A licence of occupation permits the use of NCC land in a certain manner for a defined time period. It does not create an interest in the land itself — it is a personal privilege granted to an applicant.

Licences of Occupation Are Issued:

• for as short a term as possible (usually no more than five years)
• for a particular reason consistent with the period requested
• usually on the standard NCC Licence Agreement
• only after the federal land use transaction approval is granted and, where applicable, an environmental assessment is completed.

When is a Licence of Occupation Required?

A licence of occupation is needed when you want to use NCC land in a certain manner for a specific period of time, which is longer than that covered by a land access permit.

These uses include using NCC land:

• for temporary construction work
• as a storage area
• as a temporary parking lot.

Fees

The fee is usually 10 percent per annum of the market value of the lands, plus an administration fee of $1,750. When combined with an easement request, the administration fee is waived.

Apply for a Licence of Occupation

To apply for a licence of occupation, follow the steps outlined in the federal land use, design and transaction approval process.