Request Property Information
Property information can be found online or by making a formal request for a property letter.
Development Services
Find Property Information
The City provides online access to information about zoning, land use, development permit areas, and utility rates. However some details, such as water and sewer servicing information, must be requested directly from the City. Additionally, certain information can be found through other agencies, such as BC Assessment, the BC Land Title & Survey Authority, and the BC Agricultural Land Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Property Information
A property information request allows the development community and the public to obtain information regarding properties in the City of Castlegar.
A property letter can be useful when purchasing a property. Property letters provide access to property records and information related to properties while ensuring that the privacy of property owners is protected. There is no guarantee that the City will have records on file for all properties.
Turn-around time & Fees
Please be made aware that it may take up to 10 business days to respond to your request based on the complexity of the information available.
There is a $50 fee for a property letter that can be paid via cash, cheque or debit at City Hall once the property letter is completed.
Information Included
Information that will be included in the Property Letter:
- zoning designation
- land use designation
- building permits issued
- if the property is serviced with City utilities
- whether the property is designated within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
- whether a development permit or development variance permit is registered on title
- any outstanding work orders or notices of violation regarding permits and licenses on file
- any outstanding work orders or outstanding notices of violation or deficiency related to the Interior Health Authority on file
- any outstanding breaches of fire regulations on file
Have Questions?
Contact Development Services to learn how to find what you are looking for or to receive publicly available property information via phone or email. For more sensitive information, a formal property information request is required.
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