Business Licences and Permits
Please click the applicable button below to submit a business licence application.
Note: Home-based businesses or industries (as defined by the City of Dryden Zoning By-law) solely operated upon a residential property with a primary residential use where the business owner resides are not required to obtain a business licence.
However, provisions of the City of Dryden Zoning By-law apply to these business types with respect to outdoor storage, signage/advertising, and how the property is used to ensure the residential nature of the property is maintained.
Businesses that have a home-based office but conduct their operations elsewhere (i.e general contractors, plumbing/HVAC, landscaping services, etc...) must obtain a licence.
It is important that you confirm if any licencing requirements are applicable to your business and that the information contained within your application is complete and correct before submitting your licence application, as application fees are non-refundable. If you any questions, please contact the Building and Planning Department for assistance.
You must obtain a Business Licence in order to operate a business within the City of Dryden. The fee for a business license is $125 for residents and $250 for non-residents. The City issues two types of business licences:
- One-time license with no expiry date (for fixed commercial locations)
- An annual license that expires on December 31 (for other types of businesses)
See our building permits if you're starting a construction or demolition project.
You can also view a complete list of the City's applications, licences and permits.
Review the Business and Trade By-Law.
You must obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Licence in order to operate your establishment within the City of Dryden. There are two types of Mobile Food Vendor Licences:
- Small Footprint Mobile Food Vendor (Cart, BBQ, Table, Stand etc.)
- $125 Annual Licence
- Large Footprint Mobile Food Vendor (Truck, Van, Trailer etc.)
- $250 Annual Licence
Contact Us
City of Dryden
30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, Ontario P8N 2A7
Phone: (807) 223-2225
Email: generalinquiries@dryden.ca