Any storage yard that is storing motor vehicles is required to obtain a licence to operate in Oakville.
Motor vehicle storage fees
As part of the regulations under the motor vehicle storage yard licensing there are set fees for storage:
- $70 per day for each 24-hour period a vehicle (under 4,500 kg) is stored.
- $100 for inside storage for each 24-hour period (under 4,500 kg)
Storage fees will start after the first 24 hours of storage.
Additional fees may be charged for motor vehicles in excess of 4,500 kg, if applicable, as well as any administration fees or other fees to remove a motor vehicle from the storage yard, if applicable. Additional fees cannot be applied to vehicles towed from private property.
Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Storage Yard Licensing schedule for more information regarding regulations and requirements under this by-law.
Apply for a motor vehicle storage yard licence
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