Shape Created with Sketch. Shape Created with Sketch. Shape Created with Sketch. Shape Created with Sketch. Shape Created with Sketch. Calendar Calendar download carrot copy Created with Sketch. Facebook Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn logo Combined Shape Copy Created with Sketch. Page 1 Copy Created with Sketch. Group 6 Created with Sketch. Combined Shape Created with Sketch. Delete your parking ticket icon TikTok icon Twitter icon Warning Warning Warning Wrench Youtube Icon Skip to main content
Visiting Halifax?
Check out all there is to explore!
Visiting Halifax?
Check out all there is to explore!
Back to home

Secondary navigation

  • Accessibility
  • 311
  • Online Services
  • En français
  • About Halifax
    About Halifax

    Information about the Halifax Regional Municipality such as, regional planning, employment, information for newcomers, and more.

    Explore all About Halifax
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Employment
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • Municipal Archives
    • Regional & Community Planning
    • Volunteering
    Popular Links
    • Affordable Access Program
    • Public Notices
    • Tell Us What You Think
    • Visiting Halifax?
    • Municipal communications channels
      Municipal communications channels
  • Home & Property
    Home & Property

    Information on animal services, property taxes, solid waste collection and more.

    Explore all Home & Property
    • Animal Services
    • Building & Development Permits
    • Civic addressing
    • Garbage, Recycling, & Green Cart
    • Property Taxes
    • Urban Forestry
    Popular Links
    • Alarm Registration
    • Apply for a Permit
    • Short Term Rentals
    • Collection Schedules
  • Transportation
    Transportation

    Get around using Halifax Transit, walking, driving, or cycling. Find out about streets, sidewalks, winter operations, senior snow removal program.

    Explore all Transportation
    • Halifax Transit
    • Cycling & Walking
    • Parking
    • Winter Operations
    • Your Trip
    • Streets & Sidewalks
    Popular Links
    • Transit Schedules
    • Cogswell District
    • Pay Your Parking Ticket
    • Mobile Payment for Parking
    • Halifax Transit Homepage
  • Safety & Security
    Safety & Security

    Services including civlian-led safety programs, emergency management and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax Regional Police and RCMP.

    Explore all Safety & Security
    • Emergency Management
    • Fire & Emergency
    • Public Safety Strategy & Programs
    • Police
    • RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment
    • Safety programs
    Popular Links
    • Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry
    • Crime Mapping in Halifax
    • Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
    • Emergency Management
    • hfxALERT - Emergency Notification System
      Sign-up for Emergency Notifications
  • Business
    Business

    Information for businesses such as licensing, development, land management and more.

    Explore all Business
    • Doing Business with Halifax
    • Business Parks
    • Filming in Halifax
    • Licences
    • Planning & Development
    • Real Estate & Land Management
    Popular Links
    • Garbage & Recycling for Businesses
    • Planning & Subdivision Applications
    • Procurement
    • Short Term Rentals
  • Parks & Recreation
    Parks & Recreation

    Recreation encompasses parks, trails, facilities, fields, youth programs, recreation programming, culture and heritage, beaches and more.

    Explore all Parks & Recreation
    • Programs & Activities
    • Arts, Culture & Heritage
    • Events
    • Facility Rentals, Bookings, & Field Conditions
    • Youth Programs & Services
    • Parks, Trails & Gardens
    Popular Links
    • Emera Oval
    • Civic Events
    • Recreation Activities
    • Rec Centres Near Me
    • RecConnect
      Register for Recreation Programs
  • City Hall
    City Hall

    Information about City Hall such as Regional Council, Districts, Elections, Committees and more.

    Explore all City Hall
    • Budget & Finances
    • Mayor Andy Fillmore
    • Districts & Councillors
    • Regional Council
    • Agendas, Meetings, & Reports
    • Legislation & By-laws
    Popular Links
    • Official Election Results
    • Boards, Committees, & Commissions
    • Budget
    • Regional Council Meeting Schedule
    • Strategic Plan
      Strategic Plan
  • Accessibility
  • 311
  • Online Services
  • En français
The Halifax skyline at dusk on a nice day.

