Local Government Development Approvals Program

The program guide for the third intake of the Local Government Development Approvals Program is now available: Local Government Development Approvals | Union of BC Municipalities. All local governments in BC (municipalities, regional districts, Islands Trust) are eligible to apply—applications will be accepted from January 5 – March 13, 2026.

The 2026 intake has been expanded to include new eligible activities that support:

• • Alignment with Building Permit Hub
  • Publishing policies and bylaws in a machine-readable format
  • Use of modern methods of construction, such as offsite construction, prefabricated construction, and modular construction

Regional project applications are also new to the 2026 intake. A regional project is a collaborative project between two or more eligible applicants. Available funding is up to $200,000 per project or up to $800,000 per regional project.

UBCM will be providing a funding webinar on Wednesday, January 21, from 1:30 – 3pm PST. Register now at this link.