Residential Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fees:
For new construction or addition to existing building, fees are based on the floor area. All floors at or above the average finished grade surrounding the building are $0.30 a square foot. All floors below the average finished grade, not more than 5.5 ft are $0.25 a square foot. Basements (finished/unfinished at greater than 5.5 ft below grade) are $0.10 a square foot, as are attached and detached garages. For renovation and repairs; decks, pools, and all other construction, the permit fee is $5.50 per $1000.00 of the estimated value of construction. There is a minimum fee of $25.00.
Plumbing fee: New Residential Construction to contain four units or less- $50.00 per unit Other multiple unit residential buildings- $25.00 per unit Additions or renovations to residential buildings (no new units) – $25.00 Non-Residential Buildings: 5 or less fixtures – $25.00; 6 or more fixtures- $50.00
Development Permit fees: New or additions to single or 2 units – $100.00 New or addition to 3 units or more – $250.00 Renovations to single or 2 units – $25.00 Renovations to 3 or more units – $100.00 Decks, Pools, Sheds – $25.00
Occupancy Permit $100.00
Lot Grading Fees and Deposits: $75.00 (for all serviced areas) $1000.00 deposit (may be required at occupancy if grading is incomplete) Sewer Redevelopment Charge: $0.30 /sq ft for all floors (applicable in serviced areas)
Sewer Treatment Charge: Single Unit -$880.00 per unit 2 or more units -$590.00 per unit
Solid Waste Charge: $229.70 per residential unit (Adjusted annually)
Blasting Permit Fees: Less than 50 cubic meters- $100.00 More than 50 cubic meters- $600.00 (plus a $5000.00 security deposit.)
Streets and Services fees and deposits: (Name of valid Contractor required at time of application) Driveway access/culvert – $200.00 Lateral connection to main – $200.00 Sewer Cap-off – $200.00 Future Settlement Charge: $90.00 to $390.00 (varies by street) Deposit – $1000.00 (refundable, upon approved reinstatement)
HRWC Service Lateral Inspection fee: $90.00 per service lateral (residential water or sewer)
Demolition Permit $50.00
Any discrepancy between this document and the related by-laws, the by-law will prevail. Fees are subject to change without notice.
All fees and applicable deposits must be paid at the time of the Application.
Source Halifax.ca |
