Toronto Street Closure Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline
A Street Event/Closure Permit is required to temporarily close/occupy a street, curb lane, sidewalk or boulevard for an event. Officially, the City calls this a “Temporary Street Closure” licence.
What the City of Toronto charges for a street closure licence
These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle race application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $703.93 |
| Motor vehicle race permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $14,078.67 |
| Signature event application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $281.60 |
| Signature event permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $3,519.67 |
| One-day event application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $140.81 |
| One-day event permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $703.93 |
| Athletic event application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $281.60 |
| Athletic event permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $4,927.54 |
| Local street/community event application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $35.20 |
| Local street/community event permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $117.00 |
| Sidewalk/boulevard/curb lane event application feeAt application · Plus HST. | $140.81 |
| Sidewalk/boulevard/curb lane event permit feeUpon approval · Plus HST. | $422.37 |
| Farmers' market application feeAt application · Plus HST; no permit fee. | $152.18 |
| Christmas decorations application feeAt application · Plus HST; no permit fee. | $124.50 |
| Total government fees | $25,629.81 |
How long a street closure licence takes in Toronto
Apply at least 8 weeks before a local-road/boulevard closure, 12 weeks for a collector road, 16 weeks for an arterial road, and 52 weeks for an expressway.
| City contacts youAfter your application is submitted | Within 0 business days |
| Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been received | Within 0 business days |
Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.
Is this the right licence for you?
Documents you need for a street closure 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.
- Street Event / Temporary Street Closure application
Insurance documentation
From your insurerCertificates of insurance and commercial general liability coverage.
- Certificate of InsuranceMinimum $2 million per occurrence; City named as additional insured.
Prepared by applicant
Prepare yourselfBusiness, event, site and operating information supplied by the applicant.
- Proof of notification to affected residents/businesses
- Event schedule
- Waste Management Plan
From a traffic consultant
Professional preparationA traffic consultant prepares this.
- Scaled site / traffic-control planShow closure, intersecting streets, barricades/signs, structures, emergency access and other event elements.
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 the permit subtype, location and term.
- Prepare site/event/sign details and insurance if required.
- Submit the application within the required lead time.
- Pay applicable application and permit fees.
- Respond to Transportation Services/City conditions.
- Receive the permit before occupying the public right-of-way.
Common questions
How much does a street closure licence cost in Toronto?
The City of Toronto charges $25,629.81 in total: $703.93 for the motor vehicle race application fee, $14,078.67 for the motor vehicle race permit fee, $281.60 for the signature event application fee, $3,519.67 for the signature event permit fee, $140.81 for the one-day event application fee, $703.93 for the one-day event permit fee, $281.60 for the athletic event application fee, $4,927.54 for the athletic event permit fee, $35.20 for the local street/community event application fee, $117.00 for the local street/community event permit fee, $140.81 for the sidewalk/boulevard/curb lane event application fee, $422.37 for the sidewalk/boulevard/curb lane event permit fee, $152.18 for the farmers' market application fee, $124.50 for the christmas decorations 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 street closure 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 street closure 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 $25,629.81 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.
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