Port Hardy, British Columbia
· No. 1187-2026
· adopted 2026-01-27
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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY
BYLAW 1187-2026
A BYLAW FOR PORT HARDY DISTRICT
USER RATES AND FEES FOR 2026
WHEREAS the Council considers it desirable to charge fees for services provided by the Municipality.
The Council of the District of Port Hardy enacts as follows:
1. TITLE
(a) This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "District of Port Hardy 2026 User Rates and Fees
Bylaw No. 1187-2026".
2. ENACTMENT
(a) This bylaw is in effect January 1, 2026.
(b) District of Port Hardy Rates Bylaw 1178-2025 and all amendments are hereby repealed effective
January 1, 2025.
3. SCHEDULES
(a) Schedules A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P attached to and forming part of this bylaw
are hereby adopted and are the rates charged for the District of Port Hardy user rates.
4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Schedule A
Water Rates .................................................................................... 3
Schedule B
Sewer Rates .................................................................................... 5
Schedule C
Storm Sewer Rates ......................................................................... 7
Schedule D
Garbage Collection Rates ............................................................... 8
Schedule E
Statutory Rates .............................................................................. 9
Schedule F
Business License Fees .................................................................... 12
Schedule G
Harbour Rates ................................................................................. 13
Schedule H
Recreation Rates ............................................................................. 15
Schedule I
Building Bylaw Fees and Deposits ................................................ 18
Schedule J
Cemetery Rates .............................................................................. 20
Schedule K
Burning Permit Rates ..................................................................... 21
District of Port Hardy
Bylaw 1187 - 2025 User Rates and Fees for 2026
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Schedule L
Animal Control Rates ..................................................................... 22
Schedule M
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Rates For
Applications of Capacity Increase Rates ....................................... 24
Schedule N
Zoning and Official Community Plan Bylaw
Amendment Rates & Variance Application Rates ......................... 25
Schedule O
Subdivision Application Rates ....................................................... 26
Schedule P
Property Bylaw Infraction / Remediation Rates ............................. 27
Read a first time on the 13th day of January, 2026.
Read a second time on the 13th day of January, 2026.
Read a third time on the 13th day of January, 2026.
Adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
Original signed;
_________________________
______________________
Corporate Officer
Mayor
Certified a true copy of
Bylaw No. 1187-2026 as adopted.
_________________________
Corporate Officer
District of Port Hardy Water Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule A
1. Inspection, Connection, Turn Water On/Off Fees
a) Any property owner who requires a turn on or off of service shall notify the District office 48
hours in advance except in the case of an emergency. There will be no charge for a turn on or off
during regular working hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
No Charge
b) Any property owner who requires a turn on or off of service in the case of an emergency or
outside of the regular working hours shall at the same Ɵme pay the fee for each turning on or off.
$93.00
c) Where installation of a water connection exists the fee for inspection of a standard 18 mm (3/4")
connection will be:
$93.00
d) Application for any water service will be subject to:
i. Initial application analysis fee (may be combined with sewer,
$560.00
storm sewer application analysis fee)
ii. Estimated fees shall be charged on the basis of the actual
cost of the work necessary including but not limited to all
pavement, sidewalk, cut/replacement, and boulevard work
At Cost
The estimate, provided by the District of Port Hardy, of the work to be completed must be paid
prior to the start of the job. Any excess charges incurred will be billed or surplus fees paid will
be refunded upon completion of the job and account reconciliation.
2) Seniors Rate
$105.08
Property owners who are Seniors 65 years of age and older as defined by the Home Owner Grant
Act shall pay a flat rate of 75% of the quarterly Residential Dwelling Unit rate. A penalty will be
applied to any outstanding amount if not paid by the quarterly due date. This applies only to the
principal place of residence. On application, with proof of age, this rate will be applied retroactively
for the previous billing period and if applicable for the previous calendar year only if previously
paid by the due date.
