Forms, Applications and Permits
Apply for Northumberland County programs, services, licences, permits and more.
To receive a document/information in an alternative format, please submit a request to our Alternative Format Document Request form or call 1-800-354-7050 ext. 2327.
Burn Permits are issued by lower-tier municipalities in Northumberland. Please call or visit the website of your local municipality for details on how to apply for a Burn Permit.
- Apply for a child care fee subsidy
To submit feedback about Northumberland County’s customer service, please complete our Customer Service Feedback Form.
Learn more about development applications in Northumberland County including our Subdivision Application.
To request to display a posting for a non-profit/volunteer organization, public awareness or a free community event on the electronic County sign, please complete and submit our Sign Request Form.
Learn more about how to apply for a civic address and 911 sign for vacant agricultural land.
- Financial assistance from Ontario Works
- Food support for not-for-profit agencies
- Help with renovations and repairs to your home from Renovate Northumberland and ReNew It
- Subsidized housing
- Northumberland County Housing Corporation tenant forms
Apply for a job with Northumberland County.
Learn more about the Golden Plough Lodge and find out how to apply to become a resident.
Learn more about plumbing and septic systems in Northumberland County including:
Throughout the year, Northumberland County commemorates a number of significant dates and events to raise awareness of important cultural celebrations, historic events, and charitable or public awareness initiatives in our community. To learn more about how the County recognizes these commemorative observances, visit our Commemorative Dates and Observances page. Commemorative dates may be recognized with special requests, including:
- Proclamations to County Council
- Raising a flag on the County’s community flagpole, located at County Headquarters in Cobourg
- Coloured light displays at County Headquarters
To request a proclamation to County Council, coloured light display at County Headquarters and/or flag raising on the County’s community flagpole in recognition of a commemorative date, please review our Commemorative Observances, Proclamations & Flags Policy and submit an application to our Proclamation, Lighting and Community Flag Request Form.
Learn more about our road permits for County roads including:
- Entrance Permits
- Setback Permits
- Open Cut or Bore Permit
- Special Event Permits
- Oversize/Overweight (OO) Annual Load Permit* new online application
- Oversize/Overweight (OO) Single Trip Permit* new online application
- Permission to Enter Permits
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with Northumberland County and find out how you can apply.
Requesting a refund
For more information, please review our Refund Policy.