Subdivision Application

Effective August 1, 2026, Lethbridge County will accept all subdivision applications. Ongoing applications will continue to be processed by Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) until September 1, 2026, at such time all applications in progress will be transitioned to Lethbridge County. 


Subdivision Application

Subdivision is the legal process of dividing a parcel of land into smaller lots. 

Step 1: Prepare Your Application

Review the requirements for subdividing your land and gather the necessary forms and information (See Subdivision Checklist). If your proposal is complex, we recommend booking a pre-application meeting with the County to discuss your concept before formally applying. Application fees apply—see the fee schedule for details.

Step 2: Submit Your Application

Complete the Subdivision Application Form and submit it, to Lethbridge County's Planning & Development department. Applications should be complete; incomplete submissions may delay processing.

How to submit: email your application to planning@lethcounty.ca, or mail/deliver it in person to the County office.

Step 3: Circulation and Review

Once received, your application will be circulated to relevant County departments and outside agencies (such as utility providers, school divisions, or provincial bodies) as well as adjacent landowners for comment.

Step 4: Evaluation and Decision

County planning staff will evaluate your application, taking into account site suitability, access, servicing, drainage, and any comments received during circulation. Staff will then prepare a report and recommendation for the Subdivision Authority, who will render the final decision.

Step 5: Conditions and Endorsement

If approved with conditions, the developer is responsible for meeting all conditions before the subdivision can be endorsed and registered with Land Titles.


For more information, please contact Lethbridge County's Planning & Development department at:
Email: planning@lethcounty.ca
Phone: 403.328.5525

A subdivision application may require a development agreement. Find applicable forms on the Forms & Documents page.