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If you operate a business in Milton, you may need a business licence before you begin operating. Business licences help ensure that businesses meet local safety, health, and regulatory requirements.
You need a business licence if you operate certain types of businesses, including personal services, food trucks (commercial refreshment vehicles), salvage yards, or kennels.
This page outlines what you need to apply, how the process works, and the types of licences available so you can get started.
Business owners opening a new business in Milton, existing businesses that require a licence to operate, and some home-based business operators.
Before you apply, make sure you have:
A completed business licence application
All required supporting documents (listed on the application form)
Any required approvals (for example, public health or zoning requirements)
Depending on your business type, additional documentation may be required.
Fees vary depending on the type of application and are prorated based on when your application is received during the year.
Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive an invoice.
View the User Fee By-Law for a full list of applicable fees.
In person: debit, cash, or cheque
By mail or drop box: cheque only
All business licences expire at the end of February each year.
A personal services licence is required if your business provides services involving personal care or contact with the body.
This may include:
Acupuncture
Hair cutting
Manicuring and nail treatments
Electrolysis
Aesthetics
Tattooing or micro-pigmentation
Body and ear piercing
Other body-related services
You must include a copy of your Regional Health Inspection with your completed application.
A kennel licence is required if you:
Board, breed, harbour, or train more than three dogs, or
Board, breed, harbour, or train five cats
You must provide an up-to-date site map showing where the kennel is located on the property.
A salvage yard licence is required for properties where:
Motor vehicle parts are stored or sold, or
Equipment, appliances, scrap material, or salvage is kept for dismantling
This includes automotive wrecking yards.
You must provide an up-to-date site map of the property with your application.
Some businesses may need approval from other departments or agencies before submitting an application.
New or home-based businesses may require a Certificate of Occupancy before applying for a business licence.
If your business falls into one of the six categories, you must notify Halton Region Public Health when opening, reopening, or making changes to operations.
You may need to notify Public Health if you are:
Opening a new business
Reopening a seasonal business
Renovating your space
Changing services or operations
To notify Public Health:
Submit an online notification form
If you cannot apply online, call 3-1-1 to speak with a Public Health Inspector
Complete the business licence application.
Gather all required supporting documentation.
Submit your application to the Town.
Wait for review and approval.
After you submit your application, Town staff will review your documents and ensure all requirements are met. You may be contacted for additional information. Once approved, you will receive instructions to complete payment.
Your licence is not valid until approval and payment are complete.
