Business licences & permits — Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Licensing By-law 2022-032-LI (consolidated, amended May 20, 2026), verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: applicable fee established in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law. Who must license: Short-Term Rentals, Second Suites, Kennels, and Tourist Camps and Trailer Camps.
Licensing By-law 2022-032-LI (consolidated, amended May 20, 2026)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
who must license
Short-Term Rentals, Second Suites, Kennels, and Tourist Camps and Trailer Camps
Schedule A, s. 1 (Business)
fee
applicable fee established in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law
s. 3.1
renewal
annual, expires December 31 each year
Schedule A, s. 1 (Expiry Date); s. 3.5
scout note
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville by-law to license, regulate and govern certain businesses; Schedule A business rules, B short-term rentals, C second suites, D tourist and trailer camps; repeals earlier licensing by-laws.