Business licences & permits — Medicine Hat, Alberta
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Any person operating a business within the City, excluding specific non-profits, private act clubs, and regulated professionals.; fee: Schedule 'A': Tier 1 $50.00; Tier 2 $200.00/$225.00; Tier 3 $400.00/$450.00; Tier 4 $800.00/$900.00; Tier 5 $2,500.00/$2,750.00; Non-Resident +$500.00; Admin $55.00 (2025/2026); renewal: License year (365 consecutive days from issue); 3 year option for Tiers 2 & 3. Source: Licensing Bylaw No. 2339 (amended by No. 4833), verified 2026-06-08.
Licensing Bylaw No. 2339 (amended by No. 4833)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.1
who must license
Any person operating a business within the City, excluding specific non-profits, private act clubs, and regulated professionals.
License year (365 consecutive days from issue); 3 year option for Tiers 2 & 3
s. 8.2, s. 2 'License Year', Schedule 'A'
scout note
Consolidated bylaw controlling and regulating businesses and industries within the City of Medicine Hat; covers cannabis retail stores and all business tiers; last amended December 17, 2024.