Applying for a land use permit and/or water licence is a straightforward process. Understanding and adhering to the steps outlined in the guides to completing a land use permit and water licence application can help ensure that applications are complete and can be processed in a timely manner.
Land Use Permit Applications
- LWB Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process (2023).
- Land and Water Board Transboundary Policy (2019).
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Form (word) (pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Permit (word) (pdf)
- LWB Storage Authorization Application Form (word) (pdf)
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Security Template (xls)
- LWB Land Use Permit Application Fee, Land Use Fee, and Security Deposit Information
- LWB Standard Land Use Permit Conditions Template Version 2.4 (word) (pdf) (2025).
Water Licence Applications
- LWB Guide to the Water Licensing Process (2023).
- Land and Water Board Transboundary Policy (2019).
- LWB Water Licence Application Form for Federal Areas (word) (pdf)
- LWB Water Licence Application Form for Non-Federal Areas (word) (pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Federal Areas (word) (pdf)
- LWB Application for Assignment of Licence in Non-Federal Areas (word) (pdf)
- Water Use Fee Calculator (xls)
- Water Licence Application Fee, Water Use Fee, and Security Deposit Information
- LWB Standard Water Licence Conditions Template - Version 2.2 (word) (pdf) (2025).
Municipal Applications
Please refer to the Resources for Municipalities page.
Before Making Your Submission...
Before sending any material to the Board for either a Land Use Permit or Water Licence Application, please review the following standards for guidance in formatting your submissions: