Basement Suite Permit in Edmonton, AB

Yes, most basement suite projects in Edmonton require a building permit from the city. Based on our data, Edmonton has issued 19,981 basement suite permits to date, making it one of the most common permit types in the city. Requirements vary depending on the scope and size of the project. Contact Edmonton's building department for specific requirements for your project.

Edmonton issues approximately 589 basement suite permits per year. Our data covers 2018 to present, with a total of 19,981 permits tracked. The number of basement suite permits has generally increased over time.

The top neighbourhoods for basement suite permits in Edmonton are CHAPPELLE AREA (923 permits), LAUREL (853 permits), and KESWICK (622 permits). These areas account for 12% of all basement suite permits in the city.

Based on construction values reported on 19,981 permits, the average basement suite project in Edmonton has a construction value of $27,783. The median value is $21,000, which may be more representative as it excludes outliers. Note that this is the total project construction cost, not the permit fee.

Basement Suite permit activity in Edmonton has been declining in recent years. In 2026, 589 permits were issued, compared to 2,491 in 2023.

The typical process for a basement suite permit in Edmonton involves: 1) Preparing your project plans and documentation, 2) Submitting your application to Edmonton's building department, 3) Paying the applicable permit fees, 4) Waiting for plan review and approval, 5) Receiving your permit and beginning construction, and 6) Scheduling required inspections during and after construction.

Edmonton is one of 14 major Canadian cities we track for basement suite permit data. you can compare Edmonton's basement suite permit statistics including volume trends, processing times, and neighbourhood breakdowns with other cities on our national basement suite permit comparison page.