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Ottawa and Calgary permit lookup.

Each city splits permits across several services. Pick the city and the kind of record you want and go to the official search.

Important, up front: Ottawa's own permit status needs a My ServiceOttawa account, and Calgary's Development Map covers development permits and land use applications rather than every building permit. Pick the closest match below.

Source: City of Ottawa (ottawa.ca) and City of Calgary (calgary.ca)Retrieved October 2026

Inputs

Result

Choose a city and record type.

Open the Calgary Development Map ↗

City of Calgary Development Map; use the options above for Ottawa services.

Ottawa

For your own application, the City points applicants to the My ServiceOttawa Building, Planning and Land Development portal. The public Development Applications Search covers development applications.

Calgary

The City's Development Map lets you search by address, reference or permit number (found on a notification) or community name. Select the location to see the application status and submitted plans. Building permit records are also published on the City's Open Data portal.

Sources

City of Ottawa: Apply online for Building Code Services permits (FAQ) (Retrieved October 2026)
City of Ottawa: Development Applications Search (Retrieved October 2026)
City of Calgary: Guide to using the Development Map (Retrieved October 2026)
City of Calgary: Open Data, Building Permits (Retrieved October 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How do I check an Ottawa building permit status?

Through the My ServiceOttawa Building, Planning and Land Development portal, which needs an account. The City FAQ linked above describes it.

How do I search Calgary permits?

Use the Development Map for development permits and land use applications, or the Open Data portal for building permit records.

Can I search by address in Calgary?

Yes. The City says you can search by address, reference or permit number, or community name.

Is there a fee?

The public search tools above are free. Calgary also sells a Development Permit Status report through CityOnline; check the City site for the current fee.

Guide only — not an official lookup

Ottawa and Calgary change their portals; confirm on the City site. This page does not query any government or municipal system and is not affiliated with one; nothing you type is transmitted anywhere. Always confirm on the official service linked above.