Book an Appointment for Licencing |
Please visit the Legislative Services Online Booking Form |
The Legislative Services Department carries out the responsibilities of licensing various businesses, liquor and lottery gaming governed municipally and provincially.
Please Note:
- Appointments are preferred. Town Staff can issue Business Licenses Monday to Friday during regular business hours.
- Upon submission of a complete application and fee, please allow 48 hours for processing.
- If you operate your business in other communities, you may need a separate license.
- The fee for these types of licenses is identified within the User Fees & Charges By-law and is due payable when you submit your application for processing.
- For more information on Business Licensing please click on the Refreshment Vehicle and Temporary Vendors & Transient Traders Bylaws.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licence |
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The Town of Gravenhurst Licencing Officers will be issuing Short-Term Rental Accommodation licences starting in 2023. Please refer to By-law 2022-58 for important information and licencing eligibilty. The definition of a Short-Term Rental Accommodation in Gravenhurst is: "the use of a dwelling unit that operates of offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement, or similar commercial arrangement for any period equal to or less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of the calendar year, unless otherwise prohibited by this By-law or any other By-law of the Town of Gravenhurst." Please visit our short-term rental page for the online licence application form and further information. |
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Business Licence |
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The Town's Licensing Officers issue licenses for a variety of businesses in Gravenhurst to ensure public health and safety: If you are looking to apply for a license for: Please fill out and submit the corresponding form with the appropriate documents. |
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Lottery Licence |
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The Legislative Services Department issues lottery licenses to eligible organizations as authorized through the Order in Council 1413/08 and is enforced under the Criminal Code of Canada.
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Liquor Licence and Special Occasions Permits |
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Liquor Licences and Special Occasions Permits are issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
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Other Types of Business Licences & Permits |
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For any other types of business licenses or permits including a Provincial Master Business License or Business Name registration, we encourage you to contact our Economic Development Team or visit our Business Resource Page or our Economic Development Page for more information on starting a business in Gravenhurst. |
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