Application Forms & Fees
- Building Permit Application Forms & Fees
- Request For Civic Address
- Development Application Forms
- Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Applications
- Demolition Permits
- Wastewater Discharge Permits
- Other Application Forms
- For More Information
Applications will be accepted between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. All forms and accompanying documentation must be submitted in hard-copy.
Building Permit Application Forms
- Agricultural Application
- Complex Buildings New & Additions Application
- Demolition Application
- General Permit Application (application types on form)
- Residential Application
- Sign Permit Application
- Sprinkler Permit Application
- Swimming Pool Application
- Tenant Improvement Application
- Fees & Charges
- Building Permit FAQs
Development Application Forms
To schedule a meeting with City staff prior to submitting an application, please review the Development Inquiry Meeting Information.
Application Forms & Fees
- Development Application Form (Fillable PDF)
- Agricultural Land Commission Development Application Form (Fillable PDF)
- Second Dwelling Application Form (Fillable PDF)
- Supportive Recovery Use Application Form (Fillable PDF)
- Application for Final Approval to Subdivide (Fillable PDF) (submit only once all PLA conditions have been fulfilled)
- Historic Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Application Form (Fillable PDF)
- Administrative Change Request Form (Fillable PDF)
- Owner's Authorization Form (for development applications) (Fillable PDF)
- Fees & Charges
Development Guides
- Rezoning
- Subdivision
- Development Permits (form & character, environmental, agricultural)
- Liquor Licence Amendment (permanent change)
Guidelines for development permits can be found in Part 5 - Development Permit Guidelines.
Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Applications
For exclusion, inclusion, subdivision, boundary realignment or non-farm use applications, you will need to review the ALC's Before You Start an Application information. To make an ALC application, you will need to first submit an application to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission via their Online Application Portal, then submit an application to the City of Abbotsford Planning Services Division, which includes our Agricultural Land Commission Development Application Form and all required supporting documentation (NOTE: This includes a printout of your Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Applicant Submission as well as the confirmation e-mail from the ALC indicating your Application ID Number).
Demolition Permits
- Fees for a demolition permit are $150 plus security deposit and disconnect fees. Information on disconnect fees for city services is available under Water and Sewer Permits.
Other Application Forms
- Alternative Solutions
- Board of Variance Application Form
- Owner’s Authorization Form (for building permit applications)
- Owner's Authorization Form (for development applications) (Fillable PDF)
- Online Sign Permit Application Form
- Paper Sign Permit Application Form
For More Information:
Building Permits & Licences Division (1st Floor, City Hall)
Tel: 604-864-5525
Email: building-info@abbotsford.ca
Planning Services Division (2nd Floor, City Hall)
Tel: 604-864-5510
Email: planning-info@abbotsford.ca