Visit the Service Clarington Portal to get started. Help and FAQs
Is your streetlight out? Do you have a dead or dying tree on your boulevard? Are you experiencing issues with an aggressive dog at a leash-free dog park or reporting damage to a park or splash pad? Do you want to report a stray animal, noise complaint or concern with your neighbour's parking or property?
Let us know, and we will investigate and work to resolve your concern.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch our how-to video to learn how to create a new account, or follow the step-by-step instructions in our how-to guides.
How to create a new account (PDF)
How to search for a building permit (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Still stuck? Email ServiceClarington@clarington.net, and we will be happy to assist you.
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