How to get a house built

I would look into obtaining a designer to fully help you with the plans as its number 1 first step.

The first thing you need is a survey of the property. Then you will need to hire an architect and you will need to find out what the zoning requirements are to put a building on the property.

Start with a land survey. It can sometimes be acquired from onland.ca if one is publicly available. If not, select and hire a design build firm or a design team that can provide or recommend a surveyor to complete one. This will determine property lines, maximum lot coverage, easements, and other information required by the design team. The survey, paired with the property's zoning classification, determines where and what can be built on the property. From there, establish your budget so preliminary drawings can be developed within a realistic scope and issued for tender if you plan to obtain bids. When working with a design build firm, this process is often packaged together as part of the planning and design phase.

Confirm Your Property’s Zoning, Land Use, and Applicable Rules\nContact your local Regional District planning/building department right away (this is the #1 starting point). Ask for: • Zoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) designation for your property.