Business

Red Deer Land

Find City-owned land opportunities in Timberlands North, Capstone, and Queens Business Park, for residential, commercial, mixed-use, social care and industrial land.

Economic Development

Located in Alberta's beautiful parkland and mid way between two major cities, Red Deer is Central Alberta's trading and distribution centre. Learn more about our business environment.

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Operating a Business

Information on permits, licences and inspections needed for running a business in Red Deer.

Permits and Inspections

Are you building or developing property? Find information about residential, industrial and commercial permits and the application process here.

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Development of Property

A guide through the land development process, including information on permits, applications and guidelines you need to follow.

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Advertising Opportunities

The City has a variety of mediums available for advertisers, including the Activity Guide, transit and rink boards.

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Planning

The Planning department works with Council’s approved policy documents and Provincial and Federal regulations to help shape how Red Deer looks and feels.

City Email Alerts

Vendor Information Sessions

The Purchasing Section holds vendor information sessions to inform all current and prospective vendors on how to do business with The City.

News & Notices

City Council on the Agenda – September..

August 29, 2025

The following items will be considered by City Council at their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, September 2, 2025. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Council to consider 2026 Utilities

August 29, 2025

Next week, City Council will consider the proposed 2026 Utilities Budget, which sets operating and capital plans for The City’s self-funded utilities: Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management.

Traffic impacts to being next week for

August 29, 2025

Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic impacts as crews work to update traffic signal infrastructure in the downtown area throughout the fall.