Applications, Licences and Permits

Birder permits - Temporarily Suspended

The Region of Durham has temporarily suspended the issuance of 2021 Birder Permits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The 2021 Birder season has been postponed until further notice. In order to protect the integrity of the sewage treatment system for the Port Perry community, Birders are required to refrain from entering any part of the Nonquon Water Pollution Control Plant property, including the lagoons, treatment plant, and/or main administration area. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated.

For information about Birder Permits, please contact the Works Department's Corporate Real Estate Division.

Call before you dig

Are you thinking of digging as part of a project or home improvement? Contact Ontario One Call by telephone at at 1-800-400-2255 before you dig. It is the law. Ontario One Call is a call centre that receives dig locate requests to make sure homeowners, diggers and property owners are safe when digging.

Connection permits

Learn more about connecting your home to the sewer and/or water systems.

Filming permits

When filming in a neighbourhood or business district within Durham Region, you must ensure that you have received the appropriate permits and permissions.

Operating a child care centre

Learn more about the application process for opening a child care centre.

Private septic system permits

The Durham Region Health Department is responsible for approving the design and building of private septic systems in Durham Region. The City of Oshawa is an exception.

Street event and road permits

You need a permit to work or hold an event on a road in Durham Region. We have six types of permits, including:

1. Road use such as construction or utility work.
2. Movement of oversized loads such as a house or large equipment/items.
3. Building or modifying an entrance.
4. Special events such as parades, marathons or community events.
5. Filming.
6. Banner installations.

Telecommunications tower or antenna equipment installation

Industry Canada approves sites for installing telecommunications equipment. We may consider installing them on Regional property or facilities. Installations must meet our requirements. This maintains the security and integrity of our structures. This way, we can comply with any provincial or federal regulations that control the access and use of these lands and facilities.

We may make Region of Durham sites and structures available to both the public and private sectors for:

• Installing communications towers and ancillary buildings on Regional property.
• Installing communications antenna on Regional infrastructure, including standpipes and facilities.

People installing telecommunications equipment on Regional facilities or sites are responsible for all building permits, local area municipality approvals and any other permits needed. All installations are subject to an application fee and annual licence fee. Regional Council approves fees and charges each year.

To learn more about our policies and procedures related to installing telecom equipment on Regional sites, infrastructure and facilities, or to request an application package, please complete the Telecommunications or Antenna Equipment form or contact our Works Department, Corporate Real Estate Division.

The Works Department's Corporate Real Estate Division is responsible for permitting the use of Regional property. To learn more about our policies and procedures, please complete the Use of Regional Property form.