Business Licences and Permits

If you wish to operate a business on an agricultural property (other than a home occupation) you will need to an application for certificate of occupancy. Regulations for operating the business are found on page 4 of the form.

• Farm Occupation - print and complete
• Farm Occupation - fillable form

To apply, complete the application form and then submit and pay online.

To sell door-to-door or in a specific location such as a sporting goods show, furniture auction, etc. you are required to complete a Hawkers and Pedlars/Specific Location Daily Sales application form.

• Hawkers and Pedlars/Specific Location Daily Sales Licence - print and complete
• Hawkers and Pedlars/Specific Location Daily Sales Licence - fillable form

To apply, complete the application form and then submit and pay online.

If you wish to operate a business from your home, you will need to an application for certificate of occupancy. Regulations for operating the business are found on page 3 of the form.

• Home Occupation - print and complete
• Home Occupation - fillable form

To apply, complete the application form and then submit and pay online

Visit our Animal Services page for information about kennel licences.

To operate a hot dog stand, fry wagon, ice cream truck, mobile canteen etc. on any property within the Township of Wilmot, you are required to complete a Refreshment Vehicle/Cart Application form.

Refreshment Vehicles/Carts are permitted only in commercial, industrial, and institutional zones with authorization from the property’s owner. 

• Application Requirements
• Refreshment Vehicle/Cart Licence - print and complete
• Refreshment Vehicle/Cart Licence - fillable form

To apply, complete the application form and then submit and pay online

The following Refreshment Vehicles are licensed in the Township of Wilmot for the 2025 calendar year:

• Fo' Cheezy
• Los Rolling Tacos
• The Serial Griller
• Tastes Moreish to Me
• Crystal's Fries
• Pat's Apple Frits
• Beavertails KW
• Big Jerk