IFTP How to apply

Your site must meet  the following criteria:

1. Located within the Established Areas boundary.
2. Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District
3. Must align with the statutory policy of the area
4. Minimum lot size of 50’ x 120’ (6000 sq ft)
5. Site slope is no greater than 6%, with no retaining walls
6. Must have an adjacent lane of at least 6.1 metres
7. Direct connection to sanitary, storm, and water services
8. Not located on a designated Main Street
9. Not located within a public realm setback
10. Not located within a flood risk area
11. Not located within the Western Headworks Canal Catchment Area
12. Not designated as heritage or within a Heritage Policy Area
13. Future restrictions may be added to parcels within the Bearspaw Feeder Main Setback

To verify your site’s eligibility, use the Interactive Map provided by the City. This tool allows you to:

• Search your site by address
• Link to the statutory policy document for your area
• View site and infrastructure details
• Check for overlays, setbacks, flood zones, etc.

Note: Limitations of the map

This map is a preliminary screening tool. It does not guarantee eligibility. Final determination will be made during a formal application review.

 What the Map Cannot Confirm

• Slope – Not assessed; use to confirm via survey
• Lot dimensions – Not auto-calculated; use Measure Tool or confirm via survey
• Lane width – Not auto-calculated; use Measure Tool
• Main Street, Public Realm Setback – Visually represented; user must interpret 
• Deep Services – Only storm shown; assume water/sanitary unless noted

Note: Future restrictions may be added to parcels within the Bearspaw Feeder Main Setback

Once your site is confirmed to be eligible, the next step is to choose a housing design from the IFTP Catalogue by browsing the catalogue and selecting a design that would work for your project and site. It is important to consider other project factors such as budget, timelines, permit fees, Engineering fees to name a few.

Once you have selected a pre-reviewed design from the IFTP Catalogue, the next step is to initiate contact with the designer/copyright owner responsible for that specific plan. This step is crucial to ensure your development permit application is properly prepared and submitted. it is important to ensure that all required documentation is accurate and complete. The City has prepared a checklist called the Complete Application Requirement List (CARL), which outlines all necessary submission materials.  It is also important to determine the cost of using the design you have selected with the designer/copyright owner and reviewing the “Application  Requirements what you need to know”  prior to submission.

Your designer/copyright owner will lead the submission of your development permit application through IFTP. 

Note: The IFTP Development Permit application submission process follows the same steps used for other low-density development permits. For more information on the development permit process and how to submit, check out the following Calgary.ca Development permit process.  

Once submitted, your application enters the IFTP review process.

IFTP Planning File Managers will:

• Verify completeness of the application
• Assess alignment with IFTP program criteria, including site eligibility and design compliance
• Review compatibility with local planning policies and infrastructure requirements
• Coordinate with internal departments as needed
• Provide feedback or request clarifications if necessary

Factors That May Delay Processing or Lead to Redirection

To maintain the fast-track timeline, your application must be:

• Complete - All required documents and drawings must be submitted and accurate at the time of development permit submission.
• Compliant - The selected design must meet IFTP eligibility criteria and align with applicable statutory policies.

Note: If these conditions are not met, your application may be delayed due to revision requests or missing information. In some cases, it may be redirected to the standard Development Permit review process, which follows a longer review timeline.

Work closely with your designer/copyright owner to ensure your application is thorough and meets all IFTP requirements. This is the best way to avoid delays.

After submission of your IFTP Development Permit, you can track your application status and stay informed throughout the review process. The designer/copyright owner will receive updates from the city and should keep you informed. You can also monitor your application status using the Development Map – Development permit application search (DMap). This tool provides real-time updates on application stages.