Need to contact the City but not sure where to start? View the A-Z City Services Directory or view our frequently requested services below.
Popular Online Services
Many of our services offered are easily accessible online. Below are some of the most used online resources we offer. Our Online Services page allows you to pay online for many City services.
Transit
The Sarnia Transit page makes it easy to find all of the information about Smart Cards, Transit Services, Fares, Maps, Schedules, Care-a-van and much more can be found.
Garbage, Yard Waste, Brush & Bulk Collection
By visiting our Garbage, Recycle and Compost Collection page you can access our What Goes Where, Recycle Coach App and My Schedule online tool. These apps allow you to access your schedule, set reminders for collection and search for a specific item you are looking to put out for garbage or recycling.
Have questions regarding garbage and recycling? Frequently asked questions can be found on our Garbage and Recycling Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions regarding waste materials, weight, and collection services are provided.
Parking Ticket Payments
Parking tickets that have been issued within the past 30 days can be paid through our Parking Ticket Payment page.
Planning
Learn about planning and development in the City of Sarnia including development applications, planning applications, zoning, official plan, home based businesses, short-term accommodations, secondary dwelling units, development charges, and more on the Planning and Development page.
Economic Development
Check out the Invest Sarnia, Explore Sarnia, Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, or Sarnia Harbour websites.
Property Tax
Our Property Taxes page can provide contact information regarding your property tax assessment. Visit our Property Tax Due Dates & Payment Options page for information regarding fees, due dates, payment options, and other important information and forms. Other popular online services for property taxes include: Understanding Your Tax Bill, and Assessments.
Business Licensing and Permits
For information about business licensing, you can visit our Business Licensing page. This will provide information on how to renew or apply for a business licence.
If a building permit is needed to acquire your business, information and applications can be found on our Building Permit Applications & General Information page.
Parks & Recreation
For information about our Parks & Trails, Arenas, or Aquatics Facilities please visit those pages. If you are interested in Adopt-A-Park or Trail, Recreational Programing, Registering Online and Memorials and Commemorations please visit our Recreation and Programing page. To register for a program, book a facility, or check availability please review online booking information. For information about trees or a City Tree Order Request please visit our Forestry page. To learn more about Sarnia being Bicycle Friendly please visit our Cycling page.
Festivals and Events
Check out the City of Sarnia events calendar for a list of City events. Learn more about Sarnia’s signature events, such as Easter in the Park and Sarnia Canada Day on our Signature Events page.
Building Permit Applications and Forms
Building permits are needed for many projects you may be looking to complete. A list of projects that need a building permit, how to apply, zoning information and much more can found on our Building Permit Applications & General Information page.
Marriage Licence Applications
To book an appointment for a marriage licence please contact City Hall Customer Service at 519-332-0330 Ext 3131, email tietheknot@sarnia.ca or fill out a request on our Marriage Licence Appointment page. A marriage licence application can also be obtained by visiting our Marriage Licence Application page.
Dog Licensing
Our dog licensing page makes it easy to find all of the information, forms and applications you are looking for to licence your dog.
Additional Services
If you are looking for information regarding some additional services within the city, please visit Additional Services.