Pet Shop, Pet Grooming, Kennel and Boarding Facility permit
This page contains information about applying for pet shops, pet grooming establishments, kennels and animal boarding facilities, all which require a licence to operate in the City of Vaughan.
Options to apply
1. On the Licensing Portal, where you can now apply for and renew stationary business licences and permits. In the future, you will be able use the portal to apply for various individual and mobile licences also.
Get or renew a business license or Permit
2. In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
3. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
4. By e-mail to:
bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation. Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
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KENNEL OR BOARDING FACILITY
About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a kennel or boarding facility for dogs or cats within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Kennel or Boarding Facility Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fees
Fee
2023
2024
Initial fee
$ 169
$ 181
Renewal fee
$ 117
$ 119
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PET GROOMING ESTABLISHMENT
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About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a pet grooming facility for dogs or cats within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Pet Grooming Establishment Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fees
Fee
2023
2024
Initial fee
$169
$181
Renewal fee
$117
$119
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PET SHOP
About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a pet shop within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Pet Shop Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fee
Fee
2023
2024
Initial fee
$169
$181
Renewal fee
$117
$119