Business & Development Reports

When an application is submitted to Planning and Development Services, the processing time begins once staff determines that the application is complete, and the required fees are paid.

City Administration utilizes the staff review time as the Level of Service measure. The City of Medicine Hat aims to meet the identified Levels of Service for processing applications 80% of the time.

Development Permits

• For Detached House, Semi-Detached Housing, Duplex Housing and Triplex Housing: 10 business days (80% of the time)
• For Residential Accessory Buildings: 10 business days (80% of the time)
• For Backyard Suite, Secondary Suite or Home Business: 15 business days (80% of the time)
• For Change of Use: 15 business days (80% of the time)
• For new Commercial or Industrial Development: 60 business days (80% of the time)
• For Row Housing or Multiple Unit Housing: 60 business days (80% of the time)

Building Permits

• 15 business days (80% of the time)

Note: More complex projects involve more review which could result in more staff time required.

Trades Permits

•  15 business days (80% of the time)

Trades Permit Inspections

•  2-3 business days (80% of the time)

Business Licenses

• 15 business days (80% of the time)

Note: If additional approvals or review are required (i.e. by law or as per Land Use Bylaw), more staff time may be required.