Anyone starting construction, renovation, demolition, or land-use changes that require Development and/or Safety Codes approval.
Building and Renovating
Applying for permits is now faster and easier with the City of Camrose’s online e-permitting system!
Create your account once and use the portal anytime to apply for a variety of permits, upload documents, and track your application progress all in one place.
Need help getting started? Planning and Development staff are happy to assist. Visit us at City Hall, call 780.672.4428, or email planning@camrose.ca.
Whether you are building new, renovating, or making changes to a property, understanding what permits you may need is an important first step. The information below explains when Development Permits and Safety Codes permits are required, how they differ, and why approvals are necessary before work begins.
Permit Requirements & Guidelines
What projects require permits?
New builds, additions, garages, suites, structural changes, servicing work, change of occupancy and electrical/gas/plumbing work may need Development and/or Safety Codes permits.
Before any work begins.
Starting without the required permits can delay your project, lead to compliance issues, costly corrections for redoing incorrect work, and stop work orders. Safety Codes also can assess higher permit fees when work starts without approval.
What’s the difference between Development and Safety Codes permits?
A Development Permit reviews what you are allowed to build and where you can build it under the Land Use Bylaw.
A Safety Codes Permit reviews how the work is built, ensuring structural, electrical, gas, plumbing, and fire-safety compliance.
Permits ensure work meets Land Use Bylaw requirements and/or building and fire safety codes. They help protect property owners, neighbours, and future occupants—and prevent costly corrections or penalties.
Ready to Get Started?
Find the right application and next steps by visiting our Planning & Development or Safety Codes permit pages.