Business Licenses

Home Occupation

This is a category of business that Land Use Bylaw 3960/99 permits to operate from a residence within the Town of High River, subject to certain standard requirements. Home Occupation businesses  are intended to be small and non-intrusive, owing to their residential locations, and may cover a wide range of activities, from a desk and telephone "office" where record keeping is undertaken for a contractor, to a personal service such as a hairdresser.

All home occupations must first receive approval via Development Permit application process before a business license can be issued. Below are the forms required to apply for a Home Occupation business.

Development Permit Application

Home Occupation Development Permit Application

Once your Development Permit has been approved, you will apply for your Town Business License .

In Town (Store Front)

This form of licensing is intended to cover all manner of businesses within the Town of High River which are based out of local store fronts, or commercial locations.  

A letter of authorization from the property owner is required when submitting the application.

As each application can vary substantially in terms of permit requirements, please contact Planning & Development Services to obtain necessary application forms and fees.

Out of Town

Out of town business application

All businesses based outside of High River but which come into town to work must acquire a municipal license.  There are variations of licensing available such as daily or weekly rates to accommodate more short-term work committments.  There is no formal application process for this type of business other than submission of a standard application form along with the appropriate license fee.

Starting your Business in High River

BizPal is an online tool for new and existing entrepreneurs to obtain a list of the necessary licenses and permits pertinent to the business. After a short survey you will be given a customized list of all Municipal, Provincial and Federal license and permit requirements for your business.

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