Applications, Licences and Permits

Development Charges are adjusted annually on the 1st of January by the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Index, Non-Residential construction. 

Please contact our office to confirm the current Development Charges.

Development Charges By-Law

All new dog owners and new residents who own a dog must license their dog(s) within 15 days. Learn more about dog tags and kennel licences in our community 

e-Billing is available for Tax and Water/Sewer accounts.

Enrol in e-Billing

Hastings Hydro Reserve Fund application

Complete a funding application to be considered for funding from the Hastings Hydro Reserve Fund.

Lottery Licences

Please see our new Lottery Licences page

Couples should make sure they meet all Provincial requirements for marriage in Ontario before applying. 

Couples who are getting married in Ontario need to download and complete a Marriage Licence Application. The completed application can be emailed to marriages@trenthills.ca 

After reviewing your application, staff will contact you to make an appointment to obtain your marriage licence.

When you visit the office, you will need to bring the following documentation:

• The Marriage Licence Application which will need to be signed and dated by both partners. If only 1 partner is attending, the other partner will need to have signed the form at home
• 2 pieces of government issued identification for each partner. 1 piece of identification must include your photo. If 1 partner is not attending, you are still required to bring their identification. Examples of government issued identification:
• government issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
• valid passport
• record of immigrant landing
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• valid driver's licence
• valid Ontario Photo card
• If either partner has been divorced, we require an original certificate of divorce to be brought to the office. A divorce order will not suffice
• Payment method for the fee for the Marriage Licence

Civil Marriages

Mr. Wendell E. White has been appointed to perform civil marriage solemnization services within the boundaries of Trent Hills.

Couples wishing to have a civil marriage service are to contact Mr. White directly at 613-473-1517 or by e-mail.

• Entrance permits
• Road cut permits
• Road occupancy permits
• 911 sign permit
• Temporary road closure
• Close a municipal road allowance

• A site plan that shows the street line and boundaries of the lot and the sign’s location in relation to buildings on the property
• Plans and specifications for the sign and its supporting framework
• Property plans if the sign will be on top of a building
• Consent from the property owner

Please consult the background information below prior to completing the Swimming Pool Permit Application

Example of required site plan 

Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses

5.1 m) Outside Swimming Pools

Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an outdoor swimming pool shall be permitted in any residential zone, in the interior and rear yard of a lot provided that:

i) swimming pool and apron shall not be situated within 1.2 metres of the side lot line, rear lot line or the principal or main building on the lot;

ii) any building or structure required for changing clothing or pumping or filtering facilities or other accessory uses, shall be in accordance with the provisions applicable to accessory buildings as outlined in section 5.1;

iii) the maximum area covered by an outdoor swimming pool shall not exceed 15 percent of the total lot area; and,

iv) the outdoor swimming pool shall comply with the provisions of any regulatory By-laws of the Corporation governing the establishment of swimming pools.

Pool and Pool Enclosures By-Law