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.

Using the Online Permitting System

Learn how to use the system, review common customer questions and see what's new in Building & Development

Apply for Planning or Subdivision Approval

Zoning confirmation, Variance, LUB Amendments, Rezoning, Heritage & Site-Plan Approval

Apply for a Mixed Use or Commercial Building Permit

New or changes to commercial/mixed use buildings, signs & application to occupy

Apply for a House and Home Permit

Home improvements, new home construction, develop your property

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
Construction trucks in front of Halifax waterfront

Apply for a Related/Additional Permit

Demolition, blasting, grade alteration, and lot grading.

What is my zone?

Use the ExploreHRM interactive map to determine what zone your property falls into.

Permit Fees

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

Apply for a Construction Noise Exemption

Construction noise exemptions may be granted where construction noise is planned to take place during the prohibited hours of the N-200 By-law.

By-law Standards

Information about municipal By-law standards.

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.

Business Navigators

Are you a new or existing business and need help navigating provincial regulations? Nova Scotia's Business Navigators are there to help. Visit their website for more information and to get in touch.

Planning & Development Counter

The counter at Duke Tower is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Remember: you can apply for permits online 24/7.

Want to speak directly with someone in Planning & Development?

Use our staff directory to get their contact information.