Development and Building Professionals Hub

Development and building applications

We’ve curated this space for development and building professionals. From policies to construction, we have the information and application forms you need for your projects.

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Common applications

Land Use Redesignation

Changing a land use district

Subdivison

Dividing a parcel of land

Construction drawings

Construction drawing review process

New commercial construction

New buildings and additions to existing buildings

Alterations to existing buildings

Interior and exterior renovations, structural changes

Development permit

Changes to the property outside the district standard rules

Demolitions

Commercial projects that require building demolition or removal

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Find application information, how to apply, timelines, and links to applying online.

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Getting started with development & building can be easy with The City. Businesses can submit permit applications through one of our online tools.

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ApplyCentral now available for Infrastructure Construction Drawings

Infrastructure Construction Drawings (CD) application submissions are now available in our intuitive new portal, ApplyCentral.

A myID business account is required to access ApplyCentral. Easily apply, review, submit, resubmit and see the status of your application anytime, from anywhere. You can also submit and apply for construction permissions.

*CD applications will no longer be supported on the VISTA platform after February 28, 2023.

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Tools and resources

Application requirements (CARLs)

Requirements for your application

Industry bulletins

What has changed recently for applications

Fee calculators

Determine fees for building and development permits

Staff directory

Corporate Planning Applications Group contact info

Resource library

Planning publications, policies, bylaws

Land Use Bylaw

Rules and regulations for development of land in Calgary

MyID Help

Learn about MyID accounts, register, and FAQs

Property Research

Find planning-related records, plans and data for Calgary properties

Maps

Development map

Current development applications across Calgary including utility information.

myProperty map

Information on land use designations, direct control area, development and building permits, and more for each property.

Local policy plans

Shows which parcel(s) are impacted by one or more policy plans and links to each document.

ENMAX Load Capacity Map

Illustrates the estimated load capacity available within the ENMAX distribution service territory.

Airport vicinity protection area map

Shows locations where development outlined in the AVPA regulation is prohibited based on Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) areas.

Calgary's River Flood Map

Shows areas at risk of river flooding.

More City of Calgary maps

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Dispatch newsletter

Our Dispatch e-mail newsletter has updates on land use and development, building use, safety, health and occupancy, and business licensing and activities.