Welcome to our Permitting Page!

Here you'll find everything you need to know about permits, what permit you'll need for your project and how to use the new online permitting system. Select the type of work you are planning below to get started. 

Lower Water Street new pavement and bike lane

Apply for a Streets and Services Permit

Here's what you will need to know if you are working the municipal right-of-way and if you need to run water and sewer
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Apply for a Subdivision or Variance

Apply online for a Subdivision or Variance

Permit Fees

Find out what permit fees must be paid when you submit your Permit application.

Property Information Finder

Enter your street address or PID into our Property Information tool to see key information about your property that can be used to complete your permit application.

Planning & Development

Learn more about major developments in progress in the Halifax Regional Municipality and access the resources needed to start a development project.

Construction Management Plan

A construction management plan is required with an application for a building permit when the structure is within 5 m of the street property line.

Apply for a Zoning Confirmation Letter

A zoning confirmation letter may be requested when a property is being sold.