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Proposed Expansion of the West Hants Landfill

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Published: 07 October 2024

GFL is proposing an expansion of the West Hants Landfill and they are requesting your comments be shared with the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change in writing via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For additional information please contact Dillon Consulting at the email address above.

Comments may also be sent via mail to:

Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change
136 Exhibition Street
Kentville, NS B4N 4E5

pdf NOTICE - GFL West Hants Landfil Request For Comment 3.pdf(10 KB)

CANCELLED: Learn to be Prepared for the Next Emergency

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Published: 19 September 2024

Due to scheduling conflict, the Sept. 22nd event is canceled and will be rescheduled.

Short-Term Rentals

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Published: 21 August 2024

Following the Provincial changes to regulations for short-term rentals and tourist accommodations, the West Hants Planning and Development Department has been receiving an influx of requests from short-term rental owners for letters that their short-term rental is compliant with Municipal Land Use By-laws.

Although WHRM does not specifically regulate short-term rentals, the Development Officer must check that each property is appropriately zoned to allow residential uses. This is done through a zoning confirmation letter where a Development Officer will provide a signed letter certifying the zoning and the requirements of the Land Use By-law for an identified property.

Individuals can apply for a zoning confirmation letter by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following information:

• subject line “Short-Term Rental – Zoning Confirmation Letter”
• address of property
• short-term rental information
• contact information (phone, full mailing address and email address)

In accordance with the Fees Policy, a fee of $50 for the zoning confirmation letter can be paid to the Municipality by visiting the West Hants Office at 76 Morison Drive in Windsor.

Please note that due to the influx of requests, a zoning confirmation letter will take approximately 2 weeks to issue following the submission of a complete application email and fee.

More information on the Provincial regulations for short-term rentals and tourist accommodations can be found at https://novascotia.ca/changes-tourist-accommodations-registry/ .

Council Sets 2024 - 2025 Tax Rate

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Published: 25 June 2021

2024-2025 property tax rates can be found below. These tables display residential, resource and commercial rates by area for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 

For more detailed 2024-2025 budget information, click here.

For questions regarding property taxes please reach out to our Tax Clerk. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-798-8391, Ext.106.