License & Parking

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Home Business Application

Application for Home Based Business License

Prior to applying for a home based business in the City of Brandon you must be a resident of the city for at least three (3) months.

Required documentation to be submitted when applying for a home based business:

• A letter of intent explaining your business operation
• The square footage of your office area in your home to be used for the business
• If you do not own your own home, we require a letter from the owner of the property stating they have no concerns with the applicant running the business out of their residence
• Depending on the occupation, Licensing may require a copy of your license as issued by the Province of Manitoba
• Please contact the Licensing Department at 204-729-2230 for further information
• PLEASE NOTE Any home based business operation where customers may be in attendance at the residence requires neighborhood consent, please contact the Licensing Department for further information.

General Business Application

Application for General Business License

Please use the General Business Form for the following licenses:

• Commercial Pawn Broker
• Craft Show Special Business License
• Crafter Special Business License
• Direct Seller (Ex: Avon, Mary Kay, Arbonne, etc.)
• Public Trade Show Special Business License
• Solicitation
• Business Registration Second Hand Dealer
• General Business Other, Regional or Transient

Taxicab Driver's Permit

Taxi Driver's Permit

Required documentation to be submitted when applying for a taxicab driver's permit:

• Taxicab driver license application (above)
• Must be in possession of a Class 4 drivers license
• A current drivers abstract as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles for the Province of Manitoba

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Dog & Cat Registration

All dogs and cats (whether indoor pets or not) must be registered with the City of Brandon annually and the license year runs from January to December. However, new pets do not require registration until they are old enough for a rabies shot and/or six months of age.

Required documentation is as follows:

• A current rabies certificate must be provided from the veterinarian indicating rabies was given sometime during the past two years (must be shown each and every year).
• If the pet is neutered or spayed, veterinarian proof must be shown as well.

The current fees are as indicated below:

• A sterile dog or cat has an annual fee of $17.00
• Unsterilized pets have an annual fee of $56.00

(The fee schedule may change from time to time and will supersede all rates indicated.)

Need further help?
Contact the Licensing Section at:

Telephone: (204) 729-2230

Fax: (204) 726-8546 (attention: Licensing Section)

Raffle Lottery Draws

Any charitable (non-profit) organization who intends to sell tickets as a fund raising effort for the benefit of the community must apply for a raffle license to hold these draws.

As of January 1, 2007, application inquiries for raffle licenses can be directed to the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission at 204-726-6923, Rm. 328, 340-9th Street, Brandon, MB or in Winnipeg at 1-800-782-0363.

Special Event Permit

When a group of individuals (private citizens or businesses) wish to block off part of a City street for the purpose of having a block party or barbeque etc., a permit must be applied for.

Services Request Form

Special Event Form

Items to be addressed are as follows:

• A petition must be obtained from the persons or businesses affected by the closure, indicating whether they are in agreement or not. The application form must be filled out well in advance of holding the event.
• Part of the approval process involves checking to see if the particular request will affect the bus route system, does the request involve any one way streets, etc.
• Once approval is given, the application is processed and arrangements are made to have barricades dropped off at an agreed location and set up by the applicant prior to the event.
• Even though traffic will generally be non-existent, anything deposited on the street (barbeques, seating, etc.) must be readily movable to allow emergency vehicles access if required.
• All liquor regulations must be strictly adhered to.
• The event must end no later than sunset.
• The fee for this permit is $50.00 (free of charge for non-profit organizations).

(The fee schedule may change from time to time and will supersede all rates indicated.)

Need further help?
Contact the License Section at:

Telephone: (204) 729-2230

Fax: (204) 726-8546 (attention: License Section)

GARAGE Sales

The City of Brandon has regulations governing the above which are as follows:

• A maximum of three(3) sales in each calendar year may be conducted from a residential property.
• A sale may not be conducted for a period of more than two(2) consecutive days.
• Signs(maximum size 2'x 2') can only be put up the day before a sale and must be removed immediately after (public trees and/or utility poles are not to be used for hanging of signs). You will be subject to a Compliance Ticket as issued by By-law Enforcement, Brandon Police Service, with a maximum fine of $100.00 if you fail to remove your garage sale signs right after your sale.

There are no permits issued for such sales however the above regulations must be adhered to.

Contact the License Section at:

Telephone: (204) 729-2230
Fax: (204) 726-8546 (attention: License Section)

Moving Permits

Motor carriers may obtain over-size and over-weight moving permits which will allow travel on roads within the City of Brandon's jurisdiction by contacting Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation at the toll free number, 1-877-812-0009, or fax at 1-204-945-6499.