Residential Building and Development

This information is for contractors, developers and business owners planning to build or develop low density residential space (less than 2 units).

Development and Building lists and forms (CARLs)

Application requirement lists

Redesignation

Changing a land use district

Subdivison

Dividing a parcel of land

Demolitions

Projects that require building demolition or removal

Development permit process

Steps in the permit process

Development application fees

Calculate the permit fees

New home development permit

Development permit process for new homes

New house construction

Building permit process for new homes

Contextual dwellings

Land use bylaw requirements for contextual dwellings

Infill plumbing and gas

Plumbing and gas infill considerations

Infill overhead electrical services

Requirements for electrical services

ePermits

Apply and pay for building and development permits, track projects and manage inspections online

Community Outreach on Planning & Development

Online toolkit for anyone involved in Planning & Development

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically.