Moving in Calgary: street use permits, no-parking signs and local movers

Quick answer: to reserve kerb space for a moving truck in Calgary you need a Street Use Permit plus a Temporary No Parking Permit, applied for together. The Street Use Permit is $31.50 a day plus GST, and the no-parking permit is included in that cost, although ParkPlus parking fees apply if the space is in a paid zone. You must get the signs from an authorised third party and put them up at least 12 hours before. We found no Alberta licence for movers, so your checks matter.

Reserving space for a moving truck in Calgary

The City of Calgary says a Street Use Permit, issued under Streets Bylaw 20M88, is needed to use any City road right-of-way exclusively, and it lists “reserving space for filming or moving” and “placement of a garbage bin or a moving container” among the reasons. To stop other cars parking in the space, you also need a Temporary No Parking Permit, which the City says supports activities including personal moves and is only issued alongside a Street Use Permit.

Permit (City of Calgary)	Cost (before GST)	Notes
Street Use Permit, site-specific	$31.50 per day	Base fee; extra charges can apply for reviews or complex closures
Temporary No Parking Permit	Included in the Street Use Permit cost	ParkPlus paid-parking fees apply for the restriction if the space is in a ParkPlus zone, most often downtown
Planning and coordination	$158.05 per hour	For plan reviews, revisions and coordination where needed
Hoarding permit	Separate fee	Needed if a closure lasts over 24 hours or affects weekday peak hours (6 to 9 a.m., 3 to 6 p.m.)

Signs. The permit holder has to get temporary no-parking signs from an authorised third party, install them at least 12 hours before the restriction, and make sure they carry clearly visible time-and-date decals. The City says the zone is only enforceable when the signs are properly installed and show the approved dates and times.

Timing. The City’s minimum review times start at five business days for lower-impact closures, rising to 10 or 15 business days for longer, downtown or peak-hour closures. Apply online with a City of Calgary myID well before moving day, and ask your mover whether it holds the permits or expects you to.

Residential Parking Zones. Calgary Parking says residential parking is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a truck parked without a permit in a permit zone risks a ticket. Calgary also restricts trucks to designated truck routes under its Truck Routes Bylaw; a professional mover should know how that applies to its vehicles.

Your rights in Alberta

We could not find an Alberta licence specifically for household movers. The Canadian Association of Movers says movers are not licensed in Canada and that each province governs the carriage of household goods separately. What you do have is Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act, which the Government of Alberta says protects consumers from unfair practices, and the general advice from the federal Office of Consumer Affairs below: written, signed quotes after the mover has seen your belongings, clarity on deposits and cancellation, and a clear answer on liability. The federal guide notes that a mover can legally ask for payment before delivery, and that in most situations this will not be more than 10% above the estimate.

Typical moving prices

Start with the national ranges in our Canada moving costs guide. HomeStars, updated August 2026, says most companies charge $120 to $200 an hour for a two-person crew with a truck, and puts a local one-bedroom apartment move at $300 to $900 and a three-bedroom house at $900 to $1,600. It also warns that summer and month-end moves can push rates up sharply, sometimes to double the standard hourly rate. All figures are in Canadian dollars and were checked in September 2026. HomeStars’ Calgary guide, based on a small number of homeowner reviews, puts a local move at $833 on average, with a range of $400 to $1,200.

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How to choose a mover in Calgary

Ask who applies for the Street Use and No Parking permits and who rents and posts the signs.
Get a written, signed quote after the mover has seen everything, in person or by video.
Check the liability option and whether you need replacement value protection. See removal insurance and liability.
Plan for the weather. Snow, ice and chinooks change quickly; ask how the crew protects floors and goods. Our bad weather moving guide has more.
Check CAM membership and complaints before paying a deposit.

Moving companies in Calgary

These firms appear in public business listings for Calgary, taken from a Google Places search in September 2026. We have not checked their insurance, CAM membership, prices or work, and they have not paid to appear. Check any firm yourself before you book.