Applications, Licences, and Permits

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

While there is no charge to obtain personal information, there may be charges for photocopying ($0.25/page). For general information requests, there is an initial charge of $25, and a charge of $27 per hour for locating, retrieving, preparing, and handling the records for disclosure.

If you are unsure whether your request falls under ATIA, please contact the City’s Privacy Officer legservices@camrose.ca

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.

If you’re planning an event, you may need a Special Event Permit under the Concert and Special Events Bylaw. 

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

Find out more about hosting an event in the City of Camrose.

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.

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.

Find out more about Redistricting (Rezoning) and Subdivision Applications

View the Subdivision Application.

View the Utilities webpage.