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The following are the most frequently requested applications, forms and permits. For more information or to acquire hard copy versions of any application, form or permit, please visit the Municipal Office.

Any fees related to the applications, forms and permits are based on the Fees and Charges By-Law.

Birth & Death Certificates 

Birth Certificates 

Birth Registrations and Certificates are delivered by Service Ontario. Hard copies of the Statement of Live Birth form and Request for Birth Certificate form are available at the Municipal Office.

 

Death Certificates 

In the event of a death, a family member or executor with the help of the funeral director, completes the Statement of Death with information about the deceased. Once completed, the Statement of Death is submitted by the funeral director to the local municipal clerk’s office for registration. 

Once a death is registered, you may apply for a death certificate online or by visiting a Service Ontario location.

Building Permits 

 How do I apply for a Building Permit?

  1. Fill out an Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish 
  2. Include site and construction plans with your completed application form 
  3. Submit your completed application to the Huron East Building Department

Visit our Building and Renovating page for more information. 

Burn Permits & Open Air Burning 

Please complete our online Burn Permit Application Form at least 2 hours prior to the start of your burn.  

Please visit our Fire Services page for more information on Burn Permits and Open Air Burning. 

Council Delegation Request

Please ensure the Council Delegation Request Form is completed, with an attachment outlining your request for a Council delegation. This Request Form must be received by the Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Thursday preceding the Council meeting. The Request must be delivered by email, fax or in person.

Dog Licensing

You can renew a Dog License using our online Dog License Form. 

Find our current Dog Tag Application here.   

To view current Dog Tag Licensing information, please visit our Animal Control & Services page.

Entrance Permits 
All new access points for laneways, driveways and field entrances require an entrance permit. The completed form and fee must be submitted to the Public Works office for approval. 

Entrance Permit Application & Guidelines

Kennel Licenses

Requirements for operating a Kennel within Huron East can be found in Sect. 7, By-law 077-2022.

To obtain a Kennel License, please submit an application to the Municipal Clerk.  Once approved by the Clerk, the By-law Enforcement Officer will be in contact with you to arrange a date/time for an initial Kennel inspection.  After inspection you can arrange to visit town hall to pay the $150.00 fee and obtain a permit. 

Kennel Licenses need to be renewed annually following inspection by the Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer. 

Lottery Licenses
To be eligible for a lottery license, an applicant must qualify as either an eligible charitable organization or as a non-profit organization with charitable purposes or objectives including;
  • the relief of poverty
  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of religion or
  • other charitable purposes beneficial to the community

The lottery license fee, set by the Province, is based on three percent of the total prize value. All lottery license fees are payable by cheque drawn on the lottery trust account from the charitable organization that is applying for the license. All cheques must be made payable to the Municipality of Huron East.

Lottery Reports are due within 30 days of the lottery event. 

Please contact the Municipal Office if you have questions on how to complete your Lottery License Application or Lottery Report.

Marriage Licenses
Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must complete a Marriage License Application form.

The completed application must be submitted, with the appropriate identification (a valid Passport OR Birth Certificate plus government issued photo ID), in person by one or both of the parties to the Municipal Office. 

 

Marriage License Requirements

No person under 16 years of age may be married in Ontario.  An applicant that is 16 or 17 years of age is required to have both parents or guardian(s) written consent.

If either party has been divorced in Canada, an original Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute, or a certified true copy of the same, will be required.  If either party have been divorced outside Canada, please check with the office for further instruction. 

The marriage ceremony must take place within 3 months of the date of the issue of the marriage license.

Please contact the Municipal Office in advance to ensure that someone is available to issue the license when you arrive.  

The fee for a Marriage License is $120.00 payable to the Municipality of Huron East by cash, debit or cheque.  

Marriage Commissioners

Cathy Elliott                                         

519-851-6408 (Cell)                             

519-522-1323 (Home)   

Email Cathy                     

 

Floyd Herman 

519-606-2468

Email Floyd

 

Sherrie Oliver

519-955-1575

Email Sherrie                              

 Sign Permits 

All new signs require a sign permit. The completed form and fee must be submitted to the Municipal Office for approval.

Sigh By-Law

Sign Permit Application

Planning Applications 

Planning Applications

Planning applications for minor variance, zoning by-law amendments, temporary use zoning, deeming's and holding zones are processed and approved by the Municipality of Huron East.  

Planning applications for Official Plan amendments, consents and plans of subdivision are vetted through the Huron East Council, however, receive final approval from Huron County Council.

Please contact the Planning Department by email or phone 519-524-8394 ext. 3 if you have questions regarding Planning in Huron East. 

 

Applications

  • Official Plan Amendments 
  • Minor Variances 
  • Consents & Severances
  • Plan of Subdivision 
  • Planning Fees 
Property Taxes & Utilities

Pre-Authorized Payment Plans

The Municipality of Huron East provides the option of Pre-Authorized Payment plans on both Property Tax and Utility accounts. 

Complete the Tax-Pre-Authorized Payment Enrollment Form or the Utility - Pre-Authorized Payment Enrollment Form and return to the Municipal Office, along with a void cheque, to enroll.           

 

E-Send

The Municipality also offers E-Send as an option for Property Tax and Utility accounts. 

Please complete the E-Send Enrollment Form to start receiving your property tax and utility bills electronically.               

Taxi Owner and/or Taxi Driver License

Taxi Licenses are regulated by By-law 75-2017. 

In order to become a Taxi Owner please complete the Taxi Owner Application. 

If you are a driver for Taxi Owner please complete the Taxi Driver Application. 

Note Owners who also Drive will need to complete both forms. 

After submission contact the Clerk via email or at 519-527-0160 ext. 37 to complete the application process in person. 

 Water/Sewer Service Connections 

The Building Department issues permits and conducts inspections when you: 

  • install a new septic system

  • make alterations to existing systems
  • failed septic systems

 

Application Forms

  • Plumbing Permit Application 
  • Application for Septic System 
  • Septic System Maintenance Inspection Report
  • Water & Sewer Connection Application 

Submit completed forms to the Building Department for approval.  

 

For information of utility billing, visit our Utilities page.

To have your water shut off, please complete a Water Shut-Off Request Form.

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