Durham Region accepts Road Occupancy Permit applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call 311 (within Regional boundaries) or email us. Please allow five business days to process the application.
Road, Filming and Banner Permits
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 entranceway, 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.
Application help
If want to know more about the application process, contact us. We can help you with your application.
Durham Region accepts Oversized/Overweight Permit applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call 311 (within Regional boundaries) or email us. Please allow ten business days to process the application.
Durham Region accepts Entranceway applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call 311 (within Regional boundaries) or email us. Please allow ten business days to process the application.
A permit is required before modifying an existing entranceway or constructing a new entranceway within the Durham Region’s Road allowance. To learn more about the application process or to apply online, please visit the Entranceway Permits webpage, call 311 (within Regional boundaries), or contact us by email. Please allow up to 20 business days for application review and processing
Try our new online application system. Or call 311 (within Regional boundaries) or email us.
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.
Try our new online application system. Or call 311 (within Regional boundaries) or email us.
Apply for a permit
Durham Region accepts permit applications through an online permit application.
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