Temporary Farm Worker Housing (TFWH) Permit

A Temporary Farm Worker Housing (TFWH) Permit application is required to house temporary farm workers. If the number of workers is 1 to 8, the permit may be issued by the Department Manager, Development Planning. If the dwelling is for 9 or more workers, the permit will be forwarded to Council for their approvals before a permit can be issued.

Before submitting your application, please review the following for guidance on the application:

• Zoning Bylaw No. 12375 Section on Temporary Farm Worker Housing: Requirements must be met prior to the issuance of a permit for a TFWH structure.
• Development Application Procedures Bylaw No. 12310: Schedule '9' - Temporary Farm Worker Housing Permit Applications and any reference to TFWH.
• Official Community Plan, Chapter 8 - Rural Lands: Policy 8.1.9. Farm Help Housing.

Application Form and Requirements 

To learn more about dwellings in agricultural areas, check out the Dwellings in Agricultural Areas page.