Advocacy Updates Blog
Published Mar 18, 2025
City of Surrey - Tenant Improvement and Building Permit Improvements
At their meeting on March 10th, Council endorsed the implementation of a modernized tenant improvement building permit process, including the Minor Tenant Improvement Program.Â
To simplify and streamline the approval process for tenant improvements, staff are proposing to: Â
- Modernize the approval process for all tenant improvement building permits (dedicated review teams, simplified applications requirements, parallel review, digital reviews); and Â
- Implement a Minor Tenant Improvement Program, with a targeted turn around of 2-3 business days.Â
Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff.Â