The Town of Comox has multiple departments, each with its own area of responsibility. The information below the map will help you contact the right department and person, to assist with any inquiry you may have.

While Town Hall is closed to the public due to COVID-19 at this time, staff are available to assist residents and Comox businesses with all regular Town business including development services, business and dog license renewals, and a range of options to pay for items including utility bills and Bylaw Infractions.

Please contact Town Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm by phone 250-339-2202 or by email town@comox.ca

To learn more about the day to day activities and services, follow the Town of Comox on Facebook and Twitter, and view Council proceedings on the Town's YouTube channel.

Administration – Town Hall

Town Hall is the administrative centre for the Town. Inquiries regarding Council, Public Meetings, Banner Station, Complaints, Business Licence, Street Lights being out, general enquiries, garbage/yard waste/recycling and Bylaws should be directed here. Learn more about this department and its services here.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed on all Statutory Holidays.

Address:

Town Hall
1809 Beaufort Ave.
Comox BC V9M 1R9

Email: town@comox.ca
Phone: 250-339-2202 (After Hours: 250-338-9434)
Fax: 250-339-7110

Bylaw Enforcement

Part of the Administration Department is the Bylaw Enforcement Officer who enforces a variety of Town bylaws. Click here for information on making complaints related to Town bylaws or to view information on the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication System, click here.

Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for budgets, collections, and financial reporting. It issues tax notices, utility billings, invoices, and business licence renewals. It also deals with the Municipal Marina. For more information on finance, taxes, or charges for Town services, click here.

Recreation Department

The Recreation Department manages the Comox Community Centre and is responsible for recreation programs for kids and adults of all ages. Click here to view the Recreation Page

Fire Department

The Comox Fire Department provides a variety of preventative and emergency services to the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates/Huband Local Service Area and the Comox Indian Band.

These services include fire safety inspections and consultations, smoke alarm installation and testing, fire and burn safety education, firefighting, rescue, assessing and limiting exposure to hazardous material leaks and spills as well as first responder assistance to BC Ambulance Service and BC Forest Service.

The Comox Fire Department is staffed by three full-time and forty paid-on-call employees. Their fleet includes two engines, one ladder truck, two rescue vehicles, one fireboat and one staff vehicle.

For more information, including descriptions of all the services offered, visit the Comox Fire Rescue website.

Parks Department

The Parks Department is responsible for keeping Comox beautiful, at least horticulturally. Playing fields, Parks and road allowances all fall under their jurisdiction. To learn more about area parks and fields click here.

Building Department

The Planning Department is responsible for the Town’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and the processing of land development applications including development permits, development variance permits and subdivisions. Building oversees the issuing of building permits and assures compliance with the building codes, regulations and by-laws of both the Province and the Town of Comox.

Building Permit applications are accepted in person at Town Hall. Information about the building permit application process and required documentation can be found here: Building Permit Applications.

Planning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for the Town’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and the processing of land development applications including development permits, development variance permits and subdivisions. Building oversees the issuing of building permits and assures compliance with the building codes, regulations and by-laws of both the Province and the Town of Comox.

For more information regarding the development process in the Town of Comox and development application forms please see Application Procedures and Forms. Additional Planning Department resources can be found under Planning Documents and Public Planning Documents.

Public Works

The Public Works Department look after the town infrastructure. This includes the water, sewer and drainage system and road surfaces for which the town is responsible.

Emergency Services

Emergency services including Fire, Police and Ambulance may be contacted without cost by dialing 911 on your phone, a public phone or cell phone.