For each residential dwelling unit
$140.11
Multi Family Greater of flat rate per M3 or rate below
$1.25
Multi Family Level One greater of this per unit or per m3 rate above
$110.49
Multi Family Level Two greater of this per unit or per m3 rate above
$105.08
For each office, shop or store
$149.67
For each supermarket
$324.00
For each bakery
$149.67
For each restaurant
$475.05
For each lunch room or delicatessen
$203.88
For each soda fountain or hot dog stand
$149.67
For each hotel/motel - per unit
$26.25
For each lounge
$395.70
For each beer parlour
$487.08
For each Laundromat - per washer
$45.48
For each non-profit organization and hall
$149.67
For each athletic club
$475.05
For each theatre
$149.67
For each school - per classroom
$140.33
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District of Port Hardy Water Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule A
1. Inspection, Connection, Turn Water On/Off Fees
Light Industrial
5 employees or less
$149.67
6 - 15 employees
$339.12
16 - 30 employees
$541.31
Large water users
$847.50
For each service station/garage
$149.67
For each car wash
For 1st stall
$309.84
Each additional stall
$92.55
For each metered non-residential user, for consumption in the same calendar year per cubic
metre
$1.07
For each non-residential metered connection a flat fee based on meter size:
5/8" and 3/4"
$106.82
1"
$142.42
1.5"
$213.62
2"
$284.83
4" and greater
$569.65
For each marina
$421.46
For each campground - per stall
$11.52
Other users
$150.80
For hydrant use flat charge
$190.77
For hydrant water consumption /m3
$1.43
Damage deposit for hydrant use (damage will be charged at cost )
$250.00
For each airport hangar
$341.81
Underground sprinkling services over one acre for months of June, July & August - per sprinkler
head
$10.00
For each airport terminal building
$668.84
Each wharf providing water to vessels
$150.97
For each sawmill - small
$341.81
For each drycleaner
$341.81
Each car dealership with a non-commercial car wash stall
$93.25
Pool
$455.47
Arena
$318.00
Hospital - per bed
$32.46
Fish Hatchery
$127.02
Sani Station
$127.02
Metered Service outside District Boundaries Greater of Flat Unit Rate or Per M3
$1.6539
Backflow Preventers
Hose connection vacuum breaker
$32.29
Double check valve assembly (3/4 inch)
$258.34
Reduced pressure type assembly (3/4 inch)
$271.26
All other sizes at cost
At Cost
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Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule B
1. Rates - Inspection and Connection Fees:
Where installation of a sewer connection exists, for standard 100 mm (4") connection
an inspection/re-inspection/connection fee of:
$115.50
b) Application for any sewer service will be subject to:
i. Initial application analysis fee (may be combined with water, storm sewer
application analysis fee).
$560.00
ii) all related civil works required
At Cost
The estimate, provided by the District of Port Hardy, of the work to be completed
must be paid prior to the start of the job. Any excess charges incurred will be billed or
surplus fees paid will be refunded upon completion of the job and account
reconciliation.
2) Seniors Rate
Property owners who are Seniors 65 years of age and older as defined by the Home
Owner Grant Act shall pay a flat rate of 75% of the quarterly Residential Dwelling Unit
rate. A penalty will be applied to any outstanding amount if not paid by the quarterly due
date. This applies only to the principal place of residence. On application, with proof of
age, this rate will be applied retroactively for the previous billing period and if applicable
for the previous calendar year only if previously paid by the due date.
$109.73
3. Quarterly Rates - The rates reflected in this schedule are based on a flat rate billing
system, unless indicated.
Rate per quarter
For each resential dwelling unit
$146.32
For each office, shop or store
$161.32
For each supermarket
$349.87
For each bakery
$161.32
For each restaurant
$512.66
For each lunch room or delicatessen
$219.45
For each soda fountain or hot dog stand
$161.32
For each hotel/motel - per unit
$29.25
For each lounge
$427.84
For each beer parlour
$526.75
For each Laundromat - per washer
$49.25
For each non-profit organization and hall
$161.46
For each civic swimming pool
$1,456.68
For each arena
$995.37
For each athletic club
$512.66
For each theatre
$161.32
For each hospital - per bed
$102.95
For each school - per classroom
$145.88
5 employees or less
$161.32
6 - 15 employees
$366.75
16-30 employees
$585.36
Large water users
$966.03
For each service station/garage
$161.32
District of Port Hardy Sewer Rates 2026
Before any owner's sewer is connected to a sewer connection or public sewer, the owner or agent of the lands requiring such
connection shall make application to the office of the District, upon such form as provided from time to time, for a permit to connect
the owner's sewer to the sewer connection or public sewer, and shall pay to the District a sewer inspection/connection fee as follows:
Light Industrial
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Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule B
District of Port Hardy Sewer Rates 2026
For each car wash
For 1st stall
$266.93
Each additional stall
$83.58
For each cannery
$981.46
For each marina
$158.76
For each campground - per stall
$12.54
Metered Sewer per cubic metre
$1.98
Other users
$161.32
For each airport hangar
$343.65
For each airport terminal building
$909.24
Fish Hatchery
$169.11
Sani Station
$156.72
Tipping Fee for Trucked Waste fee per/gallon. If an opertator is not onsite, a call out fee
based on operations labour and equipment rates will apply.
$0.2444
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District of Port Hardy Storm Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule C
Inspection of storm, perimeter/drain tile connection *
105.00
Re-inspection of storm, perimter/drain tile connection *
105.00
Application of any storm sewer service
560.00
*GST Exempt
"Building permit fees paid directly to a municipality in BC are generally exempt from GST. This
exemption is based on the federal tax law which classifies the processing of a permit application as an
exempt supply when provided by a government or municipality."
