Hoarding permit

Hoarding permits are required to occupy space on City-owned right-of-way (i.e. alley, sidewalk, boulevard, and street) for the purpose of:

• Construction, underground or overground work that requires hoarding
• Development
• Equipment for purpose of construction
• Any work on streets or sidewalks or pathways that require hoarding
• Note: Parking of contractor vehicles is not permitted within the hoarded area owned by The City.

A hoarding permit allows extended or higher‑impact occupation/closure of City‑owned right‑of‑way (sidewalks, boulevards, lanes/streets) to support construction. A hoarding permit is required in addition to a street use permit when the closure exceeds these thresholds:

• The closure is in place for more than 24 hours
• The closure impacts peak traffic hours
• The City’s Traffic Engineer determines the level of public impact warrants it

Apply online through your City of Calgary myID account. Here’s what to do:

1. Prepare your documents
   • Project scope and schedule (start/end dates with daily hours)
   • Site map showing work area and existing conditions
   • Temporary Traffic Control Plan showing detours and devices
   • Contact info for 24/7 emergency site contact
   • Insurance and indemnification documents
   • Engineering Authentication (if required)
2. Submit your application online
   • Upload all documents and pay fees through myID
3. City review and feedback
   • We’ll check your plans for safety and compliance. You may need to make changes
4. Approval and compliance
   • Receive approval
   • Follow your approved plan and all permit conditions
   • Keep your site safe and accessible

Hoarding permit rates are meant to encourage the most efficient use of the public right of way, to minimize disruption to all road users, residents and businesses:

• Offset the impact of temporary loss of public space
• Mobility operations and infrastructure programs
• Encourage minimizing closure size and duration

Hoarding fees may vary depending on:

• Location (for example, downtown vs. non‑downtown)
• Type of space impacted (sidewalk, roadway, bike lane, boulevard)
• Whether pedestrian access is maintained
• Duration of the closure
• Time of closure (weekday vs. weekend)

Note: Roadways in Downtown Calgary are generally classified as Major Streets.

Use our downloadable Excel sheet to help you estimate potential hoarding fees for your project. Enter your own measurements to see an approximate cost.

Please note: This tool provides a general estimate only. Final fees may change based on your project’s scope, requirements or other applicable charges.

Reducing public impact is the most effective way to reduce hoarding fees. A few ways to recieve less fees are by:

• Maintaining pedestrian access using overhead protection or covered walkways – no fees are charged
• Reducing the size or duration of closures
• Phasing work to limit impacts
• Scheduling closures on weekends, which are often fee‑exempt
• Decorative hoarding can provide a 25% discount
• Consulting with The City early to identify lower‑impact options