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Notice of Approval - May 13, 2025
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Text and Map Amendments to the Windsor, West Hants, and Hantsport Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws were approved by WHRM Council on March 25, 2025, and the Department of Municipal Affairs on April 23, 2025, to allow greater density as-of-right within the serviced areas, create affordable housing policies, and reduce minimum parking requirements to align with the first three initiatives of the Housing Action Plan.
These amendments will take effect as of the date of this posting (May 13, 2025). Reports are available at https://www.westhants.ca/staff-reports.html.
For more information, contact the Planning and Development Department by phone at 902-798-8391 ext. 115 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Public Questions from Stormwater Workshop April 18, 2025
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West Hants Regional Municipality would like to share some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) from the Windsor Stormwater Workshop held April 11, 2025.
2025-26 Assistance Rebates - Forms Now Available!
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Residential Property Tax Assistance / Utility Assistance
APPLICATION DEADLINE - JULY 31, 2025
If household total income does not exceed $46,414 for 2024, property owners, sewer customers and bulk water purchasers may be eligible for a rebate. Rebates will be issued to qualifying applicants as follows:
- up to 50% of the current year's property taxes to a maximum amountof $403.60 for property owners
- up to 50% of the previous year’s sewer costs to a maximum amountof $201.80 for municipal sewer customers
- up to 50% of the previous year's bulk water purchases to a maximum amountof $201.80 for bulk water purchasers not on municipal sewer
Additional qualifiers apply.
Qualified applicants receive a rebate in the form of a credit applied to their tax or sewer account, dependent upon the program. 2024 CRA Notices of Assessment are required as proof of income for all adults residing in your household.
↑Click the icon above for links to the supporting policies and to download the application form.
Questions? Call 902-798-8391, Ext. 138 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Help Share the Future of West Hants!
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We’re creating a strategy to make West Hants a community where everyone feels welcomed, included, and supported without discrimination —and we need YOUR voice to make it happen!
Please take our survey today and share your ideas. Your feedback will help guide our efforts and ensure this strategy reflects the needs of everyone in our community.
🔗 Go to: https://bit.ly/West-Hants-Survey
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