Property Inquiry Letters

What should I include in a Property Inquiry Letter request?

• the name, address, contact phone number and email address of the person making the request; 
• civic address and legal description of the property that is the subject of the request; and 
• an itemized list of information being requested (i.e. type and status of permits, zoning, date of Occupancy Certificate, outstanding issues, etc.)* 
• Agent consent form (if person requesting property info is not the owner of the property) 

*All items being requested in a Property Inquiry Letter should be very specific about the nature of the information that is being sought. Poorly drafted requests will receive a "general" response that may result in pertinent information being omitted. 

How do I submit a request for a Property Inquiry Letter?

Requests for a Property Inquiry Letter can be made online! Complete the Property Inquiry Letter Request Form.

How much does a Property Inquiry Letter cost?

The fee for researching a property status inquiry is $60. Pay online using the District of Sicamous online services or stop by municipal hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) to pay the fee.

How long will it take for my request to be completed?

Allow up to 10 working days, per property, from receipt of payment to process the request. Please note that requests cannot be processed until payment has been received!

Where can I find other related information?

• Any bylaw infractions and investigations may require a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.  Further information regarding the submission of an FOI request can be found on the following webpage: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/legislative-services/freedom-of-information 
• Any charges (such as Restrictive Covenant, Statutory Rights-of-way, Covenants, Easements, etc.) registered against a property should be directed to the Land Title Office www.ltsa.ca or 1-877-577-5872. 
• Health regulations including on-site septic and private wells should be directed to Interior Health at 250-469-7070 or Ministry of Health at 1-800-663-7867 or EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca.  
• Site contamination, non-compliance with laws and regulations governing environmental matter, should be directed to the Ministry of Environment at EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca or 1-800-663-7867.    
• The District of Sicamous does not issue permits for plumbing, gas, or electrical items and Technical Safety BC should be contacted for this information at contact@technicalsafetybc.ca or 1-866-566-7233.