Planning to use, develop, build on, or apply for land on Tla’amin Lands?
This page can help you find the right form or approval for land applications, development permits, subdivision applications, dock and boat launch permits, and building permits.
Contact Us Before Applying
Lands and Resources can help confirm what process applies before you fill out a form.
We can help you understand:
- whether land is available
- what approvals are required
- which forms to use
- whether studies, surveys, fees, or other permits may be needed
Email: landapplications@tn-bc.ca
How It Works
- Contact Lands and Resources.
- Submit the required application and documents.
- Staff review the application.
- More information may be requested.
- A decision is issued.
Work cannot begin until all required approvals and permits are in place.
What Do I Need?
| If you want to… | You may need… |
| Apply for a home lot | Land application |
| Apply to use land for a cabin, farming, business, access, or another purpose | Land application |
| Create new parcels or change parcel boundaries | Subdivision application |
| Develop or change the use of land | Development permit |
| Build a dock, boat launch, or ramp | Dock and boat launch permit |
| Build, renovate, demolish, or inspect a structure | Building permit, and possibly a development permit |
Not sure what applies? Contact Lands and Resources before starting.
Tla’amin Citizens can apply for land when land is available and the application is allowed under Tla’amin law.
A land application is not only for a home lot or Citizen Land Title. Depending on the land and the proposed use, Tla’amin Citizens may also ask about other ways to use or hold Tla’amin Lands. This could include land for housing, cabins, agriculture, business, access, or other community and individual needs.
Other people, businesses, organizations, or governments may also apply for land interests when allowed under Tla’amin law.
Not all land is available for application. Some lands may have limits, conditions, or extra review steps. Lands and Resources can help explain what options may be available and what process applies.
- Download: Land Disposition Forms Regulation
This regulation includes the land application forms.
Please contact Lands and Resources before submitting a land application.
- Contact: landapplications@tn-bc.ca
A development permit helps Tla’amin Nation review a proposed land use or site change before work begins.
This review helps make sure a project fits Tla’amin law, the Land Use Plan, development permit area guidelines, and site needs. This may include cultural heritage, water, trees, slopes, roads, servicing, neighbouring properties, the foreshore, and environmental protection.
A development permit is different from a building permit. A development permit looks at the land and the proposed use. A building permit looks at construction safety and building code. Some projects may need both.
You may need a development permit for
- a new building or structure
- a change in land use
- a commercial, community, agricultural, or industrial project
- work near water, trees, slopes, cultural areas, or the foreshore
- work that may affect roads, servicing, access, or nearby properties
- a project that also needs a building permit
Forms and resources
Download: Development Permit Application Guide
Start here if you are unsure what you need.
Download: Form A, Development Permit Pre-Application Checklist
Use this if Lands and Resources asks for a pre-application step.
Download: Form B, Development Permit Application
Use this to apply for a development permit.
Please contact Lands and Resources before submitting a Development Permit application.
Contact: landapplications@tn-bc.ca
A subdivision application may be needed if you want to create new parcels, change parcel boundaries, or divide land. Subdivision can involve land use, servicing, roads, surveys, and other technical requirements.
Please contact Lands and Resources before starting a subdivision application.
Contact: landapplications@tn-bc.ca
A dock and boat launch permit may be needed for work on Tla’amin Lands or foreshore areas.This may include a dock, boat launch, ramp, or related shoreline work.
Download: Form D, Dock and Boat Launch Permit
Please contact Lands and Resources before planning work near the foreshore.
Looking for a building permit?
Please contact publicworks@tn-bc.ca
- Land Law
- Land Use Planning and Zoning Law
- Subdivision, Development and Servicing Law
Find the current versions of these laws on our Laws and Regulations page.