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How long will it take to approve?
Generally, you will receive a response within 7-10 business days.
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.
Apply for Compliance Certificate
Online
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In person
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- Cash
- Cheque
- Visa or Mastercard
- Cheque
Encroachments onto City property
An encroachment is a portion of a building, fence, retaining wall or other structure on private property which extends over the property line onto City-owned property.
An encroachment does not refer to structures which may extend from one privately-owned lot to another.
The City does not generally become involved in such disputes between neighbours. The best solution is to obtain a Real Property Report (see below) for verification of the problem and subsequently an agreement between the neighbours may be established.
What are the options for City encroachments?
- Minor encroachments are usually allowed to remain as built with an Encroachment Agreement. The City may place conditions on any future alterations.
- If any encroachment is determined to cause a safety hazard or interfere with City maintenance, it must be removed at the owner's cost.
- In some cases where the land is surplus to the City's needs, there may be a choice to purchase the land from the City.
See the Encroachment Policy to manage existing encroachments, authorize Encroachment Agreements, and outline a fair way of dealing with those that must be removed.
Apply for Encroachment Agreement
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 person
To apply in person, come to Planning and Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall), and please have the following:
- A letter of intent indicating why you are applying for an Encroachment Agreement, the property's municipal address and legal description (lot, block, plan), your contact information, and company name if applicable
- A copy of a current Duplicate Certificate of Title for the property
- A Real Property Report of the property, surveyed within 90 days of your application
- Photographs showing the encroaching feature
How long will it take to approve?
Review may take up to six weeks, depending on complexity. If approved, the Encroachment Agreement will be provided to the property owner for signature(s). Once signed, it will take a couple more days to be executed.
If rejected, the property owner must remove the encroaching structure.
Online
- Visa or Mastercard
In person
- Debit
- Cash
- Cheque
- Visa or Mastercard
- Cheque
Other property information disclosures
These types of documents are valuable when buying or selling a property.
Outlines the land use district of a property and if the existing structures are permitted or discretionary uses.
Apply for Zoning Certificate or Permit Search
To apply for a Zoning Certificate or Permit Search, send us an email with the following information:
- Indicate that you are submitting a request for:
- Zoning Certificate, or
- Permit Search with permit copies, or
- Simple permit report
- Address of the site(s) and/or Legal Land Description
- Applicant's full name, address and phone number.
We will contact you regarding the fee for your application.
How long will it take to approve?
Zoning Certificates and Permit Searches generally require 3-5 business days.
Online
- Visa or Mastercard
In-person
- Debit
- Cash
- Cheque
- Visa or Mastercard
- Cheque
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 to show the current state of the property and municipal compliance.
- The legal description of the property
- Dimensions of all property boundaries
- Designation of adjacent properties, roads, lanes
- Location and description of all relevant improvements on the property
- Right-of-way or easements as noted on the title to the property at the date of the survey
- Location and dimension of any visible encroachments onto, or off the property
- Certification with the surveyor's seal
How to obtain a Real Property Report
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.
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:
- Development Permits
- Land use records
- Safety Codes records
- Business License information
Apply for an Environmental Information Search
An Environmental Information Search Request may be completed at the request of a landowner.
To apply, send us an email with the following information:
- Indicate that you are submitting an Environmental Information Search Request
- Address of the site(s) and/or Legal Land Description
- Full name and contact information of applicant
- If applicant is working on behalf of the landowner, indicate landowner(s) full name, and that consent from the landowner(s) has been granted.
We will contact you regarding the fee for your application, and methods of payment.
For further environmental information
Visit:
- Environmental Site Assessment Repository (Province of Alberta)
- Environmental Site Assessment FAQ (City of Medicine Hat)
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:
- City Bylaw Enforcement (records)
- City of Medicine Hat Oil and Gas Production (records)
- Esplanade Archives (historical records)
- Fire Services (records, inspections, tanks etc.)
Address Change
Assigning or changing the number of a street address.
Apply for a civic address change
Visit Planning & Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall) in person for assistance or send us an email. Provide your name, contact information and the details of your civic address change request.
If the address change can be accommodated, the 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.
Not related to moving/relocating
Changing a civic address permanently changes the number assigned to the home or business on the property. It is not the appropriate action to take if you are relocating your home or business.
There is a non-refundable fee associated with an address change application, payable when you make the request.
- Debit
- Cash
- Cheque
- Visa or Mastercard
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