Business License
Welcome to Barrhead, we are happy that you are interested in doing business here and are excited to get you started. Before you apply for a Business License you must determine if the license you need is applicable to the district you plan on operating in. Below you can find a quick and easy step by step process which will help you acquire the Business License you need.
- Refer to the Land Use Bylaw District Map to determine the district you are planning on operating in.
- Open the Land Use Bylaw and refer to Part XI: District Regulations.
- Locate your district within this section and decide which listed use your business falls under. This will determine which business license you require.
- Every business operating in Barrhead is required to obtain a Business License as per By-law 04-2022.
| Annual Business License Fees | |
| Residential License | $125.00 |
| Home Based Business License | $175.00 |
| Non-Resident License | $125.00 |
| Food Vending Unit License | $125.00 |
| General Contractor License | $500.00 |
Between July 1 and October 31 of any given year, annual license fees are reduced by 50% (excluding Temporary Business Licenses, Hawkers, Peddlers & Door to Door Sales, where these fees will remain the same as noted below)>
New applications received after October 31 shall pay the full annual license fee which will be valid for November 1 to December 31 of the subsequent License Year.
| Other Business License Fees | |
| Hawkers, Peddlers, Door to Door Sales | $75/week |
| Temporary Business License | $50/week |
For any questions, clarification or submissions:
Contact: Jenny Bruns
Director of Planning, Economic Development & Legislative Services
Phone: 780-674-3301
Email: jbruns@barrhead.ca
Email: jbruns@barrhead.ca
Updated: May 16, 2025