck on the upper floor and change of use from this existing single detached house to a single detached house with secondary suite on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed Roofing | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2956 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1948) on this site – declared non rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Note: Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. Demolition Contractor: Gateway Landscaping & Excavating Ltd. (Gurmeet Singh) QP: Odin's Eye Inspections (Kurt McInnes) *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025* Demolition | Gateway Landscaping & Excavating Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 285 E 48TH Av Sunset |
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1949) on this site – declared non rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Note: Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. Demolition Contractor: Akal Demolition & Excavating Ltd. QP: Odin's Eye Inspections (Kurt Mclnnes) NEW R1-1 BYLAW *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025., Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $40,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | 744 W Hastings St Downtown |
#400 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office tenant space on the 4th floor (#400) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work; partition walls to create three new offices Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Qualifast Contracting Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 2458 Adanac St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct one three-storey Net Zero 3-unit Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with 3 carport parking spaces at the rear having access from the lane. Notes: 1- CHBA Net Zero Building 2. Sprinklered to NFPA 13R ***This permit has been issued under the VBBL 2019*** New build | applicant withheld (individual) | $1,500,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 250 W 70TH Av Marpole |
250 W 70TH AVENUE Exterior alterations to install outdoor salter hanger frames in this existing work yard on this site. Okay for field review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,400,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1965 Musqueamview St Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alteration to convert this existing two-family dwelling to a 3-storey multiple conversion dwelling containing 5 dwelling units (including 1 rental unit), providing one surface parking having vehicular access from the lane. Notes: 1. Reviewed under VBBL 2025 2. Related to DP-2024-00894 3. Being Strata titled 4. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R 5. Part 5 design Renovation | Hantech Construction Ltd | $1,260,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1190 Homer St Downtown |
Interior alterations to demise this existing office space (#400) into 3 units (Unit #401, 430 and 450) and provide tenant improvements to one of the newly created units on the 4th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. This is a sprinklered building. Sprinkler Contractor: Fire-Tech Sprinkler Ltd. Renovation Commercial | AD Projects Inc | $800,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1177 Forge Walk Fairview |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing 2-level residential unit in this multiple dwelling building (stacked rowhouse) on the site. Scope includes adding new windows and folding patio door, reconfiguring washrooms and replacing flooring, millwork, plumbing and lighting fixtures. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2025 *** Renovation Windows Plumbing | Kaizen Renovations Corp | $300,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1395 Grandview Hwy North Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00904 Interior and exterior alterations and addition of approximately 860.8 sq.ft (80 sq.m) of an ancillary storage to this existing one-storey Metals Products Manufacturing - Class B (group F2) with ancillary office/lunch room building. Scope of work includes combining two units into one by removal of demising wall and iwalls at mezzanine stair landing, installation of new stairs from the storage, and legalizing Work Without Permit including installation of a loading dock and a ramp at the west of the building and removal of 4 interior stairs, interior walls, and the southwest portion of the second floor resulting this two-storey building becoming a one-storey building with an enclosed mezzanine. Renovation Commercial | TG SCHULZ LTD. | $261,402 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3766 W 7TH Av West Point Grey |
#405 - 3777 W 8TH AV Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 405 on the 4th floor of this multi residential building on this site. Scope of work includes renovations to Kitchen, bathroom and addition of Gas Fireplace in Living room Okay for DTI as per City staff Renovation HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $85,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3815 Glen Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
3815 Glen Drive To remove the existing accessory building and construct a new 1-car detached garage to this existing single detached house on this site. NOTE: This garage is not approved as a heated space, and has not been reviewed for environmental separation requirements. Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 2959 E Georgia St Hastings-Sunrise |
To alter the exterior and interior of the existing single detached house on this inside with lane lot to perform fire damage repair, including removal of the unauthorized secondary suite and replacement of windows. Note to DBI: Received Hazardous Materials Report, per City staffwork is contained to floors and walls. Renovation Secondary suite Windows | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 555 W Broadway Fairview |
Exterior alterations for building envelope repairs to the south and east elevation of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial | Vandot Home Services & Development Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 744 W Hastings St Downtown |
