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Business and Development

Business and Development

Niagara Region supports businesses and developers at every stage. From business licences and health compliance to development charges, grants and procurement opportunities, find everything you need to do business in Niagara.

Business licences

Apply or renew a business licence for taxis, rideshares, salvage yards, second-hand shops and adult entertainment

Development charges

What Regional development charges are, current rates, how to pay or appeal a development charge

Grants and incentives

Development charges relief, brownfield and affordable housing incentives, and renovation loans

Planning and development

Application review fees, technical guidelines and permits for infrastructure and development projects

Public health for businesses

Find public health inspection requirements, operator resources and compliance information for your business

Suppliers and contractors

Bid opportunities, supplier registration, compliance requirements and the resources you need to work with us

Make a payment to Niagara Region

Online payment form

Can't pay by cheque, online banking or e-transfer? Use our secure form to pay fees and invoices by credit card.

Pay by credit card

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For businesses and organizations

Recycling and organic cart rentals

Rent recycling and organic carts for events to help reduce waste and make sorting easy for attendees. Request at least 4 weeks before the event.

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Designated business areas

Find schedules, garbage limits and boundaries for businesses in designated business areas across Niagara's 12 municipalities.

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New waste collection service

Request garbage, recycling and organics collection for a new or redeveloped property not currently receiving waste collection services.

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More information

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Call before you dig

Before any digging, drilling or excavation project, you must have underground utilities located first.

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Economic development

Find site selection support and investor assistance to help your business grow in Niagara.

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Employment inventory

Explore data on jobs, industries and employers across Niagara from our annual employment survey.

 

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Retail business holidays

Learn which stores qualify for exemptions based on size, staff, type of goods sold or tourism criteria.