Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Pelham, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 09-2025 Vendor Licensing By-law (travelling vendors; repeals 77-2024), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Who must license: Travelling Vendors operating on Private or Public Property; Local Vendors operating other than their Place of Business. Renewal: Annual: expires end of calendar year; Limited: expires end of Special Event.
| licence required | yes | s. 5.1 |
| who must license | Travelling Vendors operating on Private or Public Property; Local Vendors operating other than their Place of Business. | s. 5.1; s. 5.3 |
| renewal | Annual: expires end of calendar year; Limited: expires end of Special Event. | s. 8.6; s. 8.7 |
Town of Pelham by-law licensing and regulating travelling vendors; annual and temporary vendor licences, season Jan 1 to Dec 31; repeals By-law 77-2024.
Town of Pelham policy on municipal lottery licensing for charitable and non-profit organizations (not opened in full; linked from Lottery Licencing page).
Town page with vendor application forms and list of 2026 licensed vendors.