NOTE TO REALTORS: Requests for documents for a specific property are a Request for Information (RFI) which includes: Building permit, final inspection/occupancy permit, inspection reports and land survey.
What is a FOI Request? A request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for specific records during a specific time related to an incident, file, application, complaint etc.
What is a record? Anything on which information is recorded or stored. An FOI request only applies to records in the District's custody and control. Records that are available for purchase are outside of an FOI request.
What information is withheld? The most common reasons for redacting (blacking out) information is disclosure harmful to personal privacy or business interests of a third-party.
How much does it cost? FOI requests are $30 per hour plus GST with the first 3 hours free.
How long will it take to get the records? Legislation requires a response within 30 days although in some cases, the deadline may be extended.