How to apply for specific licences and permits

Visit the pages listed below to learn about application requirements for each area listed!

City honoured 75 outstanding recipients with a Volunteer Recognition Award

The City of Vaughan’s Volunteer Recognition Awards is an annual event that honours the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. The 2023 award ceremony took place this evening at Vaughan City Hall with 75 recipients recognized for their dedication to the community.

Protect the environment – do NOT drain pool water and chemicals into catch basins

With April showers and warmer days ahead, you may be getting ready to drain the water off your pool cover or reopen your pool, hot tub or spa. Before you begin, remember to safely dispose of pool water and chemicals to help protect the environment and Vaughan’s drinking water system.

Treat your loved one to high tea at Vaughan Studios & Event Space

Have you made plans yet for your mom, wife, grandmother, aunt or that special person in your life for Mother’s Day? Get ready to fasten your fascinators and treat them to high tea in Vaughan’s downtown core! Tickets are on sale for a stylish high tea at Vaughan Studios & Event Space (200 Apple Mill Rd., third floor) on Sunday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Apply for Vaughan’s Summer Company program by May 8

Turn your business idea into a reality this summer! If you’re a student aged 15 to 29 years old and want to start a full-time business over the summer, you can apply for the City of Vaughan’s Summer Company program!

City staff raise almost $42,000 for United Way Greater Toronto

When Vaughan stands united, we can make a positive difference within our community. This rings true for all City of Vaughan staff who came together last year to give back to those most vulnerable in the Greater Toronto Area.

FREE fun activities for youth from May 1 to 7

Every May, the City of Vaughan celebrates youth and their active participation in our community. Whether it’s through contributions to recreation, drama, sports, volunteering, dance or art, National Youth Week is a time to honour Vaughan’s young leaders.

Place materials curbside no later than 7 a.m.

The City of Vaughan’s weekly leaf and yard waste collection is back! Starting this week, staff will pick up yard waste materials every week on your regular collection day. Bi-weekly collection will begin the week of June 13. 

Submit your Minor Variance and Consent applications online

The City of Vaughan’s website is your one-stop-shop for City services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And that includes the ability to submit Minor Variance and Consent applications to the Committee of Adjustment through Service Vaughan!

Council appoints the Committee of Adjustment to adjudicate applications for Minor Variance and Consent under the Planning Act.

he City of Vaughan previously completed the Black Creek Storm Water Optimization Study Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA). The study identified a range of alternative solutions to reduce flooding and flood damages, improve water quality and limit stream bank erosion in Black Creek.