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Easter Holiday Closure
The West Grey Municipal office and the Durham Landfill site will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Easter weekend.
Garbage and recycling collection schedules will not be affected by these closures.
The office will resume regular business hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
To confirm, register, or amend your information, visit Register to Vote Ontario until August 12, 2026. Our Municipal Election Day is October 26, 2026.
Applications for West Grey building permits and inspections can be made online through Cloudpermit. The Cloudpermit platform allows you to apply and to see the status of your permit at any time.
First-time users must create an account by registering with an email address and agreeing to the Terms of Service. For more information, please visit our Building and Renovating page.
To obtain a burn permit, you need to call 519-369-2505 or visit the West Grey Fire Department at 179 George Street West in Durham.
A permit is required for any fire larger than two feet in diameter. The fee is $20 per month or $220 for the entire year.
Permits must be obtained at least one hour before starting the fire.
To obtain a civic address sign, please complete the request form or contact the Department of Infrastructure and Public Works via 519-369-2200 ext. 225 or email.
Additional information about civic addressing and signage requirements can be found on the Civic Addressing page.
All dogs in West Grey require dog tags, which must be purchased at the municipal office.
Dog tags are permanent but the annual fee must be paid each year. This program works with dog owners to promote responsible dog ownership and provide a useful tool in case a dog goes missing.
Fees are due each year by March 31 and cost more depending on how many dogs are owned.
Before March 31:
After March 31:
You can find information about Dog Tags on our Animal Services page.
There is a $100 reclamation fee for any dog. Unpaid tags will be added to tax bills. Tags are not transferable between municipalities.
To obtain an entrance permit, download and complete the entrance permit form and email it to us. Please note, a permit is required to create a new entrance to a property.
For assistance or more information, call 519-369-2200 ext. 225 or email pwadmin@westgrey.com.
If the entrance is on a Grey County road, you will need to submit a request to the County.
Kennel licence application forms can be obtained online, at the municipal office, or by calling 519-369-2200 ext. 243.
All kennels in West Grey require a valid municipal licence and must pay an annual application fee of $150 fee before March 31, or $200 after March 31.
Additional information about kennel licenses can be found on our Animal Services page.
Applications for a licence to manage or conduct a lottery can be found online.
To discuss your application, please book an appointment by calling 519-369-2200 ext. 226 or email staff.
Applications can also be mailed to the Municipality of West Grey, 402813 Grey County Road 4, ON, N0G 1R0.
Additional information about lottery licenses on our Lottery Licenses page.
Applications for a marriage licence may be downloaded and printed from the Ontario government's website and brought to the West Grey municipal office for processing.
Additional information regarding the requirements for a marriage licence (including acceptable forms of identification and supporting documentation) and marriage services offered by the Municipality of West Grey can be viewed on the Marriage Services page.
Municipally Significant Event Application
You can find information about Municipally Significant Event Applications on our Municipally Significant Event page.
You can find information about Planning and Development through our Planning and Development page.
The Municipality of West Grey oversees the regulation of refreshment vehicles, commonly referred to as food trucks, through bylaw 38-2020.
Operators can apply for either temporary or permanent licenses.
To amend the location of a permanent license, please contact us. A fee of $50 is required for any amendments.
Each vehicle must have its own individual license.
Most applications require supporting documents, including:
To apply, please complete the application form.
Special event permits are necessary for any event that requires a road closure, taking over public spaces, or hosting festivals and shows.
To request a special event road permit, please complete an application for municipal or county roads. If you have any questions about municipal road closure requests, please contact the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure via 519-369-2200 ext. 225 or email.
It's important to apply well in advance.
Tax Adjustment Application (S357)
Additional information regarding Tax Adjustments (S357) can be found on the Finance and Taxes page.
To apply for a trailer permit in West Grey, complete the online application.
The following information is required for your application:
Trailers require a permit and must have an approved civic address for emergency purposes. Additional details can be found in the Trailer Licence Bylaw.
The annual fee is $1,000.
We have produced a number of reports, studies and plans to help plan for growth, development, and the overall improvement of our community. Please contact us if you require any of these documents in an alternate format.
Contact Us
Municipality of West Grey
402813 Grey Road 4
Durham, ON N0G 1R0
info@westgrey.com
519-369-2200
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