Business licences & permits — Peterborough, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Peterborough, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 17-067 (Lodging Houses and Rental Dwelling Units Licence) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Who must license: Owners of Licensed Rental Premises: Small/Large Lodging Houses and Large/Small Rental Dwelling Units. Renewal: valid for one year; annual renewal; initial licence expires 30 September 2018.
By-law No. 17-067 (Lodging Houses and Rental Dwelling Units Licence)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 5.1; s. 5.2
who must license
Owners of Licensed Rental Premises: Small/Large Lodging Houses and Large/Small Rental Dwelling Units.
s. 1.1 (Licensed Rental Premises); s. 5.1; s. 5.2
fee
Licence/Initial Inspection Fee: Small Rental Dwelling Unit $82; Large Rental Dwelling Unit $82; Small Lodging House $280; Large Lodging House $460. Renewal Fee: Small Rental Dwelling Unit $56; Large Rental Dwelling Unit $56; Small Lodging House $190; Large Lodging House $230. Initial licence at no cost expires 30 September 2018.
Schedule "A"; s. 9.1
renewal
valid for one year; annual renewal; initial licence expires 30 September 2018
s. 2.7(a); s. 1.1 (Renewal Fee); s. 9.1
scout note
Requires owners of lodging houses and rental dwelling units who receive rent to obtain a business licence and be inspected, for occupant safety. Long-term rental housing licensing, not short-term/tourist accommodation.
Licensing By-law No. 21-075
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 9
who must license
Tree Service Providers; Drivers providing Vehicle for Hire services; Brokers dispatching Vehicles for Hire
expires on first (1st) anniversary of the day issued
s. 16
scout note
General licensing by-law currently covering two licensed trades: Tree Service Providers (Schedule A) and Driving Services / vehicle-for-hire and taxi operators (Schedule B, incl. taximeter rules). Amended by 24-048 (Driving Services).