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By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services

By-laws are put in place to ensure a safe and orderly community for all who live, work and play in Vaughan. Licences and permits are required to do many things in the city like running a business, hosting a special event, owning an animal and doing construction to your home.

News and updates

In line with the By-law Strategy, the By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department (BCLPS) are continuing to review and update by-laws. Updates:

Tow Trucks: Please take the Tow Truck regulations survey by February 15, 2020 and learn more about the review here.
Short-Term Rentals: A new licensing framework has been introduced as of January 2020; a licence is now required for brokers, such and those who offer short-term rentals from your home, you are required to obtain a licence. Learn more here.

Click here to learn more about the various BCLPS by-law reviews under way.

Licensing and Permits

The City of Vaughan’s By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services issues licences and permits and maintains and enforces the City’s by-laws. Please select your area of interest below.