Legislation and agreements

Last updated on June 23, 2021

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.

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

Find out more about this process

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

Apply to use Crown land

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.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

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