Business licences & permits — Richmond Hill, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Licence - Adult Entertainment Parlour, Municipal Code Chapter 829 (By-law 190-05) and 7 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-25. A licence is required. Fee: annual fee set forth in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]. Who must license: Every owner, operator, and entertainer of an adult entertainment parlour situate within the geographic limits of the Town.
Licence - Adult Entertainment Parlour, Municipal Code Chapter 829 (By-law 190-05)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 829.2.1, s. 829.2.2, s. 829.2.3
who must license
Every owner, operator, and entertainer of an adult entertainment parlour situate within the geographic limits of the Town.
s. 829.2.1, s. 829.2.2, s. 829.2.3
fee
annual fee set forth in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]
s. 829.3.4
renewal
annual; term commences upon issue, expires December 31 of that year; Council may issue shorter or longer term
s. 829.2.8
scout note
Licensing and regulation of adult entertainment parlours and their operators.
Licence - Billiard, Pool, Bagatelle Tables, Municipal Code Chapter 831 (By-law 192-05)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 831.2.1
who must license
Persons operating billiard, pool or bagatelle tables for hire or gain as a billiard/pool hall or recreational billiard area.
s. 831.2.1
fee
fees set forth in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]
s. 831.3.1
renewal
Expires and renewable on December 31 in the calendar year of issue; renewed by January 31 of following year.
Owners, operators, and attendants of body-rub parlours.
s. 834.2.1; s. 834.2.3
fee
set forth in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]
s. 834.4.6
renewal
term terminating December 31 in the year of issuance, unless expressed to be for a shorter or longer time
s. 834.3.3
scout note
Licensing of body-rub parlours and attendants; operating restrictions.
Licence - General Provisions, Municipal Code Chapter 826 (By-law 189-05)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 826.2.1
who must license
Bowling alleys, retail tobacco shops, hawkers/peddlers, pinball/video/electronic game machine establishments, and pet stores (ss. 826.2.2–826.2.7).
Sections 826.2.2 through 826.2.7
fee
Set out in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]
s. 826.3.9
renewal
Annual; expires December 31 next succeeding date of issue
s. 826.3.1
scout note
General licensing provisions applying to all licensed trades in Richmond Hill: definitions, application, issuance, Licence Hearings Committee, refusal/revocation, enforcement.
Placing or maintaining newspaper boxes on any highway under Town jurisdiction.
s. 865.2.1
fee
Application processing fee for each proposed location and annual, non-refundable licence fee for each newspaper box as set out in Chapter 684 - Tariff of Fees; licence fee reviewed annually.
s. 865.2.3; s. 865.2.4
scout note
Licensing and placement of newspaper boxes on highways.
Every operator of a refreshment vehicle or refreshment cart, and every driver of a refreshment vehicle.
s. 875.2.1, s. 875.2.2, s. 875.2.3
fee
fee set forth in the City's most recent by-law imposing fees and charges known as the Tariff of Fees By-law; no license fee for City-led special events on City property
s. 875.2.8
renewal
annual, terminate on June 30 in the year endorsed upon the license certificate; City property exception expires per applicable City permission
s. 875.2.6
scout note
Licensing of refreshment vehicles (food trucks/carts): licence requirements, locations, operating rules, fees and penalties.
Licence - Second Hand Goods, Municipal Code Chapter 879 (By-law 195-05)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 879.2.1
who must license
Pawnbrokers and second hand vendors in the Town.
s. 879.2.1
fee
Fee set forth in Chapter 684 [Tariff of Fees]; not reduced if licence period is less than one year.
s. 879.5.3
renewal
Annual, expires Dec 31; if not renewed by Dec 31, expires Jan 1 following year.
s. 879.2.15; s. 879.2.16
scout note
Licensing of second-hand goods dealers and garage sales, record keeping, hold periods.