Morinville has a variety of applications, licenses and permits. You can find more details about them here:
Abandoned well declaration |
| All Subdivision Applications and Development Applications for buildings over 47m2 require an Abandoned Well Declaration from the applicant.
Contact: Development |
Access to information request |
| An Access to Information Request is required to access recorded information that is not routinely available. This includes accessing and/or correcting your own personal information.
Contact: Freedom of Information Requests |
Addressing request |
| An Addresses Request is required to change your address, or add suite or unit numbers to an existing building, like a secondary suite or a commercial retail unit. For more information please see Civic Addressing
Contact: GIS |
Amendment application |
| Bylaw amendments are the process to change land use districting (zoning) on a parcel, change text in the Land Use Bylaw or change a statutory plan.
Contact: Development |
Animal harbouring |
| You are allowed to own a maximum of three cats and or dogs per household. If you would like to own more than three, please fill out our harboring application for approval. You can send us your completed application.
Contact: Enforcement Services |
Animal registration |
| Visit Town Hall at 10125 100 Avenue to complete your animal registration form.
Contact: General Information or Enforcement Services |
Assessment complaints agent authorization |
| You have 60 days from the date of the tax notice to file an assessment complaint.
Contact: Property Assessment |
Block parties |
| Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbours and build a sense of community. From June to early September, you can hold block parties in Morinville with an approved application.
Contact: Community Services |
Boards and committees |
| Each year, Town Council appoints members of the community to its municipal boards and committees. Contact: Legislative Services |
Building permits |
| A building permit is required for new buildings or structures in Morinville. For this permit to be granted it requires supporting documents (development permit and/or land use confirmation).
Contact: Permits |
Business licence |
| We require businesses operating within municipal limits obtain an annual business licence. Watch for the renewal notices each December. Contact: Business Licences |
Bylaw complaints |
| Community Peace Officers enforce bylaws and provincial legislation. Working alongside the RCMP, we assist with collisions and other emergency situations to enhance your quality of life. Contact us if you have any concerns.
Contact: General Information or Enforcement Services |
Community grant application |
| A grant for not-for-profit community groups, teams, organizations and associations. Grant funding categories include: arts and culture, recreation and sport development, community development and Family and Community Support Services. Contact: Community Services |
Condominium conversions |
| Condominium conversions are a type of subdivision that splits an existing parcel of land, normally with multiple dwellings or uses, into separate parcels.
Contact: Development |
Council delegation request |
| Council encourages you to share your thoughts and ideas on issues in Morinville. You can speak at a Regular Council or Committee of the Whole meeting. Contact: Legislative Services |
Leader-in-training program |
| Are you a grade 9 to 11 student interested in building leadership skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain counseling experience? Are you available for at least two days during the summer?
Contact: Community Services |
Damage deposit refund |
| When applying for new construction in town, most development is subject to a damage deposit. To get the damage deposit refund after construction is completed, you will need complete an application.
Contact: Development |
Development permits |
| All development, subdivision, building or changes of use in Morinville require permits unless specifically exempted.
Contact: Permits |
Electrical permit |
| Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
Contact: Permits |
Encroachment agreement request |
| An encroachment agreement can exist between the town and a landowner to allow a building to encroach on town land.
Contact: Development |
Fire pit permit |
| Permits are required for new and existing fire pits within the town. Visit Town Hall at 10125 100 Avenue to pay the fire permit fee of $35. Once the fire pit passes the Fire Department inspection, they will issue a lifetime permit. Please note, this permit does not transfer to new owners and does not move with you. Contact: Morinville Fire Services |
Firefighter recruitment |
| Every year in February Morinville Fire Department recruits new volunteer paid-on-call firefighters (when needed). Watch for updates.
Contact: Morinville Fire Services |
Gas permit |
| Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
Contact: Permits |
Home occupation questionnaire |
| If you are an occupant of a dwelling and you conduct business activities in any form, it is a home business. There are three types of home businesses: home office, home occupation minor and home occupation major. To apply for a business licence, you may need to complete the home business questionnaire.
Contact: Permits |
Landfill permit |
| Residents with a Town of Morinville utility account are eligible to apply for a Landfill Permit. With this permit, residents are able to take garbage, yard waste or recycling to the Roseridge Landfill.
Contact: General Information or Public Works or call 780-939-4361. |
Lot grading |
| Lot grading is the process to ensure parcels with new construction have proper surface drainage. Developers or builders generally complete this but occasionally it must be done by a homeowner.
Contact: Development |
Morinville youth leadership program |
| This free drop-in program runs through the school year and over the summer. The times vary depending on the time of year.
Contact: Community Services |
Notice of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board |
| When the Subdivision or Development Authority makes a decision, the decisions are subject to appeal. Contact: Planning and Economic Development |
Plumbing permit |
| Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
Contact: Permits |
Tax installment program |
| Property taxes are due June 30 of each year. You can set up automatic payments throughout the year through our Tax Installment Program. Contact: Utility and Tax Payment |
Seniors home support program |
| Developed to help seniors 65+ live safely and securely in their homes, the program provides basic lawn care and snow removal.
Contact: Community Services |
Recreation without barriers |
| This initiative helps our youth take part in recreation programs. It provides approved applicants with reduced costs or covers the full costs for programs offered by the town or school.
Contact: Community Services |
Request for additional cart |
| We provide residents with weekly waste collection, as well as several special collection events. Please note, there is an additional fee added to your monthly utility bill if you would like an additional garbage cart.
Contact: Public Works |
Request to correct personal information |
| We strive to keep personal information as accurate and up-to-date as is necessary for the purpose that it was collected. You have the right to request that any factual errors or omissions be corrected.
Contact: Freedom of Information Requests |
Subdivision |
| A subdivision is the process in which parcels are divided or adjusted and may include lot line adjustments, new housing communities, splitting of infill lots or commercial strips.
Contact: Development |
Temporary road closure |
| If you require a permit to interfere with traffic, block a road or block a sidewalk, please apply for a road closure permit.
Contact: Enforcement Services |
Toilet rebate program |
| We offer a rebate to residents, residential properties and business owners to encourage the replacement of old inefficient toilets with low-flush and dual-flush toilets to reduce water consumption.
Contact: Public Works |
Underground electrical permit |
| Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
Contact: Permits |
Unique animal ownership |
| You may apply to own any domesticated animal (such as, chickens) that are not a cat or a dog.
Contact: General Information or Enforcement Services |
Utility account |
| We provide water, sewer, and solid waste collection for Morinville residents and businesses. Utility rates for water, sewer and solid waste are established annually by Council through the budget process.
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Utility pre-authorized payment plan |
| We offer many payment methods for paying for utilities; cash, cheque, debit, Visa, MasterCard. You may also set up a pre-authorized payment plan.
Contact: Utility and Tax Payment |
Volunteering |
| We have many volunteer opportunities. Contact us to talk about how you can make a difference in your community.
Contact: Community Services |
Volunteer appreciation grant |
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Organizations within Morinville can apply for up to $200/per organization that contributes to the further development and celebration of your own volunteers. This grant is offered annually so watch for announcements.
Contact: Community Services |
Water-sewer permit |
| Public Works reviews and inspects all water-sewer permits. Call 780-939-2590 to schedule an inspection.
Contact: Permits |