A Compliance Certificate (or Letter of Compliance) confirms whether the buildings and structures on a property meet the requirements of the Town’s current Land Use Bylaw.

When Do I Need This?
A Compliance Certificate is commonly requested as part of a real estate transaction. It may also be required when:

• Selling or purchasing a property
• Refinancing or obtaining a mortgage
• Confirming that existing buildings meet setback requirements
• Verifying compliance with a development permit

Who Can Apply
The registered property owner, or a person authorized to act on their behalf, may apply for a Compliance Certificate.

Application Requirements
Applications must include sufficient information to allow for a review of the property, including:

• A completed and signed application form
• The applicable application fee
• The legal description and municipal address of the property
• A description of the current use and occupancy of all buildings on the site
• Two (2) copies of a current Real Property Report (RPR), prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor within the past 12 months, showing all buildings and their distances from property lines

Review Process
The Development Authority will review the submitted Real Property Report to determine whether all buildings and structures comply with the required setbacks, or with any development permits issued for the property.

Scope of the Letter
The Compliance Certificate applies only to the buildings and structures shown on the Real Property Report submitted with the application.

Non-Compliance and Encroachments
If any buildings or structures do not meet the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw, or if they encroach onto a property line or easement, this will be identified in the Letter of Compliance.

In these cases, property owners may be required to take corrective action. This could include applying for a development permit, seeking a variance, entering into an encroachment agreement, or removing or relocating the structure.