Service Clarington

Report a concern about parking, noise, long grass or weeds, animals, zoning and more.

Report long grass, overflowing garbage, broken glass or other park safety concerns.

Report a concern about roads, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, trees or catch basins.

Report burnt-out or flickering streetlights and damaged, removed or illegible traffic signs.

If you are building or renovating on your property, you may need a building permit.

Property owners with 10 acres or more can apply for an open-air burn permit.

Apply for a permit below or learn about the different classes of fireworks.

To make changes to a property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, you need a permit.

If you plan to erect a sign in Clarington, you need a mobile sign permit for both permanent and temporary signs.

Apply for an on-street parking permit or a permit to park in a municipal parking lot.

Before construction or excavation of an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, you must have a permit.

You must have a permit to operate your refreshment cart, special event, or mobile or stationary refreshment vehicle. 

You must apply for a road entrance (access) permit if you want to cut a curb or install or replace a culvert.

All contractors, utilities and individuals who temporarily occupy our roadway must have a road occupancy permit.

To place or dump fill or topsoil, remove soil or alter the grade of your property, you must have a site alteration permit.

Certify your model home designs, making the building permit process quicker.

A person who sells items through a public auction must have an auctioneer licence.

To operate an animal kennel in Clarington, you must have a kennel licence.

You need a lottery licence to run raffles, 50/50 draws, bazaars, bingo games, and more.

Complete your marriage licence application online within 90 days of your upcoming wedding.

To peddle goods, wares or merchandise in Clarington, you must apply for a peddler licence.

To operate a taxicab, ride share, or limo, you need a licence.

Request agency approval for a liquor licence, daycare or MOE septic system.

Request a fire prevention inspection to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.

Invite Clarington Fire Prevention staff to attend your fire safety event.

Utility providers must request municipal consent before performing work on a boulevard.

If you own a heritage property, apply for assistance with the cost of repairs and restoration.