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Courtenay Building Permit Search
See what was built at any Courtenay address: what was done, when, and the declared value.
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Beyond building permits, Courtenay also has Planning applications in the same API, queryable with the same parameters.
/permit/planning_applicationAbout Courtenay Construction Data
Courtenay building permits cover all permitted construction activity in the city: new homes and condos, commercial and industrial builds, residential renovations, additions, demolitions, and changes of use. BuildData also tracks planning applications for Courtenay, available through the same API with the same parameters. BuildData collects and normalizes these records from Courtenay’s open data portals on a daily-to-weekly cadence (by dataset), making 3k+ Courtenay permits searchable through a single REST API.
187+ building permits were issued in Courtenay, BC over the past 12 months. Renovation permits lead by volume. Every record is geocoded and normalized to a consistent schema, so you can query Courtenay the same way you query any other Canadian city in the dataset.
Common uses
- Proptech and real estate: track the new development pipeline, spot supply trends before listings hit market
- Insurance: verify construction activity and renovation history at the property level
- Urban planning and research: analyze permit trends by type, neighbourhood, and time period
- Construction and trades: identify new project opportunities as permits are issued across British Columbia
Courtenay Permits by Type
Breakdown of permit categories over the last two years.
Recent Courtenay Building Permits
Latest permits issued in Courtenay, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Courtenay Planning Applications by Status
Breakdown of categories over the last two years.
Recent Planning Applications in Courtenay
Latest planning application records, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Building with this? Every Courtenay record above is on the API at
/permit?municipality=courtenay. See the documentation.
Courtenay building permits: FAQ
How do I search Courtenay building permits?
Use the search box on this page: type an address, permit number, or contractor and it queries every Courtenay permit BuildData holds. Records come from Courtenay's own open data, geocoded and normalized.
How do I check the status of a building permit in Courtenay?
Search the address above. Each result shows the permit's status, type, issue date, and description as published by Courtenay. For an application still in progress, the city's own portal remains the authority.
Are Courtenay building permits public record?
Yes. Courtenay publishes building permit records as open data, so anyone can look them up. BuildData aggregates, geocodes, and normalizes them so they are searchable in one place instead of one city portal at a time.
How current is Courtenay permit data?
BuildData refreshes Courtenay permits automatically, so new permits show up within days and go out in the next scheduled feed.
Can I get new Courtenay permits sent to me automatically?
Yes. A BuildData feed emails every new Courtenay building permit as a spreadsheet each week, with the address, type, value, and date. Add any other cities you sell into. 30-day free trial.
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