City of Portage - Licenses and Permits

The following licenses or permits are required in the City of Portage la Prairie. Should any of these apply to you, please come into City Hall for payment (if indicated) and registration.

ALARM PERMITS
If you have installed a security alarm system in either your home or business, you are required to obtain a permit from the City of Portage la Prairie. There is no charge for this permit. If you currently have such a permit, please ensure that all information is current by calling (204) 239-8309. For a printable Alarm Permit Application. CLICK HERE

BUSINESS LICENSE
Home occupations and trades not operating out of a commercially taxed premise located in Portage la prairie are regulated by the City of Portage la Prairie and must meet the proper zoning requirements. The cost of a Resident Business License is $100.00, a Regional License is $150.00, a Non-Resident License is $250.00 and Transient trades is $500. Application forms and details are available at City Hall. Please note: This By-Law has been under review click here for the summary of changes.

PET LICENSE

If you have a dog or cat over 6 months of age, you are required to obtain a license on an annual basis. Fees are $30.00 per pet per year or $15.00 if your pet is neutered or spayed. Current rabies vaccination is required. Pet licenses for the year are available at no cost if registered January through March.

GARAGE SALE LICENSE
You are allowed up to 2 garage sales per year. Garage Sale licenses are required to be purchased prior to the sale and are available at City Hall for the cost of $5.00 per license. Check out Health Canada's Website (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/garage_e.html) on products not eligible for garage sale or call the Winnipeg office at: (204) 983-5490

Upon completion of the garage sale you will be responsible for the removal of your garage sale signs no more then 24hrs after the sale ends. Failure to do so will result in a $10.00 Fee per sign.

MOBILE HOME LICENSE
Mobile homes are permitted in private mobile home parks. Each mobile home is subject to a monthly license fee based on size, age, and assessed value of mobile home. Contact (204) 239-8309 for more details.

Raffle License
Any charitable or religious organization located within the city of Portage la Prairie may conduct a raffle. Application forms are available at City Hall. Contact (204) 239-8309 for further information.

Livery License
A livery license is required annually to drive a taxi or to operate a tax service. Applications are available at City Hall. For further information please contact (204) 239-8309.