Applying for a land use permit and/or water licence is a straightforward process. Understanding and adhering to the steps outlined in the guides to completing a land use permit and water licence application can help ensure that applications are complete and can be processed in a timely manner.
Land Use Permit Applications
- LWB Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process (2021).
- Land and Water Board Transboundary Policy (2019)
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Form (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Permit (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Storage Authorization Application Form (.word)(.pdf)
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Security Template (.xls)
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Fee, Land Use Fee, and Security Deposit Info
- LWB Standard Land Use Permit Conditions Template Version 2.3 (word) (.pdf) (2020).
Water Licence Applications
- LWB Guide to the Water Licensing Process (2021).
- LWB Water Licence Application Form for Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Water Licence Application Form for Non-Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Non-Federal Areas (.word) (.pdf)
- LWB Water Use Fee Calculator (.xls)
- LWB Water Licence Application Fee, Water Use Fee, and Security Deposit Info
- LWB Standard Water Licence Conditions and Schedules - Version 2.0 (.word) (.pdf) (2023).
Municipal Applications
Please refer to the Resources for Municipalities page.
Before Making Your Submission...
Before sending any material to the Board for either a Land Use Permit or Water Licence Application, please review the following standards for guidance in formatting your submissions: