Property Information
Apply to obtain various types of information about properties within the city.
When considering a property purchase, it is important to find out if permits and inspections were completed on previous renovations. As a seller, verifying that all permits and inspections have been completed will help prevent delay of a transaction.
Compliance Certificates
A Compliance Certificate is a report from the City confirming that all buildings and structures on a property have met the regulations under the Land use Bylaw and have appropriate Development Permits.
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Apply onlineNew to ePermit? Apply in personTo apply in person, come to Planning and Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall), and please have the following:
How long will it take to approve?Generally, you will receive a response within 7-10 business days. |
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Encroachments
An encroachment is any portion of a building, fence, driveway, retaining wall or other structure which extends over the property line.
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Encroachment Agreements |
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An Encroachment Agreement is a written confirmation between the City and an owner of a property which allows a structure that extends onto City or public property to remain in place. Apply in personTo apply in person, come to Planning and Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall), and please have the following:
How long will it take to approve?The reviewing process may take up to six weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and workload. On approval the Encroachment Agreement will be sent to the property owner for signature. When we have the signed agreement, it will take two days to be officially executed. If rejected, the property owner must remove the encroaching structure. |
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Other property information disclosures
These types of requests are helpful when buying or selling your home.
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Zoning Certificates |
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Outline the land use district of a property and if the existing structures are permitted for discretionary uses. |
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Permit Search |
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Lists any outstanding Development Permits, Building Permits or Trades Permits. |
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Property Cards |
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Provide information on work done to a property. They outline the scope of work, types of permits and the result of Safety Codes inspections. |
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Apply in personIn person or by mail, indicate the type of request, the property address, your contact information, and company name if applicable. There is no application form. Planning and Development Services How long will it take to approve?Property Cards are generally processed in 1-2 business days. Zoning Certificates and Permit Searches 3-5 business days. |
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Real Property Reports
A diagram prepared by a Certified Alberta Land Surveyor. Most real estate contracts require a seller to provide a Real Property Report reflecting the current state of the property and municipal compliance.
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What does it include? |
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If you need a Real Property Report or Survey Plan, contact a registered Alberta Land Surveyor. There is a charge for this service and rates vary by provider. The City does not recommend nor endorse any private surveying companies. |
Environmental Information Search
Provides data about known environmental considerations of a parcel of land within the city. While it is not an all-inclusive search, the report consists of information from records within Planning & Development Services.
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For an Environmental Information Search Request, the City of Medicine Hat will complete a search to support the completion of Environmental Site Assessments. The search consists of Planning & Development files only, for the specific legal parcel or address requested. Includes a summary of the following information about the property:
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An Environmental Information Search Request may be completed at the request of a landowner. To apply, send us an email with the following information:
We will contact you regarding the fee for your application, and methods of payment. |
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Visit:
There may be environmental information you wish to request from other departments in the City of Medicine Hat. You must submit these requests separately. Potentially, such City departments may include:
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Address Change
Assigning or changing the number of a street address.
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Visit Planning & Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall) in person for assistance. Provide your name, contact information and the details of your address request change, in writing. No online application available. If the change can be accommodated within the current address ranges, the address change can occur. Once the fee is paid, the new address is circulated to City departments and you will receive written confirmation of the change. |
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There is a non-refundable fee associated with an address change application, payable when you make the request.
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City inspections ensure construction safety and compliance with all relevant safety codes. Pre-sale third party home inspections are provided only by private companies.
View listings of residential title transfers in Medicine Hat from the past few years.
Report a concern about a property in Medicine Hat. Submitted information is kept confidential.