Toronto Bingo Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline
Bingo licences may be issued to eligible non-profit, charitable or religious organizations for qualifying bingo events. Officially, the City calls this a “Bingo Licence” licence.
What the City of Toronto charges for a bingo licence
These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eligibility review feeAt eligibility review | $26.00 |
| Total government fees | $26.00 |
How long a bingo licence takes in Toronto
Eligibility review can take up to 30 business days; once stage-two materials are complete, the City targets licence issuance within 15 business days.
| City contacts youAfter your application is submitted | Within 0 business days |
| Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been received | Within 15 business days |
Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.
Is this the right licence for you?
Documents you need for a bingo 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 personOfficial City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.
- Eligibility review application / charitable eligibility documentsCharitable eligibility must be established where applicable before the lottery licence is issued.
- Lottery licence/event applicationProvide event/game details and prize values used to calculate the licence fee.
Prepared by applicant
Prepare yourselfBusiness, event, site and operating information supplied by the applicant.
- Bingo event/prize information
No payment. No account. Takes about a minute.
How to apply, step by step
If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.
- Confirm charitable eligibility and the lottery type.
- Submit eligibility-review documents if required.
- Prepare the lottery application, event/game details and prize values.
- Pay the licence fee calculated from the applicable prize values.
- Receive the licence before conducting the lottery.
- Complete required financial/event reporting.
Common questions
How much does a bingo licence cost in Toronto?
The City of Toronto charges $26.00 in total: $26.00 for the eligibility review 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 bingo licence in Toronto?
The City targets 15 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 bingo 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
Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $26.00 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.
Other Toronto licences
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- Lottery Events at a Bazaar$26.00 City fees · 0 business days
- Related Mechanical (HVAC) Permit$0.00 City fees · 0 business days
- Related Plumbing and Drain Permits$0.00 City fees · 0 business days