Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland & West Lincoln are all part of a two-tier system of municipal government, along with The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Some situations call for "municipal" attention. Other situations call for "regional" attention. Others still fall under the jurisdiction of other administrative bodies, such as the Niagara Regional Police Service, or the provincial government.
By-law information requests regarding by-laws concerning the licensing of taxi cabs and limousines, or false alarms, should be referred to the Niagara Regional Police Service.
By-law information requests regarding noise control, animal control, and property standards should be referred to your area municipality.
| Area Municipality By-law Pages | Phone |
|---|---|
| Fort Erie | 905-871-1600 |
| Grimsby | 905-945-9634 |
| Lincoln | 905-563-8205 |
| Niagara Falls | 905-356-7521 |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake | 905-468-3266 |
| Pelham | 905-892-2607 |
| Port Colborne | 905-835-2900 |
| St. Catharines | 905-688-5600 |
| Thorold | 905-227-6613 |
| Wainfleet | 905-899-3463 |
| Welland | 905-735-1700 |
| West Lincoln | 905-957-3346 |