Surrey, B.C. — Surrey City Council has directed staff to file notices on title for two residential properties where buildings were constructed without the required permits, a move aimed at protecting public safety and alerting future buyers, lenders, and insurers.
At its Monday meeting, council approved notices for properties located at 16962 60 Avenue and 13148 66A Avenue, formally identifying them as sites of illegal construction. A notice on title serves as a public warning that unpermitted work has occurred and that potential safety, legal, or financial risks may be associated with the property.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to live, which is why we will not tolerate illegal construction in our city,” said Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey. “We will continue to look out for our residents by educating and enforcing where necessary to ensure proper permits and safety standards are in place.”
Details of Unpermitted Construction
13148 66A Avenue
- Construction of an additional storey above a workshop, including a self-contained dwelling unit
- An unpermitted rear addition to the house with a self-contained dwelling unit
- A self-contained dwelling unit within the main house
- One bylaw enforcement notice and four site visit fees totaling $912, which remain unpaid
16962 60 Avenue
- A detached accessory building containing a self-contained dwelling unit
- One bylaw enforcement notice of $500 and one site visit fee of $288, both of which have been paid
City officials noted that since July 2024, Surrey has filed notices on title for 17 properties, affecting 32 property owners, as part of an ongoing effort to combat illegal construction and uphold building safety standards across the city.
Residents seeking more information about the violations can review the corporate reports related to each property through the City of Surrey. The city is also encouraging the public to report suspected unpermitted construction through its Report a Problem online service, by emailing bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca, or by calling 604-591-4370.
City officials say public reporting plays a critical role in ensuring neighbourhood safety and maintaining compliance with building regulations.
