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. |
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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