#520 - 5th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvement to this existing general office on the 5th floor (#520) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Construct new partitions to create 2 private offices. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | 0981637 BC LTD | $25,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3101 Main St Mount Pleasant |
3173 MAIN ST Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use/occupancy from Office (D) to Retail (E) (approx.1260 SQ FT) at 3173 MAIN ST. on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2026-08-06 | 811 Carrall St Downtown |
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 2 - 40' x 40' and 2 - 40' x 60' tents, and a truss structure, for the Brewery and the Beast event for a limited period of time expiring August 30, 2026. Notes: Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,250 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
CRU 406 - 1055 Dunsmuir Interior alterations to add a temporary wall and opening in this existing restaurant space for a temporary time frame expiring November 1st, 2026. Okay for DTI per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $4,500 |
| 2026-08-05 | 1925 Alberni St West End |
Construct new underground water valve chamber. Building review branch review: 1. This building is under the jurisdiction of Metro Vancouver and not subject to VBBL 2025. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $12,000,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 777 W 7TH Av Fairview |
777 W 7th Ave Exterior alteration to provide improvements for plaza restoration for this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: demolition and replacement of the existing wood decking, plaza concrete topping, waterproofing assembly, hard and soft landscaping. Renovation Demolition | no contractor listed | $1,800,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 3857 Quebec St Riley Park |
To construct a 2.5-storey net-zero two-family dwelling with an attached garage in the basement ($980,000), having vehicular access from the street. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE, to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R Note: This is a 2.5-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tMechanical Unit proposed – Exterior component located in the rear New build | Glenmark Homes Ltd | $980,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 7526 Selkirk St Marpole |
1FD To construct a 2 ½ storey single detached house ($850,000.00). 1.\tCovenant to be registered prior to sheathing 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in mechanical room. New build | MEHTA HOMES CORPORATION | $850,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 2781 E 54TH Av Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with (2) secondary suite(s) located in the Basement ($784,864.50), with a detached accessory building (garage), having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2809033 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in courtyard New build Secondary suite | AVTAR ENTERPRISES 2022 LTD. | $784,864 |
| 2026-08-05 | 7526 Selkirk St Marpole |
2.0 LWH To construct a 2-storey laneway house building ($300,000.00) with an attached carport providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' (location) Lane. 1.\tCovenant to be registered prior to sheathing 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor. New build Secondary suite | MEHTA HOMES CORPORATION | $300,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 4520 W 10TH Av West Point Grey |
Interior alterations to change the use to Health Care Office in the existing building. unit #110,#120, 130 to be combined into one Health Care office for the single tenant on this site. Unit #110 to be retained for addressing purposes. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 475 W Georgia St Downtown |
#730 - 7th floor expanding into a portion of #750. (* #740 removed without a permit) Interior alterations to the 7th floor for this existing office tenant in #730 to expand into a portion of #750 and provide improvements in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove a demising wall and fill in an opening to become new demising wall between the two units. Select demo of partition walls, and construct new partition walls, doors/frames for new layout. Electrical, Plumbing/mechanical, and sprinklers to suit. * Note - This permit will also validate the work without permit to consolidate 740 into #750 without a permit. District Building Inspector to determine if WWOP Fees apply. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Corview Construction Ltd | $145,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 88 W Pender St Downtown |
#2057 88 W Pender St Interior alterations and a change of use from Office to Fitness Centre (Occupancy D, low occupant load A2). Units 2057 and 2059 will be combined, with Unit 2057 retained as the unit address for a new tenant within the existing mixed-use building on this site. Ok for DB, field review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $90,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 7823 Hudson St Marpole |
7823 Hudson Street Exterior and interior alterations to remove a window in the ensuite and updates to the kitchen and bathroom at this existing single detached house on this inside lane site. Okay for field review as per City staffmove gas fireplace - to install furring wall at north wall of the main floor - to remove existing bay window on north wall of main floor - to remove existing glass block window at south wall of main floor - to replace existing windows with energy efficient windows Increase $15000 in work cost Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 1300 Discovery St West Point Grey |
