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Toronto · 2026

Toronto Noise Exemption Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline

Noise exemption permits can be requested for special events, park events and construction extending beyond permitted hours. Officially, the City calls this a “Noise Exemption Permit” licence.

Government licensing fees
$2,093.97
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 noise exemption licence

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

ChargeAmount
Noise exemption - Level 1At application$118.98
Noise exemption - Level 2At application$367.74
Noise exemption - Level 3At application$616.51
Continuous concrete pour exemptionAt application$495.37
Large crane work exemptionAt application$495.37
Total government fees$2,093.97
One cost that may or may not apply: If late. The current fee is $91.94. It is not included in the total above, because most applications never trigger it.
Optional monitoring varies. If monitoring required. We confirm the exact amount before anything is filed.

How long a noise exemption licence takes in Toronto

Most noise exemption applications are processed in approximately 3–4 weeks; type and completeness can change timing.

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 A missing or out-of-date document does not cost you a few days.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: Noise exemption permits can be requested for special events, park events and construction extending beyond permitted hours.

Documents you need for a noise exemption 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.

  • Noise Exemption application
    Select the applicable exemption/request category and provide event/work details.

Prepared by you or your consultant

Prepare yourself

You or a consultant prepares this.

  • Supporting noise/event/work details
    Supporting information depends on the exemption category and may include schedule, equipment, location and mitigation measures.
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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 or exemption that applies.
  2. Gather the required supporting information.
  3. Submit the City application/request.
  4. Pay the applicable fee.
  5. Respond to City review comments or conditions.
  6. Receive approval before carrying out the regulated activity.

Common questions

How much does a noise exemption licence cost in Toronto?

The City of Toronto charges $2,093.97 in total: $118.98 for the noise exemption - level 1, $367.74 for the noise exemption - level 2, $616.51 for the noise exemption - level 3, $495.37 for the continuous concrete pour exemption, $495.37 for the large crane work exemption. 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 noise exemption 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 noise exemption 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 $2,093.97 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.

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