Demolitions

Get checklist

For your own reference, download this checklist of Demolition Permit requirements:

Demolition Permit Checklist

In order to demolish or remove a building, you may need both a development permit and a demolition permit. It depends on the building and the situation. When you apply online, your answers will determine which permits are required for your situation.

Development permit not required if:

• The building to be demolished is 10 square meters (107.6 sq. ft.) or less in area, or
• There is no intent to move the building to a different location, or
• The building will be replaced with a new building. However, you must apply for a development permit for the proposed new building.

Demolition permit not required if:

• The building to be demolished is a detached residential accessory building (e.g. garage, shed), and
• The building is 10 square meters (107.6 sq. ft.) or less in area, and
• The building has no utility services, nor primary utility meters/connections for the residence, and
• There are no hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos) in the construction of the building, and
• The demolition can be completed within one day and does not create a hazard to the public.

If the above conditions do not apply to your situation, then you must obtain the required permits before proceeding with a demolition.

Hazardous materials report

A hazardous materials (asbestos abatement) report is required as part of a demolition permit application. It will verify that the building has been inspected to ensure there is no asbestos present, or that existing asbestos has been abated.

For more information, visit the Province of Alberta website:

Asbestos Abatement 

Utility disconnection

Determine which utilities will require disconnection. Contact each provider separately and obtain disconnect verification, including date of disconnection.

• Electric utility (403) 529-8270
• Gas utility (403) 529-8190
• Sewer and Water utilities (403) 529-8176
• Shaw (residential customers): 1-888-472-2222
• Shaw (business customers): 1-877-742-9249
• Telus (residential customers): 1-888-811-2323
• Telus (business customers): 310-3100

Line locates

Before demolishing a building, find out where the utility lines are. Locates are free of charge but require three days notice.

Line locates

Contact Utility Safety Partners (formerly Alberta One-Call) to obtain:

• Line locates ticket indicating City of Medicine Hat services (water, sewer, gas, electric), and
• Utility locate slips from other Utility Safety Partners

Shaw line locates are only available from Shaw Communications. While recommended, the City does not require line locates for telecom companies such as Telus, Shaw or Bell.

Heritage designation

Applications for building demolition or removal will be reviewed by Planning staff to ensure that there is no impact to a designated heritage resource.

To learn more, visit:

Heritage Properties

Property assessment

If you are demolishing a detached residential garage and not replacing it with another garage, the property assessment and property taxes will be impacted. To update the property file, contact City Assessment.

Assessment and Property Taxes

Apply online

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We can help you apply online. Contact us by email or phone (403) 529-8374.

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