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District of Port Hardy Garbage & Recycling Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule D
Rates do not include applicable taxes
The rates reflected in this schedule are based on a flat rate billing system, unless
otherwise indicated.
Garbage Rates
Per Quarter
Garbage Residential Dwelling per Unit
$41.93
Senior Rate 65 and Over (starting in the quarter turning 65)
$31.45
Recycling Rates
Recycling Residential
$17.07
Senior Rate 65 and Over (starting in the quarter turning 65)
$12.80
Transfer Station - residential rates
Per Bag
$1.46
Per Level Pickup
$29.60
Per Tire
$7.44
Tag a Bag Sticker - each
$2.75
Residential Maintenance Service Operators Permit
Commercial maintenance service operators permit allowing the operator to dispose of
yard waste removed from residential property, at the waste bin located at the Public
Works yard.
Residential property, for the purpose of this permit fee, is defined in Administration
Policy AP 5.5.
Annual Permit Fee - yard waste commercial use
$287.83
Seniors Discount
Property owners who are Seniors 65 years of age and older as defined by the Home
Owner Grant Act shall pay a flat rate of 75% of the Residential Dwelling Unit and
Recycling rates. A penalty will be applied to any outstanding amount if not paid by
the quarterly due date. This applies only to the principal place of residence. On
application, with proof of age, this rate will be applied retroactively for the previous
billing period and if applicable for the previous calendar year only if previously paid
by the due date.
D-Garbage Bylaw
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District of Port Hardy Statutory Rates 2026
Updated January 1, 2026
List of Electors
$20.00
The fee per copy of a List of Electors shall be as noted, except where a candidate at an election is
entitled to one free copy.
Minutes of Council Proceedings
$0.31 per page
As provided under Section 194(2) of the Community Charter the fee for copies of Minutes of Council
proceedings shall be hereby established.
Copies of Bylaws
Pursuant to Section 194 of the Community Charter the following charges shall apply for:
a) Zoning Bylaw (Text and Map 11" x 17")
$44.00
b) Zoning Bylaw (Text only)
$19.00
c) Official Community Plan Bylaw (Text & Maps 11"x17")
$44.00
d) Official Community Plan Bylaw (Text only)
$17.00
e) Copies of all other bylaws shall be provided for a fee of
$0.32 per page
f) Subdivision Bylaw
$22.00
Tax Certificate
$27.00
The collector shall provide tax certificates as provided under Section 249 of the Community Charter
for the fee established.
Request for Prior Years Taxes Levied
$17.00
Mortgage Company Listings
$5.00 / folio
Cost to issue a refund cheque
$17.00
Cost to reissue a lost cheque (Except those lost in mail-no charge)
Stop payment fee, plus $17.00
NSF cheques returned
$49/Q2 $12 + 20%
Reports
a) Business License Print-out
On paper
$34.00
On electronic media
$17.00
b) Photocopies
8-1/2" x 11"
$0.31 per page
8-1/2" x 14"
$0.31 per page
11" x 17"
$0.37 per page
c) Maps (paper copies - standard wall size)
Zoning Map per page
$59.00
Boundary Map
$32.00
OCP or legal map
$32.00
Civic Street Map
$54.00
Courier for all maps (or cost if higher)
$32.00
Council and Committee-of-the-Whole agenda
$0.31 per page
$17 per agenda
Tree Cutting permits
1 - 10 trees
$32.00
11 - 20 trees
$62.00
21 or more trees
$108.00
Parks, Beach and Parade Permit
Commercial rental fee - full up to 8 hrs / half up to 4 hrs
$32.00 full day / $17.00 half day
25% Discount applied to commercial use for > 10 booked days in a calendar month
Clean up / Damage deposit
$64.00
Special Occasion Use - Permit
Free
Parade Permit Fee
$54.00
Parade Damage Deposit
$312.00
Schedule E
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District of Port Hardy Statutory Rates 2026
Updated January 1, 2026
Schedule E
Clean Up/Damage Deposit
$270.00 per event
Park and Parade event combine (1) deposit
$582.00
Electricity
$5.00 per day
Group Event Camping permit, Beaver Harbour Park
$108.00
Deposit for Key
$54.00
Storage fees for impounded vehicles or vessels
Single vehicle or vessel six metres in length or less
Cost + 20%
Single vehicle or vessel over six metres in length
Cost + 20%
For a vehicle and trailer of any length
Cost + 20%
Permit to water new lawn outside permitted days
22.00
Commemorative Items
(a) Bench, bronze plaque and installation
Cost + 20%
(b) Commemorative placing of tree or shrub and plaque
Cost + 20%
(c) Other items (includes bronze plaque)
Cost + 20%
Search for information and records, other than Freedom of Information Request
*There are no application fees or processing fees for personal FOI requests
Application Fee
$10.00
(a) for locating or retrieving a record
Per Freedom of Information Act
(b) for producing a record manually
Per Freedom of Information Act
(c) for preparing a record for disclosure
Per Freedom of Information Act
(d) for shipping copies
actual costs of courier
(e) For copying records
(e) (i) photocopies and computer printouts
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14"
$0.32 per page
11" x 17"
$0.37 per page
(ii) electronic media
$17.00
(iii) photographs
scanning & emailing an 8" x 10"
$10.00
over 8" x 10"
Cost + $12.00
(iv) building plans
Cost + 20%
Deposit for any plans that require out of office printing
$541.00
(v) Plotter printing
18" x 24"
$17.00 per sheet
24" x 36"
$32.00 per sheet
36" x 48"
$59.00 per sheet
Administration Cost for accounts sent to a collection agency.
