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Home Flood Protection Pilot Program
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Hey West Hants!
The Home Flood Protection Pilot Program is opening for applications on Tuesday September 3rd, 2024.
To view the eligibility criteria and download the application form, visit our Home Flood Protection Pilot Program on our webpage at this link: https://www.westhants.ca/home-flood-protection-pilot-program.html">https://www.westhants.ca/home-flood-protection-pilot-program.html
Short-Term Rentals
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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/ .
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