Build New. Stay in the Neighbourhood You Already Know.
Infill development lets you get a brand-new custom home on an existing lot in an established Edmonton neighbourhood — without moving to the edge of the city. It’s a more complicated process than building in a new community, and the permits take longer. But you get mature trees, walkable streets, and a location that new developments can’t replicate. We’ve done it. We know what it involves.
What’s Included
Infill development involves more pre-construction work than a standard new community build. Here’s what we handle:
- Lot feasibility review: zoning, setbacks, subdivision potential, utility servicing
- Demolition coordination and utility disconnection
- Subdivision application support (for side-by-side or multi-unit infills)
- Development permit application and submission
- Building permit application and city liaison
- Custom floor plan designed for the specific lot dimensions and orientation
- Full construction to possession — same scope as any custom build
- Neighbour notification coordination where required
- Site staging and access planning for tight urban lots
Why it matters in Edmonton
Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods — Glenora, Westmount, Bonnie Doon, Strathcona, Hazeldean, and others — have a lot stock that’s aging fast. Many of those lots carry significant land value, and demolishing a 1960s bungalow to build a new home is increasingly common. But the City of Edmonton’s infill rules have specific requirements around setbacks, height, lot coverage, and front yard character that have to be understood before you design anything.
Front yard setbacks in Edmonton’s mature areas are calculated based on the average of adjacent homes — not a fixed number. That can push your home back further than you’d expect, or give you more room than you anticipated. Knowing this before you buy a lot can change the math significantly.
Infill lots also tend to have older utility services at the property line. Water and sewer connections may need to be upgraded at the owner’s cost. Mature trees on adjacent properties can create root conflicts with excavation. These aren’t dealbreakers — they’re planning factors. We look at all of it before a contract is signed.
Our Process
Lot Evaluation
Permits & Pre-Construction
Design for the Lot
Construction & Possession
Frequently Asked Questions
Realistically, 18 to 26 months from lot purchase to possession when you account for demolition, permits, and construction. Infill permit timelines in Edmonton are longer than surrounding municipalities.
Possibly. Lot subdivision depends on lot width, zoning, and whether each resulting lot meets the minimum size requirements under Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw. We review this as part of the initial lot evaluation.
They have notification rights during the development permit process and can file comments. This rarely stops a project, but it can influence design decisions around window placement and garage location.
The construction cost per square foot is similar. The difference is in the lot cost — which is usually higher — and the permit fees, which are also generally higher inside Edmonton city limits.