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Toronto · 2026

Toronto Banner Permit Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline

A banner permit is required for qualifying temporary banners on or over City streets. Officially, the City calls this a “Banner” licence.

Government licensing fees
$124.50
Paid to the City of Toronto
City processing target
0 business days
After a complete application
Last verified August 28, 2026·Official City of Toronto source
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What the City of Toronto charges for a banner permit licence

These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.

ChargeAmount
Banner application feeAt application · Plus HST; valid for maximum 60 days.$124.50
Total government fees$124.50
One cost that may or may not apply: Per permit issued where applicable. The current fee is $68.42. It is not included in the total above, because most applications never trigger it.
Charitable banner with sponsorship permit fee varies. Per pole. We confirm the exact amount before anything is filed.
Non-charitable banner permit fee varies. Per pole. We confirm the exact amount before anything is filed.

How long a banner permit licence takes in Toronto

Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.

City contacts youAfter your application is submittedWithin 0 business days
Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been receivedWithin 0 business days

Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.

The part that catches people out: the City does not start your application until every required document is in. A missing or out-of-date document does not cost you a few days. Your file does not enter the queue at all.

Is this the right licence for you?

Yes, if this is you: A banner permit is required for qualifying temporary banners on or over City streets.

Documents you need for a banner permit licence in Toronto

Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.

City forms and approvals

Online / email / in person

Official City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.

  • Banner Permit application

Prepared by applicant

Prepare yourself

Business, event, site and operating information supplied by the applicant.

  • Banner design / pole and location details
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How to apply, step by step

If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.

  1. Confirm the permit subtype, location and term.
  2. Prepare site/event/sign details and insurance if required.
  3. Submit the application within the required lead time.
  4. Pay applicable application and permit fees.
  5. Respond to Transportation Services/City conditions.
  6. Receive the permit before occupying the public right-of-way.

Common questions

How much does a banner permit licence cost in Toronto?

The City of Toronto charges $124.50 in total: $124.50 for the banner application fee. Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.

How long does it take to get a banner permit licence in Toronto?

The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.

What documents do I need for a banner permit licence?

It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.

Or we handle all of it

We prepare the whole application for you

So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.

  • We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
  • We complete every City form for your structure
  • We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
  • We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
  • One point of contact who answers the phone
Call for your quote

Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $124.50 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.

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