Business

Red Deer Land

Find City-owned land opportunities in Timberlands North, Capstone, and Queens Business Park, for residential, commercial, mixed-use, social care and industrial land.

Economic Development

Located in Alberta's beautiful parkland and mid way between two major cities, Red Deer is Central Alberta's trading and distribution centre. Learn more about our business environment.

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Operating a Business

Information on permits, licences and inspections needed for running a business in Red Deer.

Permits and Inspections

Are you building or developing property? Find information about residential, industrial and commercial permits and the application process here.

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Development of Property

A guide through the land development process, including information on permits, applications and guidelines you need to follow.

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Advertising Opportunities

The City has a variety of mediums available for advertisers, including the Activity Guide, transit and rink boards.

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Planning

The Planning department works with Council’s approved policy documents and Provincial and Federal regulations to help shape how Red Deer looks and feels.

City Email Alerts

Vendor Information Sessions

The Purchasing Section holds vendor information sessions to inform all current and prospective vendors on how to do business with The City.

News & Notices

Grant funding provides opportunity for

January 22, 2026

The City received $122,600 in grant funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre to retrofit LED lights in place of fluorescent bulbs in several facilities.

City Council approves revised 2026 DBA

January 13, 2026

At its regular meeting today, Red Deer City Council approved a revised 2026 operating budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and gave first reading to a bylaw that would disestablish the Business Improvement Area (BIA).

City of Red Deer Seeks Federal Dialogue

January 13, 2026

City Council received an update at their regular meeting today on federal housing funding programs, including current agreements, progress to date, and how these investments are intended to support affordable and attainable housing in Red Deer.