Waiving of Municipal Fees

Waiving of Municipal Fees Related to Construction for Residential Developments by Non-Profit or Charitable Organizations

On November 10, 2020 Regional Council approved amendments to several By-laws and Administrative Order 15 to waive the majority of municipal fees related to construction for residential developments by registered non-profit or charitable organizations subject to the following criteria:

Upon the date of application, the applicant must be a registered not-for-profit or registered charity for at least 1 year. *

The provision of affordable housing must be included in the mandate or programs and activities of the registered non-profit or charity (this can be found on the website for the Canadian Revenue Association or on the provincial application for registering as a nonprofit). *

A minimum of 60% of the development must be for housing. *

Where the application is for the development of a building(s), a minimum of 60% of the total gross floor area the development must be for a residential use, or
Where the application is for the subdivision of land, a minimum of 60% of:
- (A) the lots created through the subdivision, or
- (B) the lands subject to the subdivision, must be in a zone, or subject to a development agreement, that would permit a residential use.

The property that is the subject of the application is solely owned by one, or a combination of the following: the applicant, the Municipality, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government, or an agent of the Provincial or Federal Government. *

Upon the date of application, the applicant must have fully paid all taxes owing, or all installments or all interim payments due to the Municipality. *

Application Number:

Application Type:

Name of Organization: *

Contact Name: *

Contact Email:

Contact Information: *

Organization Registration: *

Please indicate your status - Non-profit or Charity, your registration number and the name of the Act under which your organization is incorporated as a charity or non-profit.

Property Owner: *

Property Location (civic address/PID): *

Property Assessment Number: *

Description of Project (including the percentage of housing – see above): *

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 and/or organizations under service contract with the Halifax Regional Municipality for purposes relating to the processing of permit applications.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the Access and Privacy Office at 902.943.2148 or privacy@halifax.ca.