Fees & rates — Queens, Nova Scotia

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In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, fees & rates rules are set by Region of Queens Municipality – Administrative Policy No. 16: Building Permit Fees (2009) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Schedule scope: Planning and Development Department fees, including advertising deposits for rezonings, text amendments, development agreements, variances, and other services.

Region of Queens Municipality – Administrative Policy No. 16: Building Permit Fees (2009) adopted bylaw

Region of Queens Municipality building permit fees (policy approved March 16, 2009): new home $20 plus $0.10 per sq ft of livable space; renovations $15 plus $2 per $1,000 of value; demolition permit $20; mini-home on permanent foundation $50.

Region of Queens Municipality – Policy 7: Fees for Planning Services (2022) adopted bylaw
schedule scope Planning and Development Department fees, including advertising deposits for rezonings, text amendments, development agreements, variances, and other services. 7.01
notable fees rezoning or planning document amendment deposit $750.00; development agreement deposit $850.00; subdivision approval $100.00; development permit application $10.00; zoning confirmation letter $25.00 per parcel of land; variance application $25.00; site plan approval application $25.00. 7.02, 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.07, 7.08
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Region of Queens Municipality planning fees (policy approved September 13, 2022): rezoning or plan amendment deposit $750; development agreement deposit $850; subdivision application $100; development permit $10; zoning confirmation letter $25 per parcel.

Administrative Policies page

Lists fee policies: AP14 tax certificate, AP16 building permit fees, AP22 kennel registration, AP59 sewer fees, AP60 solid waste fees.

Machine-readable: fees.json · Official website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Fees & rates across Nova Scotia · Fees & rates in other municipalities