An administration fee of 33.3% will be added to the account balance of all accounts sent to a
collection agency.
33.3%
Land Title and Survey Authority record search
$27.00
District of Port Hardy Crest Pin
$3.00
District of Port Hardy Branding Logo Pin
$3.00
Use of credit card for online payments of property taxes, accounts receivable invoices and utility
billings
Rate as per Egov
Administration cost for listing and processing multiple (more than 5) property tax folios
$270.00
Admin Fee's for Supplies purchased on behalf of community (emergency)
Cost plus 20%
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District of Port Hardy Statutory Rates 2026
Updated January 1, 2026
Schedule E
Park naming application
80% return if Council rejects prior to consultation
$1,560.00
Accounts Receivable invoices over 30 days charged interest
2%
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District of Port Hardy Business Licence Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule F
Commercial, including Mall & Out of Town
Small Commercial (1-8 Employees)
$90.00
Large Commercial (9 employees and over)
$200.00
Rental Units -Apartments
Units 1-50
$90.00
Units 51 units and over
$200.00
Home Business
$120.00
Mobile Vending
$162.00
Marine
$120.00
Seasonal Home Base 4 months or less
$32.00
Short Term Vacation Rentals (living on site)
$120.00
Short Term Vacation Rentals (not living on site)
$325.00
Monthly temporary licence
(30 consecutive days)
$21.00
Transfer fee
$26.00
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District of Port Hardy Harbour Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule G
Daily/per foot
$0.24
Monthly/per foot (prepaid)
$3.70
Yearly/ per foot (prepaid)
$25.10
Daily/per foot
$1.15
Weekly/per foot (prepaid)
$6.80
Monthly/per foot (prepaid)
$11.20
Yearly/per foot (prepaid)
$71.00
Annual secure/per foot - gated (prepaid)
102.00
Prepaid 20 amp service/day
$4.90
Prepaid 30 amp service/day
$7.00
Prepaid 60 amp service/day
$14.10
Prepaid 20 amp service/month
$73.50
Prepaid 30 amp service/month
$113.60
Prepaid 60 amp service/month
$236.00
Sign space rental per calendar year (16"X16")
$42.80
Sign space rental per calendar year greater than 16"X16", maximum 500 square inch
$84.40
Overdue account interest charge per month in accordance with Schedule E under this bylaw.
2%
NSF Cheque (Q1 2026 then Q2 onward $10 plus 20% Admin fee for a total of $12.00)
$49.00 to March 31, 2026
then $12.00 + 20%
Pump out - actual labour/hour - first occurrence minimum one hour
$75.50
Pump out - actual labour/hour - subsequent occurrence
$150.70
Sewer pump out, all vessels
$12.60
Clean-up Fee per hour, one hour minimum
$70.70
made through Harbour Office
$126.40
Vessel left in posted loading zone beyond 2 hour maximum subject to hourly charge - Prolonged stay
arrangement to facilitate repairs are to be arranged with Harbour Office
$12.60
Grid (per tide)
$60.90
Winch per hour. (minimum one hour charge)
$22.10
Minimum one hour charge
$72.00
Each additional hour
$53.20
Pump Out
a) If in the opinion of the Wharf Manager or other duly authorized personnel a vessel requires pumping out, a pump may be placed on
any vessel located at the Harbour Authority Floats in Port Hardy, BC without fear of liability or reproach.
b) A minimum $72.50 per day fee may be levied against the owner/operator should it be necessary to pump out a vessel with or
without the owner's consent.
