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CONSOLIDATION OF
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NO. 4436
Adopted February 12, 2007
AS AMENDED BY
By-law No. 4453 - June 25, 2007
By-law No. 5068 - May 8, 2023
By-law No. 4488 - August 25, 2008
By-law No. 5075 - February 12, 2024
By-law No. 4511 - April 27, 2009
By-law No. 5080 - March 25, 2024
By-law No. 4549 - December 15, 2009
By-law No. 5086 - May 13, 2024
By-law No. 4551 - January 25, 2010
By-law No. 5092 - September 23, 2024
By-law No. 4562 - April 12, 2010
By-law No. 5096 - October 15, 2024
By-law No. 4585 - August 23, 2010
By-law No. 5100 - December 9, 2024
By-law No. 4615 - December 14, 2010
By-law No. 5104 - April 14, 2025
By-law No. 4638 - May 27, 2011
By-law No. 5118 - December 8, 2025
By-law No. 4704 - June 25, 2012
By-law No. 5132 - June 3, 2026
By-law No. 4712 - December 10, 2012
By-law No. 5136 - July 22, 2026
By-law No. 4733 - June 24, 2013
By-law No. 5144 - August 26, 2026
By-law No. 4764 - December 11, 2013
By-law No. 4799 - July 28, 2014
By-law No. 4820 - December 15, 2014
By-law No. 4831 - February 23, 2015
By-law No. 4861 - July 27, 2015
By-law No. 4885 - December 14, 2015
By-law No. 4886 - January 11, 2016
By-law No. 4909 - August 2, 2016
By-law No. 4934 - May 8, 2017
By-law No. 4962 - May 14, 2018
By-law No. 4983 - December 12, 2018
By-law No. 4995 - April 29, 2019
By-law No. 5003 - August 26, 2019
By-law No. 5011 - December 9, 2019
By-law No. 5018 - June 8, 2020
By-law No. 5033 - December 7, 2020
By-law No. 5039 - May 25, 2021
By-law No. 5047 - December 13, 2021
By-law No. 5010 - March 14, 2022
By-law No. 5059 - May 30, 2022
By-law No. 5065 - December 12, 2022
(This consolidation is prepared for convenience only.
For accurate reference, please consult the City Clerk's Office, City of Yellowknife)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SHORT TITLE
1
INTERPRETATION
1
APPLICATION
2
SEVERABILITY
4
SCHEDULES
4
EFFECT
4
PART 1 - COMBATIVE SPORTS FEES
1
PART 2 - BUILDING FEES
2
PART 3 - BUSINESS LICENCING FEES
4
PART 4 - CEMETERY FEES
9
PART 5 - ANIMAL FEES
10
PART 6 - FIRE DIVISION FEES
11
PART 7 - TAX CERTIFICATE, NSF AND REQUEST FOR UTILITY OR TAX
14
INFORMATION FEES
14
PART 8 - PARKING METER, PARKING CERTIFICATE AND ORDERLY USE OF HIGHWAY PERMIT
RATES
15
PART 9 - LAND APPLICATION FEE
17
PART 10 - CHAUFFEUR'S PERMIT FEES
19
PART 11 - LOTTERY LICENCE FEES
20
PART 12 - RECREATION AND PARKS RELATED FEES
21
PART 13 - PUBLIC TRANSIT FARES AND ADVERTISING FEES
31
PART 14 - SERVICE CONNECTION FAILURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEES
34
PART 15 - WATER AND SEWER RATES
35
PART 16 - SNOWMOBILE LICENSE FEES
39
PART 17 - TIPPING AND SOLID WASTE RELATED FEES
40
PART 18 - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES
45
PART 19 - CORPORATE SERVICES GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) RELATED FEES
47
PART 20 - FEES FOR OTHER CITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
48
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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE
BY-LAW NO. 4436
A BY-LAW of the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife in the
Northwest Territories, to consolidate and otherwise establish the fees and charges payable for
the City's products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure, and facilities.
PURSUANT TO the relevant sections of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act S.N.W.T. 2003, c. 22,
and particularly section 72(e), which allows municipalities to establish, by by-law, fees or other
charges for products, programs, services, public utilities, infrastructure and facilities provided
by the municipality and for the use of property under the ownership, direction, management or
control of the municipality.
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife deems it
expedient and wishes to both consolidate and update the various fees and charges to be
collected by the City of Yellowknife;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
YELLOWKNIFE, in regular sessions duly assembled, enacts as follows:
SHORT TITLE
1.
This By-law may be cited as the Fees and Charges By-law.
INTERPRETATION
DEFINITIONS
2.
