Get a resource road permit

Resource roads are used to access:

  • mines;
  • minerals;
  • oil and gas developments;
  • quarries; and
  • renewable energy sources.  

You need a permit to:  

  • build a new resource road; and
  • access a resource road.

Apply for a permit

There are 2 types of permits you can apply for. 

To build a new resource road, you need to apply for a primary permit.

To access a resource road, you need to apply for an access permit.

The new resource road regulations will take effect approximately January 27, 2025. Application permits will be available on this page then.

Exceptions 

Forest resource roads are managed differently. To apply for a forest resource road permit, visit your local Compliance, Monitoring and Inspections office. 

Roads on mining claims are based upon your land use authorization or quartz mine license. For application guidance on mining claim roads, contact the Mineral Development Branch by phone at 867-633-7952 or email [email protected].

Staff from the following organization do not need a permit to access resource roads when carrying out job duties: 

  • Yukon First Nations governments
  •  Government of Yukon 
  • Government of Canada 
  • Yukon municipal governments

The following are not considered resource roads and require direction from the appropriate agency or government:

  • winter roads on land administered under the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act (administered by Land Management Branch); 
  • roads on land administered under the Parks and Land Certainty Act (administered by Department of Environment); 
  • public roads and highways (administered and controlled by the Department of Highways and Public Works); 
  • municipal roads (administered and controlled by the municipality); 
  • roads on private or federally managed land; and roads on Settlement Land parcels as identified through a Yukon First Nation Final Agreement.

Eligibility 

To apply for either permit, you must hold or have applied to one of the following resource use authorizations. 

Submit your application 

To complete the application, refer to the mapping standards and this instructional guide.

  1. Download the appropriate form for your desired permit. 
    • Primary resource road permit application form 
    • Resource road access permit application form 
  2. Fill out the form and attach the required documentation.
  3. We recommend you review your application with our staff. We can help ensure your application is complete. You can visit us at: 
  4. Submit your application with the application fee calculated in your application form. You can do this when you meet with our staff to go over your application. 
  5. Submit the form to the Land Management Branch. 

In person: 

Mail:
Land Management Branch (K-320)
Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

Email:
[email protected]

After you apply 

Review of your application includes the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, consultation with First Nations, and public engagement. It is important to submit your project to us well in advance of the planned date of construction as it will take time for a decision on a resource road permit application. It typically takes 12-36 months to reach a decision on a project. We will: 

  • keep you up to date on the progress of your application; and 
  • contact you if we need clarification.  
Contact

Our client services staff can assist you with any questions. Contact the Land Management Branch. Phone 867-667-5215 or email [email protected].

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