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Licences 

Business Licence

Business licence information, as well as resources on how to start and support your business, can be found on the Doing Business in Jasper page.  

Busking Licence

Busking is allowed in select locations within the townsite. All information about busking in Jasper can be found on the Habitat for the Arts website.  

Pet Licence

Pet licence information, as well as questions and information about owning a pet in Jasper, can be found on the Pets in Jasper page. 

Permits

Please read activity and permit details carefully. Activities may require more than one permit application and extra documentation. Some activities may also require permits from Parks Canada.  

Which permits and/or approvals will you need? 

ActivitiesRequired Permits/Approvals
Using public space and obstructing the normal use of the street or public area for construction and building activities, including: 
  • Closing a road, lane, parking stall or sidewalk  
  • Parking any business or construction-related vehicle for longer than the posted limit  
  • Stationing a mobile crane or construction machinery on the street 
  • Loading or unloading construction material*, machinery, or equipment on the street 
  • Placing a construction waste bin on the street 
  • Erecting scaffolding on the sidewalk 
  • Excavating in a public space  
* Storage of organic materials (e.g. soil, rocks) is not permitted through the Street and Public Space Use permit program. Organic material should be stored on private land only. 		Street and Public Space Use Permit (SPSU) 
Hosting an event See Event Permit section below for the appropriate permit or application option 
Commercial filming projects See Filming Permit section below for the appropriate permit or application option 
Fireworks 
  • Using, selling or purchasing fireworks, or any other type of explosive, is not permitted within Jasper National Park 
N/A 
Drones 
  • Taking off or landing a drone for recreational use is prohibited within Jasper National Park 
  • Flying a drone may be considered for commercial purposes and will require a Restricted Activity Permit from Parks Canada before applying for Municipal permits. See Parks Canada Drones or unmanned air vehicles (UAV) page for more information. 
  • Parks Canada Restricted Activity Permit (required first) 
  • Event Permit (if relevant) 
  • Filming Permit (if relevant)
Installing patio seating on the sidewalk and/or roadway (available to businesses in the downtown core only) Sidewalk Seating Area Permit 
  • Parking a personal vehicle in a residential or paid parking area (for residents) 
  • Parking a personal vehicle for longer than 72 hours on public land (for visitors and residents) 
  • Parking a commercial vehicle or trailer in a paid parking area (for Jasper-based businesses)
Parking Permits 
  • Driving a non-standard vehicle (including but not limited to having metal lugs and caterpillar tracks) 
  • Transporting a building 
  • Hauling a large or overweight load 
Prohibited Vehicle Permit Application 
  • Connecting to municipal utility services (water and sewage)  
  • Connecting an RV to municipal utility services on a lot in town (available for rebuild projects only) 
Undertaking any building construction, renovation or demolition project over $5,000  Fire Safety Plan 

Event Permits are required for special events, such as parades, farmers markets, and community events.  

Events on streets, sidewalks or parking lots: Complete the Event Permit Application below.  

Events in a Municipal facility or park:  

Events outside the Jasper townsite: Apply for a Parks Canada Special Event Licence.  

Please read the application carefully. Depending on the activities at your event, you will need to submit additional documents with the completed application form.  

ActivityAdditional Required Documents
All events 
  • Emergency response plan 
  • Detailed site map 
  • Proof of insurance 
  • Municipality of Jasper Business Licence (if applicable) 
Road closure or interruption
  • Traffic accommodation plan 
  • Communication plan for notifying businesses and residents near road closure(s) and/or event location(s) 
Tents or other temporary structures over 10 ft x 10 ft  
  • Parks Canada development permit 
Food concession 
  • Waste management plan 
  • Evidence of Alberta Health Services permit submission 
Alcoholic beverages 
  • Evidence of Alberta Health Services permit submission 
  • Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) liquor license 
  • Alcohol management plan 
Sale of goods 
  • Municipality of Jasper business licence 
Raffles (or similar) 

  • Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) raffle licence 

Application Form and Timeline 

The completed Event Permit Application (PDF) and supporting documents can be submitted by email to townplanning@jasper-alberta.ca. Your application must be received at least sixty (60) days prior to your event start date. 

