New Online Planning, Permitting, Licencing & Compliance system
– Phase 1 Now Live!
The Halifax Regional Municipality's Planning & Development Department has provided our construction and development customers with a new state-of-the-art online permit management, plan review, and inspection services system.
On December 15, 2020 we went live with Phase 1 of our new online system, enabling a higher level of service that makes building, renovating and working in our community a more enjoyable experience!

Empowering our Customers
You'll enjoy a consistent, streamlined and timely experience guiding you through all the steps of a permit application process, including application details, required documents, and permit application fees. Once you create an online user profile you will be able to use these new services.
Here's what the first phase the new online Planning, Permitting, Licensing & Compliance system will enable you to do:
- Apply & search for a permit/application
- View & track the status of your permit/application
- Make secure online payments
- Access your account 24/7 - when it's convenient for you
- Receive E-notifications when your permit is issued
- Print your own permit as soon as its ready
- Know immediately if you require other work permits
- Easily track all your permitting and building inspection activity, from initial application to completion, renewal, or expiration
- Request inspections when you're ready and immediately review results when complete
- Reduce paper waste
The great news continues; we're looking ahead and hard at work on Phase 2 and 3 of our new system. Online Licensing, Compliance & Planning services will be rolling out in 2021 and beyond!