Acts and regulations

Crown land is managed under the authority of three Acts of Legislation: the Land Act, the Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing Act, and the University Endowment Lands Act.

The Land Act is the primary article of legislation that is used by the government to convey land to the public for community, industrial and business use. The Act allows the granting of land, and the issuance of Crown land tenure in the form of leases, licences, permits and rights-of-way.

• Land Act
  • Crown Land Fees Regulation

  Additional legislation referenced in Crown land policies and procedures:

  • Land Title and Survey Authority Act
  • Private Managed Forest Land Act

  Consulting with First Nations

  Consultation with First Nations is an important part of land and resource decision-making.

  FrontCounter BC

  The FrontCounter BC online tool will help you complete the tenure process. Start by submitting a Provincial Crown Land Use application.

  If you have questions regarding a specific file or a proposal about a specific area, or any aspect of the application process, please contact FrontCounter BC.