Selling Food or Drink permit
This licence is required for any business where food or drink of any kind (prepackaged or open) is sold to the public and intended to be consumed elsewhere.
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.
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 in person, by mail, drop-box or email, complete the following form for submission:
Foodstuff Application (PDF)
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal.
Otherwise, you can apply online on the Licensing Portal, linked above.
Notes About Zoning:
Approval from York Region Public health is required for this type of licence. For more information, please contact York Region's Health Connection or submit your application online: The Regional Municipality of York Website: York Region Food Operators Phone:1-800-361-5653 | Email: health.inspectors@york.ca |
Fee
Fee | 2025 | 2026 |
Initial fee | $ 480 | $ 495 |
Renewal fee | $ 253 | $ 261 |