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 2 - 40' x 60' tents & 2 - 30' x 30' tents for the Vancouver T100 Triathlon event for a limited period of time expiring August 16, 2026. Notes: 1. Schedules submitted: A/B (Arch), B (Struct) 2. Permit issued pursuant to VBBL #14343 (2025) Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 4833 Henry St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1946) on this site – declared non rental • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Demolition Contractor: 1398181 B.C. LTD QP: Greenbay Environmental Ltd. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. NEW R1-1 BYLAW *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025., Demolition | 1398181 B.C. LTD | $40,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 1680 E 12TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1690 E 12th Avenue Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and a change of use/occupancy from this existing Retail - Shell (Group E) for a new Beauty Salon (Group D) with ancillary Retail (Group E) tenant at 1690 E 12th Avenue on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 4474 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
Exterior and interior alterations to validate the rear deck addition and convert the existing stair landing to habitable area to this existing single detached house on this site. Work includes removing unpermitted secondary suite. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | 8938 Montcalm St Marpole |
#206 - 8938 Montcalm St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 206 on the 2nd Floor of this multi residential building on this site. CF-2024-011010 Scope of work to convert the dining room into a bedroom Okay for Field Review as per City staff(M. Lee) July 15, 2026 Renovation | no contractor listed | $2,500 |
| 2026-08-05 | 8938 Montcalm St Marpole |
#207 - 8938 Montcalm St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 207 on the 2nd Floor of this multi residential building on this site.CF-2024-011010 Scope of work to convert the dining room into a bedroom Okay for Filed Review as per City staff(M. Lee) July 15, 2026 Renovation | no contractor listed | $2,500 |
| 2026-08-04 | 975 Lagoon Drive | to construct new backup power room and underground water valve chamber, complete with utility connections to City of Vancouver sewer. ** This building permit is issued under VBBL 2025"" Building review branch review: 1. This review is limited to the roof top deck and guardrail as per VBBL 2025. 2. The remain of the building is under the jurisdiction of Metro Vancouver and not subject to VBBL 2025. Renovation Deck Roofing Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $21,600,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1228 E 33RD Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($350,000) with 1-car open carport, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D and Carport to be sprinklered as per City staff.10.15.4.(11). or Bulletin 2024-002BU This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Heat Pump proposed – Exterior component located middle court yard, Interior component located in first storey mech room. New build Secondary suite | Synergy 3 Developments Ltd | $350,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1712 Cedar Crescent Shaughnessy |
Interior alterations only to create a pantry and study on the main floor, expand the master bedroom and add a washroom to the upper floor bedroom of this existing single detached house in First Shaughnessy Heritage Conservation Area on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing | Meister Construction Ltd | $145,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 7801 Argyle St Victoria-Fraserview |
Exterior alterations only to install solar panels on the roof of the south wing of this existing 3-storey hospital building (Holy Family Hospital; Group B2) on this site. This is Voluntary Upgrade of energy system. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE May 5, 2026 ******** Building Review Branch Note: 1. This is classified as a voluntary energy upgrade so no part 11 upgrades are triggered. 2.OK for DB per City staff. Electrical Permit Required. Solar Commercial | no contractor listed | $135,822 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1479 E 49TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing single family dwelling building on this site. Exterior scope of work limited to removal of a portion of the rear deck. Renovation | Turcotte Urban Real Estate Corp | $100,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 2250 Eddington Drive Arbutus Ridge |
Interior alterations for voluntary upgrade to install an accessible stair lift at the South stairwell #2 serving levels 1 to 4 of this existing Secondary School on this site. Notes: 1. Schedules Submitted: A/B (Arch), B(Struct), B(Elect) 2. Lift to be installed to CSA B355 requirements This permit issued pursuant to VBBL #14343 (2025) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $90,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1301 Arbutus St Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2026-00019 Exterior and interior alterations to change the use and major occupancy of the existing 500sf Caretaker Dwelling Unit (Group C) to Restaurant- Class 1 (Group A2) ancillary to the existing (Kitsilano) Park use on this site. The approval is for a limited period of time expiring on March 3,2027, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Vancouver Coastal Health Conditions: - Keg fridge in storage room for storage of kegs only - no dispensing permitted - Splash guard to be installed between hand sink and 2 comp sink - In the absence of a proposed vent hood - there is to be alternative means of steam dispersal or containment in a manner that does not allow odor/steam/smoke to accumulate in the kitchen (or operate in accordance with declared activities in your Form K3 with City of Vancouver) - Full size sheet pan not to be used for ovens as sink is not sized large enough to adequately clean and sanitize. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $85,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 2000 W Georgia St | SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 40 x 60' store frame tent, 1 - 20' x 60' kitchen frame tent, 2 - 20' x 20' catering tents, 1 row of 5 - 20' x 20' marquee tents, and 2 rows of 5 - 20' x 20' marquee tents for the Lululemon Seawheeze Sunset Festival event for a limited period of time expiring August 11, 2026. Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025). Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | 5757 Victoria Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
Exterior and interior alterations for fire damage repair to this existing Retail unit on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation Commercial | 305466 BC Ltd | $50,000 |