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ePermits has moved!
ePermits has moved to a new modernized platform as of February 3, 2025, allowing us to expand our online application offerings and improve usability for ePermits users.
The new ePermits site can be easily accessed using a desktop, tablet, or phone. Users can submit applications, pay fees, book inspections and receive documents through their online account.
Users with existing ePermits accounts may be required to reset their passwords. If you have an existing ePermits account, but did not sign in during 2024 or January 2025, you will be required to create a new account.
Online Applications, as of February 3, include:
- Electrical Permit;
- Gas Permit;
- Plumbing Permit;
- Uncovered Deck Permit;
- Alarm Permit;
- Fire Permit;
- Fireworks Permit; and
- Statement of Compliance
New application types will continue to be added to the platform in 2025.
Applying for permits
To get a Development or Building permit, you need to complete the proper application forms.Â
You can also apply for many permits through ePermits.
Working with a builder
We recommend that your builder apply for the development and building permits, and the specific trades apply for the plumbing, private sewage disposal, gas and electrical permits.Â
Doing the work yourself
Doing the work yourself
Development and Building
If you act as your own general contractor, then you could apply for the development and building permits.Â
Trade permits
If you are the homeowner and this home is or will be your primary residence, you may be able to do the work yourself and may be able to apply for the following permits:
- plumbing
- private sewage disposal
- gas
- electrical
Projects homeworkers cannot do
There are some projects you are not allowed to do as a homeowner. If you need more specific information, please contact us.Â
Development and Building
If you act as your own general contractor, then you could apply for the development and building permits.Â
Trade permits
If you are the homeowner and this home is or will be your primary residence, you may be able to do the work yourself and may be able to apply for the following permits:
- plumbing
- private sewage disposal
- gas
- electrical
Projects homeworkers cannot do
There are some projects you are not allowed to do as a homeowner. If you need more specific information, please contact us.Â
Permit fees
Fees for permits vary. See the fee schedules.
Booking an inspection
The following permits all require at least one inspection:
- building permits
- deck permits
- electrical permits
- gas permits
- plumbing permits
- private sewage permits
The building code analysis you receive along with your building or deck permit will let you know when you must have your inspection(s) done.Â
Steps to book:
There are two steps you must take:
- Request an inspection by phone or online
- Confirm the booking. It is your responsibility to confirm it.
To request an inspection or confirm your booking:
- By phone: Call the Building Regulation Services Inspection Line at 780-464-8169
- Online: use ePermits
If you applied online:Â
1 - Go to "My applications tab" and select the permit number link.
2 - The application summary page will open - that's where you can book an inspection.
Scheduled inspections and the results of completed inspections will appear on the inspections grid.
The day of your inspection
Inspectors will be on-site between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the inspection date.
For more information:
Planning and Development Services
Phone: 780-464-8080
Email: planninganddevelopment@strathcona.ca