Moorage - Commercial Fishing Vessel:
Off or On-Loading:
Other Rates (not included in moorage rate):
Other Rates:
Power:
All other Moorage:
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District of Port Hardy Harbour Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule G
Daily/per foot
$1.15
Weekly/per foot
$6.80
Power - Prepaid 20 amp/day
$5.60
Launch
$6.70
Seagate Pier - Water for large vessel m/3
$1.70
After hour access Charge out fees based on Aires Security or Public Works
Cost Plus 20%
Use of garbage bins or cardboard bins without moorage (under 60 feet)
$69.00
Use of garbage bins or cardboard bins without moorage (over 61 feet)
$189.00
Off-Loading Commercial Fishing Vessel on or off-loading - the greater of:
First hour, Minimum billing
$74.60
Each additional hour
$55.20
Daily/per foot per 24 hour period
$1.10
Weekly/per foot (prepaid)
$6.50
Moorage - Seagate Pier Leased Area
by reservation only, per day
$247.60
For each metered non-residential user, for consumption in the same calendar year - Quarterly (Schedule A)
$1.07/m3
HARBOUR IMPROVEMENT
Applies to Fisherman's Wharf and Seine Floats Parking Areas. Rates include applicable taxes.
Non-commercial vessel, per day
$7.81
Commercial fishing vessel***, per launch or removal
$15.06
Local Resident Annual Pass (non commercial vessel*), includes launch, vehicle & trailer parking).
$133.60
Commercial Fishing Vessel Annual Commercial Pass, (includes vehicle & trailer parking)
$178.54
*** Commercial fishing vessel (CFV) is defined as: a Vessel displaying a valid CFV licence, or a licenced
Local Business actively engaged in marine related services not being used for pleasure purposes.
Daily
$7.81
Weekly
$26.08
Monthly
$79.21
Annual
$114.81
Daily
$14.53
Weekly
$50.86
Monthly
$157.23
Annual
$228.10
Replacement Pass
$6.51
Vehicle or trailer (single stall) parking pass:
Vehicle and trailer (double stall) parking pass:
Bear Cove Recreation Site
Moorage:
Moorage - All vessels:
Commercial Vessel Rates:
SEAGATE PIER and T-Floats. Rates do not include applicable taxes
Launch Fees:
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Updated January 1, 2026
Schedule H
General Recreation
Rentals, per:
Tables, each
$6.23
Chairs, each
$0.65
Pavilion, Beaver Harbour Park ($20 refundable deposit - Cash Only)
$13.59
*Registration Fee Collection - non-municipal service
$2.43
*Tumble and Play (dry floor child only)
$3.94
Fitness Classes (per class)
$6.13
Fitness Classes (per class) Senior
$4.27
Fitness Classes (punch card 11 classes)
$61.43
Fitness Classes (punch card 11 classes) Senior
$42.72
Special Event
$8.00
Youth groups (must consist of at least 80% youth)
$84.05
Early Ice - June 1 to Labour Day (must consist of at least 80% youth)
$105.07
Adult groups
$137.97
Non Prime Time (Ice in) Arena Rental per hour Rental starting after 12 a.m. and ending before 6 a.m.
$102.75
Warm room rental fee
$43.90
Twoonie Skate (Price includes GST)
$2.00
Infant 0 -12 months
Free
Child 13 months -12 years
$3.86
Youth 13-18 years
$4.66
Adult 19-59 years
$6.13
Senior 60 + years
$4.27
Family - Immediate family to maximum of 2 parents and 4 children under the age of 18.
$13.36
Child 13 months -12 years
$38.48
Youth 13-18 years
$46.70
Adult 19-59 years
$61.43
Senior 60 + years
$42.72
Family - Immediate family to maximum of 2 parents
$133.31
Skate Rental
$2.00
Skate aid
Free
Skate sharpening
$5.00
Youth groups (must consist of at least 80% youth) -
$54.51
Adult groups - Arena surface only
$71.88
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$968.44
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
$1,320.03
5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
$968.44
Each additional hour
$109.96
Alarm Activation Charge
$75.00
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$777.60
District of Port Hardy Recreation Rates 2026
Non-profit group facility rental:
y
(Ice-out) - Arena rental per hour:
Miscellaneous Skate Fees
BookKing Wallet Credit (11 admission passes)
Arena Admission - Single Admission
Arena Rentals (Ice-in) - Arena rental per hour
Arena Facility Rental:
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Updated January 1, 2026
Schedule H
District of Port Hardy Recreation Rates 2026
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
$1,166.21
5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
$777.12
Each additional hour
$88.42
Under 100 people per event
$92.70
Over 100 people per event
$161.76
Pickle Ball - Per Person Per Drop In (2hr time slot) (GST included)
$4.00
* GST Exempt
0-49 people
$100.87
50 + people
$168.11
Deck Time (45 minutes)
$43.90
Single lane
$24.04
Special Needs Pool rental
$46.72
One-half pool, shared rental per hour
$50.82
Infant 0 -12 months
Free
Child 13 months -12 years
$3.86
Youth 13-18 years
$4.66
Adult 19-59 years
$6.13
Senior 60 + years
$0.00
Family- Immediate family to maximum of 2 parents and 4 children under the age of 18.
