Calgary Tenancy Change / Change of Use
Approval process for a new business tenant where the proposed use differs from the previously approved use, or where the City requires formal tenancy change review before a business licence can be issued.
Required documents
Documents that are always required for this workflow. Your specific list may vary based on project answers.
- ✓
Applicant contact details form
Approval node:
tenancy_change - ✓
Completed use questionnaire (describe proposed operations)
Approval node:
tenancy_change - ✓
Copy of executed lease agreement or letter of intent
Approval node:
tenancy_change - ✓
Existing floor plan of the tenancy unit
Approval node:
tenancy_change - ✓
Business summary / operational description
Approval node:
location_approval - ✓
Development Permit application — Change of Use
Approval node:
change_of_use_dp - ✓
Business Licence application
Approval node:
business_licence_issuance - ✓
Certificate of Incorporation or partnership registration
Approval node:
business_registration
Typical timelines
Timelines are estimates based on recent City of Calgary review data. Actual times vary based on application completeness and queue depth.
Commercial-based tenancy change approvals averaged 34 calendar days (Q4 2025).
Node: tenancy_change
Business licence issuance typically takes 5–10 business days once all approvals are in place.
Node: business_licence_issuance
Fee guidance
All fees are set by the relevant authority and change annually. Always verify against the current official fee schedule before budgeting.
Fees depend on application type and use category. Check the City of Calgary Fee Schedule for current rates.
Node: tenancy_change
Business licence fees are set annually. Check the current City of Calgary Business Licence fee schedule.
Node: business_licence_issuance
This playbook is a public summary for informational purposes. It does not constitute professional regulatory, legal, or engineering advice. Project requirements depend on your specific address, proposed use, construction scope, and other factors. PermitPilot's full product evaluates your specific project after intake. Final approvals remain subject to City of Calgary review.
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