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Vancouver building permits, week of 17 August 2026

The City of Vancouver issued 68 building permits between 17 and 23 August 2026, worth $34.0M in all. Renovation led with 36 permits, then new build with 21 and demolition with 8. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.

Permits by trade

TradePermitsBar
Renovation36
New build21
Demolition8
Garage or shed1
Solar1
Commercial1
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All 68 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2026-08-21 2905 Mcgill St
Hastings-Sunrise
Building Permit for DP-2025-00602 To construct a three-storey five-unit Net Zero Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with four on-ground parking stalls, having vehicular access from the lane. Scope of work includes installation of solar panels on the roof, an electrical shed, a garbage shed, and three EV chargers at the rear of the lot. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. ***REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2025 WITH AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE ON JAN 20, 2026*** Building Review Branch Notes: - Controls, switches, and outlets shall comply with 3.8.5.7. - Exterior doors and windows shall comply with 9.7. New build Kentwood Homes Ltd $1,899,000
2026-08-21 5155 Dumfries St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
5175 Dumfries Exterior and interior alterations for mechanical and electrical upgrades to install outdoor heat pumps and a new outdoor electrical kiosk to this existing 2 storey Community Centre Building (Kensington Community Centre) at 5175 Dumfries on this site. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $1,330,000
2026-08-21 2117 W 46TH Av
Kerrisdale
To construct a 2 storey single detached house ($665,672.50) with a carport in the laneway house, providing 3 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9934482 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in court yard, Interior component located in second floor closet New build Secondary suite Rex Homes Limited $665,672
2026-08-21 2117 W 46TH Av
Kerrisdale
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($277,000.00) with a carport, providing 3 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9934482 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in court yard. New build Secondary suite Rex Homes Limited $277,000
2026-08-21 1350 W 14TH Av
Fairview
#8 - 1350 W 14th Ave Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #8 - 1350 W 14th Ave. on the eighth floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation Sage Construction Ltd $100,000
2026-08-21 45 W 23RD Av
Riley Park
45 W 23 Avenue To remove the existing single car garage and to construct a 2 car detached garage at this existing single detached house on this inside with lane site. Okay for SIPS as per City staff Renovation Garage or shed DOMYRENOVATIONS LTD. $90,000
2026-08-21 1040 E 22ND Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a detached one-car garage (13' x 21.29') at the rear of this existing Singled Detached House on this inside with lane site. Ok for BP - Enquiry Center, Jamie Z Drainage to the satisfaction of the DBI Garage or shed no contractor listed $85,000
2026-08-21 3539 Copley St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1943) on this site – declared 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: Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Inc. (Baghail Bhullar) [contact removed] QP: Kurt McInnes (Odin's Eye Inspection) [contact removed] Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $40,000
2026-08-21 770 E 61ST Av
Sunset
Interior alterations to renovate this existing Single Detached House on this site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $30,000
2026-08-21 3139 E Kent Av North
Killarney
Exterior alterations to replace the existing wood retaining wall with cement blocks in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Ok for Field Review by Jamie Z. on July 31, 2026 Renovation OREILLY EXCAVATION LTD. $30,000
2026-08-21 510 Clark Drive
Grandview-Woodland
Interior alterations to change the use from Wholesale to Food or Beverage Products Manufacturing - Class A in this unit of this existing commercial building. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2026-08-20 3730 Nanaimo St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To construct a 4-unit Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with 2 surface parking spaces having access from the lane. VBBL 2019 - NFPA 13R with Bulletin 2025-003-BU. - Part 5. New build LEWIS VANCOUVER CONSTRUCTION LTD $1,230,000
2026-08-20 2615 E 18TH Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
To construct a three-storey, three dwelling unit "Multiplex" with with a total of three surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. BRB Notes: 1. Reviewed under 2025 VBBL 2. Sprinkler to Modified NFPA 13R per Bulletin 2025-003-BU 3. Part 5 Design New build JBM Pacific Construction Ltd $1,100,000
2026-08-20 1001 Richards St
Downtown
Interior alteration for two elevators to fully modernized to meet CSA-B44 requirements and to upgrade fire alarm in this existing multiple high-rise dwelling building. Notes: 1. Main Recall Level - Level 1 2. Alternate Recall Level - Level 2 3. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025) Renovation Electrical Action Electric Ltd $846,797
2026-08-20 6181 Commercial St
