Building permits — Middleton, Nova Scotia

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

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.

Building Bylaw (Chapter 19), Town of Middleton adopted bylaw
permit required for Work regulated by Building Code; design, construction, erection, placement and occupancy of new buildings; alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy classification of existing buildings. s. 5; s. 6(1)-(2)
exemptions Accessory buildings not greater than 20 square metres; non-structural alterations/repairs with monetary value of five thousand dollars or less; new plumbing fixture not increasing hydraulic load or requiring alterations. s. 7(1)-(3)
fees location Policy G.2.1 Fees - Building and Planning s. 15
authority Town of Middleton; Building Official s. 3; s. 17
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Town's own Building Bylaw under the NS Building Code Act. Permit required except accessory buildings up to 20 sq m, non-structural repairs of $5,000 or less, and fixture replacement. Permits expire after 3 years. Covers applications and inspections.

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