Permits
A lot grading, development, building and all subtrade (electrical, plumbing and gas) permits are required to construct a single family dwelling.
Please note: If you are developing a secondary suite a separate set of building and sub trade permits are required.
Step 1: Apply
Complete a Residential Permit Application. This package allows you to submit one application when applying for all the required permits. There is no requirement to apply for all at one time, however to minimize wait time, we do suggest applying for all permits at once.
Here are plans that meet submittal requirements:
Templates
Supplementary Application
- Addressing Application (required if applying for a secondary suite)
- Hydronic Heating Application
- Private Sewage Disposal Treatment System (required for when city services do not extend to the property being developed)
Detailed fee's are identified in the application package.
For quick reference; an estimated fee of $2,205.28 can be expected for a 1,200 sf home, with a developed basement.
Step 2: Approval
Once a complete application is received, all permits will be issued within 2- 5 business days.
If a variance is required, timelines may extend up to 25 days.
Step 3: Construction
You may begin construction once you have received all required permits. Below is contact information you may need for ground work and utilities.
Alberta One-Call
To make a line locate request by phone: 1-800-242-3447
To make a line locate request online: http://albertaonecall.com/submit-a-locate-request/
ATCO Gas
Address: 8801 112 Street, Grande Prairie
Phone: 780-539-2400
Website: www.atco.com
ATCO Electric
Address: 9602 123 Street, Grande Prairie
Phone: 1-800-668-2248
Website: www.atcoelectric.com
Aquatera
Address: 11101 104 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Phone: 780-538-0340
Website: www.aquatera.ca
Step 4: Inspections
All offered inspections are listed on the conditions issued with the permit.
Please see our Inspection Process page for further information on the inspection process for Single Family Dwellings.
Call 780-538-0421 or email inspections@cityofgp.com to request an inspection.
