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Licensing

​​​​​​​​​​The Municipal Act allows municipalities to determine which businesses require an operating license. Depending on the type of licence, approvals from other departments and agencies may be required. Licensing Inspectors are on the streets daily to seek out unlicensed vehicles, unlicensed businesses, and monitor licensed mobile and stationary businesses.

Key Updates and Information

Mobile Licensing

Limousine, Tow Trucks, Driving Schools, Taxi, Refreshment Vehicles, PTC
Learn More about Mobile Licensing

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Lottery Licensing

Lottery licences or gaming permits to eligible charitable or non-profit organizations
Learn More about Lottery Licensing

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Business Licensing

Stationary Business Licensing, Adult Entertainment Establishment and Short-term Rental Licensing Information
Learn More about Business Licensing

BizPal

Not sure about which permits and licences your business operations require? Start here.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are two ways to obtain a taxi plate ​to operate a taxi in the City of Brampton.

  1. Have your name added to the bottom of the City of Brampton Priority List. From time to time, based on Council-approved criteria, a taxi plate becomes available and the person at the top of the list is given an opportunity to buy the plate.
  2. Purchase a taxi plate from a person who already holds one. Both parties must complete the Taxi Section process at the City of Brampton Enforcement and By-Law Services Division.
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To hold a bingo or raffle event or to sell break open tickets in Brampton, a charitable organization must first obtain a licence.

For information about how to obtain a licence and details about licence eligibility and requirements, contact the Licensing Administration Office in the City Clerk's Office on the first floor of Brampton City Hall.

Lottery license queries can be made at City Hall in person, by telephone, by regular mail or by email, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Every effort will be made to respond on the next business day to emails received after regular business hours.

Brampton City Hall, City Clerk's Office
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 4R2
Southwest corner of Main and Queen Streets

Lottery: (905) 874-2551
Stationary Business: (905) 874-2580
Mobile: (905) 458-3424
TTY: (905) 874-2130

Email: cityclerksoffice@brampton.ca

No, legal secondary units are for long-term residential use only.​

Yes you can. However, when operating for a PTC (Personal Transportation Company)​ you must remove your roof sign and follow all the PTC requirements.

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Yes, whether located within Brampton, or located out of town but offer mobile Pet within Brampton, all grooming establishment requires a licence.​

Yes, out of town caters do require a licence to deliver to Brampton.​

Yes, a fixed food premise licence in required along with a health inspection.​

Yes, whether located within Brampton, or located out of town but offer mobile Pet within Brampton, all grooming establishment requires a licence.​

Contact By-law Enforcement

Flower City Community Campus
8850 McLaughlin Road South, Unit 2
Brampton, ON L6Y 5T1

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone:

  • Dial 3-1-1 (within City limits)
  • 905.874.2000 (outside City limits)
  • 905.874.2130 (Teletypewriter or Text Telephone)

Contact the City Clerk's Office

Brampton City Hall
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Southwest corner of Main and Queen

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone:

  • 905.874.2551 (lottery inquiries)
  • 905.874.2580 (stationary business inquiries)
  • 905.874.2130 (Teletypewriter or Text Telephone)

Email: licensing@brampton.ca