The Building Inspection department is responsible for the regulation of construction, alteration, and repair or demolition of buildings and structures within the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne and Town of Lockeport. All Bylaws are enforced for the protection of residents and businesses.
You should always inquire with the Inspection Department before any type of construction or demolition begins. Any person planning to carry out any form of construction in the Municipality is governed by the provisions of the Building Code Act and the Municipality’s Building By-Law.
Building Application Form
Once the inspection department has received your âcompletedâ application, every effort will be made to issue your permit within 5 business days.Â
Renewal Form
To renew your building permit please print off the form below and drop it off or send it to the Building Department along with the $5.00 renewal fee.
Assignment of Agent
n assignment of agent form is required when someone other than the legal property owner requires access to the information in a building or demolition permit. This form authorizes all information regarding a permit and/or inspections to be released to the agent listed on the form including, but not limited to, applying and signing for permits.
Development Permit
A Development Permit is required for the Town of Shelburne & Town of Lockeport. If you are planning to build within the Towns of Shelburne or Lockeport, you must first obtain the required Development Permit from the appropriate Town office. Approval to connect to Public Sewer is also required.
Town of Shelburne
#168 Water Street
P.O. Box 670
Shelburne, NS
B0T 1W0
(902) 875-2991
Town of Lockeport
#26 North Street
P.O. Box 189
|Lockeport, NS
(902) 656-2216
Development Permit Form – Fillable