Temporary Road Use Permits
At this time, we are not accepting cash payments. Please send completed permit applications to [email protected]. A staff person will be in touch after receipt of the application to assist you with processing your payment via credit card or cheque.
Temporary Lane & Sidewalk Occupancy Permit
If you require short-term occupancy of sidewalks or lanes of a roadway, you first need a Temporary Lane and Sidewalk Occupancy Permit from the City of Hamilton. This ensures proper approvals and compliance requirements are met to keep the public safe on all City roads and sidewalks.
Applying for a Temporary Lane & Sidewalk Occupancy Permit
- Complete the Temporary Lane & Sidewalk Occupancy Permit Application (PDF, 2 MB). Please provide a minimum of 5 days notice.
- Submit the completed permit application and payment to:
Email: [email protected]
- If approved by the Corridor Management Office, the permit will be signed and issued to you. Permit is not valid until you return a signed copy to:
Email: [email protected]
- Once you have sent the signed copy, your permit will be valid for two weeks. You can renew your permit after two weeks at no charge.
You can pay for the permit by cheque or credit card (PDF, 149 KB). Make cheques payable to the City of Hamilton.
Temporary Full Road Closure Permits
You need a Temporary Road Closure Permit when occupancy of a full roadway or one full direction of traffic on a roadway is blocked for more than three to five minutes.
Applying for a temporary road closure permit
Complete the following application:
- Road Closure Application – Construction Related Works (PDF, 230 KB)
2019 Permit fee is $1,490.08 (no GST). Permit fee subject to change annually. - Road Closure Application – Filming or Special Events (PDF, 496 KB)
2019 Permit fee is $693.23 (no GST). Permit fees subject to change annually.
You can pay for the permit by cheque or credit card (PDF, 149 KB). Make cheques payable to the City of Hamilton.
Oversize Truck Permits
If you want to operate an oversized or overweight truck on City roads, you need an Oversize Permit and proper liability insurance.
Applying for an oversize truck permit for an oversized or overweight truck
Complete the following application. 48 hour advance notice is required.
- Single Trip Permit Application (PDF, 1.6 MB)
2020 Permit fee is $66.49 (no GST)
- Annual Permit Application (PDF, 716 KB)
Over dimensional fee is $133.09 (no GST)
Over weight fee is $208.59 per tonne overweight - Overweight Evalulation Form (PDF 961 KB)
- Submit the permit application and payment to:
[email protected]
You can pay for the permit by cheque or credit card (PDF, 149 KB). Make cheques payable to the City of Hamilton.
Commercial and High-density Residential Access Permits
Commercial and high-density multi-unit residential (high volume) building driveway permits.
- Access Permit Application (PDF, 320 KB)
2020 Access Permit Fee is $121.31
Contact us
General Inquiries
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 4577
Email: [email protected]
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