Road, Filming and Banner Permits
You need a permit for construction, moving an oversized load, building or changing an entrance, holding a special event, filming or installing a banner on a Regional road.
Permit types
There are six types of permits. You need a permit for:
- Road use such as construction or utility work.
- Movement of oversized loads such as a house or large equipment/items.
- Building or modifying an entrance.
- Special events such as parades, marathons or community events.
- Filming.
- Banner installations
Apply for a permit
Durham Region accepts permit applications through an online permit application.
Application help
If want to know more about the application process, contact us. We can help you with your application.
| 1. Road occupancy permit |
| Durham Region accepts Road Occupancy Permit applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call the Regional Municipality of Durham at 905-668-7711 or email us. Please allow five business days to process the application. |
| 2. Oversized load permit |
| Durham Region accepts Oversized/Overweight Permit applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call the Regional Municipality of Durham at 905-668-7711 or email us. Please allow ten business days to process the application. |
| 3. Entrance permits |
| Durham Region accepts Entranceway applications through an online permit application. For assistance please call the Regional Municipality of Durham at 905-668-7711 or email us. Please allow ten business days to process the application. |
| 4. Special event permits. |
| Try our new online application system. Or call the Traffic Operations Centre at 905-666-8116 or email us. |
| 5. Filming permits. |
| Our Film Office manages filming permits. You may have to buy a road occupancy permit as part of your film permit application. The Film Office will tell you about any needs as they work on your application. |
| 6. Banner permits. |
| Try our new online application system. Or call the Traffic Operations Centre at 905-666-8116 or email us. |
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