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a 2-storey single detached house ($800,000) with an attached garage, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the Commercial Street (no lane). Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Covenant not required 2. Mechanical unit proposed (external component in rear yard, internal component in third half storey) New build Sky Ride Construction $800,000
2026-08-20 5750 Cambie St
Oakridge
#430 Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvement to a new Health Care Office in this unit #430 on the 4th floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Ok for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial Seasons Contracting Ltd $600,000
2026-08-20 5750 Cambie St
Oakridge
Interior alterations to combine unit #415 and #420 into one unit and provide tenant improvement to a new Health Care Office on the 4th floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $250,000
2026-08-20 8324 Granville St
Marpole
Interior alterations to change the use from Laundromat or Dry Cleaning Establishment to Retail store in this existing one-storey commercial building on this site. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $150,000
2026-08-20 1307 W 46TH Av
Oakridge
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single detached house on this lot OK for DB Field Review per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $140,000
2026-08-20 3730 Nanaimo St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1931) on this site. Demo Contractor: JVT excavating & demolition ltd. Sukh Kang - [contact removed] Note: 1) Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. 2) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. 3) Recycling & Reuse Plan For Green Demolition & Wood Salvage to be provided prior to the issuance of this Green Demolition Permit. Demolition JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD $60,000
2026-08-20 1140 W Pender St
Downtown
#440 & #460 combining/ retaining #440 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the 4th floor to combine the existing office spaces (units #440 & #460 ) into one unit (retaining #440) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove demising wall, partition walls. Construction new partition walll for one new office. Electrical and Sprinkers to suit. 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 TotalPlan Inc $50,000
2026-08-20 2720 Ward St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To demolish the existing single detached house ($40,000) on this site - declared non rental Demo: Krithik Dubey - Foralis Environmental Inc [contact removed] - [contact removed] QP: Tarlochan Sunar - MCA Environmental Consulting Inc [contact removed] - [contact removed] Related permit: BP-2026-01532 SU-2026-00480 Demolition Foralis Environmental Inc $40,000
2026-08-20 6648 Butler St
Killarney
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1964) on this site – declared rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. Demolition Contractor: Bhullar Excavating & Demolition Inc. (Baghail Bhullar)_ [contact removed] QP: Peter R. Van Bakel_BCQP Environmental Inc. Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $40,000
2026-08-20 2720 Ward St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To demolish the existing single detached house ($40,000) on this site - declared non-rental Green Demo 75% recycling requirement Demo: Krithik Dubey - Foralis Environmental Inc [contact removed] - [contact removed] QP: Tarlochan Sunar - MCA Environmental Consulting Inc [contact removed] - [contact removed] Demolition Foralis Environmental Inc $40,000
2026-08-20 638 W 19TH Av
South Cambie
Exterior alterations to provide improvement to this existing single detached house on this existing site. Scope of work: 1. new 131.70 sqft deck and stairs at rear 2. validate 27.35sqft unauthorized floor area (11'11 3/4 X 2'3 3/8") at the rear of the lower floor level in the mechanical room OK for field review per City staff Renovation Deck no contractor listed $18,000
2026-08-20 828 Drake St
Downtown
Interior alterations to reconfigure the layout of the existing office on site. Scope of work includes reducing the length of interior partitions. Related to DP-2026-00636 Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $5,000
2026-08-19 6260 Killarney St
Killarney
Exterior and interior alterations to install a Heat recovery system & control upgrades to this existing mechanical system in this existing Community Centre Building (Killarney Community Centre) on this site. The scope of the exterior alterations includes the re & re of outdoor equipment. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $2,830,000
2026-08-19 1845 W 13TH Av
Kitsilano
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a Basement ($1,500,000) and a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in the rear yard 2.\tBar sink located in the basement New build Shield Construction Ltd $1,500,000
2026-08-19 1991 W 61ST Av
Kerrisdale
To construct a 2.5 storey Net Zero Single Detached House ($968,250) with a carport and garage, providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: per Section 10.33.1(a), the CHBA Net Zero building has applied an increase in permitted building height of 0.6 m. Note: per Section 10.33.1(e), the CHBA Net Zero building has applied a floor area exclusion of 19% of permitted floor area (subject to stated caps and conditions). Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2836726 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located on the rear deck, Interior component located in the top storey coffee/bar room 3.\tBar sink located in the top half storey New build Kouver Custom Homes Ltd $968,250
