{
 "topic": "building-permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "question": "Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/building-permits/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law No. D-6 (Town of Amherst)",
   "document_number": "D-6",
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/building-permits/bylaw-d-6/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. D-6 (Town of Amherst), verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Town of Amherst User Fee Policy, Policy 3470-03. Administered by: Building Official. Fines: not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Bylaw 11 Building (Municipality of the County of Annapolis)",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis/building-permits/bylaw-11/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw 11 Building (Municipality of the County of Annapolis), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: A permit is required as per the Building Code Act and Building Code Regulations. Fees set in: Policy 135 Fees. Administered by: Municipality."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-law #108-2026 (Town of Annapolis Royal)",
   "document_number": "108-2026",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/building-permits/bylaw-108-2026/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-law #108-2026 (Town of Annapolis Royal), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Interior and exterior non-structural repairs with a monetary value of more than $10,000.00. Permit fees: Building Inspector may place a value on the cost of work, based on an accepted costing standard, for determining the applicable permit fee. Fees set in: Fees and Fines Policy."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/argyle/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/argyle/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-law #17A Building (Municipality of the District of Argyle)",
   "document_number": "17A",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/argyle/building-permits/bylaw-17a/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law #17A Building (Municipality of the District of Argyle), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Creation of additional units; change of use or tenant in buildings other than residential occupancy, regardless of extent of construction. Fees set in: Fees Policy. Administered by: Building Inspector (Authority Having Jurisdiction)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-law No. 20 Building By-law (Municipality of the District of Barrington)",
   "document_number": "20",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/building-permits/bylaw-20/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 20 Building By-law (Municipality of the District of Barrington), verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: resolution of Council. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Chapter 37 Building Code By-law (Town of Bridgewater)",
   "document_number": "37",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/building-permits/chapter-37/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Chapter 37 Building Code By-law (Town of Bridgewater), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Swimming pools; retaining walls over six (6) feet in height. Fees set in: Fees Policy. Administered by: Building Official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-law No. B-300, 2022 (Cape Breton Regional Municipality), with amendments to November 14, 2023",
   "document_number": "B-300",
   "adopted_date": "2022-03-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/building-permits/bylaw-b-300/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-law No. B-300, 2022 (Cape Breton Regional Municipality), with amendments to November 14, 2023, verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Chapter 30: Building Code By-law (Municipality of the County of Colchester)",
   "document_number": "30",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/building-permits/chapter-30/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Chapter 30: Building Code By-law (Municipality of the County of Colchester), verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Municipal Fees Policy approved by Municipal Council. Administered by: Municipality's Building Inspectors."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law 16-01 (Municipality of the County of Cumberland)",
   "document_number": "16-01",
   "adopted_date": "2016-12-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/building-permits/bylaw-16-01/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law 16-01 (Municipality of the County of Cumberland), verified 2026-10-18. Exemptions: No demolition permit is required for any detached building measuring twenty (20) square meters (215.2 square feet) or less. Fees set in: Municipality's Fees Policy. Administered by: Building Official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law #2023-01 (Municipality of the District of Digby)",
   "document_number": "2023-01",
   "adopted_date": "2023-03-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/building-permits/bylaw-2023-01/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-Law #2023-01 (Municipality of the District of Digby), verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "The Building By-law No. 2023-04",
   "document_number": "2023-04",
   "adopted_date": "2024-02-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/building-permits/bylaw-2023-04/",
   "answer": "The Town of Digby, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: The Building By-law No. 2023-04, verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Bylaw P-900 (amended by P-900-1)",
   "document_number": "P-900",
   "adopted_date": "2022-02-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/building-permits/bylaw-p-900/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw P-900 (amended by P-900-1), verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Municipal Fees Policy. Administered by: Building Official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law #1",
   "document_number": "1",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/building-permits/bylaw-1/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law #1, verified 2026-10-18. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-law B-201, Respecting the Building Code (Building By-Law), Halifax Regional Municipality",
