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.
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Type of request |
How to apply |
| Compliance Certificate | ePermit |
| Environmental Information Search | ePermit |
| Permit Search | ePermit |
| Zoning Certificate | ePermit |
| Encroachment onto City property | In-person at City Hall |
| Civic Address Change | Email us |
| Real Property Report | Contact a Land Surveyor |
⇓ Scroll down for more info about each type of service.
Compliance Certificate
What is it?
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.
How long will it take to approve?Generally, you will receive a response within 7-10 business days.
New to ePermit? See user guide
Environmental Information Search
What is it?
This document indicates completed Environmental Site Assessments for a property in the City.
New to ePermit? See user guide
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.)
Permit Search
What is it?
A Permit Search describes permits which have been issued to a specific property within the City.
How long will it take to approve?Generally, you will receive a response within 3-5 business days.
New to ePermit? See user guide
Zoning Certificate
What is it?
This document outlines the land use district of a property and if the existing structures are permitted or discretionary uses.
How long will it take to approve?Generally, you will receive a response within 3-5 business days.
New to ePermit? See user guide
Encroachment Agreement
What is it?
An Encroachment Agreement is a written confirmation between the City and a property owner which allows a structure that extends onto City or public property to remain in place.
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.
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How to apply:
To apply, come in-person to Planning and Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall), and bring the following:
- Your 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.
Civic Address Change
What is it?
It is a request to change the number of a street address. This results in a global change to the addressing of the property.
How to apply:
Visit Planning & Development Services (2nd floor, City Hall) in person 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.
Interested in changing a street name?
An application to change the name of a City street for historical/commemorative purposes may be considered by the City. Submit your request, with justification, to the office of the City Clerk.
Relocating your home or business?
Changing a civic address permanently changes the number assigned to the property. It is not the appropriate action to take if you are relocating your home or business. To change the address of your City Business License, apply here.
Real Property Report
What is it?
A diagram prepared by a Certified Alberta Land Surveyor. Most real estate contracts require a seller to provide a Real Property Report (RPR) to show the current state of the property and municipal compliance.
What does it include?- 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:
The City does not provide RPRs. 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.
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