2026-08-19 6565 Brooks St
Killarney
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement($833,750.00) with a carport, providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2948444 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard New build Secondary suite Maplewest Homes Ltd $833,750
2026-08-19 4617 W 15TH Av
West Point Grey
Exterior and interior alterations to convert the crawlspace to habitable floor area and to convert a portion to a secondary suite for this existing 2 + basement SFD FSR approved at 0.89 per City staff Renovation Secondary suite MDM-HARP Contracting Inc $600,000
2026-08-19 1991 W 61ST Av
Kerrisdale
To construct a 2 storey Net Zero Laneway House ($403,438) with an attached garage and a carport, providing a total of 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: per Section 10.33.1(e), the CHBA Net Zero building has applied a floor area exclusion of 19% of permitted floor area (subject to stated caps and conditions). Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE, to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2836726 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located beside the door to the garage, Interior component located in the exterior accessed mechanical room New build Secondary suite Kouver Custom Homes Ltd $403,438
2026-08-19 6565 Brooks St
Killarney
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($343,500.00) with a carport, providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2948444 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard New build Secondary suite Maplewest Homes Ltd $343,500
2026-08-19 2710 Mcgill St
Hastings-Sunrise
2710 MCGILL ST Interior alterations for change of use from this existing Single Family Home with Secondary Suite to Single Family Home with the basement level to be used for Child Care (8 Children) at this existing residential home on this site. Upper cabinets and double sink to be converted to bar sink with no over head cupboards if child daycare is no longer used in the basement level. Non-conforming door at the bottom of stairs on the basement level to comply to the code requirements at the time of no childcare operation in this space in the future per City staff. Ok for Field Review as per City staff: 1. This house is sprinklered. 2. Related to IA-2026-00123 Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing no contractor listed $50,000
2026-08-19 4470 Maple Crescent
Shaughnessy
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1925) 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: J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. QP: Steven Seewald (ALARA Environmental Health and Safety Ltd.) Demolition J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. $40,000
2026-08-19 3534 W 18TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
3534 W 18TH AV Exterior alterations only to install 14 solar panels on the main roof on the existing one-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes installation of Solar panels Okay for DTI as per City staff Solar SOLVE ENERGY INC. $20,479
2026-08-19 3809 Osler St
Shaughnessy
To alter the exterior of this existing single detached house located in the Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) to install a window. Note: Building protected under First Shaughnessy Heritage Conservation Area Renovation Windows no contractor listed $15,000
2026-08-19 2721 Granville St
Fairview
2717 Granville Street Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Retail Store (Group E) for a new Retail store tenant at 2717 Granville Street on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Note: No shelving permitted over 6', as stated in operational letter. Okay for FR as per City staff: (1) Contractor to have a valid Vancouver Business License or Intermunicipal Business License Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $6,000
2026-08-18 176 W King Edward Av
Riley Park
To construct a Net Zero Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey four-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with an attached carport providing 4 parking spaces and 1 surface parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Building 1: BP-2026-01353 (Site Permit) Building 2: BP-2026-01354 Relate Permit: DP-2025-01037 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 ******** 1.\tFront and Rear building to be sprinklered 13D 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in crawl space for front building and main floor for rear building. New build OrrMoniz Projects Corp $2,400,000
2026-08-18 158 W King Edward Av
Riley Park
To construct a Net Zero Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey four-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with an attached carport providing 4 parking spaces and 1 surface parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Building 1: BP-2026-01350 (Site Permit) Building 2: BP-2026-01352 Relate Permit: DP-2025-01035 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 ******** 1.\tFront and Rear building to be sprinklered 13D 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in crawl space for front building and main floor for rear building. New build OrrMoniz Projects Corp $2,400,000
2026-08-18 2476 W 13TH Av
Kitsilano
