Permits & Licenses

Fort St. James is a great place to start or expand a business. We welcome any questions that you have about our area, the Central Interior of BC or the Province.

You will find land and building options that are affordable and adaptable to your needs, whatever they are.

For additional information on building, zoning and licencing, please contact our office:

District of Fort St. James
Municipal Office Hours & Location
Weekdays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Statutory Holidays)
P.O. Box 640, 477 Stuart Drive West
Fort St. James, British Columbia
Canada V0J 1P0
250-996-8233 Phone
250-996-2248 Fax

Permit and Licence Application Forms

You can download many of our application forms here and fax the completed forms to the office. Staff will be pleased to assist with completion of the forms if you need help.

Burning Permit Application
Business Licence Application
Building Permit Application
Water Connection Application
Sewer Connection Application

Zoning and Official Community Plan Amendment Application
Development Permit Application
Development Variance Permit Application
Temporary Commercial Permit Application
Temporary Industrial Permit Application

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