   "document_number": "B-201",
   "adopted_date": "1998-04-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/building-permits/bylaw-b-201/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law B-201, Respecting the Building Code (Building By-Law), Halifax Regional Municipality, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: change of use or tenant in buildings of other than residential occupancy; creation of additional units. Fees set in: Administrative Order 15, the License, Permits and Processing Fees Administrative Order; Bylaw F-200, the Fees Bylaw (re-inspection fees). Administered by: Authority having Jurisdiction (Building Inspector appointed by Council)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Bylaw 205 Building",
   "document_number": "205",
   "adopted_date": "2026-05-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/building-permits/bylaw-205/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw 205 Building, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Any work regulated under this Bylaw. Permit fees: Fees are set out in Schedule \"A\"; e.g., $20 + 11 cents per sq. ft. for residential new construction, $20 + $2.20 per $1000 for repairs/renovations. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction (including a building official as designated under Section 46)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-law 72 Building By-law",
   "document_number": "72",
   "adopted_date": "1987-03-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/building-permits/bylaw-72/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law 72 Building By-law, verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Policy for Fees. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Town of Lockeport Building By-law Number 101 (with 2007 Part 3 permit fee amendment)",
   "document_number": "101",
   "adopted_date": "1997-07-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/building-permits/bylaw-101/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Town of Lockeport Building By-law Number 101 (with 2007 Part 3 permit fee amendment), verified 2026-10-18. Permit fees: Per s. 3.1 table: e.g. $0.14/sq.ft. + $50.00 for commercial/industrial/institutional; $15.00 for demolition up to 500 sq. ft. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Code By-law 018",
   "document_number": "018",
   "adopted_date": "2025-09-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/building-permits/bylaw-018/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building Code By-law 018, verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Town of Lunenburg By-law No. 31, Building By-law (with 1994 and 2001 amendments)",
   "document_number": "31",
   "adopted_date": "1987-10-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/building-permits/bylaw-31/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Town of Lunenburg By-law No. 31, Building By-law (with 1994 and 2001 amendments), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Constructing, altering, repairing, relocating, or installing a building; non-structural repairs over $5,000. Permit fees: $20.00 minimum non-refundable fee plus 0.2% of construction value. Administered by: Council of the Town of Lunenburg and its inspectors."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Town of Mahone Bay Building By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2013-03-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/building-permits/town-of-mahone-bay-building-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Town of Mahone Bay Building By-Law, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Constructing a building; interior and exterior non-structural repairs over $5,000. Fees set in: resolution of Town Council. Administered by: Authority having jurisdiction (Council of the Town of Mahone Bay and its inspectors); Building Official for inspections."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Bylaw (Chapter 19), Town of Middleton",
   "document_number": "19",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/building-permits/chapter-19/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw (Chapter 19), Town of Middleton, verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Policy G.2.1 Fees - Building and Planning. Administered by: Town of Middleton; Building Official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-Law #18 Building By-Law, Town of Mulgrave",
   "document_number": "18",
   "adopted_date": "2013-09-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/building-permits/bylaw-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-Law #18 Building By-Law, Town of Mulgrave, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Fences over 2 m; swimming pools deeper than .91 m; all buildings greater than 10 m2 in building area. Exemptions: Accessory buildings ≤10 m2; fences <2 m; construction value <$2,000 (e.g. siding, storm windows, roofing, patios, non-structural repairs). Administered by: authority having jurisdiction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Bylaw Number 18 Building By-Law, Town of New Glasgow",
   "document_number": "18",
   "adopted_date": "2010-02-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/building-permits/bylaw-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw Number 18 Building By-Law, Town of New Glasgow, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: A building permit is required if work regulated by the Building Code is to be done; required for all accessory buildings. Administered by: Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission. Fines: Double to required permit."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law, Municipality of the County of Pictou",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2011-02-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/building-permits/building-by-law-municipality-of-the-county-of-pictou/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-Law, Municipality of the County of Pictou, verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Permit Fees By-Law (Town of Port Hawkesbury)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2010-09-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/building-permits/building-permit-fees-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Permit Fees By-Law (Town of Port Hawkesbury), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Construction, repairs or alterations as required by the Act and the Building Code Regulations. Fees set in: policy adopted pursuant to paragraph 49(1)(c)(iii) of the Municipal Government Act. Administered by: building official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Bylaw No. 1 - A Bylaw Respecting the Building Code Act (The Building Bylaw), Region of Queens Municipality",
