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).
Bylaw 205 Building
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Any work regulated under this Bylaw
s. 3
fee basis
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.
Schedule "A"
authority
authority having jurisdiction (including a building official as designated under Section 46)
s. 2(c)
fine range
not less than $500 and not more than $2,000
s. 9
scout note
Town of Kentville Building Bylaw under the Building Code Act: permit requirements, Schedule A fees (e.g. $20 + per sq ft or per $1000 of value), inspections, fines $500-$2,000. In effect on posting of notice Aug 7, 2026.
Notice of Adoption: Bylaw 205 Building and Bylaw 207 Street Encroachment
Notice that Council adopted Bylaw 205 Building (and Bylaw 207); in effect on notice posting August 7, 2026.