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One on One Business Support

The Business Friendly Team provides customized support to business owners of all sizes and stages.

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Grants to support business and community vibrancy.

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Client Liaison Unit

The Client Liaison Unit assists complex, unique, industrial, commercial and large-scale residential infill projects.

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Select your project to learn about permits, bylaws, applying online and inspections.

Changes to Existing Buildings and Sites

Change of use, interior and exterior alterations, additions, equipment and site changes

New Commercial Buildings

Non-residential (commercial, industrial, institutional), large scale residential (apartments, row houses with 5 or more units), mixed use (a mix of residential and non-residential) developments

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On street construction and maintenance 

Construction Permits

Commercial demolition, crane, hoarding and related information 

Road Right-of-Way Permits

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Commercial Inspections

City inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC do a point-in-time audit to ensure the work meets the minimum safety standards.

Home Improvement Permits

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New Home Construction

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Develop Your Property

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Lot Grading

Residential lot grading information, requirements, processes and contact information.

Buy or Sell Property

Zoning approval, compliances, encroachments

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Residential Inspections

City inspections for residential building, electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC do a point-in-time audit to ensure the work meets the minimum safety standards.

Backyard Housing

Additional detached living space on a property

Trades Permits

Includes electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC

Commercial Lot Grading

City of Edmonton commercial lot grading approval information.

Right of Entry Agreement

Required for the temporary use or access to city-titled land.

Business and Licensing

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Home Based Business

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Zoning Approval For Your Business

The first step in renovating or relocating your business