Building Permit for DP-2025-00753 To develop a three-storey four-unit net zero Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a detached garage and carport providing four parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Notes: 1. Building sprinklered to NFPA-13R. 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025). New build Averra Developments Inc $2,375,000
2026-08-18 4687 Angus Drive
Shaughnessy
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a two-storey two-unit rear building (west) with four carport and two surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHRV unit proposed - located in MECH closet 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in courtyard and north side of building, Interior component located in MECH closet New build Bricklane Developments - 0869270 BC LTD $1,500,000
2026-08-18 4687 Angus Drive
Shaughnessy
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a three-storey two-unit front building (southeast), with an accessory building (northwest), and a four carport and two surface parking spaces at the rear building, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHRV unit proposed - located in second floor hallway closet 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in South side yard, Interior component located in second floor hallway closet New build Bricklane Developments - 0869270 BC LTD $1,500,000
2026-08-18 4687 Angus Drive
Shaughnessy
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a three-storey two-unit front building (northeast), with four carport and two surface parking spaces at the rear building, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHRV unit proposed - located in second floor hallway closet 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located on South side of building, Interior component located in second floor hallway closet New build Bricklane Developments - 0869270 BC LTD $1,500,000
2026-08-18 176 W King Edward Av
Riley Park
SPIN OFF PERMIT To construct a two-storey one-unit rear building with an attached carport providing 4 parking spaces and 1 surface parking space having vehicular access from the lane. This is rear building. Building 1: BP-2026-01353 (Site Permit) Building 2: BP-2026-01354 Relate Permit: DP-2025-01037 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 ******** New build OrrMoniz Projects Corp $480,000
2026-08-18 158 W King Edward Av
Riley Park
SPIN OFF PERMIT To construct a two-storey one-unit rear building with an attached carport providing 4 parking spaces and 1 surface parking space having vehicular access from the lane. This is permit is for rear building. Building 1: BP-2026-01350 (Site Permit) Building 2: BP-2026-01352 Relate Permit: DP-2025-01035 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 ******** New build OrrMoniz Projects Corp $480,000
2026-08-18 222 Keefer St
Strathcona
Interior demolition to this existing mixed-use building on this site. Building to be unoccupied until further, separate demolition and renovation permit is completed. Renovation Demolition Commercial no contractor listed $400,000
2026-08-18 45 W 19TH Av
Riley Park
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($345,000.00) with no parking provided. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat pump proposed: Exterior component located on the northwest side; Interior component located on the main floor New build Secondary suite PD Moore Homes Inc $345,000
2026-08-18 777 W Broadway
Fairview
600-777 W Broadway Interior alterations to this existing Health Care Office (Group D) for a new Health Care office tenant, at unit #600 on the 6th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Ok for Field Review per City staff: Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit 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 trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing)." Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial Gibraltar Holdings Ltd $300,000
2026-08-18 885 W Georgia St
Downtown
Interior alterations to remove and replace the fuel tank on the P4 level of this existing commercial building on this site. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Commercial MCR Mechanical Ltd $255,000
2026-08-18 4950 Connaught Drive
Shaughnessy
Exterior and interior alterations for a new parking pad on the north side, improvements to the basement, main, 2nd and attic, including validating the mechanical room on the east side of the basement and to add a deck to the south side of this existing unsprinklered Single Detached House on this corner no lane site. To be reviewed under VBBL 2025. Renovation Basement Deck Oakwood Spaces Ltd $150,000
2026-08-18 3012 Point Grey Road
Kitsilano
Interior alterations to provide improvements and to add heat pump to this existing single detached house on this lot OK for BP per City staff(Sahar H) OK for field review per City staff Renovation HVAC Skon Design Build Ltd $140,000
2026-08-18 2889 E 12TH Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
#600 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and demise unit 600 into 3 separate office units on the 6th floor of this existing commercial building on this site #600 - Office #650 - Office #660 - Office Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Commercial Fusion Project Management Ltd $140,000
2026-08-18 1770 W 7TH Av
Fairview
Interior alterations to replace post tension strands in the level 4 and the roof slab at this commercial building on this site. Renovation Roofing Commercial no contractor listed $75,000
