Permits & Licences Directory
| Permits / Licenses | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Permit | Any street banners displayed in the City require a permit, including banners which display public information and public events. | More Info |
| Building Permits | Building permits are required before you begin work on your project. To apply for a permit, you need to provide information about your project in the form of plans and supporting documentation. | More Info |
| Bulk Water Use Permit | On occasion, contractors or members of the public may require bulk water supply. | More Info |
| Burning Permit | All open burning in rural areas requires a permit issued from the City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service. Open burning permits will be issued during designated burning seasons, Spring season (Marc | More Info |
| Business License | Any activity or undertaking providing professional, personal or other service for the purposes of gain or profit requires a valid business licence. Other than Temporary Licences, a business licence | More Info |
| Canvassing Permit / Fundraising Campaigns | A canvassing permit is required for all fundraising campaigns in the City of Abbotsford. | More Info |
| Development Permit | Development Permits allow the City to achieve policies with respect to the form and character of multi-family, commercial and industrial development and to protect agricultural and environmental ar | More Info |
| Dog Licences | The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) provides Animal Control services for the City of Abbotsford and is responsible for all aspects of Animal Control such as dog licensing, b | More Info |
| Filming Permit | The film office will work will the production companies throughout the approval process. To film your production in Abbotsford, please follow the steps on our Filming Application. | More Info |
| Fire Permits | Occupant Load Sign, Fireworks and Special Events Approvals. | More Info |
| Fireworks Permit | Residents wishing to discharge fireworks in the City boundaries require a fireworks permit. | More Info |
| Flood Restoration Permits | In accordance with the City’s Building Bylaw, 2018, section 28, a building permit is needed when a residential | More Info |
| Highway Excavation Permit | Highway Excavation Permits are required for work on City roads to improve or repair City maintained infrastructure and franchise utilities. If the work includes repairing, extending or installing | More Info |
| Highway Use Permit | A Highway Use Permit is required if events or activities will disrupt regular vehicle or pedestrian traffic on City roads and sidewalks. | More Info |
| Hydrant Use Permit | On occasion, contractors or members of the public may require bulk water supply. | More Info |