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Reduction in permit wait times for multiplex housing in Vancouver

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Oct, 2024 05:06 PM

Vancouver is planning to reduce the time it takes to get a building permit for certain multiplex applications.

The city says a streamlined permit application process starting early next year will take about half the time.

📣🏠Upcoming in 2025: Development Building (DB) Permit

This new permit pathway is designed to streamline the application process for certain types of multiplex projects – reducing permitting times by approximately 50%.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/LNJDJydHZ5 #VancouverHousing
— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) October 15, 2024

Currently, multiplex projects are required to apply for a separate development permit followed by a building permit, but the city plans to combine them into one application.

Multiplex applications with up to four dwellings on a single site and no more than two units per building will qualify.

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