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Secondary Suite Permit Fees: Removed for 3 Years!
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We have great news!
As you may know, WHRM received a commitment of over $1.08 million from the Government of Canada through the Housing Accelerator Fund, to be used to influence policy changes that support the development of new housing. WHRM submitted a Housing Action Plan as part of the application to the program which outlined 7 actions the Municipality would take to help support this goal.
Action 4 was to remove permit fees for secondary suites. On May 28, Council approved amendments to the Fees Policy to remove the development and building permit fees for secondary suite applications for the next three years (May 29, 2024, to 2027)!
For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department at 902-798-8391 ext. 115.
Sewer Systems Consolidation
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On January 23, 2024, Council approved the consolidation of the West Hants and Windsor Sewer Systems. Sewer systems are governed by Council, and staff are in the process of consolidating the two by-laws. This decision was based on a sewer rate study prepared and presented by consultants.
Sewer rate changes were approved for 2024-25 through to 2026-27. The last changes for sewer rates in both West Hants and Windsor occurred on April 1, 2021. As outlined in the rate study, consolidation offers customers better rates long-term than if the two sewer systems continued operating independently.
Consolidated rates came into effect on April 1, 2024, for all municipal sewer system customers. Look for an insert included with the April utility bills. The new rates will be reflected on utility bills mailed out in July.
Full details on sewer systems consolidation can be found using the following links:
- Consolidated Rates
- Sewer Rate Study
- Sewer Systems Consolidated Rate Comparison
- Council Meeting Package, January 23, 2024
- Council Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2024
- April 2024 Water Bill Insert
Questions can be directed to the Utility Clerk. Call 902-798-8391, ext. 107 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sign Up for E-mail Updates
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We are thrilled to announce that you can now sign-up to receive e-mail updates from us!
Get the details at https://www.westhants.ca/sign-up.html and sign up today!
New Outdoor Fires By-law
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Click the image to watch the short animated video. It provides some by-law highlights in less than two minutes.
You are also encouraged to review the pdf Outdoor Fires By-law (8.71 MB) for details.
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