In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-law #61 - Building Permit Fees By-Law (Municipality of the County of Richmond), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Construction, repairs or alterations as required by the Act and the Building Code Regulations. Administered by: building official.
By-law #61 - Building Permit Fees By-Law (Municipality of the County of Richmond)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction, repairs or alterations as required by the Act and the Building Code Regulations
s. 3(2)
fee basis
Residential (including modular homes): $20 plus $0.14 per square foot per floor; mobile homes: $75; commercial/industrial/institutional: $20 plus $0.18 per square foot; agricultural: $20 plus $0.08 per square foot; accessory: $50 flat; additions/alterations: $20 plus $2.50 per $1,000 value of construction.
s. 3(1)
authority
building official
s. 2(c)
scout note
County fee by-law under the NS Building Code Act: $20 plus $0.14/sq ft per floor for residential, $75 and $50 flat fees for some classes, $2.50 per $1,000 value for others; $20 for renewal, development or demolition permits.
So you want to build in Richmond County? - permits step
County page: building and/or development permit required before constructing, adding to, altering, demolishing or relocating a structure; reviewed by Building Official against NBC 2020 and the Land Use By-law.