Port Coquitlam Online Permit Guide

The City of Port Coquitlam (PoCo) accepts building permit applications for renovations, secondary suites, accessory dwelling units (coach houses / garden suites), single detached homes, and commercial tenant improvements online through its eApply system and integrated Plan Review Portal. Applying digitally eliminates counter lineups at City Hall and allows applicants and builders to monitor review milestones in real time.

Submitting in Port Coquitlam requires strict discipline separation (Architectural, Structural, Arborist, Plumbing), custom access code creation for trade inspection scheduling, and a mandatory confirmation step ("Submit for Review") to trigger staff evaluation. You don't need to worry about any of the technical drawing preparation—Canadian Blueprint packages and categorizes your entire architectural set so it clears Port Coquitlam intake seamlessly.

Official City of Port Coquitlam Online Portals & Resources

This guide reflects the City of Port Coquitlam's official Building Division and Development Services guidelines. You can access the municipal portal and official resources directly below:

• PoCo eApply Information Hub: City of Port Coquitlam eApply System & Guides
• MyPortCoquitlam Portal (Account & Dashboard): MyPortCoquitlam Sign-In / Registration
• Building Permits & Checklists Hub: PoCo Building & Property Development Requirements
• PoCoMap Interactive GIS Zoning: PoCoMap (Property Information, Zoning & Watercourses)
• Building Division Contact: Visit City Hall at 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8, call 604-927-5444 (General: 604-927-5401), or email building@portcoquitlam.ca.
• Historical Property Blueprints: Request Original Building Drawings in Port Coquitlam
• Title Search & Charges: BC Land Title Search Guide

How the Port Coquitlam Online Permitting Process Works (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 — Receive Your Ready-to-Upload Package from Canadian Blueprint

Before beginning your eApply submission, Canadian Blueprint drafts and compiles your complete architectural blueprint package:

• Discipline-Separated Vector PDFs: We provide your drawings categorized by discipline (e.g., Architectural Drawing Set, Structural Engineering, Site Plan) ready for direct upload into the Plan Review Portal.
• Intake-Ready Quality: Single-layer, high-resolution vector PDFs with uncertified professional stamps so City examiners can place digital municipal approval stamps without document errors.
• Zoning & BC Building Code Compliance: Accurate floor plans, cross-sections, exterior elevations, window-to-wall calculations, and fire separation assemblies engineered to City of Port Coquitlam bylaws.

Step 2 — Sign In to MyPortCoquitlam & Complete eApply Application

Once your drawings are ready:

1. Go to my.portcoquitlam.ca and sign in (or register a new account using your primary email address).
2. Navigate to portcoquitlam.ca/eapply and select the permit type you wish to apply for.
3. Complete the on-screen prompts with property address, owner details, construction value, and project scope.
4. Create Your Access Code: You will be prompted to create a custom access code during submission. Keep this code safe—it links the permit to your MyPortCoquitlam dashboard and allows your builder or trades to book municipal inspections once the permit is issued.
5. Accept acknowledgments, click Continue, and record your application number from the confirmation receipt.

Step 3 — Upload Drawings via the Plan Review Portal & Submit

On your eApply confirmation receipt page:

• Click the button labeled "Click here to upload documents for Plan Review" to open the document upload screen.
• Attach your PDF files, selecting the appropriate discipline (e.g., Architectural, Structural), sheet type, and description for each document.
• Click Upload and confirm with "Yes". Ensure the upload status for all files displays "Success".
• Critical Action: Click "Submit for Review" at the bottom of the screen. City staff are only notified to begin plan checking once this button is clicked.

Step 4 — Forward Any Plan Checker Revision Letters Directly to Us

During plan review, Port Coquitlam examiners review your drawings against local zoning bylaws, the BC Building Code, and engineering guidelines.

If plan checkers require drawing revisions or additional details:

1. Sign in to MyPortCoquitlam, locate your permit, and click "View Permit in Plan Review".
2. Go to the "Review Documents" tab and download any marked-up drawings or deficiency letters.
3. Forward those files to Canadian Blueprint. We will review the comments, make all necessary CAD updates, re-export the updated PDF sheets with revision clouds, and return them ready for re-upload in the "Plan Documents" tab.

Step 5 — Settle Final Fees, Download Approved Plans & Schedule Inspections

When your application is fully approved:

• The City emails an invoice for the remaining permit balance and any applicable security deposits (e.g., street damage bonds).
• Upon payment, your Building Permit is officially issued.
• Download Approved Drawings: Log in to MyPortCoquitlam, click "View Permit in Plan Review", go to the "Approved Documents" tab, and download your City-stamped plans.
• Jobsite Paper Set Requirement: Print one full-size (24″ × 36″ or 30″ × 42″) paper set of the City-approved stamped drawings and permit, and keep it on the construction site for all inspector visits.
• Scheduling Inspections: Schedule required site inspections online through your MyPortCoquitlam Account using your permit number and access code.

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