We will continue to update this page with more resources and information as it becomes available.
- For constantly updating information, we recommend visiting this page by CHBA National, as well as this resource from CHBA BC.
Wage Subsidy Information
Who is an eligible Employer?
Determine your Eligible Employees
Calculate Your Subsidy
How to Apply
Government Information
Government of British Columbia - COVID-19 Resources for Builders
Online portal for CERB applications (Live on April 6)
RDCO Update
Government of British Columbia - COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information
Government of British Columbia - Guidance for Construction sites
Government of Canada: COVID-19 Overview (includes guidance documents and updates)
Government of Canada - Preparation guidelines for workplaces and Individuals
BC Centre for Disease Control - Updates and Public Information
BC Updated Testing Strategy and Self Isolation Guideline
Health Information
BCCSA - Presumed COVID-19 On Site Procedures
BCCSA - Guidance for Providing Work in Private Residences
BCCSA - What to do when Physical Distancing is Not Possible
COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Hand Washing Guidelines
Business Information
CHBA Residential Construction Guidelines For Operating During COVID-19
CHBA BC's response to COVID-19
MNP Tax Information for Builders
Update from FortisBC
Government of Canada Business Resources
BDC: Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19
Chamber of Commerce Canada - Pandemic Preparedness for Business
Small Business Planning Guidelines - BC Small Businesses
NEW Planning and Development Process/Streamlining Modifications - March 26
View Information from the City of Kelowna - March 20
NEW City of Vernon Maintains Continuity in Development Approvals - March 26
View Information from the City of Vernon - March 19
View Information from the City of West Kelowna - March 18
Information from the District of Lake Country
For the time being the District of Lake Country office’s with remain open. However we request that you scan and email any documents (other than plans) to building@lakecountry.bc.ca Please avoid coming in to the office. All in-person meetings will be cancelled and converted to phone meetings. If you have any general questions or concerns please email us at building@lakecountry.bc.ca
Inspections will still be occurring. District staff will be distancing ourselves from people as much as possible. Therefore, we will only be able to conduct inspections on sites where there are no people present. Please schedule accordingly and ensure the permit package is available and accessible to the inspector. If you have questions, concerns or want to show us something in particular for the inspection please do so via photos to email at building@lakecountry.bc.ca The site inspection reports will be left on site, preferably in the permit package bag left on site.