A Compliance Certificate is a report from the City of Edmonton confirming that all buildings and structures identified on the property have met the regulations under the Zoning Bylaw and have the appropriate development permits.
Compliance Certificate Procedure
An Alberta Land Surveyor's Real Property Report is reviewed by a development planner to see if it meets the current Zoning Bylaw regulations and that development permits have been issued for all buildings and structures shown.
Before you apply, a Real Property Report (RPR) must be prepared and signed by an Alberta Land Surveyor. It is your responsibility to confirm with the surveyor that the RPR is ready to be digitally uploaded upon request.
The Real Property Report (RPR) must be prepared and signed by an Alberta Land Surveyor. The RPR must show:
- All existing buildings and structures on the property, including fences and sheds
- The distances from existing buildings and structures to property lines
- The date of the survey
- The address and legal description of the property, and
- A stamp with the surveyor's seal
If everything complies with the current Zoning Bylaw and if all of the buildings and/or structures shown on the Real Property Report have the required permits, the Compliance Certificate Report will indicate that everything complies.
Correcting Identified Issues
The Compliance Certificate Report will identify any outstanding permits or encroachment agreements and what actions must be taken. For more information on permits or encroachments and how to apply, please see: Encroachment Agreements, Residential Permits and Commercial Permits.
Types of Service
Regular Compliance Certificate Reports and Updates – Average length of time to process applications is 10 working days; however, this time could increase if workloads are particularly heavy.
Express Compliance Certificate Reports – Reviewed and a response received within 3 working days.
(Note: these timelines do not include the day the City of Edmonton receives the application.)
To change the Compliance service from Regular to Express, please email compliancecertificates@edmonton.ca.
Note: Effective June 7, 2021, free-standing accessory structures (like sheds) less than 10 square metres in size will not be checked against the Zoning Bylaw regulations when issuing Compliance Certificate Reports. Property owners are still responsible for ensuring these structures meet Zoning Bylaw requirements and any easements or restrictive covenants registered on their land title.
Online Application Requirements and Process
Before you apply, ensure a Real Property Report (RPR) is ready to be issued by a Certified Alberta Land Surveyor. It is your responsibility to confirm with the surveyor that the RPR is ready to be digitally uploaded upon request.
After you have submitted the online Compliance Certificate Report application and paid the fee, your surveying company will receive a request from the City of Edmonton to upload the Real Property Report and Certificate of Title to your application.
You will receive confirmation via email with a link to check the status of the application at any time.
Once reviewed, you will receive a Compliance Certificate Report via email from the City of Edmonton.
Alternative Application Methods
Print and complete Compliance Certificate Report Application Form
Mail in or drop off your application form, Real Property Report, and Alberta Land Titles to:
Edmonton Service Centre
2nd Floor, Edmonton Tower,
10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm (by appointment)
Please note any paper applications received are subject to a delay in processing times. You will receive an email notifying you when the application is complete and ready for review.
Payment Options
Payment can be made online or over the phone with a credit card by calling 780-442-5054. (Note, the project number will be required to make payment over the phone). Payment can also be made by mail with a cheque to the address above.
Payment must be made in full within five business days of submitting your application.
Update a Compliance Certificate Report
If a Compliance Certificate Report identifies the next steps you can reapply within six months from the date of the original compliance report to have your Real Property Report reviewed again at a reduced fee.
This second review is called a Compliance Revision. If you apply after the six-month time period, a new Compliance Certificate Report request is required.
All next steps identified on the Compliance Certificate Report must be completed before applying for an updated report.
If structures and/or encroachments were removed instead of obtaining permits and/or agreements, an updated Real Property Report prepared by your Alberta Land Surveyor reflecting these changes must be provided.
Fees
The 2024 Planning and Development Fee Schedules (effective January 1, 2024) has a complete list of current fees for the following services:
Compliance Certificate Report for residential properties (maximum 2 dwellings per lot - this includes Single Detached Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Backyard Housing or 1 unit as part of a Row House development)
Compliance Certificate Report for all other properties (Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Residential like apartment housing, Row Housing development with multiple units on 1 lot)
Compliance Certificate Report Revision
Pickup or mail out of Compliance Certificate Reports
Contact Us
Edmonton Service Centre
2nd Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8am to 4:30pm (by appointment)
Telephone
In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
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