Making a difference in our region

Recent decisions by Regional Council that reflect steps being taken by the municipality to make a difference in the Halifax region.

  • Transit schedules
  • Property Tax Payment
  • Parking
  • Affordable Access
  • Garbage collection
  • HalifACT
  • Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Project
  • Employment
  • Submit a permit application
  • Report a crime
  • Pay a parking ticket
  • See All Online Services
  • Plan ahead: Windsor Street Exchange traffic disruption

    The Massachusetts Avenue ramp, from the MacKay Bridge and Barrington Street, is temporarily closed. Plan ahead, expect delays and follow alternative routes.

  •  Orange background with light line drawing representing eight-point star petroglyph, a symbol that is very important to the Mi’gmaq.

    Mi'kmaw History Month

    October is Mi’kmaw History Month, a time to commemorate the rich history, proud culture and important contributions of the Mi’kmaq people.

  • A man in a wheelchair smiling as another man in a Halifax Transit jacket assists him on a bus wheelchair lift

    Accessible journeys matter

    Accessible transit means more than just physical accessibility. It means freedom, independence and connection to community.

  • A generic street. The street is flooded and has a lot of mature trees.

    Hurricane season awareness

    June through November is hurricane season. Be prepared: learn how to make an emergency plan, a home emergency kit and how to stay connected in case you lose power.

  • White route-and-pin icon on a green background.

    Upcoming traffic changes are coming to Bayers Road

    Beginning the week of August 4, construction will start on Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project.

  • Alt text: A group shot of conference attendees, mid-discussion.

    2026 Volunteer Conference

    Registration is now open for the annual conference, taking place on Nov. 23. Early bird ticket pricing is available until Oct. 25.

  • A photo of a blue and yellow Kente Cloth lines the top and bottom of the graphic. On a dark blue background, with the HALIFAX logo and D&I/ANSAIO branding.

    Volunteer with the African Descent Advisory Committee (ADAC)

    The ADAC advises Regional Council, through Executive Standing Committee, on the impact of municipal policies, programs and services for People of African Descent. Learn more about open roles and apply by Dec. 7 at halifax.ca/serve

  • Five Four portraits of smiling people on colourful backgrounds appear in a collaged grid. Beside them, text reads: Anti-Black Racism Grants Program. Accepting applications from October 1 to November 14, 2026.

    Anti-Black Racism Grants Program

    Is your organization leading a project or initiative aimed at addressing anti-Black racism across the Halifax Regional Municipality? The Anti-Black Racism Grants Program provides grants to support eligible projects. Applications are now open.

  • White waterfront boathouse with green trim, three boat ramps, people loading boats, surrounded by trees under a gray sky

    Shape the future of St. Mary's Boat Club

    Share your thoughts at an open house at the St. Mary's Boat Club on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Read the latest news

Calendar

Find out what's going on

View Maps & Data

Mayor Fillmore

Meet the Mayor

Mayor Fillmore

Footer

  • About Halifax
  • Employment
  • Volunteering
  • Regional & Community Planning
  • Municipal Archives
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Programs & Activities
  • Parks, Trails & Gardens
  • Facilities & Fields
  • Arts, Culture, & Heritage
  • Home & Property
  • Garbage & Recycling
  • Property Taxes
  • Halifax Water
  • Transportation
  • Halifax Transit
  • Cycling & Walking
  • Parking
  • Transportation Projects
  • Safety & Security
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire
  • Police
  • Business
  • Business Parks
  • Land & Real Estate
  • Planning & Development
  • Doing Business with Halifax
  • City Hall
  • Districts & Councillors
  • Mayor Andy Fillmore
  • Regional Council
  • Agendas, meetings, & reports
  • Legislation & By-laws
  • Municipal Elections
  • Maps & data
  • Auditor General
  • Halifax Public Libraries
  • Contact the municipality
  • Call 311
  • Online services
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Engagement Hub
  • Social Media
  • Surveys
  • Visiting Halifax?

Official site of the municipal government

Back to home

Bottom footer navigation

  • Home
  • Privacy
  • Digital standards
  • Disclaimer
  • News
  • Feedback
  • Contact us

© 2026 Halifax Regional Municipality. Content last modified October 27 2026 15:28.