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A building permit is your formal permission to begin a construction, demolition, addition or renovation project on your property. Building permits are required for:

  • new buildings
  • additions to existing buildings
  • renovations or alterations
  • repairs to existing buildings
  • relocation of buildings
  • demolition
  • change of use in an existing building

The building owner is responsible for complying with building requirements. Failure to get a building permit can cause construction delays, legal action and/or the removal of work already completed.

Applying for a building permit

Building permit applications are available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre, Planning & Development Services Department.

Fees

Fees for building and mechanical permits vary depending on the value and type of project. 

Inspections

Book your building inspections at inspections@parklandcounty.com or by calling 780-968-8472. In your email, please include your permit number, address, and preferred date of inspection. Requests received before 3:30 pm will be confirmed by the end of the business day. 

When to Book a Residential Inspection (PDF)

List of projects requiring building permits

  • new single family dwelling 
  • manufactured or mobile home 
  • accessory building over 108 sq. ft. in size including:
    • detached garages
    • workshops
    • sheds
    • carports
    • greenhouses
    • gazebos
    • pool house or cabanas
  • sea-cans (to be used for accessory/storage)
  • deck greater than 24 inches above ground level.
  • a residential addition to an existing building including:
    • second or third story addition
    • attached garage
    • carport
    • sunroom or solarium
    • enclosed porches or entranceways
  • residential renovations involving any structural changes, such as:
  • secondary suite additions
  • creating additional rooms
  • window or door changes that involve a different size of window or door and the structural support for the opening has to be changed or adding a window or door where there were none before
  • skylight where rafters or trusses are altered or removed
  • enclosing a deck or patio
  • adding, removing or altering a load bearing wall
  • basement development if your project includes:
    • adding a bedroom
    • adding a bathroom
    • changing or removing a load bearing wall
    • retaining walls for soils sloped greater than 45 degrees requiring a wall greater than 4 feet affecting a building, public or adjacent property.  Engineering is required.
    • woodstove, fireplace, pellet or coal stove
    • hot tub or swimming pool
    • solar panels affixed to an existing structure, if applicable
    • temporary fabric structure over 646 sq. ft.
    • uncovered stages over 48 inches above ground
    • covered stages
  • change a building's use (e.g., garage to living space)
  • demolition and removal of any structure

If your project is not listed above, contact the Safety Codes Clerk to discuss the project and confirm if permits are required.

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