As of December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta will be required to have a Builder License to obtain building permits for new homes.
For more information please see the Builder Licensing information sheets or visit the Alberta Municipal Affairs - Builder Licensing webpage.
Please Note: We have changed our Development Permit Forms. Please see below for the available options.
As per the Land Use Bylaw 1198/16, the definition of development includes:
A development permit is needed in the above circumstances as well as for new or moved-structures, accessory buildings that are larger than 108 square feet &/or taller than 8.2′, if the building use changes, & for decks higher than 2′ above grade.
Home businesses need a development permit as well as a Business License and Commercial, Institutional, and Multi-family developments must attain a development permit prior to being issued a building permit.
Section 2.2 of the Land Use Bylaw further outlines development that does or does not require permitting.
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Development Permit Application
Development Security Deposit Refund Request Form
Grading Development Permit Application
Home Business Development Permit Application
Multi Residential Development Permit Application
Non-Residential Change in Use / Occupancy Permit Application
Residential Development Permit Application
Sign Development Permit Application
Please Note: We have changed our Building Permit Forms. Please see below for the available options.
A building permit is needed for new and moved-in structures; for construction that changes the footprint of a building, such as the addition of walls or a deck; the addition of a permanent accessory building that exceeds 108 square feet &/or 8.2 feet in height; & the installation of a wood-stove, to ensure compliance with safety codes.
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Building Permit Application
Deck or Accessory Building Permit Application
Manufactured Homes Information Sheet
National Energy Code Information and Project Summary Sheet
Proof of Utility Disconnection (for Demolition Permits)
Residential Building Permit Application
Uncovered Deck Construction Details
Accessory Suites
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Accessory Suites Section 12.11
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Secondary Suite Standards Brochure
Basement Development
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Finishing your Basement Brochure
Building a Wooden Deck
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Decks Section 5.7
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Projection Over Yards Section 5.1
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Building a Wood Deck Brochure
Building Demolition
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Building Demolition Section 4.5
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Detached Residential Garage or Accessory Building
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Accessory Buildings Section 4.1 & Vehicle Access to Buildings Section 6.4
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Building a Detached Residential Garage Brochure
Home Business
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Home Based Businesses Section 9
Business License Bylaw 1029/17
Alberta Health Services - Requirements for Home Based Personal Services Information
Alberta Health Services - Starting and Operating a Food Business in Your Home Information
Private Swimming Pools & Outdoor Hot Tubs
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs Section 11.1
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Private Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Brochure
Woodstove/Wood Burning Units
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Brochure
Sign Permits
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Sign Regulations Part 5
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Mobile/Modular/Manufactured Homes
General Requirements for Mobile Homes
McKay Ranch Mobile Home Park - Road Closure Form
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
The Town of Blackfalds works with IJD Inspection Services for these permits and inspections. Please visit the IJD website to download the required permit applications and to review the eligibility requirements and details on the inspection process.
2016 to 2018 Building Permit Comparison
Alberta Government - Asbestos Project Notification
Alberta Health Services - Food Handling Permit Application Form
Alberta Health Services - Mobile Food Vending Services
Alberta Health Services - Opening A Personal Service Facility in Alberta
Alberta Health Services - Requirements for Home Based Personal Services
Alberta Health Services - Starting and Operating a Food Business in Your Home
Municipal Affairs - Building Codes and Standards