Property Tax Relief/Rebate Applications
Below are the links for the Property Tax Low Income Relief Application and the Application for Tax Rebate on Seasonal Recreational Property.
In 2019 the Town developed an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document that may be helpful to residents that have a Seasonal Residence and may wonder if they qualify for the Seasonal Residence Rebate.
Questions? Contact the Town Hall at 896-3321
Tax Rebate Program for Seasonal Recreational Property FAQ
2023 LOW-INCOME RELIEF APPLICATION
2022 LOW-INCOME RELIEF APPLICATION
2021 LOW-INCOME RELIEF APPLICATION
Discretionary Land Use Application Form
Please complete the Discretionary Land Use Application Form for purposes such as registering for a Home-Based Business within the town.
***Please note that this application also includes a list of “Frequently asked questions”***
For further information and questions, please contact our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@townhvgb.com
Discretionary Land Use Application
Digging Permit Application
Acquiring a permit to dig is required prior to:
- Digging
- Construction
- Adding connections to Town services
Please complete the Digging Permit Application form. There is no application fee for a digging permit.
Fees or charges may apply should the permit affect or require a connection to the Town’s water and sewer system.
Building Occupancy/Change of Use/Business Application Form
A permit is required under three circumstances:
- A change of the use of the building or the property
- A building permit has been issued by the Town and construction is completed; and
- To register a new business
ALL BUSINESSES MUST BE REGISTERED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE TOWN OF HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY
Please complete the Building Occupancy/Change of Use/Business Application form. For further information, please refer to the Information Sheet.
Questions? Contact our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@hvgb.wpengine.com.
Building Occupancy/Change of Use/Business Application
Building/Development Application Form
A building permit is required for:
- All new construction;
- Extensions, additions, repairs, relocation, and demolition of existing buildings; and
- Construction, relocation, and repair of a fence
Certain minor repairs for maintenance and improvement do not require a building permit.
Please check with our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@townhvgb.com to determine if a building permit is necessary for any repairs you may be considering.
Please complete the Building/Development Application Form. For further information, please refer to the Information Sheet.
Applicants are reminded that any Building Permit they acquire from the Town should be prominently displayed on site.
ANY BUILDING PERMIT ACQUIRED FROM THE TOWN IS REQUIRED TO BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON SITE
Building/Development Application
Subdivision Application
The Town’s Development Regulations 2008-2018 outline the requirements for subdivisions. The Town reviews any subdivision proposal to ensure compliance with the relevant parts of the Development Regulations including, but not limited to: the land use zone, lot size and dimensions, and subdivision regulations.
For further information and questions, please contact our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@townhvgb.com
Variance Application
The Variance Application Form can be completed, and also includes a list of “Frequently Asked Questions”.
For further information and questions, please contact our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@townhvgb.com
Vendor Application Form
Please be advised that pursuant to Section 414(2)(c) of the Municipalities Act, the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay approves and adopts the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Vendor Regulations effective, December 15, 2020.
Vendor Permit application further information and questions, please contact our Municipal Technologist at 896-3593 or muntech@townhvgb.com
Vendor Regulations (Updated January 2021)
Application to Drive or Operate a Taxi
The Town has a licensing procedure under the “Taxi Regulations of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay”.
Any persons wishing to become a taxi driver are required to complete the Taxi Driver Licence Application
For the operation of taxi vehicles, the Taxi Operator Licence Application form must be completed, as well.
TAXI OPERATOR (VEHICLE) APPLICATION FORM
TAXI DRIVER PERMIT APPLICATION 2023
Taxi Driver License apply for more information regarding taxi licenses please contact our Municipal Enforcement Department at 896-3322 or firechief@townhvgb.com
Street Naming Requests
As per Town policy #PW0028, requests to add names to the Street List shall be made in writing with supporting information including the historical and community significance of the name.
Street name requests must be considered and approved by Council, before being added to the official list. Street names will be used in the order they are approved by Council, however, Council may make exceptions to this order on a case by case basis.
View the current list of potential street names Street Names
Apply to be a Happy Valley-Goose Bay Firefighter
Interested in being a Firefighter with the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay?
Fill out our Firefighter Application and submit it to our Fire Chief, Brad Butler in one of the following ways:
- Drop it off at the Town Hall
- Email- firechief@townhvgb.com
- Fax- 896-9454
- Mail – Attn: Fire Chief, PO Box 40, Stn B, Happy Valley-Goose Bay NL, A0P 1E0