$13.36
Twoonie Swim (Price includes GST)
$2.00
Special Event
$8.00
Child 13 months -12 years
$38.48
Youth 13-18 years
$46.70
Adult 19-59 years
$61.43
Senior 60 + years
$42.72
Family-Immediate family to maximum of 2 parents and 4 children under the age of 18
$133.31
Monthly Length Swim Pass (Valid for 30 Operating Days)
Adult 19-59 years
$91.68
Senior 60 + years
$62.26
* Parent & Tot (includes one parent and one child)
$68.11
* Preschool Levels 2-5
$61.94
* Swim Levels 1- 5 (10 ½ hr lessons)
$76.92
* Swim Level 6 (10 45 minutes lesons)
$46.75
* Junior Lifeguard Club (10/45 minute lessons)
$76.92
Adults Levels 1-3 (10 ½ hr lessons)
$63.26
Badges & Stickers - each
$2.89
* Special Needs (not School District)
$76.92
* Special Needs Group Lesson (10 - ½ hour lessons)
$46.75
Children and youth - Individual
$14.63
Children and youth - Additional person
$9.85
Pool Lessons & Programs:
BookKing Wallet Credit (11 admission passes):
Pool Admission - Single Admission:
Pool Rentals:
Cleaning Fee for Civic Centre Events and Use:
Unspecified recreation programs run on a cost recovery basis plus 20% per policy.
Private Lessons -per half-hour:
Lifesaving Society Swimming Lessons:
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Updated January 1, 2026
Schedule H
District of Port Hardy Recreation Rates 2026
Adult - Individual, each
$18.09
Adult - Additional person, each
$13.77
* Up to 3 instructors
$123.44
* Additional instructors, each
$32.48
Swim Team - Monthly per person
$40.88
Tumble, Play, and Swim (Adult and Child) 10 sessions
$94.27
Tumble, Play, and Swim (Additional Child) 10 sessions
$35.81
Tumble, Play, and Swim drop in (Adult and Child)
$10.43
Tumble, Play, and Swim drop in (Additional Child)
$3.94
Fitness Classes (per class)
$6.13
Fitness Classes (per class) Senior
$4.27
Fitness Classes (punch card 11 classes)
$61.43
Fitness Classes (punch card 11 classes) Senior
$42.72
Aquafit Classes Senior 60 + years
$4.27
Aquafit Classes Senior 60+ years (punch card 11 classes)
$42.72
Junior Lifeguard Club
$124.84
Bronze Cross
$256.61
Bronze Cross Recertification.
$110.13
Bronze Medallion
$234.14
Bronze Medallion Recertification
$73.41
National Lifeguard Award
$530.00
National Lifeguard Award Recertification
$146.79
Life Saving Camp (Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross)
$373.91
Lifesaving Instructor Award
$402.71
Swim Instructor Recertification
$122.29
Swim Instructor Award
$440.20
B.O.A.T Certification - Manual
$17.86
B.O.A.T. Certification - Exam
$50.82
First Aid Programs
CPR
$84.73
CPR Recertification
$67.65
Child Safe
$89.83
Child Safe Recertification
$72.56
Standard First Aid
$183.50
Standard First Aid Recertification
$74.71
Emergency First Aid
$100.05
*Babysitter's Course - 8 hours 11-15 year old
$78.34
School District classes - per hour:
Advanced Aquatic Courses:
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District of Port Hardy Building Bylaw Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule I
1. Building & Plumbing Fees
a) Value of construction up to $1,000
$81.00
b) For each additional $1,000 of value of construction or fraction thereof, over $1,000 but not
exceeding $100,000
$8.00
c) For each additional $1,000 of value of construction or fraction thereof, over $100,00 but not
exceeding $500,000
$6.00
d) For each additional $1,000 of value of construction or fraction thereof, exceeding $500,000
$4.00
e) For renewal of a permit where the value of the proposed construction is less than $100,000
$54.00
f) For renewal of a permit where the value of the proposed construction is more than $100,000
$54.00 plus $1.00 per $1,000 or
fraction thereof, for construction value
in excess of $100,000
g) Building Permit fees for Non-Profit Organizations where the building is being overseen by an
engineer, architect or registered professional, may be exempted from Building Permit fees as
prescribed except for the damage deposit upon application to the District of Port Hardy
h) The fee for a permit to demolish or remove a building
$162.00
i) The fee for a permit to authorize the moving of a building to a new site
50% fee for new construction
j) Solid fuel burning appliance, maximum 2 inspections
$109.00
k) The fee for a permit to locate a mobile home, factory built building, or similar structure in a
location, plus the fee based on the value of the work required to be done on the site, as set out in
construction fees above.
