Building Permit Requirements

Two (2) sets of construction drawings showing:

• Cross Sections (foundation through roofline, stating all components of construction)
• Front, Side and Rear Elevations
• Truss Plans
• Main Floor plan
• Foundation Plan
  a/ A preserved wood foundation shall be designed and inspected by a Professional Engineer and the plans and specifications shall bear the seal of the Professional Engineer.
  b/ Any structural design that does not appear in Part 9 of the Alberta Building Code may require review by a Professional Engineer.
  c/ Hydronic radiant floor heating systems shall be designed and inspected by a Professional Engineer and the plans and specifications shall bear the seal of the Professional Engineer or Certified Designer.
• Two copies of a plot plan showing distances of any wall or projection of the structure from side, front and rear property boundaries (All existing buildings are to be shown in addition to the proposed building (if applicable).
• Current copy of the Certificate of Title to the land.
• A copy of any Restrictive Covenants or Caveats registered against the property. These are listed on the Title and can be obtained, with the Title, from Private Registries located throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Completed application form (this form is in triplicate and cannot be displayed on this website) Estimated value of work includes materials, labour, contractors fees, architectural & engineers fees, (excluding cost of land).
• Completed residential mechanical ventilation form

Building Permit Fees

Fees shall be paid for at time of application.
Building Permit Fee Schedule and Commercial Fee Schedule coming soon.
Note: No construction, including foundation or excavation, shall take place unless a Permit has been issued.
Anyone who starts construction without a Permit may be subject to their building permit fee being 200% of the fee prescribed or $500.00 plus 150% of the fee prescribed, whichever is less pursuant to the MD's Permit Fee Bylaw.