Building permits — Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

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.

Town of Mahone Bay Building By-Law adopted bylaw
permit required for Constructing a building; interior and exterior non-structural repairs over $5,000. s. 2(a); s. 4
exemptions Accessory building not greater than 20 square meters (215.2 square feet); storm windows; ground level patios and walkways; replacing an existing roofing surface; non-structural repairs $5,000.00 or less. s. 3(a)-(e)
fees location resolution of Town Council s. 20
authority Authority having jurisdiction (Council of the Town of Mahone Bay and its inspectors); Building Official for inspections. s. 1(b); s. 22
fine range not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 s. 25
scout note

Town of Mahone Bay Building By-Law repealing the 1987 one: permits, inspector powers, exemptions for non-structural repairs under $5,000, fines $500-$5,000. Passed March 2013.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: http://www.townofmahonebay.ca · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Building permits across Nova Scotia · Building permits in other municipalities