Licenses and Permits News Releases

Starting June 19th public protection site safety plans must be submitted at the time of application for construction, demolition, or major alterations of a façade on buildings five storeys or greater.   According to Marco Civitarese,...

In August 2011 the Food Truck Pilot Program was launched and continues as The City transitions this pilot into a business license framework. As part of the process The City is seeking input from the public, industry and other businesses into the...

As part of The City’s eServices portfolio, Development & Building Approvals (DBA) is launching its largest online service to date with Residential ePermit. The new online tool will provide a start to finish service for contextual single...

The City’s Development & Building Approvals (DBA), in partnership with the Calgary Fire Department, have been directed by Council to conduct a suite safety pilot. This pilot project identified 50 existing suites to take part in the pilot....

As a reminder, Development & Building Approvals has changed the way its building permit (BP) statement is given to stakeholders. In the past, the BP statement was attached to a news release that was sent via the City newsroom on a monthly basis....

Development & Building Approvals is changing the way its building permit (BP) statement is given to stakeholders. In the past, the BP statement was attached to a news release that was sent via the City newsroom on a monthly basis. Moving...

New requirements for Solar Collector permits are now in place as part of a redesign to improve and expedite the permit and inspection process as part of the Cut Red Tape Initiative.   The new process clearly outlines what’s needed for...

A new fee estimator for trade permits is now available online.   Introduced today, August 21, 2012 the fee estimator is a tool that allows contractors and homeowners the ability to see an estimation of their trade permit fees before applying...

Today, City Administration conducted the plate selection ‘draw’ for the release of 55 new non-transferable accessible taxi plate licences to join the fleet in the late night economy.   Prior to releasing the new accessible taxi...

The estimated construction value of building permit applications in The City of Calgary for the month of June 2012 is $355 million, down 15 per cent compared to June 2011 ($419 million) and brings the year-to-date total to $2.49...