2026-08-18 1190 Homer St
Downtown
#350 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide improvement to the new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#350) of this Vancouver Heritage listed building on site. Scope of work: Remove select partitions, construct new steel stud drywall, new paint and sprinkler work. REVISION #1 -Change applicant's name from Shannon Rostamkhani to Connor McFadyen (coworker) - revised layout TENANT: OD Studios Inc Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. 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 Matra Construction Inc $70,000
2026-08-18 1444 E 13TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Exterior alterations only to install 90 Photo Voltaic panles on the flat roof of the multiple dwelling building on this site. See DB-2025-05260 for coordinated energy retrofit work to be completed concurrently. ******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. Renovation Roofing no contractor listed $50,000
2026-08-18 1172 Renfrew St
Hastings-Sunrise
Exterior and interior alterations to reduce the rear deck on the upper floor; propose secondary suite for this existing single detached house on this inside with lane site. BUILDING 1 #1-1172 Renfrew St – Single Detached House (south west portion of 1st level, & 2nd level) #2-1172 Renfrew St - Secondary Suite (north portion of 1st level) Note: Renovation Secondary suite Deck Kennix Development Group Ltd $30,000
2026-08-18 638 Beach Crescent
Downtown
#806 - 633 KINGHORNE MEWS Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #806 - 633 KINGHORNE MEW. on the eighth floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $18,750
2026-08-17 4053 W 32ND Av
Dunbar-Southlands
***Net Zero*** To construct a 2 storey duplex ($890,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building, to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D 1.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, New build no contractor listed $890,000
2026-08-17 788 Jervis St
West End
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Restaurant-Class 1 (Group A2), on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. BRB Notes 1. Reviewed under 2025 VBBL 2. Proposed OL = 22 seats (10 indoor + 12 patio) + 8 staff 3. Category of work is Small Suite Renovation (F1, S1, N1, A1) Renovation Commercial PRO-KING CONSTRUCTION LTD. $450,000
2026-08-17 2527 W 37TH Av
Arbutus Ridge
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single detached house on this lot OK for BP per City staff Renovation Headland Construction Corporation $125,000
2026-08-17 1465 W 14TH Av
Fairview
To perform interior alterations to this existing Apartment Building and to change the amount of units from 13 to 15 residential rental units. Scope of Work: -\tLegalize Unit 14 on ground floor -\tConvert laundry room locate southeast corner of ground floor into a dwelling unit (Unit 15) -\tRemove existing cabinet in furnace room and install washer/dryers. Related Permit: DP-2024-01017 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1.\tThis project is considered major renovation and Part 11 upgrade triggers F2, S2, N3, A3 apply. Renovation HVAC no contractor listed $125,000
2026-08-17 2995 Pine St
Fairview
To repair the patio area on the west side of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $120,000
2026-08-17 1917 E 22ND Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1910) 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: Rev.#1 JBS Services Ltd, Bobby Brar (778-8298546) QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. (Tarlochan Sunar) ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** Demolition JBS Services Ltd $40,000
2026-08-17 2278 E 39TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1980) on this site – declared non rental. • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. Demolition Contractor: Van-City Excavating Ltd. (Harpinder Jit Dhillon) QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. (TARLOCHAN (TERRY) SUNAR) ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** Demolition Van-City Excavating Ltd $40,000
2026-08-17 119 W Pender St
Downtown
Unit 427 - 119 W Pender Street Interior alterations to combine unit #426 and unit #427 at 119 W Pender St and to retain Unit 427, and provide tenant improvements a change of use from this existing Office (Group D) tenant to a new Beauty Salon (Group D), on the 5th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $15,000
2026-08-17 800 Hornby St
Downtown
SPACIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 40' x 40' Audience tent on 10' legs for the TAIWANFest 2026 event for a limited period of time, beginning on September 5, 2025, and expiring September 7, 2026 Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025) Commercial no contractor listed $15,000
2026-08-17 400 Burrard St
Downtown
#1030 - 10th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements provide improvements for an existing office tenant on the 10th floor (#1030) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: partition walls and doors to create two offices. Electrical work to suit. No demo work proposed. District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection 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 Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial Central West Project Management Inc. $8,500

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