| licence required | True | s. 2.1 |
| who must license | Broad range: adult entertainment, food/hospitality, lodging, heating/plumbing trades, hawkers, escorts, retail/resale/pawnbrokers, pet shops, salvage yards, and others | s. 2.1 |
| fee | Varies by category; initial: $191–$616 (e.g., Bill Distributor $191, Entertainment Lounge $590, Bed & Breakfast/Lodging House/Public Hall $616); renewal: $191–$575; late renewal adds 50% surcharge over base fee; Class 2 Donation Bin Business 50% reduction | Schedule 1; s. 3.23(1); Schedule D1 s. 6.2 |
| renewal | Annual; expiry dates vary by category Jan 31–Nov 30 per Appendix 'A'; 50% penalty surcharge if renewed after deadline; dancer/escort licences: 12 months from date of issuance | Appendix 'A'; s. 3.23(1); s. 3.23(2) |
scout note
City of Windsor Business Licensing By-law, passed December 13, 2004 (effective January 1, 2005).