The District of Saanich offers rebates on building permit fees for new and renovated single family homes built to energy efficient standards.

NEW: No-fee plumbing permit for solar hot water installation

NEW: Renovators in Saanich can now apply for a rebate on their building permits fees of up to 30%

NEW: New homes under 2,000 sq.ft. qualify for up to 50% back on building permit fees.

Green buildings  are designed and constructed to maximize efficiency and comfort, without sacrificing style and beauty.Green buildings reduce the need for resources such as energy and water, thus reducing the environmental impact of buildings overall.  Healthier for the occupants and cheaper to maintain, green buildings are a community asset.

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New Homes

1. Obtain a voucher (if desired) from the Building Inspections Department for a free green building consultation with City Green.  The green building consultant will guide you through any available programs and rebates available for renovators and new home builders.
2. Schedule a blueprint assessment with an EnerGuide Rating Service provider.  They will provide you with a current and potential EnerGuide rating, and ways to upgrade the plans.  Costs for this service vary.
3. Obtain building permit.
4. Build new home.
5. Arrange for final testing of the home to receive an EnerGuide rating and label, and arrange for any third party testing required to achieve a green built certification.
6. Bring copies of EnerGuide labels and/or BuiltGreen, R-2000 or Power Smart certification to Saanich Inspections and apply to receive your rebate for EnerGuide testing (Saanch pays for final test) and/or building permit fees.

Renovations

1. Obtain a voucher (if desired) from the Building Inspections Department for a free green building consultation with City Green.  The green building consultant will guide you through any available programs and rebates available for renovators and new home builders.
2. Through EcoEnergy Program, have a certified Energy Advisor conduct EnerGuide testing to obtain an EnerGuide rating for your existing home.
3. Obtain building permit.
4. Renovate home (accessory buildings and exterior renovations such as decks or facades do not qualify under this program).
5. Obtain second EnerGuide rating from a certified Energy Advisor.  Rating must be a minimum of 5 points increase to obtain a rebate.
6. Bring copies of EnerGuide labels to Saanich Inspections and apply to receive your rebate for EnerGuide testing (Saanich pay for final test) and/or building permit fees.