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Business Licences 

Hawkers and Peddlers Licence

Hawkers and Peddlers are sellers who operate mobile units that go from place to place for a temporary period with goods, wares, or merchandise for sale. To operate a mobile sale business in the Town of Midland you need Midland's Hawkers and Peddlers Licence.

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits Page for the application. 

Food Vendor Licence

To operate a refreshment vehicle in the Town of Midland, you need a Refreshment Vehicle License/Food Vendor Licence. This includes chip trucks, coffee trucks, hot dog carts, and ice cream carts.

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits Page for the application. 

Property Usage Permits

 Outdoor Patio Program 

If you are a restaurant operator and would like to open a patio for your business please visit our Outdoor Patio Program page for further information.

Outdoor Patio Program

 Municipal Property Usage Application (including sidewalk use)

To operate on municipal property as a private business, complete and submit the application to the Town. There is no charge associated with this permit, it is only valid for the submitted year. 

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits Page for the application. 

 Third-Party Events on Town Property

When hosting an event open to the public on Town property, the organizer must submit a special event application. View our Host Your Own Event page. 

How do I start a business in Midland?

The Town of Midland provides services to the public offering various services that would attract any business.​​​​ By using the BizPaL website you can find all the permit and licence information needed to start or grow your business.  Based on some generic information that you provide about the business, you will generate an overview list of permits and licences you may need from the provincial and federal levels of government - all in one place!

Depending on the type of business you are starting you will need to learn about the Town's zoning, development charges, official plan policies and building permits and other requirements. Visit our Planning and Development page for more information.

Businesses in Midland

Visit our Business Directory page to find lists of local businesses in the Town of Midland.

 

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