Banquet Hall Permit
This licence is required for any building or hall used for the entertainment of a large group of people where food or alcohol may be provided, discussed below.
A different licence is required for eating establishments (restaurants), night clubs, lounges and pubs; learn more here.
What's new
Love dining on a patio?
The City of Vaughan is considering allowing restaurants and banquet halls to open seasonal patios, like in parking lots, from spring to fall. These seasonal patios differ from the permanent, year-round outdoor dining spaces you may see throughout Vaughan. Take the online survey by Thursday, March 7 to tell us what you think.
Options to apply
1. On the Licensing Portal:
2. In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
3. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
4. By e-mail to:
bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.
Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number
for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
Application
If you are applying for an Auction Hall, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal, or in-person, by mail, drop-box or email using the application form below.
If you are applying for an Auctioneer licence, you can apply in-person, by mail, drop-box or email using the application form below. This licence requires a photo of the applicant to be submitted, as described here.
Banquet Hall Application (PDF)
Notes About Zoning:
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Fees
| Fee | 2025 | 2026 |
| Initial fee | $ 717 | $ 739 |
| Renewal fee | $ 366 | $ 377 |