   "document_number": "1",
   "adopted_date": "2000-04-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/building-permits/code-1/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw No. 1 - A Bylaw Respecting the Building Code Act (The Building Bylaw), Region of Queens Municipality, verified 2026-10-18. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction. Fines: minimum penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) and maximum penalty not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5000)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "By-law #61 - Building Permit Fees By-Law (Municipality of the County of Richmond)",
   "document_number": "61",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/building-permits/bylaw-61/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law #61 - Building Permit Fees By-Law (Municipality of the County of Richmond), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Construction, repairs or alterations as required by the Act and the Building Code Regulations. Administered by: building official."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-law, By-law Number B-100 (Municipality of the District of Shelburne)",
   "document_number": "B-100",
   "adopted_date": "2010-07-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/building-permits/bylaw-b-100/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Shelburne, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building By-law, By-law Number B-100 (Municipality of the District of Shelburne), verified 2026-10-18."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Town of Shelburne Building Code By-Law (By-Law No. 2)",
   "document_number": "2",
   "adopted_date": "2009-05-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/building-permits/code-2/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Town of Shelburne Building Code By-Law (By-Law No. 2), verified 2026-10-18. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction; Building Inspector."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Bylaw No. 98-001 (Town of Trenton)",
   "document_number": "98-001",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/building-permits/bylaw-98-001/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 98-001 (Town of Trenton), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: A Building Permit is required for all necessary buildings. Administered by: Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Bylaw B180-003 (Town of Truro)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2003-09-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/building-permits/building-bylaw-b180-003/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw B180-003 (Town of Truro), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Construction, renovation, demolition, repair, sign requiring building permit, temporary structure. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction. Fines: not less than $500 and not more than $5,000."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/victoria/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/victoria/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-law with Amendments (Municipality of the County of Victoria)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/victoria/building-permits/building-by-law-with-amendments/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-law with Amendments (Municipality of the County of Victoria) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Accessory buildings greater than 10 sq. meters (114 sq. ft.) in building area. Permit fees: Minimum non-refundable fee $10.00 plus $1.50 per thousand valuation; demolition $10.00; occupancy $20.00; renewal $10.00. Fees set in: Policy adopted pursuant to paragraph 49(1)(c)(iii) of the Municipal Government Act."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building Code Act By-Law RB-001.01 (West Hants Regional Municipality)",
   "document_number": "RB-001.01",
   "adopted_date": "2020-09-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/building-permits/bylaw-rb-001-01/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Code Act By-Law RB-001.01 (West Hants Regional Municipality), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Accessory buildings >9.29 m²; non-structural alterations/repairs >$1,000; swimming pools >610 mm deep. Exemptions: No building permit required to resurface a roof with the same material. Permit fees: Fees prescribed by Council by policy; square footage based on gross floor area (including basement for human occupancy; main floor otherwise)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "Building By-Law B-028-26",
   "document_number": "B-028-26",
   "adopted_date": "2026-04-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/building-permits/bylaw-b-028-26/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law B-028-26, verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: Municipal Fees Policy. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction (building official)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/building-permits/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/building-permits.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
   "document": "TOY 13 - Building Code Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2005-12-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/building-permits/toy-13-building-code-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by TOY 13 - Building Code Bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: renovations to residential properties with total cost construction value greater than five thousand dollars ($5,000). Fees set in: Planning Department Schedule of Fees Policy. Administered by: Building Official."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-10-18"
  }
 ]
}