New Builds & Additions
Find information about the permits and inspections to build a new home or add on to your existing home in Red Deer.
Residential Permits and Applications
Find information about the permits and inspections you will need to build a new home or modify an existing home in Red Deer.
These Safety Tips brochures will help you understand when you need a permit. Whether you're building a deck or a swimming pool, help do your part in keeping Alberta safe by checking out the information in these brochures.
Business Licensing for Contractors will be required. Visit our Business Licence page for more details.
Renovations & Basement Development
Are you finishing your basement or planning home renovations? Find out what permits and inspections you need.
Detached Garages & Sheds
Building a garage or shed? Find out what permits and inspections you'll need.
Decks
Find out if your deck plans will require you to have a permit and inspections.
Fences
Good news! You don’t need a permit to build a fence but we do have some guidelines that you’ll need to follow.
House Suites
House suites are allowed on a discretionary basis in Red Deer. You’ll need a development permit for the use of a house suite in a new or existing home.
Hot Tubs & Pools
You’ll need a building permit and an electrical permit to place a hot tub on your property. Find out more...
Mobile homes
Learn about permits that you need to place a new mobile home or relocate an existing mobile on a lot within the City of Red Deer.
Electrical
If electrical wiring exists and you are replacing existing fixtures an electrical permit is not required. For any alterations or new wiring, a permit is required.
Heating
You will need a heating permit for the installation of any HVAC or hydronic heating system.
Plumbing
If plumbing exists and you are replacing fixtures, a plumbing permit is not required. For any alterations or new plumbing, a permit is required.
Gas
You will need a gas permit for any gasfitting work.
Fireplace Installation
You will require a fireplace installation permit for the installation of any gas or solid fuel burning fireplace.
Service Connection
A service connection permit regulates the installation of service connection pipes from the municipal system to the property line as well as the installation of water meters.
Private Sewage
You'll need a private sewage disposal system permit if you plan to have a private sewer. Learn more...
Solar Permits
Planning to install a photovoltaic solar system? Find out what permits and inspections you need.