$162.00 - single wide
$216.00 - double wide
l) The fee for inspection of a Bed & Breakfast operation or Short Term Rental
$83.00
m) The fee for inspection following request of property owner to close a secondary suite
$83.00
n) The fee for inspection of a Daycare Operation
$83.00
2. Refund of Fees
a) An applicant for a Building, Building Move, Demolition or Plumbing Permit may obtain a refund
of the Permit Fee when a permit is surrendered and cancelled on the following basis:
i) Refund before any construction begins.
75% of permit fees
ii) Where construction or work has begun or an inspection has been made.
No refund
iii) No refund shall be made for less than
$104.00
iv) No refund shall be issued if a Section 57 - Notice on Title is required.
a) A re-inspection fee where more than two inspection are necessary.
$78.00
i) Applies when a permit is outstanding with respect to a parcel of land and the registered
ownership of the land is transferred. The new owner may apply for a revised building permit issued
in the name of that owner upon payment for the transfer fee.
$52.00
3. Re-Inspection Charge
4. Application or Permit Transfer Fee
ii) A revised building permit issued under Subsection 4. a) i) shall be deemed to have been issued on the date of the original issuance of
the permit and to take effect from that date.
iii) Subsection 4.a) i) does not apply when the building plans or the conditions of the issuance for a building permit application are
proposed to be changed. A new building permit application and permit fee must be submitted to the Building Inspector and a new building
permit obtained.
a) A transfer fee of:
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District of Port Hardy Building Bylaw Rates 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule I
5. Permit Extension Fee
An additional non-refundable permit extension fee applies when an extension is requested in
writng by the owner.
$52.00
6. Letter Advising of Status of Property and Improvements (per hour)
$52.00
7. Building File Review
$52.00
8. Fire Protection Equipment - Resubmission of Plans (each submission)
$104.00
i) Residential Demolition
$1,040.00
ii) Commercial /Industrial Demolition
$4,160.00
b) Building, plumbing or moving Permit
Construction Value ($) Deposit ($)
0-30,000
$520.00
30,001-80,000
$730.00
80,001-200,000
$1040.00
200,001-2,000,000 $2080.00
2,000,001 and over $ 4160.00
"Building permit fees paid directly to a municipality in BC are generally exempt from GST. This exemption is based on the federal tax law
which classifies the processing of a permit application as an exempt supply when provided by a government or municipality."
9. Damage Deposits
a) Demolition Permit:
i) An occupancy permit has been issued by the District with respect to the works of that the Building or Moving permit was issued;
and,
ii) The District has inspected adjacent highways, public utilities and District property which are found to be in a satisfactory condition.
c) Refund of Damage Deposit - Where a damage deposit has been paid to the District with respect to a Building, Demolition or Moving
Permit, the balance of said deposit shall be refunded after:
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District of Port Hardy Cemetery Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule J
Description
25% Care Fund
Grave Space 1/4 to Care fund
$129.50
$518.00
Cremation Space 1/4 to Care Fund
$38.25
$153.00
Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
$748.00
Mon-Fri after 2pm
$1,005.00
Sat & Sun 8am-2pm
$1,349.00
Stat 8am-2pm
$1,722.00
Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
$197.00
Mon-Fri after 2pm
$427.00
Sat & Sun 8am-2pm
$509.00
Stat 8am-2pm
$689.00
Exhumation
$575.00
Transfer of Licence
$31.00
Memorial Install
$37.25
$149.00
Grave Liners
Cost Plus 20%
Oversize Grave Liners
Cost Plus 20%
Cremation Vaults
Cost Plus 20%
Opening & Closing-Burials
Opening & Closing-Cremation
Adjust annually to cost of goods (including freight), plus 20%
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District of Port Hardy Burning Permit Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule K
Category A: Open Fire is a fire that burns piled material no larger
than 1 metre in height and 1 metre in diameter but does not
include a campfire or recreational fire.
No charge
Category B: Open Fire is 1-2 concurrently burning piles, at least 10
metres between piles, in which burn material is piled larger than 1
metre by 1 metre in diameter but not greater than 2 metres high
and/or 3 metres in width and may include land clearing waste.
