Occupancy/Damage/Grading Fee Refund
This section outlines what the Occupancy/Damage/Grading fee is and how to get it refunded upon completion of a construction project.
What is an Occupancy/Damage/Grading Fee?
An Occupancy/Damage/Grading fee is applied when an applicant submits a building permit application that involves new construction, renovations, or the installation of manufactured homes.
The purpose of the Occupancy/Damage/Grading fee is to ensure that all building permits obtain Permit Service Reports from a Building Code Safety Officer that confirms the project complies with the Alberta Building Code.
The Occupancy/Damage/Grading fee is a 95% refundable deposit applied to certain types of construction. A minimum $25 is retained by the City as an administration fee. See the Planning and Development fee schedule for details.
How to Receive a Occupancy/Damage/Grading Fee Refund:Step 1: Keep all Permit Service Reports provided by the Safety Codes Officer - The Occupancy/Damage/Grading fee can be refunded once all Permit Service Reports that have been pulled for the development are completed and work complies.
- The City of Wetaskiwin cannot refund the deposit if there are any outstanding Permit Service Reports.
Step 2: Submit all completed Permit Service Reports. - Provide Development Services with a copy of all completed Permit Service Reports indicating that work complies.
- Provide a current address to receive the refund cheque.
- Permit Service Reports and current address can be submitted by email (permits@wetaskiwin.ca.)
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