These parcels carry a residential designation. Buyers should confirm permitted building forms, required setbacks, flood-related development requirements, and design standards directly with the City of Calgary. Land title certificates are available to interested parties on request.

Development restrictions may apply to protect the character of the river corridor and uphold appropriate building standards. Buyers should review any restrictive covenants, contextual development regulations, and relevant municipal land use bylaws before submitting an offer.

Yes. Homes built within flood-regulated areas along the Elbow River are subject to specific construction requirements under the City of Calgary's Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, Part 3, Division 3. These include foundations and building systems designed to prevent structural damage from floodwaters, first-floor elevations at or above the designated flood level, elevated mechanical and electrical systems, sewer back-up valves, proper drainage measures, and minimum setbacks from the floodway boundary. Additional river setbacks may apply depending on the historic status and configuration of the parcel. As of today, there is not yet a finalized standalone Groundwater Flood Fringe section within Land Use Bylaw 1P2007. Based on current draft discussions, it is anticipated that future development requirements may reference many of the existing Flood Fringe building design principles, adapted to address groundwater-related conditions rather than traditional overland flood inundation. Buyers are encouraged to review the full requirements directly with the City of Calgary and consult qualified planning, engineering, and legal professionals prior to development.

After the 2013 Calgary flood, the Province acquired properties along the Elbow River as part of a coordinated flood mitigation strategy. With significant flood mitigation infrastructure now operational, select parcels are being returned to private ownership.

SR1 is a major flood control project designed to reduce flood risk along the Elbow River and protect downstream communities. Working in concert with the Glenmore Reservoir, SR1 captures and manages floodwater during significant events. Since 2013, Calgary's overall flood risk has been reduced by approximately 70% through a combination of flood mitigation infrastructure, river management, and updated flood modelling.

Insurance availability and coverage levels differ by provider and property. Buyers are strongly advised to speak with an insurance professional before submitting an offer.

The City of Calgary is currently updating its Regulatory Flood Maps and Land Use Bylaw through the Calgary River Valleys Project. Under the draft mapping currently under review, portions of the Elbow River corridor are proposed to transition from the current Floodway designation to a proposed Groundwater Flood Fringe designation.

A Groundwater Flood Fringe designation means the primary flood-related consideration is groundwater response beneath the site during major river events, rather than fast-moving overland river flooding across the property surface. 

While the proposed Groundwater Flood Fringe regulations are still being finalized, current discussions with the City indicate future requirements are expected to reference the existing Flood Fringe building design principles under Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, adapted to address groundwater-related conditions.

Under the current Flood Fringe regulations within Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, residential development is permitted provided buildings are designed to mitigate flood impacts. Current requirements generally include:

• Main floor elevations set at or above the designated flood level
• Foundations designed to resist hydrostatic pressure and flood-related structural damage
• Electrical and mechanical systems elevated above the designated flood level
• Sewer back-up valves and appropriate drainage systems
• Compliance with required floodway setbacks and development regulations

The current bylaw does not prohibit new residential construction within the Flood Fringe, provided the required flood mitigation measures are incorporated into the design.

The proposed Groundwater Flood Fringe amendments have not yet been formally adopted by Council. The bylaw update process is currently underway and is anticipated to move through approval in 2026. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence with the City of Calgary and qualified planning, engineering, and legal consultants prior to development.

For additional information, buyers are encouraged to review:
• City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, Part 3 Division 3 (Floodway, Flood Fringe, and Overland Flow Areas)
• Calgary River Valleys Project flood mapping and regulatory updates
• City of Calgary Regulatory Flood Map resources

Updated flood modelling and mapping have been released by the Province and City in phases since 2023, with additional draft regulatory mapping introduced through the Calgary River Valleys Project in 2025 and 2026. The City of Calgary is continuing work toward future regulatory adoption. At this time, the existing Land Use Bylaw flood regulations remain in effect until Council formally adopts updated amendments.

Offers must be submitted on the Province of Alberta's designated purchase contract form. Buyers represented by a real estate agent will access all relevant documents through the MLS system. Unrepresented buyers may contact the listing agents directly to receive a purchase package.

Yes. The Province will consider all offers, including those with conditions precedent.

The Province will review all offers according to its internal evaluation process, considering both price and terms. No offers will be accepted until the mandatory advertising period has concluded.