You need a permit for construction, moving an oversized load, building or changing an entrance, holding a special event, filming or installing a banner on a Regional road.
Permit types
There are six types of permits. You need a permit for:
- Road use such as construction or utility work.
- Movement of oversized loads such as a house or large equipment/items.
- Building or modifying an entrance.
- Special events such as parades, marathons or community events.
- Filming.
- Banner installations
Apply for a permit
We have a new online permit application. Use it to apply for a permit and check your permit approval status.
Entrance permits require a special application at this time and can be accessed by contacting your local depot or email us at entrancepermits@durham.ca.
Application help
If want to know more about the application process, contact us. We can help you with your application.
| 1. Road occupancy permit |
| Try our new online application system. Or call The Regional Municipality of Durham at 905-668-7711 or email us. |
| 2. Oversized load permit |
| Try our new online application system. Or call The Regional Municipality of Durham at 905-668-7711 or email us. |
| 3. Entrance permits |
| Call your local depot or email us at entrancepermits@durham.ca. |
| 4. Special event permits. |
| Try our new online application system. Or call the Traffic Operations Centre at 905-666-8116 or email us. |
| 5. Filming permits. |
| Our Film Office manages filming permits. You may have to buy a road occupancy permit as part of your film permit application. The Film Office will tell you about any needs as they work on your application. |
| 6. Banner permits. |
| Try our new online application system. Or call the Traffic Operations Centre at 905-666-8116 or email us. |
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