Business licences & permits — Niagara Falls, Ontario

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario has 4 adopted bylaws on file: Licensing By-law No. 2001-31 (consolidated); Lottery Licensing By-law No. 2003-35; Refreshment Vehicles By-law No. 2023-044; Sign By-law No. 2021-24 (consolidated to Jan 15, 2026), verified 2026-08-23.

Licensing By-law No. 2001-31 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

General business licensing by-law: licence classes, requirements and conditions for businesses operating in the City.

Lottery Licensing By-law No. 2003-35 adopted bylaw

Sets licensing rules and fees for lottery events (e.g. raffles, bingo) run by eligible organizations in the City.

Refreshment Vehicles By-law No. 2023-044 adopted bylaw

Licenses mobile food/refreshment vehicles (food trucks/carts) operating in the City.

Sign By-law No. 2021-24 (consolidated to Jan 15, 2026) adopted bylaw

Regulates signage citywide incl. permit requirements for business/commercial signs.

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