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Fees & rates — Smithers, British Columbia: Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges

In the Town of Smithers, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges, verified 2026-09-24. Schedule scope: Fees and charges for services within the Town of Smithers, as set out in Schedules A through P and Schedule Q. Effective date: January 1, 2026.

Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges adopted bylaw

schedule scope	Fees and charges for services within the Town of Smithers, as set out in Schedules A through P and Schedule Q.	s. 3; Schedule Q
notable fees	Dog licence: neutered male/female $15.00; male not neutered/female not spayed $50.00; dangerous dog $300.00. Building permit: $6.25 per $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5.50 per $1,000 over. Water annual residential $406.00; sewer $528; solid waste single family $184.	Schedule O; Schedule E; Schedule L; Schedule M; Schedule K
effective date	January 1, 2026	Schedule K

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Consolidated fees bylaw; Schedule E (Building Inspection Fees) sets building permit fees, valuation-based charges, and renewal-of-lapsed-permit fees referenced by the Building Bylaw.