Permits & licensing

Do you need a permit or licence from City of Gold Coast? Find out more by clicking on the relevant link below.

A

• Advertising – Advertising devices
• Advertising – Temporary signs for non-profit organisations
• Aircraft operations licence
• Amplified music venue licence (Southport Entertainment Precinct)
• Animals & pets

B

• Beach wedding
• Beauty therapy
• Busking

C

• Camping area licence
• Commercial fitness training in Gold Coast parks
• Commercial vessel

D

• Dog registration

E

• Environmentally relevant activities

F

• Filming & photography
• Food business (fixed, mobile, temporary stall)

G

• Golf buggy permit (Hope Island Resort, Cova Estate or Sanctuary Cove Resort)

H

• Hairdressing
• Horse drawn vehicles
• Hostel accommodation licence
• Hot air balloon licence

M

• Markets in parks

P

• Parking permits
• Parks – temporary access to a park
• Pedicabs
• Personal appearance services

R

• Removable shade structures & electrical installations
• Rental accommodation
• Right of Use for sporting clubs
• Roads – temporary road closures
• Roadside dining
• Roadside vending

S

• Surf school permit
• Swimming pool licence

T

• Tattooing and body piercing
• Touting

V

Vehicle in mall

Need help?

If you're still unsure whether you need a permit or licence for your business or activity please contact us.

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