Liquor Licensing

On this page:

• Liquor licence for businesses
• Liquor licence for special events
• Temporary patio extension

A liquor licence is required if you will be serving alcohol as part of your business. The Municipal Information Form will be processed as follows:

• Submit the Municipal Information Form to the attention of the Municipal Clerk
• The Clerk will circulate the application information to various Town staff who will be responsible for ensuring compliances have been met
  • Zoning compliance: use is permitted under the Zoning By-law
  • Building compliance: inspection for liquor licensing has been completed
  • Fire prevention compliance: a current business licence has been obtained (if applicable)
• Once all compliances have been met, the form will be completed confirming the "wet/damp/dry" status and the applicant will be notified
• The processing fee will be due upon pick up

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Building Department and Fire Department to make appointments for inspections.

• Clerks Department: Contact the Deputy Clerk at 705-789-1751 ext. 2408
  • Applicants will need to provide the Municipal Information for Liquor Sales Licences Form
• Building Department: Contact the Chief Building Official at 705-789-1751 ext. 2228
  • Applicants will need to provide the Agency Letter of Approval Form
• Fire Department: Contact the Fire Prevention Officer at 705-789-5201 ext. 3604
  • Applicants will need to provide the Fire Department Request Form
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

For more information and to download the required forms, please visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's website.

For businesses currently holding a liquor license, the Town of Huntsville allows these downtown BIA businesses to temporarily set up sidewalk cafés, retail displays, or patios.

Businesses currently holding a liquor license but are outside the BIA looking to construct a temporary parking lot patio, and or construct a patio must contact the Planning Department and seek approval to determine appropriate steps.