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April 18, 2021
EL&P crews are busy responding to a pole fire on the west side of Highway 2, south of the Sports Hall of Fame.
The City of Red Deer is now issuing all business licences with complete applications. Business owners and applicants are to ensure they are following the Provincial and Federal operating guidelines and restrictions.
If you have questions, please contact us at licensing@reddeer.ca.
Whether you're just starting out, or are an existing business moving to a new location in town, the information below applies to all businesses operating in the City of Red Deer.
For all business operating/intending to operate as a Corporation, Trade Name or a Sole Proprietorship, your registration documentation from Corporate Registries is required to be submitted with the Business Licence application, either uploaded electronically or a copy provided with the application form.
To register a business name, please visit any Registries office in your area.
Depending on your industry and the services you provide, you may require Provincial authorization. Listed below are some of the Provincial agencies that Inspections and Licensing often works with:
Visit the Steps to Starting a Business page to determine other requirements that may pertain to your new business venture.
Apply through MyLicence for the fastest and easiest way to submit your application.
Alternatively, you can submit your application form and all requirements by email to licensing@reddeer.ca.
Check out our Location section below to find the appropriate application for your type of business.
Where you intend to, or are operating your business from will determine the different requirements of your Business Licence application. See below for more details.
If your business is located outside of City of Red Deer limits, but are coming into Red Deer to provide a service or goods, you will require an 'Out of Town' Business Licence.
You can apply online by clicking the green button below:
Alternatively, you can complete the Business Licence Application Form (pdf) , and submit it by email to licensing@reddeer.ca, or in person to Inspections and Licensing, 3rd floor City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue, Red Deer.
Operating your business from your residence within Red Deer is classified as a Home-Based Business.
Home-based businesses can be:
There are regulations that all home-based businesses are required to comply with. See the list below.
**Home-based businesses that have customers to the home will need to apply for a Development Permit - Home Occupation (pdf) . This approval is required prior to the Business Licence being issued.
Apply online by clicking the green button below:
Alternatively, you can complete and submit the Home-Based Business Licence Application Form (pdf) by email to licensing@reddeer.ca, or in person to Inspections and Licensing on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue.
You will require Business Licence to operate a business from a location that is zoned commercial or industrial within City of Red Deer limits.
You can apply online by clicking the green button below:
Alternatively, you can complete the Business Licence Application Form (pdf) , and submit it by email to licensing@reddeer.ca, or in person to Inspections and Licensing, 3rd floor City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue, Red Deer.
Any change of use or construction/renovations to the space may require additional approvals under The City's Land Use Bylaw and/or the Alberta Building Code.
Inspections and Licensing may identify the requirement of a change of use Development Permit and/or Building Permit, after reviewing your Business Licence application. You will be notified by email if additional documentation is required.
Mobile Business Unit (MBU) means a business operating from a motor vehicle, temporary structure or display, or stand. These types of businesses would include:
MBUs that are used to produce, cook, sell or distribute food, and have a secondary heat source (whether gas, propane, or electric) may require additional permitting. See our Mobile Cooking Operations page to find out more.
If you are a vendor operating in Red Deer solely as part of a market or special event, you will not require a Business Licence.
There are additional criteria for MBUs, outlined below.
You can apply online by clicking the green button below:
Alternatively, you can complete the Mobile Business Unit Application Form (pdf) , and submit it by email to licensing@reddeer.ca, or in person to Inspections and Licensing, 3rd floor City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue, Red Deer.
The Business Licence Bylaw identifies several types of businesses that have additional requirements and conditions. See the list below.
Listed below are some of the regulations for home-based businesses. For a complete listing of regulations, see section 4.8(j) of The City's Land Use Bylaw.
Pawn Broker means a person who carries on the business of loaning or holding oneself out as ready to loan money on the security of the pawn of property. Does not include a bank, trust company, credit union or other similar institution.
Listed below are some of the regulations for Pawn Shops and Pawn Brokers. For a complete list of regulations, see Schedule "B" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Second Hand Dealer means the business of acquiring second-hand property by trade, purchase or consignment, for the purpose of selling. Does not include auction sales, auto-wreckers, or recycling depots.
Listed below are some regulations for Second Hand Dealers. For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "C" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Listed below are some regulations for Mobile Business Units (MBUs). For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "D" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Listed below are the regulations for Direct Sellers. This list can be found under Schedule "E" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
If you do not have a Provincial licence for Direct Sales, please visit the Service Alberta website.
Listed below are some regulations for Drinking Establishments. For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "F" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Visit the AGLC website to find out what kind of Provincial licensing and regulations are required for drinking establishments.
Listed below are some regulations for Mobile and Permanent Supervised Consumption Services. For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "G" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Listed below are some regulations for Cannabis Retail Sales and Cannabis Production Facilities. For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "H" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
Visit the AGLC website to find out what provincial licensing and regulations are required.
Late Night Club means a facility where:
Listed below are some regulations for Late Night Clubs. For the complete list of regulations, please see Schedule "I" of the Business Licence Bylaw.
For any inquiries, please contact Licensing by phone or email:
April 18, 2021
EL&P crews are busy responding to a pole fire on the west side of Highway 2, south of the Sports Hall of Fame.
April 16, 2021
Residential street sweeping will begin on April 25, as crews will complete sweeping medians and boulevards throughout the city on April 22.
April 12, 2021
Red Deer City Council approved the tax rate bylaw with a zero per cent municipal increase and reduced property tax penalties for the next three years in anticipation of continued economic challenges for Red Deer property owners.