Infill decisions are made locally. But housing is increasingly shaped by federal funding, Build Canada Homes and programs administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This makes infill a legitimate concern for federal representatives. As the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Griesbach, I will stand up for families who worked hard to purchase single-family homes and ensure their concerns are not ignored. We can build more truly affordable housing while still respecting homeownership, local decision-making, existing infrastructure and the character of established neighbourhoods.

Steps to take action

    1. Go to the City’s City Councillors page.

    2. Use the ward map to identify your ward.

    3. Open your councillor’s profile for their email address and office telephone number.

    4. If you cannot identify the ward, call Edmonton 311 and provide your address.

    When contacting the councillor, include:

    • Your full address or neighbourhood, confirming you are a ward resident.

    • The address of the infill development, if it concerns a specific property.

    • The precise concern: height, privacy, parking, drainage, demolition, construction practices, trees, setbacks, or neighbourhood character.

    • Photographs, permit numbers, and relevant dates.

    • A specific request, such as reviewing the permit, arranging a meeting, or proposing a policy change.

  • 1. Document the problem
    Take photographs or videos from public property or your own property. Record the address, dates, times and a description of what occurred. Do not enter the construction site.

    2. Report it to Edmonton 311
    Submit a complaint through the Edmonton 311 website, use the 311 mobile app or call 311. Reports receive the same priority regardless of how they are submitted.

    3. Provide specific details
    Report concerns such as:

    • Unsafe construction

    • Work without proper permits

    • Illegal suites

    • Excessive construction noise

    • Parking or sidewalk obstructions

    • Drainage and grading problems

    • Damage to public property

    Include photographs and explain whether the problem is continuing or creating an immediate risk.

    4. Save your reference number
    Keep the 311 service-request number, photographs and all related correspondence. Use the number to monitor the complaint’s status.

    5. Follow up if necessary
    If the report is closed without resolving the problem, call 311 and provide the reference number. For zoning or permit violations, you can also contact developmentcompliance@edmonton.ca.

  • Letters to the editor are an effective way to bring concerns about infill into the public conversation. Write a short, respectful letter explaining how infill is affecting your property, street or neighbourhood and what action you believe should be taken.

    Edmonton Journal

    • Email: letters@edmontonjournal.com

    • Keep your letter to a maximum of 150 words.

    • Include your full name, address and daytime telephone number.

    Edmonton Sun

    Use a clear subject line such as “Letter to the Editor: Edmonton Infill.”

Please note that these are only some of the ways to make your voice heard. This information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements, fees and deadlines may change, so always confirm the current process with the City officials.

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