Applications, Licences, and Permits

You must apply for a building permit if your project involves any of the following: construction, additions, alterations that change structure, demolition, or rebuilding after a fire.

Find out more about Building Permits.

Every business operating in the City of Camrose requires a business license. Please view the Business Licenses page for all applications and their corresponding guidelines.

A special event could be, but not limited to, festivals, parades, run/walks, exhibits, sporting events, and concerts, and/or anything that may include the following:

• A possible impact traffic/pedestrian flows or require partial or full road closures
• Alcohol will be served
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics will be used
• Large crowds are anticipated
• Children will be in attendance
• May require approval of outside regulatory agencies such as Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis or Alberta Health Services
• A possible public safety issue

View the Concert and Special Events Bylaw which outlines the details for issuing concert licenses and the process for permitting events within the City of Camrose.

View the Special Events Guidelines and Application for more information and to make a request to hold a special event.  

View the Camrose Trails Map for information on the trail system in Camrose.  To develop and print off a route map to be included in your Special Event Permit application, view the Draw and Print Camrose Map.     

Submit your completed application by email to specialevents@camrose.ca, by fax 780.672.2469, by mail to the City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 or drop it off at City Hall.

View the Concrete Disposal form.

View the Curb Cut Application form.

You typically need a development permit if your project includes:

• Building a new structure (e.g. accessory buildings over 10 m², garages, sheds)
• Adding an addition or secondary suite
• Changing land use or zoning (e.g. commercial to residential)
• Placing signs, fences, patios, decks, or making significant alterations visible to the public

Find out more about Development Permits.

Please view the Dog License page for more info.

You need an electrical permit to install, alter or add to any electrical system whether it is residential, farm, commercial or industrial. 

Find out more about Electrical Permits.

View the Extraordinary Use of Streets Application.

If you wish to make a request for information under the FOIP Act, complete the FOIP Form. You can generally expect a response within thirty business days. You mage need to bring in photo identification when picking up your information.

You will need a gas permit to install, alter, or add to a gas system. Alterations to a gas line when installing gas barbeques, fireplaces, stove, or similar appliances or outlets require permits. 

Find out more about Gas and HVAC Permits.

You will need a plumbing permit to install, alter or add to a plumbing system.

Find out more about Plumbing Permits.

You will need a permit when installing a new private sewage system. 

Find out more about Private Sewage Permits.

View the Subdivision Application.

View the Utilities webpage.