All Subdivision Applications and Development Applications for buildings over 47m2 require an Abandoned Well Declaration from the applicant.
- Fill out the Abandoned Well Declaration Form
Contact: Development
Applications, Licences and Permits
Morinville has a variety of applications, licences and permits. You can find more details about them here:
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.
- Download the Access to Information Request Application
Contact: Freedom of Information Requests
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
- Fill out the Addressing Request Form
Contact: GIS
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.
- Download the Amendment Application
Contact: Development
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.
- Download the Animal Harbouring Application
Contact: Enforcement Services
Visit Town Hall at 10125 100 Avenue to complete your animal registration form.
- Dogs and cats must be registered
- Tags must be renewed yearly, on or before the end of January.
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.
- Download the Assessment Complaints Agent Authorization
Contact: Property Assessment
Automatic payment withdrawals termination
If you wish to have automatic payment withdrawals from your bank account stopped, please:
- Download the Change of Information form
Contact: General Information
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.
- Download the Block Party Application
Contact: Community Services
Each year, Town Council appoints members of the community to its municipal boards and committees.
Contact: Legislative Services
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).
- Download the Building Permit Application Form
Contact: Permits
We require businesses operating within municipal limits obtain an annual business licence. Watch for the renewal notices each December.
Contact: Business Licences
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.
- Download the Public Report Complaint Form
Contact: General Information or Enforcement Services
Every parcel, building, and unit within the town has a unique address assigned to it. These addresses help direct emergency services, Canada Post, and visitors throughout town and to your location.
Addresses are assigned by following the Morinville Addressing Guide.
For any changes to addresses, please fill out the Addressing Request Form.
Community grant and support 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.
- Find out more about Grants and Incentives
Contact: Community Services
At a cost to the applicant (see Fees and Charges Bylaw for details), a Compliance Certificate is a document issued by the Town of Morinville, confirming that all buildings and/or structures (i.e., Houses, decks, sheds, hot tubs, detached garages etc.) located on a property either meet or do not meet the regulations and restrictions of the Town of Morinville's Land Use Bylaw.
The applicant must:
- Complete the form
- Supply two (2) original copies of a Real Property Report (no older than 6 months old).
- Provide a copy of title (no older than 30 days old).
- Complete payment of fees
Download the Compliance Certificate Application. You may also view the Compliance Certificate Brochure
Contact: Development
Condominium conversions are a type of subdivision that splits an existing parcel of land, normally with multiple dwellings or uses, into separate parcels.
- Download the Condominium Application
Contact: Planning and Land Use
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
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.
- Download the Damage Deposit Refund Application
Contact: Development
All development, subdivision, building or changes of use in Morinville require permits unless specifically exempted.
- Refer to the Morinville Land Use Bylaw for full details.
- Download the Development Permits brochure.
- Download the Site Plan brochure.
- Download the Development Permit Application for:
Contact: Development Permits
Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
- Download the Electrical Permit Application
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.
- Download the Encroachment Agreement Request
Contact: Development
Every year Morinville Fire Department recruits new volunteer paid-on-call firefighters (when needed). Watch for updates.
- Download the Firefighter Application
Contact: Morinville Fire Services
Fire pits are regulated under the Land Use Bylaw. Prior to building a fire pit, you must apply for a development permit. Fire pits must be inspected by a Fire Prevention Officer prior to containing a fire.
Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
- Download the Gas Permit Application
Contact: Permits
Home occupation - home businesses
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.
- Download the Home Occupation Questionnaire Permit
Contact: Permits
Residents with a 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.
- Permits are issued at St. Germain Place (Civic Hall) located at 10125 100 Avenue
- Picture identification is required
- Cost calculation: Determined by Roseridge Landfill, as detailed in the Waste Management Bylaw.
- This cost is added to your monthly utility bill
Contact: General Information or Public Works or call 780-939-4361.
The Leadership in Training (LIT) program provides the opportunity to gain experience in Family and Community Support Services department and leadership skills that are valuable both inside and outside the workplace. We offer volunteer activities throughout the year within the community. Grades 7 to 12 (minimum age of 13 years).
Contact: Community Services
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.
- Download the Lot Grading Application
Contact: Development
Leaders in training Summer Camp Experience
Youth ages 13 to 17 years old will have a chance to discover the benefits of taking on a leadership role while meeting new friends and having fun in summer camps. Youth who apply must be willing to volunteer for a full week of summer day camps (35 hours). All LITs will receive a letter of completion.
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
If you require an occupancy load permit complete and submit the occupancy load permit request. Payment can be made at the Town Hall located at 10125 100 Avenue and the cost is $100.00.
Contact: Morinville Fire Services
Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
- Download the Plumbing Permit Application
Contact: Permits
Property file and environmental site assessment search requests
A property file search is a formal request from owners or agents for documentation from the Town. As such, there is a minimum $150.00 fee to the applicant for these services.
Real Property Reports and Legal Surveys are not available.
Property file searches and Environmental Site Assessments pertain to development history, and may include safety code permit history (electrical, plumbing and gas), building and development permits, lot grading, environmental history, etc.
The file search request will take between 15 to 25 business days.
- Please fill out the Property File Search Request form to determine what type of search you require and to start the process.
Contact: Planning or Freedom of Information Requests
Wellness and Recreation Access Program
Wellness and Recreation Access Program (WRAP) is designed to support low-income individuals and families in Morinville to participate in the Town of Morinville's fitness, recreation and FCSS programming.
Qualified applicants can receive up to $250 per person.
Contact: Community Services
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.
- Fill out the Request for additional cart form
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.
- Download the Request to Correct Personal Information
Contact: Freedom of Information Requests
Developed to help seniors 65+ live safely and securely in their homes, the program provides basic lawn care, snow removal and housekeeping services.
- Download the Seniors Home Support Program
Contact: Community Services
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.
- Download the Subdivision Application
Contact: Planning and Land Use
Property taxes are due June 30 of each year. You can set up automatic payments throughout the year through our Tax Installment Program.
- Complete the TIPP Pre-Authorized Debit Application
Contact: Utility and Tax Payment
If you require a permit to interfere with traffic, block a road or block a sidewalk, please apply for a road closure permit.
- Download the Temporary Road Closure Application
Contact: Enforcement Services
Safety codes permits are regulated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and are reviewed by our contracted agency The Inspections Group Inc.
- Download the Underground Electrical Permit Application
Contact: Permits
You may apply to own any domesticated animal (such as, chickens) that are not a cat or a dog.
- Download the Unique Animal Ownership Application
Contact: General Information or Enforcement Services
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.
- Download the Utility Account Application and email to Utility and Tax Connection and Disconnection
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.
- Download the Utility Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application
Contact: Utility and Tax Payment
We have many volunteer opportunities. Contact us to talk about how you can make a difference in your community.
- Download the Volunteer Application
Contact: Community Services
Organizations within Morinville can apply for up to $200/per organization to contribute to the further development and celebration of their own volunteers. The grant for each calendar year opens to applications on February 15 and closes April 1. Approved organizations will receive confirmation on or before April 15 of the application submission year.
Contact: Community Services
Water-Sewer Connection Inspection
Infrastructure Services reviews and inspects all water-sewer connections also known as service connection inspections. Call 780-939-7842 or email to schedule an inspection.
Contact: Infrastructure Services
Contact Us
Town of Morinville
10125 100 Ave.
Morinville, AB T8R 1L6
Phone: 780-939-4361
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