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Municipal Land Sales

Whether you're looking to expand your property, start a new project, or invest in our community, this section provides all the information you need about purchasing municipal land in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

Looking to purchase for a development? Read more about Navigating Municipal Land Sales and Development, a step-by-step guide to purchasing and developing municipally-owned land.

How Land Sales Work

How Land Sales Work

The Municipality offers land sales for various purposes, such as residential, commercial, or community development. While we don’t always have active listings, we encourage any inquiries and applications to purchase underutilized municipal land. Every request is evaluated based on municipal guidelines, community needs, and the specifics of the application.

Municipal Lands that are actively being sold by the Municipality will be advertised publicly as per the Municipal Government Act. 

General Guidelines

Fair Market Value: Land sales are based on the assessed value of the property, as determined by provincial standards.

Application Process: Anyone can submit an application to purchase municipal land. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Transparency: Any sale below market value (assessed value) or involving public parks, recreation, or exhibition grounds will be advertised, providing opportunities for public input.

Common Land Sale Opportunities

Tax Forfeiture Lots: Properties acquired through unpaid taxes. Properties of this type are sold at Public Auction, which is advertised province-wide at least 40 days prior to the auction.

Unused Municipal Parcels: Remnant lands or undeveloped parcels with potential for residential or commercial use. 

Road Allowances: Portions of unused municipal roadways often used for property expansion or resolving encroachments. 

To search all lands currently registered as municipal property, please visit our interactive online mapping system here and filter the map by checking "Property"  and "Municipally". 

Steps to Purchase Municipal Land

  1. Review the Application Form: Ensure you understand the process and requirements.
  2. Submit Your Application: Provide all required information, including the purpose of your purchase, any development plans and the $250.00 non-refundable application fee.
  3. Evaluation: Applications are reviewed for compliance with municipal needs and land-use plans.
  4. Decision: If approved, further steps may include rezoning or development permits.

To begin your application process, download the form here: Municipal Land Purchase Application Form

Current Listings

There are currently no actively advertised Municipal parcels for sale.