Permit Fees 

Permit fees have been established by the Municipal Council through both Bylaw #260: Rules and Fees Bylaw 2024 and a refined public-space fee structure designed to support rebuild (the decision and supporting details can be found in the official agenda and minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting of May 13, 2025).  

Applicable fees will be provided to you in the form of an invoice(s) that must be paid prior to permit validation. 

DescriptionFee
Permit application* $50 
Commercial use of public space* $50-$400 
Farmers’ Market $60 per event 
Ongoing use of public space $1.50 per m² per month when public land in town is occupied for more than seven consecutive days 
Short-term use of public space No ongoing fee when land is used for seven days or fewer 
Work performed by the Municipality Cost plus 25% 

*Exemption from fee(s):  

  • Jasper charitable and not-for-profit organizations 
  • Any other application deemed by the CAO or his designate to be exempt 

Useful Information 

Event Permits are governed by Bylaw #246: Commercial Use of Public Space 2022 – Office Consolidation 2024 (PDF). 

Municipality of Jasper  

Province of Alberta 

Parks Canada 

Questions?  

We’re here to support you! Reach out to the Municipality at townplanning@jasper-alberta.ca or 780-931-9857. 

Filming Permits are required only if you want to use public space and obstruct the normal use of the street or public area.  

Commercial filming on streets, sidewalks or parking lots: 

  • Complete the Filming Permit Application below for projects that will obstruct the normal use of the street or public area. 
  • No permit needed for small filming projects that do not obstruct public space. 

Commercial filming in a Municipal facility or park:  

Commercial filming outside the Jasper townsite: Apply Parks Canada permission. Parks Canada filming regulations and application information can be found on their website: 

Please read the application carefully. Depending on the activities for your project, you will need to submit additional documents with the completed application form.  

Activity/Project DetailsAdditional Required Documents
All projects 
  • Emergency response plan 
  • Detailed site map 
  • Proof of insurance 
  • Municipality of Jasper Business Licence (if applicable) 
  • Dispute resolution plan 
  • Damage deposit (if required) 
Filming location(s) notices 
  • Communication plan for notifying businesses and residents near road closure(s) and/or filming location(s) 
Road closure or interruption
  • Traffic accommodation plan 
  • Communication plan for notifying businesses and residents near road closure(s) and/or event location(s) 
Tents or other temporary structures over 10 ft x 10 ft 
  • Parks Canada development permit 
Drone use 
  • Parks Canada – Restricted Activity Permit  
  • Note: You will need to provide a copy of the approved Parks Canada permit before receiving permission from the Municipality. 

Application Form and Timeline 

The completed Filming Permit Application (PDF) and supporting documents can be submitted by email to townplanning@jasper-alberta.ca. Your application must be received at least sixty (60) days prior to your project start date. 

Permit Fee 

Permit fees have been established by the Municipal Council through both Bylaw #260: Rules and Fees Bylaw 2024 and a refined public-space fee structure designed to support rebuild (the decision and supporting details can be found in the official agenda and minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting of May 13, 2025).  

Applicable fees will be provided to you in the form of an invoice(s) that must be paid prior to permit validation. 

DescriptionFee
Permit application* $50 
Commercial use of public space* $50-$400 
Farmers’ Market $60 per event 
Ongoing use of public space $1.50 per m² per month when public land in town is occupied for more than seven consecutive days 
Short-term use of public space No ongoing fee when land is used for seven days or fewer 
Work performed by the Municipality Cost plus 25% 

*Exemption from fee(s):  

  • Jasper charitable and not-for-profit organizations 
  • Any other application deemed by the CAO or his designate to be exempt 

Useful Information 

Filming Permits are governed by Bylaw #246: Commercial Use of Public Space 2022 – Office Consolidation 2024 (PDF). 

Municipality of Jasper  

Parks Canada 

Questions?  

We’re here to support you! Reach out to the Municipality at townplanning@jasper-alberta.ca or 780-931-9857.