Mailbox Permit

A permit is required to install a rural mailbox on a Township-owned road.

Mailbox Permit Application Process

1. The owner must stake the proposed location and clearly mark where they intend to install the mailbox.
2. Complete and submit the application to the Township office. There is no fee for this application.
3. The Township will assess the proposed location and notify you if it is acceptable or if any changes are required.
4. Once approved, you may proceed with installation.
5. It is the responsibility of the property owner or resident to inform their local post office and ensure compliance with all Canada Post requirements.

Mailboxes are regulated by Bylaw 2005.68, and its amendments Bylaw 2007.97 and Bylaw 2018.46.

Any person who contravenes Bylaw 2005.68 or its amendments is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine or penalty.

Why Get a Mailbox Permit?

During winter, improperly placed mailboxes can obstruct snowplow operations. A mailbox permit ensures proper placement and allows plows to pass safely. If a permitted mailbox is damaged by a Township plow, it will be replaced at no cost with a standardized mailbox. Mailboxes installed without a permit are not eligible for replacement.