Apply for a Zoning Confirmation Letter

A zoning confirmation letter may be requested when a property is being sold. It provides limited information to the mortgage company, realtor, or buyer regarding the permitted land uses and zoning of the property.

A zoning confirmation letter is not a requirement of any municipal By-law; however, sometimes financial institutions require confirmation of zoning at the time of property transactions.

Want to apply for a Zoning Confirmation Letter?

Follow these steps:

1. Fill in the online application form below to submit your request. Please note: this online application process is a temporary measure to facilitate the intake of permit requests while the Customer Service Centres are closed due to COVID-19.

2. Once you have filled in and submitted the form, you will get a phone call from a Planning & Development representative to arrange the $150.00 payment by credit card or cheque.

3. Applicants can expect to wait at least 10 business days for a Zoning Confirmation Letter.

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Zoning confirmation to support a liquor license application with Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming is provided as part of the Provincial application process.

Subdivision applications are also available online.

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Zoning Confirmation Letter Application Form

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*)

Applicant name *

First *

Last *

Applicant company

Applicant email *

Applicant phone number *

Applicant fax number

Mailing Address *

Mailing Address 2

City/Town *

Province *

Postal Code *

Subject property (Civic Address): *

Existing use of property *

Number of existing residential units in building? *

Type of License / Letter requested: *

Name of property owner *

Additional comments, questions and/or information required:

Access and Privacy Statement In accordance with Section 485 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), any personal information collected on this application form will only be used by municipal staff and, if necessary, individuals under service contract with the Halifax Regional Municipality for purposes relating to the processing of zoning confirmation letters. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the Access and Privacy Office at 902-490-7460 or accessandprivacy@halifax.ca.