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Contractor Zone

Resources for development and building professionals.

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Development Permits

To ensure that your planned project meets Land Use Bylaw requirements, you must apply for a Development Permit.

Apply for a Development Permit

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Building Permits

Through the Alberta Building Code, the City's Safety Codes staff reviews plans to ensure that projects meet safety standards.

Apply for a Building Permit

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Trade Permits

Resources and permit requirements for professional trades specialties involving electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical work.

Apply for a Trade Permit

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New detached house

Regulations and required permits for constructing a new house or duplex in a greenfield area, and how to apply.

New house project

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Multi-unit residential

Development of new apartment buildings, cluster housing and other multi-unit residential spaces.

Apply online

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Infill housing projects

How to obtain permits for your infill project, incentive grants that are available, and how infill enhances the community.

Residential Infill

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Non-residential projects

Regulations and guidelines for building commercial spaces such as zoning, permits and accessibility standards.

Commercial Projects

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Reviewing proposals

The City's Technical Coordinating Committee reviews project proposals from various perspectives.

Technical review

Booking inspections

City inspections ensure that safety standards are met. An inspection is generally available in 3 business days or less.

Inspections

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Bid opportunities

Public tenders, bids and requests for proposals that are currently open with the City.

View Opportunities

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Construction standards

Technical specifications and other documents and policies related to development within Medicine Hat.

View Standards & Specifications

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Online applications

Apply for development permits, building permits, inspections and business licenses online.

Apply with ePermit

How Land Development Works

Learn about the process of land development in Medicine Hat, from ensuring compliance with high-level policies to final construction.

Planning and Land Use

Off-Site Levies

The City charges developers a levy to help pay for the cost of off-site infrastructure. Learn more and try the Off-Site Levy Estimator Tool.

Off-Site Levies

Request New Gas or Electric Service

How to apply for natural gas service or electric service to a property within our service area. 

Apply for Gas Service Apply for Electric Service

Locating Service Lines

Avoid breaking an underground line by obtaining the locations of service lines before you dig. It's simple and free.

Line Locates

Alberta flood maps

The Government of Alberta offers interactive maps related to flooding in the province.

View flood maps

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Contact Us

Planning & Development Services

580 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8E6
403-529-8374
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