Planning Applications & Forms
Effective January 1, 2026
The Planning and Development Department will begin applying a non-refundable credit card processing fee of 2.25% to all payments made by credit card. To avoid this fee, payment may be made by debit card, cash, or cheque.
For questions and inquiries, feel free to reach us by phone 780-459-1654 or email development@stalbert.ca.
Thank you for your continued support.
The following application forms are used to complete Planning & Development processes. For any questions regarding their completion, please contact our department at 780-459-1642. Fees related to these applications are charged in accordance with the City's Master Rates Bylaw
Online Permit Portal Now Available
The City of St. Albert is launching a new online permit portal! Residents, developers, builders and contractors can make payments online and submit pre-applications as well as building permits and development permits for new single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and townhouse permits.
Submissions
Development Permits
(including Compliance Certificates)
Please email completed applications and all required information to development@stalbert.ca
A Development Officer will review your application, and once deemed complete, you will be contacted for payment information.
Building and Mechanical Permits
Please email completed applications and all required information to BIS@stalbert.ca
Planning Applications
(Including subdivisions and LUB amendments)
Please email completed applications and all required information to planapp_drawings@stalbert.ca
Please note
Front counter services are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and are closed on weekends and holidays.
The City does not issue refunds for applications once any work has been undertaken.
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Last edited: February 10, 2026