Applications, Forms, Licenses and Permits

AGCO Liquor License - Municipal Information Form

The AGCO requires a Municipal Information Form to be completed by the Municipality for every new Liquor license or for modifications to existing licenses. Please visit the AGCO website for more information. 

Grey Highlands Policy A09-C-05 provides the Municipal Process for completing these forms. Please ensure you include additional information with your form relating to your request such as current liquor license status on the property and sketch of licensed area. 

Upon receipt of complete application and additional information, the Clerk will internally circulate and provide the approval if there are no concerns raised within 30 days. Should any concerns be raised, the application shall go to Council for approval.

Note: Additional approval letters from Building, Fire and Public Health that may be required by the AGCO is additional to this process and must be requested separately from those departments.  

Address Change Form

In certain zones, the keeping of backyard poultry is permitted in Grey Highlands. An application for the keeping of backyard poultry must be submitted to the the Municipality who will keep a registry of owners. There is no fee to register.  Fill out the Registration Form and it will be submitted for approval. For more information, see the Keeping of Backyard Poultry By-law 2022-055 which outlines the process, requirements and contraventions of keeping backyard poultry.

Building Permit Application

Any construction that occurs in the Municipality requires a building permit application. The Municipality of Grey Highlands is pleased to offer all of our building permit applications online.  

Additional information can be found on our building and development page.

Burn Permit

Whether you are having a small backyard campfire or clearing your property of brush, a burn permit is required.

Our Fire and Emergency page contain more information on the various types of burn permits.

Civic Addressing (Fire Number)

If you have a property that does not have a Fire Number issued, you can apply for a civic number

Committee Member Application Form

Contractor Waste Disposal Site Authorization Form

A property owner may use the Contractor Waste Disposal Site Authorization Form to authorize a contractor to deposit waste that has been generated within the Grey Highlands to the appropriate Waste Disposal Site on their behalf.

Delegation to Council Form

Delegations and Presentations are provided for by the Municipal Procedure By-law and completion of the delegation form facilitates administration of the requests to appear before Council.

Visit our Appear Before Council page for more information.

Decommissioning a Septic Tank

For more details click here.

Demolition Permit

Any demolition that occurs in the Municipality requires a demolition permit application.  We now do all of our demolition permits online! Demolition Permit Release Application. Additional information can be found on our building and development page.

Dog Tag Application

All dog owners are required to purchase a dog tag/licence at the beginning of each year.  Please visit out Canine Control page for more information. 

Dog tag application forms can be mailed with payment or purchased at the Grey Highlands Municipal Office.  

Entrance Permit

An entrance permit application may be required of all persons, agencies, corporations (private or public) or institutions for a new entrance (driveway) or change to an existing entrance on any Municipal road.

The County of Grey has permit requirements for access onto County roads. Their permit process and detailed information can be found on on the County's website.

Freedom of Information Request Form

Anyone wishing to obtain information kept by the municipality should contact the Clerk, who will advise if a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request if needed or not.

The Freedom Of Information Request Form will need to be completed and returned to the Clerk's department with a $5 fee. More information is available on our Freedom of Information page.

Grant Application (Community Grant Program)

Community Grant Program

Heritage Designated Renovation Request

Building permit applications for additions or renovations are reviewed by Grey Highlands Council and the Heritage Committee to ensure suitability Heritage Renovation Request Form

Kennel Application

Livestock Claim Form

Locate Request Form

Lottery Licence

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) is responsible for administering the lottery licensing program in the Province of Ontario. Municipalities and the AGCO Are responsible for issuing lottery licences to eligible charitable and religious organizations.  Quick Reference Guide

The Order-In-Council provides municipalities with licensing authority for:

• bingo events, including table board bingo, with prize boards of up to $5,500;
• media bingo events with prizes up to $5,500;
• break open tickets for local organizations;
• raffle lotteries for total prizes of $50,000 and under; and
• bazaar lotteries which include: wheels of fortune with a maximum bet of $2.00, raffles not exceeding $500, and bingo events up to $500.

All lottery licence applications and reports can be returned to the Clerk's Office at the Municipal Office.

• Bazaars
  • Bazaar Terms and Conditions
  • Bazaar Application Form
  • Bazaar Report Form
• Bingo
  • Bingo Terms and Conditions
  • Bingo Application Form
  • Bingo Report Form
• Break Open Ticket
  • Break Open Ticket Terms and Conditions
  • Break Open Ticket Application Form
  • Break Open Ticket Report Form
• Raffles
  • Raffle Terms and Conditions
  • Raffle Application Form
  • Raffle Report Form
  • Blanket Raffle Application Form
  • Blanket Raffle Report Form

For more information on Lottery Licensing please visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Marriage Licence

Marriage licence application forms must be submitted in person by at least one of the individuals getting married. The application form must be signed by both parties and two pieces of government issued identification for each party are required along with copies of any divorce orders if applicable.  

Marriage licences are submitted and issued at the Grey Highlands Municipal Office.  Please ensure you allow sufficient time time (approximately 1 week) for your licence to be processed.

Please see the Fees and Charges By-law for current fee associated with processing a marriage license. 

Milestone Certificate Request Form

Grey Highlands is proud to celebrate the achievements of its residents and businesses.  Upon request, the municipality can prepare certificiates on behalf of the Mayor and Council, for residents celebrating milestone Birthdays or Anniversaries (wedding and businesses)

To request a certificate submit the form to the municipal office.  Please provide sufficient time to issue the certificate. 

Pre-Authorized Tax and Utility Payment Plan Form

The Municipality of Grey Highlands offers a convenient pre-authorized payment (PAP) plan for your tax and utility bills. 

With a choice of monthly withdrawals or installment due date withdrawals.  Fill out the PAP form and submit it to the Finance Department. 

Tax Payment Plan Form

Utilities Payment Plan Form

Refreshment Vehicle Licence

The Municipality of Grey Highlands requires all refreshment vehicles within the corporate limits of Grey Highlands to be licenced.  

Refreshment Vehicle By-law 2009-93

Sale of Surplus Lands

The Sale of Surplus Lands Policy is to ensure that transparent and accountable processes are followed in the disposal of all real property and to ensure that returns are fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the Municipality. 

If you wish to make a request for the disposal of municipal property please fill out the Sale of Surplus Lands Request Form and submit it to clerks@greyhighlands.ca 

Septic Permit Application

Sign Permit

Special Event Permit