Applications and Permits

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.

 How do I apply for a Building or Sign 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 Permits page for more information. 

Please complete our online Burn Permit Application Form at least 24 hours prior to the start of your burn.  

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

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 4:30 p.m.  on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. The Request must be delivered by email, fax or in person.

For more information, visit our Speak Before Council page.

You can apply for or renew a Dog License using our online Dog License Form.   

To view current Dog Tag Licensing information, please visit our Dog Licences page.

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 Guidelines

Application

Apply to the Heritage Advisory Committee if you are looking to make alterations to your heritage designated property. More details can be found on the History and Heritage page.

Application for a Heritage Property

Requirements for operating a Kennel within Huron East can be found in Sect. 7, Animal Control 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. 

All organizations interested in conducting a Lottery in Huron East must complete an Lottery Licensing Eligibility Review.

For more information and applications, please visit our Lottery Licences page.

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

For more information and the application process, please visit our Marriage Licences page.

Municipal Consent is the municipality's authorization for a utility to occupy a specific location(s) within the municipalities right-of-way. Municipal Consent will only be issued to utility companies, commissions, agencies, other municipalities, or private applicants who have a municipal access agreement with the municipality applied to. Working in the Right of Way is subject to a Work in Right-of-Way permit.

Municipal Consent Permit

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.

Refreshment Vehicles are regulated and licensed under Consolidated Refreshment Vehicle By-law 016-2024.  

A license will be valid for the year of issue.  

Each Refreshment Vehicle Application will also require the Huron East Fire Department Mobile Food Service Equipment Self-Inspection Checklist.

Taxi Licenses are regulated by Taxi 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. 38 to complete the application process in person. 

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 Pay My Utility Bill page.

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

A Work in Right-of-Way Permit relates to any activity that results in traffic disruption, including bins, materials and equipment blocking lanes, or the cutting, excavation, boring, filling, additions, or altering in any way, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, ditches, trails, and other areas within the right-of-way. A traffic plan in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM), Book 7, Temporary Conditions for traffic plan instructions, may be required.

Work in Right-of-Way Permit