Hoarding permit
Hoarding permits are required to occupy space on City-owned right-of-way (i.e. alley, sidewalk, boulevard, and street) for the purpose of:
- Construction, underground or overground work that requires hoarding
- Development
- Equipment for purpose of construction
- Any work on streets or sidewalks or pathways that require hoarding
- Storing building materials and equipment (i.e. cranes, concrete trucks, forklifts, material delivery vehicles) around a construction site as per Bylaw 20M88
Note: Parking of contractor vehicles is not permitted within the hoarded area owned by The City.
Information to apply
Documentation of project information, engineered stamped drawings, and other required items must be submitted along with your application. See a list of Hoarding permit application requirements.
Enhanced hoarding
The City encourages the use of enhanced screening for hoarding applications. This adds visual interest and public art as well as provides opportunities for youth and artists to showcase their work. This is in addition to required adequate screening, fencing or scaffolding (as per the Alberta Building Code) around a site to protect the public from any possible hazards. Use of enhanced hoarding will result in a 25% discount in hoarding rates over the first year, as determined by the Traffic Engineer.
24 hours a day, seven days a week using your City of Calgary myID
Permit requirements
Costs
Hoarding permit fee schedule - 2026
Timelines
Minimum of seven business days to process.
Related information
2026 Hoarding Permit costs
| Location | Cost | Additional portion costs |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk or Boulevard | $6.30 per lineal metre/week | $1.30 per square metre/week |
| Sidewalk (Priority Pedestrian Zones) | $18.80 per lineal metre/week | $3.70 per square metre/week |
| Lane Closure of Minor Street | $6.30 per lineal metre/week | $2.60 per square metre/week |
| Lane Closure of Major Street | $12.60 per lineal metre/week | $5.05 per square metre/week |
Hoarding fee estimator tool
Use our downloadable Excel sheet to help you estimate potential hoarding fees for your project. Enter your own measurements to see an approximate cost.
Please note: This tool provides a general estimate only. Final fees may change based on your project’s scope, requirements or other applicable charges.