$30.00 (1-3 days)
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District of Port Hardy Animal Control Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule L
Licences
Spayed/Neutered over eight (8) months old
$19.00
Not Spayed/Neutered Over eight (8) months old
$60.50
Dangerous Dog
$89.50
Replacement tag
$11.50
Impoundment - LICENCED AND ALTERED (Dogs & Cats)
First impoundment
$60.50
Second impoundment
$93.50
Third impoundment
$121.50
Fourth and subsequent
$154.00
Impoundment - UNLICENSED or INTACT (Dogs & Cats)
First impoundment
$121.50
Second impoundment
$182.00
Third impoundment
$364.50
Dangerous or Restricted Dogs
$486.00
Impoundment - Livestock - Large
First impoundment
$121.50
Second impoundment
$154.00
Third impoundment
$182.00
Fourth and subsequent
$243.00
Miscellaneous
Care & Feed per day
$32.00
Care & Feed Livestock per day
cost plus 20%
Breeders Licence
$121.50
Drop off Fee
Drop off Fee - per adult animal (non-resident)
$117.00
Drop off fee - adult pregnant/nursing female Cat/Dog (non-resident)
$117.00
Drop off fee - adult pregnant/nursing female Cat/Dog (resident)
$50.00
Drop off fee - per kitten/pup (non-resident)
$25.00
Drop off fee - per kitten/pup (resident)
$25.00
Drop off - all Other Animals at ACO discretion
$50.00
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Schedule L
Dogs (spayed/neutered by District)
At Cost
Cats (spayed/neutered by District)
At Cost
Cats/Dogs (spayed/neutered prior to impound)
$64.50
Veterinary expenses
At Cost
Drop off dog that has bitten
$268.00
Quarantine
$185.50
Use of Live Trap, per 3 day period and any fraction thereof
$35.00
Replace Live Trap
At Cost
Rates include GST where applicable (Adoption Fees)
Adoption Fees - per animal
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District of Port Hardy Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule M
For applications to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch requiring the local government's recommendation
as to whether the application should be approved or rejected.
$825.00
For inspections necessary for Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch applications for capacity increase.
$225.00
For calculation of the occupant load to meet the requirements of the code for health and life safety.
$225.00
For public hearing advertising that may be required in conjunction with the processing of applications for licensing
to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch application.
$875.00
Application for special occasion licenses on properties owned by the District of Port Hardy - Admin fees where
application is received in advance of 30 days or more.
$125.00
Application for special occasion licenses on properties owned by the District of Port Hardy - Admin fees where
application is received within 30 days of the event. NOTE: an application will not be accepted if received within 14
days of the event.
$225.00
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District of Port Hardy Zoning & Official Community Plan Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule N
Processing and inspection of application
$825.00
For statutory public hearing advertising
$875.00
Mapping the amendment on Zoning or Official Community Plan Maps
$275.00
*If the proposed bylaw amendment is not advertised, 100% of the advertising fee will be reimbursed.
** If the rezoning is refused after public hearing, the mapping fee will be reimbursed
Processing and inspection of application
$825.00
For statutory public hearing advertising
$875.00
Mapping the amendment on Zoning or Official Community Plan Maps
$475.00
$325.00
For each additional lot
$175.00
plus Land Title and Survey Authority Fees (Registration fee with LTSA & title search)*
At cost
3. Any Board of Variance Application
$325.00
4. Sign application, processing and inspection
$150.00
5. Temporary Land Use Permit
$1,075.00
1. Any application for an amendment to the Official Community Plan and/or Zoning Bylaw shall, at the time of application, be accompanied
with payment of the following fees:
*If refused, the registration fee will be reimbursed.
Processing and inspection of application costs associated with the notice and the mailing or delivery of the
notice
2. Any application for a Development Permit or a Development Variance Permit pursuant to this bylaw shall, at the time of application, be
accompanied with payment of the following fees:
b) Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw AND Official Community Plan
a) Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw OR Official Community Plan
*If the proposed bylaw amendment is not advertised, 100% of the advertising fee will be reimbursed.
** If the rezoning is refused after public hearing, the mapping fee will be reimbursed.
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SUBDIVISON APPLICATION RATES 2026
Updated - January 1, 2026
Schedule O
Processing and inspection of application
$655.00
Application fee: For 2 - 10 lots
$190.00
For 11 or more lots
$260.00
Mapping
$445.00
Extension of preliminary approval
$285.00
Amendment to a Strata Subdivision
$285.00
Processing and inspection of application
$655.00
*Up to 50% reimbursed if Council refuses strata and planning/engineering costs have not been
incurred by the District.
$230.00
If the applicant wishes to submit a revised application within four weeks of the original submission,
the fee for considering the revised application.
$550.00
If the applicant wishes to submit a revised application after more than four weeks, but less than
one year, from the date of the original submission the fee for each revised submission.
50% of the original
submission fee
For a revised application submitted later than one year from the date of the original submission,
the applicant must pay
Same fees as for a new
application
Driveway access and let down applications
$595.00
Application for a strata conversion of a previously occupied building, per strata plan:
Per Unit/ parcel
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District of Port Hardy Property Infraction/Remediation Rates 2026
Updated - Jan 1, 2026
Schedule P
Initial investigation and inspection of property, including attendance by Inspector
Cost + 20%
Inspection Contractor/Professional, including attendance by Inspector
Cost + 20%
Subsequent inspections
$115.00
District work if owner defaults
Cost + 20%
Where owner does not comply with District requirement to maintain property or bring up to
standards. Fee applies to either vacant or occupied parcels.
Cost + 20%
Actual costs incurred for related labour, materials or equipment
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