Official page: building permit required in all zones for new houses, additions, decks, accessory buildings over 215 sq ft, demolitions; fees based on construction value; permits expire after 18 months. Links the municipal Building By-law #81.
Building permits — Chester, Nova Scotia
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
Chester, Nova Scotia has no building permits bylaw on record as of 2026-10-18. Official page: building permit required in all zones for new houses, additions, decks, accessory buildings over 215 sq ft, demolitions; fees based on construction value; permits expire after 18 months. Links the municipal Building By-law #81.
No adopted bylaw has been confirmed — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-10-18).