In this by-law:
"City"
means the Municipal Corporation of the City of
Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories established
pursuant to the Cities, Towns and Villages Act;
"Cost of Service"
means the dollar value equivalent for the direct and
indirect costs of providing a program or service as
calculated by the Senior Administrative Officer;
"Payment Plan"
means a plan for the payment of a fee or charge as
set out in the City's Financial Administration By-law;
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"Person"
means an individual human being or a corporation
and includes a partnership, society, and an
association or a group of persons acting in concert
unless the context explicitly or by necessary
implication otherwise requires; and
"'Program or Service' or
'Program and Service'"
either of these phrases when used in this by-law
with respect to fees or other charges includes fees
or other charges for products, programs, services,
public utilities, infrastructure and facilities provided
by the City and for the use of property under the
ownership, direction, management or control of
the municipality.
3.
In this By-law all other terms, phrases and their derivatives as set out in the attached
schedules shall have the meanings given in the by-law (including any amended or
successor by-law) referenced in the individual Part of the Schedule.
4.
If or when the terms, phrases or their derivatives are not consistent with the context,
words in the present tense shall include the future, words in the plural context include
the singular, and words in the singular number include the plural. The word "shall" is
always mandatory and not merely directory. Words not defined shall be interpreted in
accordance with the Interpretation Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. I-8 and the Cities, Towns and
Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c. 22 and if not defined in either of these Acts, they are to
be given their common and ordinary meaning.
5.
The marginal notes and headings in this by-law are for reference purposes only.
6.
Any Act, Regulation or By-law that is referred to in this By-law shall be interpreted as
including any successor Act, Regulation or By-law.
APPLICATION
FEES ESTABLISHED
7.
Council hereby establishes the fees and charges as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-
law. The By-laws set out in Schedule "A" are hereby amended as described in that
schedule.
FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED
8.
The City may impose fees and charges for its programs or services:
a)
at the time the transaction is initiated; or
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b)
upon receipt of the service; or
c)
if subsection 8. (a) or (b) are not applicable, upon the due date specified in any
invoice issued by the City to any person in connection with a fee or charge
imposed by this By-law.
9.
The Senior Administrative Officer may prescribe terms and conditions for billing
customers and payment plans that do not otherwise contradict the provisions of this By-
law or the Financial Administration By-law.
10.
THE FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY THIS BY-LAW DO NOT INCLUDE ANY FEDERAL OR
OTHER TAXES, WHICH SHALL BE ADDED WHERE APPLICABLE.
11.
No request by any person for a program or service as described in Schedule "B" will be
processed or provided unless and until the person requesting the program or service has
paid the applicable fee or charge in the prescribed amount set out in Schedule "B", or
the Senior Administrative Officer has granted permission for the service or use of City
property to be provided in advance of an invoice being issued, or has waived the fee in
whole or in part.
COLLECTION
12.
The City may actively and vigorously pursue the collection of outstanding receivables
when the Senior Administrative Officer is satisfied that collection is reasonably assured
and administration fees are reasonably warranted. The Senior Administrative Officer
may limit collections if he or she believes that collection efforts are likely to cause or
compound financial hardship.
PARAMOUNTCY
13.
Where this By-law establishes a fee or charge for a fee or charge that has been
established by By-law, resolution or other manner that predates the effective date of
this By-law, the fee or charge in this By-law shall be the applicable fee or charge.
INTEREST
14.
Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment plan, or directed by the Senior Administrative
Officer, any portion of a fee or charge that remains unpaid beyond the date fixed for
payment shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.8% per month thereafter until such fee or
charge is paid in full.
NON-PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES
15.
The fees and charges imposed pursuant to this By-law on a person constitute a debt of
the person to the City. Where there is statutory authority to do so, the Senior
Administrative Officer may add the fees and charges imposed by this By-law to the tax
roll for the property in the same manner as municipal taxes.
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SEVERABILITY
16.
The provisions of this By-law are severable and the invalidity of any part of this By-law
shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this By-law.
SCHEDULES
17.
The attached Schedules form part of this By-law.
EFFECT
18.
This By-law shall come into effect upon receiving Third Reading and otherwise meeting
the requirements of s. 75 of the Cities, Towns & Villages Act unless a later date is set out
in Schedule "B".
