Applications, Forms, Licences and Permits

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.

Application for Committee Appointment

Building Services

General Information

Go paperless and apply online through CityView Portal

General Information for Applicants | Online Application Guide

For general inquiries, please email buildingservices@yellowknife.ca or call (867) 920-5600

To schedule building inspections, please email inspectionrequest@yellowknife.ca

Forms

Form A - General Information

Form A1 - Authorization of Agent

Form B - Building Services Permits

Form B1 - Building Energy Efficiency

Form B2 - Spray Foam Insulation

Form B3 - Solid Fuel Appliance

Form B4 - Ventilation Compliance

Form B5 - Oil Burning Equipment

Form B6 - Deck Building Information

Letters of Assurance

Letters of Assurance Guide

Form C - Confirmation of Commitment by Owner and Coordinating RDP (Registered Design Professional)

Form D/E - Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review

Form G - Notice of Compliance and Field Review by RDP (Registered Design Professional)

Form F - Notice of Compliance by Coordinating RDP (Registered Design Professional)

Other Agencies Involved in the Building Process:

GNWT-Programs and Services for inspections, registration and permits for: electrical work, elevators; boilers and pressure vessels; gas installations.

GNWT-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.

Arctic 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 learn more about the business licence fee waiver, please refer to the FAQ document located here.

To apply online, please complete the application form here.

For more information, email ecd@yellowknife.ca or call 867-669-3424.

Economic Development

Filming

The Department of Economic Development & Strategy is pleased to assist you with any questions regarding filming on municipal lands in Yellowknife. View the City's Filming Agreement and Orderly Use of Highway Permit Application (Road Closure).

For more information, email ecd@yellowknife.ca or call 867-669-3424.

Community Services

Community Programs and Events

Other

Lakeview Cemetery Monument Permit (pdf)

Recreation Programs

Finance, Lottery and Tax forms

Lottery forms:

Tax forms:

Board of Revision Appeal Form

Fire Division

Food Vending Permit

Complete a Business License application
- Home Based Business (must have a Yellowknife address)
- Commercial Business

For more information regarding business licensing expand the business licensing tab above.

Prior to the Business License being issued you will need to provide proof of:
- Propane / Gas inspection (if applicable) - Government of the Northwest Territories at (867) 767-9043 ask to speak to a Gas Inspector.
  - If not applicable then proof that an inspection is not necessary
- Health Inspection - Government of the Northwest Territories at (867) 767-9066 ask to speak to a Health Inspector.
- Proof of 2 million dollar liability insurance listing the City of Yellowknife as an additionally insured
Once a Business License is issued you will be required to sign a Food Vendor Agreement.

The City's Business By-law states that all vendors must comply with Territorial & Federal laws/regulation. This includes:
If required by the NWT Office of the Fire Marshal (867.767.9161), a Plan Review
- Cooking Operations - Recommendations
- Cooking Operations - Inspection Recommendations

Once the Food Vendor Agreement is signed a parking permit is required which is purchased at City Hall. 2024 Food Vendor Parking Map

Questions: Please contact us at businesslicence@yellowknife.ca or 867.920.5600

Lands

General Information

Go paperless and apply online through CityView Portal

General Information for Applicants | Online Application Guide

For general inquiries, please email lands@yellowknife.ca or call (867) 920-5600

Forms

Form A - General Information

Form A1 - Authorization of Agent

Form L1 - Land Application

Form L2 - Encroachment on Municipal Land Application

Form L3 - Geotechnical Testing on Municipal Land Application

Form LA - Geotechnical Testing on Municipal Land Agreement

Form P4 - File Information / Certificate of Compliance Letter Request

Planning and Environment

General Information

Go paperless and apply online through CityView Portal

General Information for Applicants | Online Application Guide

For general inquiries, please email planningandenvironment@yellowknife.ca or call (867) 920-5600

Forms

Form A - General Information

Form A1 - Authorization of Agent

Form P - Development Permit Application

Form P1 - Variance Request Application

Form P2 - Zoning By-law and/or Community Plan Amendment Application

Form P3 - Heritage Application

Form P4 - File Information/Certificate of Compliance Letter Request

Form P6 - Residential Parking Permit Application

Downtown Sidewalk Patio

Downtown Sidewalk Patio Application Package

Please also read and submit this Agreement Form.

Smart Growth Development Incentive Program

Form G - Smart Growth Development Incentive Program Tax Abatement and/or Grant Form

Public Safety

Boat Licences

A 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.

Blasting

Blasting 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 Services

Water Services information

Construction

Road Closures Requests

For 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.

Transit

Yellowknife 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.