Pet Shop, Pet Grooming, Kennel and Boarding Facility permit
This page contains information about applying for pet shops, pet grooming establishments, kennels and animal boarding facilities, all which require a licence to operate in the City of Vaughan.
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.
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KENNEL OR BOARDING FACILITY
About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a kennel or boarding facility for dogs or cats within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Kennel or Boarding Facility Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fees
Fee 2025 2026 Initial fee $ 194 $ 200 Renewal fee $ 128 $ 132 -
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PET GROOMING ESTABLISHMENT
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About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a pet grooming facility for dogs or cats within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Pet Grooming Establishment Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fees
Fee 2025 2026 Initial fee $194 $200 Renewal fee $128 $132 -
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PET SHOP
About the Licence
This licence is required in order to operate a pet shop within the city of Vaughan.
Application
If you are applying in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Pet Shop Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Notes About Zoning:
- To apply for a new licence, a Zoning Clearance, issued within the last 365 days, is required to be submitted with the application form above.
- You can apply for a Zoning Clearance online here.
Fee
Fee 2025 2026 Initial fee $194 $200 Renewal fee $128 $132