Excavation, Road Occupancy and Municipal Consent Permits

Contractors and builders need a permit to excavate or occupy a Regional Road. If you work on or within 50 meters of a Regional Road, you need a permit.

Application Process

• Prepare documentation
  • Checklist
    • Cover letter with your contact information
    • Regional project/development number (if applicable)
    • Description of proposed work
    • Traffic control plan
    • Drawings: clear and legible, detailing construction and site plan
    • Certificate of liability insurance:
      • minimum $5 million
      • naming the Region of Halton as “Additionally Insured”
• Submit PDF copies of documentation
  • Email: PWPermits@halton.ca

• Approval process
  • Please allow at least 30 working days for review

Municipal Consent Permit

• provided to Local Utilities at no charge, and will be emailed directly to the applicant

Excavation or Occupancy Permit

• The Service Permits Group issues approved permits. They will contact you to schedule a day and time to make payment and create your Permit at the Permits counter.

• Make payment
  • If there is no damage to Regional Roads or property, you will be refunded the security deposit upon final inspection
  • Cash, credit card, debit card or cheque payable to "The Regional Municipality of Halton"