Application for Committee Appointment |
Thank you for your interest in the City of Yellowknife's Committees, Boards and Commissions. To view current vacancies please visit our committee page. |
Building Services |
Permit Applications can be made by:
Building Services Division general inquires can be made by:
Building Inspection requests can be made by:
Paper (offline) ApplicationsLetters of Assurance
Forms
Other City of Yellowknife Divisions Applications:
Other agencies involved in the building process:Electrical and Gas and Other specific InstallationsGNWT-Public Works and Services for inspections, registration and permits for: electrical work, elevators; boilers and pressure vessels; gas installations. Office of the Fire Marshal Plan EvaluationsGNWT-Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) for plan reviews and specifications for the construction, alteration or repair of structures to make sure proper precautions are taken against fire and the spread of fire. Energy Efficiency EvaluationsArctic Energy Alliance (AEA) for energy efficiency evaluations and advice. |
Business Licensing |
Please see the Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 (pages 3 to 7) for information regarding the business licence fees organized by the type of business licence/service. View our online Business Directory to look up local businesses. |
Business Licence Fee Waiver |
The City of Yellowknife is taking action to help local businesses and our economy recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 Wildfire Evacuation. The business licence fee waiver will continue to run from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024, allowing each eligible business to waive their applicable yearly fee. To apply online, please complete the application form here. For more information, email ecd@yellowknife.ca or call 867-669-3424. |
Economic Development |
FilmingThe Department of Economic Development and Strategy is pleased to assist you with any questions regarding filming on municipal lands in Yellowknife. View our Filming Agreement and Orderly Use of Highway Permit Application (Road Closure). |
Community Services |
Community Programs and EventsOther
Recreation Programs |
Fire Division |
Food Vending Permit |
For more information regarding business licensing expand the business licensing tab above.
Once the Food Vendor Agreement is signed a parking permit is required which is purchased at City Hall. 2023 Food Vendor Parking Map Questions: Please contact us at businesslicence@yellowknife.ca or 867.920.5600 |
Lands |
Permit Applications can be made by:
Lands general inquires can be made by:
Lands Paper Application Forms
Request for InformationOther City of Yellowknife Divisions Applications: |
Planning and Environment |
Online PermittingGo paperless and submit applications for a Development Permit, Variance, Request for a Certificate of Compliance or File Information through CityView Online Permitting Software. LEARN HOW TO ...Submit a development permit Paper Application Forms (Planning)Customers can still fill out paper applications and submit them to permits@yellowknife.ca or in-person at City Hall during regular business hours. Downtown Sidewalk Patio
Development Permits
HeritageRequest for InformationResidential Parking PassSite and/or Building ImprovementZoning By-law or 2020 Community Plan Amendments |
Public Safety |
Boat LicencesA Pleasure Craft Operator Card (or equivalent proof of competency) is required to operate a power-driven watercraft in Canada to show that you understand the rules of the water and how to safely operate a boat. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is commonly known as a Boating License or Boat Card. You can get one by passing an accredited boating safety test, such as the Boat Smart Exam. Learn more about Transport Canada Boating Safety. BlastingBlasting is a common practice in construction in Yellowknife given our location and ground conditions. Prior to commencing a blast, blasting companies are required to notify the appropriate authorities, including the City's Fire Division, Municipal Enforcement Division and Department of Public Works and Engineering. It should be noted that blasting is often dependent upon weather and site specific conditions which may cause delays in the blasting schedule. Blasts are regulated under the NWT Explosives Act which is enforced by the Workers Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC). Should you have questions with regard to blasting within the community, please contact the WSCC or the local blasting companies. |
Public Works and Engineering |
Water ServicesConstructionRoad Closures RequestsFor any construction work done in Yellowknife that affects a road or alley an Orderly Use of Highways Permit Application must be submitted to the City for approval. Please allow a minimum of three business days for this application to be processed. TransitYellowknife Accessible Transit Service (YATS)To register for YATS, please download the YATS Application Form. The form contains a section that must be completed by a health care professional. For more information on the YATS application process please visit Accessible Transit.
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