City Service Updates

A maximum of 33 passengers are permitted on City buses. Brantford Lift has a limit of 10 people.

Riders are reminded it is still mandatory to wear a face covering in enclosed public indoor spaces in the City of Brantford, including all public transit. Please note that non-compliance with wearing a face covering may result in lowering capacity limits to ensure the protection and safety of riders and Transit staff.

Ontario Works and Homelessness

• Individuals and families currently in receipt of Ontario Works can contact their Service Coordinator by calling 519-759-3330. 
• Residents who wish to apply for social assistance can do so online at the Ontario Works page or call 519-759-7009 from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to complete an application

Emergency Sheltering Services

If you are in need of Emergency Sheltering Services, please call the Housing Resource Centre at 519-802-4332.

Housing

• Individuals and families that wish to apply for community housing may continue to do so by mail or at the City’s Housing page.
• Households can apply for other housing programs by mail or at the City’s Housing page.
• Urgent maintenance services are available and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by calling your Property Manager or Property Management Assistant at 519-759-3330.
• Housing Providers can continue to reach staff at 519-759-3330.

Children’s Services

• Families currently receiving Child Care Fee Subsidy can contact their Child Care Representative by calling 519-759-3330
• Families who want to apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy, can visit the City’s Children’s Services page or call 519-759-7009 from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to complete an application or request an in-person appointment

The City of Brantford's Assessment Rolls list all properties in Brantford.

They include each property's:

• owner and/or tenant names;
• mailing address;
• assessed value; and the
• school support for taxation purposes.

The Assessment Rolls are available for you to view by booking an appointment online.

Use our Property Assessment Search Tool to search properties within the City of Brantford

If you require a Businesses Licences, learn how to apply online at the Business Licencing page.

Permits

You may need a permit to do certain things around your home or business. Prior to starting a new construction project either inside or outside, you must first determine whether you require a building permit

Learn how to apply for a building permit online at the building permits page.

The City of Brantford requires that a permit for new entrances and driveway alterations be obtained prior to any construction.

• Review the list of documents the City WILL commission
• Review the list of documents the City WILL NOT commission

For general information, visit the garbage and recycling page. To learn about acceptable items for recycling, visit our recycling page.

To report a Garbage, Recycling or Yard Waste Collection issue, use our online form to Submit a Service Request.

Bulk Pick Up

Schedule a Bulk Item Pick up online using our Bulk Pick Up form.

In person appointments for marriage licence applications and issuances are temporarily suspended. Please call the City's Customer Contact Centre at 519-759-4150 for more information.

You can use the drop off box, located outside of the front doors at City Hall, 100 Wellington Square, to drop off cheques for property tax and water utilities payments.

Property Tax

The waiving of interest on 2020 taxes and NSF fees ended September 30, 2020. For more information and billing dates, visit the property tax page.

• Set up pre-authorized payments
• Request a copy of your tax bill or tax statement of account
• Request a tax certificate

Utilities and Water

The City of Brantford's Customer Services-Utilities department handles water, wastewater and Brantford Hydro equipment rentals.

You can pay your bills online. Obtain account information, complete forms and sign-up for pre-authorized payment plans at the My Utility Brantford page.