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Apply for a Permit to Make Changes to Existing Mixed Use or Commercial Buildings

Are you renovating an existing mixed use or commercial building? Here's what you need to know about permits.

Example of sign - Ratinaud on Gottingen Street

Apply for a Sign Permit

Need a temporary or permanent sign? Need a sign for your private parking lot? OR a sign for your home-based business?

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Apply for a New Mixed Use or Commercial Building Permit

Are you building a NEW Mixed Use or Commercial site?

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Need an Application to Occupy?

Just need an occupancy permit?

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Want Help Using the Online Permitting System?

Here's the link to a series of step-by-step documents and videos to help you navigate the new Online Permit and Inspection Application process.

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Planning & Development Permit Office

We are located at 5251 Duke St, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Duke Tower, Halifax
8:30 a.m. –  4:30 p.m. 
Monday to Friday, excluding Holidays

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