Building Permit Frequently Asked Questions

Building and subtrade applications can be submitted through myBuild.

After an administrative review has been deemed complete (all documents provided and fees paid), the building permit can take up to 25 days for issuance.

We need to ensure all work occurring on your project has all required permits before any construction work commences.

A foundation permit may be requested if all the required items are included with your building permit application. The foundation permit allows for excavation and partial construction while your building permit application is under review. Additional fee applies: Master Rates Bylaw [PDF/631KB]. 

Permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance. 

A one-time (no charge) permit extension may be granted, if requested in writing before the permit expires: Permit Extension Request [PDF/261KB].

Rocky View County does not require or issue business licenses. To apply for permits on myBuild online application portal, you must register. There is no fee associated with this registration. For certified trades (Electrician, Plumber, Gasfitter), you may be contacted to provide a copy of your certification. 

Please see below to make your permit submission through Rocky View County’s online permit application portal: 

• myBuild guide [PDF/316KB] - Reference Guide on how to register and start submitting your applications online
• myBuild - Website to launch myBuild and begin the registration process  

You will need to notify Rocky View County Building Services in writing (by email) if there is a change to the contractor, as outlined below: 

• For a change to your general contractor or builder, you will need to complete the Contractor Change Request- Building Permit [PDF/472KB]and email to building@rockyview.ca
• For a change to a contractor on a subtrade permit (Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Sewer Connection or Private Sewage):
  • If no work was started, then you will complete the Contractor Change - Subtrade Permit [PDF/495KB] and email to building@rockyview.ca
  • If work was started and an inspection has been completed by the previous contractor, then a new permit will be required

Additional fee applies: Master Rates Bylaw [PDF/631KB]. 

Rocky View County has a retention period for permit documentation. Documentation is retained for 7 years from the date of close of the permit. All requests for records must be submitted in writing (by email) to building@rockyview.ca 

If you are the current property owner, as shown on the Alberta Land Title, then you may request information direct with our department. We can provide a permit summary report that details the permits, dates, scope of work and current status.  

If you are not the current property owner, or you require copies of documents, then the information cannot be provided through a general email request. Instead, your request must go through our FOIP department. Record Requests

This type of construction is considered “As Built” and permits are required to have the inspections completed to ensure the construction complies with the applicable code and/or act.   

Permits are generally required for the following: 

• Building permits are required for demolition or construction for any building over 107 square feet (10 m2). This includes relocation, alterations/renovations and changing the use of a building (eg. yoga studio changing to a retail store).  
• Building permits are also required for deck construction (where the deck is greater than 0.6 m/2 feet from ground level at any point), wood burning appliance installation, swimming pools, hot tubs, and kitchen renovations (when replacing/installing cabinets or replacing/installing a hood fan).
• Subtrade Permits or permits for other disciplines may also be required (e.g. gas, electrical, plumbing, private sewage or sewer connections).  

These letters are sent as part of the services provided with the permit, advising on the permit status and of any actions that may be required.