Calgary Basement Development Permit: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Key Takeaways You usually need a City of Calgary basement permit when finishing an unfinished basement, adding bedrooms or bathrooms, changing the layout, or creating a secondary suite. Cosmetic updates to an already finished basement, such as painting, flooring, trim, or fixture replacement in the same location, often do not require a building permit. Basement […]

What Renovations Require a Permit in Calgary?

Key Takeaways In Calgary, many renovations need a building permit, especially structural changes, basement development, additions, secondary suites, and projects that affect layout, exits, fire safety, or major building systems. Trade permits, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas, are separate from building permits. They may be required when work is being done on those systems. […]