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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementColchester CleanColchester Clean is a 2-week event planned by the Colchester Waste Reduction Team. The event will include participation from individuals, community groups, schools, sports teams, and local businesses.

icon of paper, pencil and a checkmarkOnline PermitsOur new permit system is available for all municipal permits including; building, development, sewer, driveway, frontage culvert, water, solar, and demolition permits along with civic numbers and sign requests.

icons of Colchester CountyTourism Marketing LevyLearn more about the Tourism Marketing Levy, which mandates all accommodation providers in the region to collect and remit a 3% levy on all accommodations sold to overnight visitors within Truro, Stewiacke, Millbrook, and Colchester County.

briefcase and magnifying glassWork With Us!Interested in a career with the Municipality of Colchester? Browse our current job opportunities and apply for job vacancies here.

Road MaintenanceWho Maintains My Road?Explore our new road mapping application to learn who maintains your road. Search by civic number, Parcel Identifier (PID Number), or street name.

Plan It Planning Strategy ProjectPlanning the FutureThe Municipality of Colchester has launched Plan It Colchester - a project to develop a County-Wide Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. Find out how you can share your thoughts on Colchester's future!

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sneaker with step into spring textStep Into SpringColchester Recreation is excited to bring back the Step Into Spring walking challenge, starting March 31, 2025! This program encourages everyone in the Colchester communities to get active and embrace the fresh energy of spring.

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Fundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery Site is one of the most convenient and accessible places to experience the incredible tidal phenomena of Canada’s Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides on Earth!

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • CouncilTue. 27 May, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 3 Jun, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 12 Jun, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilWed. 25 Jun, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 5 Aug, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 14 Aug, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Tax Sale - Tuesday, June 10, 2025

    Tax Sale - Tuesday, June 10, 2025

    In accordance with the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia,

    TAKE NOTICE

    That the lands and premises situated in the County of Colchester hereunder described shall be SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION for the arrears of rates and taxes due

    ...
  • Notice - Special Council Meeting Thursday May 15, 2025

    Notice - Special Council Meeting Thursday May 15, 2025

    A Special Session of Municipal Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be held in Closed Session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, immediately following the regularly scheduled Council Committee meeting. This meeting will be conducted both

    ...

  • Tender Notice - Springwaters Place Sidewalk Replacement - Project # 2506-1560

    Tender Notice - Springwaters Place Sidewalk Replacement - Closing Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00pm

  • Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Tatamagouche Water Utility

    IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Tatamagouche Water Utility, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of

    ...

  • Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Debert Water Utility

    IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Debert Water Utility, for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of

    ...
  • Council Approves 2025/26 Operating Budget – No Increase in Tax Rates

    Council Approves 2025/26 Operating Budget – No Increase in Tax Rates

    Colchester County Council has officially approved its 2025/26 operating budget with no increase to residential or commercial tax rates. This marks the seventh time in eight years that the Municipality has held tax rates steady, with only a modest

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Latest Documents

  • pdf Tax Sale Ad 2
  • pdf Addendum # 3
  • pdf Tender Notice - Springwaters Place Sidewalk Replacement
  • pdf Tata Notice of Hearing UARB
  • pdf Debert Notice of Hearing UARB
  • pdf Addendum # 2 - 2502-1449
  • pdf Tender Notice 2513 1519
  • pdf Addendum # 2
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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
Fax (General Inquires): (902) 843-4066
Toll Free (in Nova Scotia): 1-866-728-5144

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