Renovating and Expanding Your Home
Planning to renovate or expand your home in Fort Saskatchewan?
From interior updates to major home additions, you may need a permit before starting work. This page helps you determine which projects, like kitchen remodels, new walls, or full additions, require development and/or building permits. Learn how to apply, what plans to submit, and where to send them to make sure your renovations are safe, legal, and up to code.
Do I need permits for my home renovation?
| Renovation Type | Permit(s) Required |
|---|---|
| Addition | Development permit, building permit |
| Interior renovation where walls are added or removed | Building permit |
| Interior renovation where upper cabinets are installed | Building permit |
| Interior renovation (cosmetic changes only – ex. new paint, flooring) | No permits required |
| Kitchen renovation | Building permit |
As part of your application, you will need to submit:
- Application forms
- Floor plan showing walls, room sizes, room descriptions, window sizes and locations, doorways, etc.
- Elevation drawings and site plan showing the new addition (addition projects only)
What about electrical, plumbing & gas permits?
If you are wiring, adding or moving any plumbing and/or gas fixtures, you would also require electrical, plumbing, and/or gas permits.
Fees
We price renovation permits using the Fees & Charges Bylaw. Permit costs depend on the floor area.
You can apply for permits:
- In-person:
Planning & Development Services
City Hall
Lower Level
10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan - By email to: fortplanning@fortsask.ca
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Contact Us
Planning & Development
City Hall
Lower Level
10005 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2C5
Ph: 780-992-6198
Email: fortplanning@fortsask.ca