Municipality of Taber

A development permit is required if your deck is higher than 48 inches, has a roof, or will be enclosed. Decks over 48 inches pose safety risks, while enclosed decks are considered more permanent structures that can increase the value of your property. Both types of decks also require a building permit. 

• The cost of the development permit is $100. 

You can apply for one by visiting the Administration Office at 4900B-50 Street, Taber, or you can request to have one faxed to you.

Yes, a development permit is required for the construction of a residence, garage, or placement of a mobile/modular home on rural property or within any of our three Hamlets.

• The fee for a development permit is $100.

You can apply in person at the Administration Office, located at 4900B-50 Street in Taber, or request to have the application faxed to you.

Development must be set back at least 150 feet from the centerline of a rural road. If you need to build closer than this, you must apply for a development permit requesting a waiver of the 150-foot setback requirement.

Every property is unique, so it’s often best to contact the appointed assessor for specific details about your assessment.

Click here for general information about property assessments, including a brief explanation of the legislation governing assessments, market value, property classes, and more.

For an interior lot, the required setbacks within any of our three Hamlets are:

• 25 feet from the front lot line

• 5 feet from one side lot line

• 10 feet from the other side lot line

Within any of our three Hamlets, all ancillary buildings and structures must be set back a minimum of 5 feet from both the side and rear lot lines. Carports and garages are permitted in the side yard, as long as they maintain a minimum distance of 5 feet from the side lot line.

In rear yards, fences can be up to 6 feet high, within any of our 3 Hamlets. For fences located within 25 feet of the front property line, the maximum height is 3 feet.