Its major responsibilities include assisting municipalities in the provision of local government, administering the assessment of linear property in Alberta, administering a safety system for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment, and managing Alberta's network of municipal and library system boards.

[3] On January 4, 2021, Ric McIver became Acting Minister of Municipal Affairs, replacing Tracy Allard.

Branches include Municipal Services and Major Legislative Projects and Strategic Planning.

This division is also responsible for the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) program, Federal Gas Tax program, and assessment of all linear property (e.g., oil/gas wells, pipelines, electric power lines, and telecommunication systems) in Alberta.

[12] Corporate Strategic Services provides support, advice and other assistance to other divisions within Municipal Affairs.

It can also direct the government to pay surface lease rentals on behalf of delinquent operators.