Homes & building
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Property taxes
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Taxes and the homeowner grant application are due every July. Learn more, claim your homeowner grant & do it all online!
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City rental properties
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If there's an active listing, applications can be obtained through the link on this page or at City Hall.
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Property development
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Whatever size of project, the City is committed to helping you through the land development, building and/or licensing process.
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Building permits & inspections
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After a building permit is issued, several site inspections are required prior to final approval and the issuance of an occupancy permit.
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Carriage houses
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Check to see if your house is zoned for a carriage house.
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Infill housing (RU7)
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Infill housing is the addition of new housing units to existing neighbourhoods and represents an important part of our strategy to combat the impacts of urban sprawl.
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Zoning & land use
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Each property in Kelowna has a zoning classification that specifies the use of the land.
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Agricultural land
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The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial designation in which agriculture is recognized as the priority use.
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Development cost charges & incentives
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Monies are collected from land developers to offset infrastructure expenditures incurred servicing new developments.
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BC Energy Step Code for new buildings
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This is a new provincial policy that aims to create healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable new buildings.
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Book an inspection
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Request an inspection for building, plumbing or heating.
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Inspection Request
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Apply now
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Fill out a development application and get your project started.
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Development applications
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