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BY-LAW NO. 4436
Schedule "A"
By-law Schedule and Section Amendments
The schedules, or parts of schedules where appropriate, referencing fees and/or charges in the
following by-laws are hereby amended so as to delete them in whole or in part, and the
sections in each by-law referencing fees and/or charges by way of dollar values or references to
schedules are replaced by reference to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 or any successor by-
law as set out below:
All-terrain Vehicle By-law No. 3054
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section 9 and Schedule "C" are deleted in their entirety
As amended by By-law No. 5104 (deleting reference to Combative Sports By-law No. 4721)
As amended by By-law No. 5059 (deleting reference to Building By-law No. 4469)
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27/11 (deleting reference to Building By-law No. 3815)
Building By-law No. 5058
Business Licence By-law No. 3451
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sections 220, 223, 225, 226 (a) & (b), 230(8), 232(2), 312(1), 324 (1) are amended so as
to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather than Schedule "D"; and
-
section 303(2) and Schedule "D" are deleted in their entirety
Cemetery By-law No. 3965
-
sections 10, 17 is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather
than Schedule "B"; and
-
Schedule "B" is deleted in its entirety
As amended by By-law No. 5104 (deleting reference to Dog By-law No. 3710)
Dog By-law No. 4755
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27/11
Emergency Response and Fire Protection Services By-law No. 4502
By-law No. 4436
Schedule A
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Financial Administration By-law No. 4206
-
section 4 is amended so as to add the text "including the Fees and Charges By-law" at
the end of the section;
-
sections 16 - 19, s. 30, s. 33 and s. 35 are deleted in their entirety; and
-
section 29 is amended so as to delete the text "and utility accounts", with the balance of
the section remaining
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024 (deleting reference to Highway Traffic By-law
No 4063 and replaced with Parking By-law No. 5053)
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27/11
Land Administration By-law No. 4596
-
section 6 is amended so as to delete the text "will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the
assessed value, unless otherwise authorized by the Minister. Based on this upset limit
all lease fees" with the balance of the section remaining;
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27/11
Livery Licence By-law No. 4526
Lottery Licence By-law No. 4092
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section 24 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with:
"The fees payable to the City with respect to licences issued pursuant to this By-law are
as prescribed in Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 or any successor by-law."
-
section 25 is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather than
a dollar value; and
-
section 29 is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather than
the Lottery License By-law
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024 (Parking By-law regulates parking in the City)
Parking By-law No. 5053
By-law No. 4436
Schedule A
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Public Transit System By-law No. 4284
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section 3(a) is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather
than Schedule "A"; and
-
Schedule "A" is deleted in its entirety
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
Service Connection Failure Assistance By-law No. 4664
Snowmobile By-law No. 3722
-
section 6(1)(f) is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather
than Schedule "A"; and
-
Schedule "A" is deleted in its entirety
Solid Waste Management By-law No. 4376
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section 2(1) definitions of "Solid Waste Levy" and "Vehicle Charge for the Disposal of
Residential Waste" are amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law
rather than Schedule "B" and "A" respectively;
-
section 9(2) is amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law rather
than Schedule "A" and "B";
-
section 9(12)(a) is are amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor by-law
rather than Schedule "B";
-
sections 11(1) and 11(3) are amended so as to reference this By-law or any successor
by-law rather than Schedule "A";
-
sections 15(1) - (5), s. 17 and 19 (3)(b) are amended so as to reference this By-law or
any successor by-law rather than Schedule "A" and/or "B"; and
-
Schedules "A" & "B" are deleted in their entirety
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
Water & Sewer Service By-law No. 4663
By-law No. 4436
Schedule A
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As amended by By-law No. 5059 (deleting reference to Zoning By-law No. 4404)
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27/11 (deleting reference to Zoning By-law No. 4024)
Zoning By-law No. 5045
Schedule "B"
Fees and Charges
Part 1 deleted by By-law No. 5104 April 14, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5068 May 8, 2023
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5039 May 25, 2021
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 1 - Combative Sports Fees
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As amended by By-law No. 5136 July 22, 2026
As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 4962 May 14, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4934 May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 2 - Building Fees
(Building By-law No. 5058)
SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
NBC Part 9 Residential Building Permits
1
a) Additions
$75.00 + $0.60/sq. ft. of GFA
b) Garages
c) Carports
d) Decks
e) Accessory Buildings
$75.00 + $1.00/sq. ft. of GFA
2
a) Alterations and Improvements
b) Remodeling any occupancy to Residential building
c) Signs
$75.00 + $7.50 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
3
Demolitions
$250.00 flat fee
4
Temporary Building
$100 per month
5
Foundations
$75.00 + $0.50/sq. ft. of GFA
6
Building Envelope
$75.00 + $1.00/sq. ft. of GFA
7
New Construction
$75.00 + $1.50/sq. ft. of GFA
8
Prefabricated Building
$75.00 + $1.50/sq. ft. of GFA
9
Change of Occupancy
$75.00 + $7.50 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
10 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),
Plumbing
$75.00 + $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
NBC Part 9 Non-Residential Building Permits and All NBC Part 3 Building Permits
1
All Non-Residential Building Applications
$75.00 + $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
2
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),
Plumbing
$75.00 + $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
3
Demolition
$250.00 flat fee
4
Sign
$75.00 + $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
Other
1 Re-Inspection Fee
$150.00 per inspection (for every re-
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SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
inspection following a failed inspection)
2 Review of Alternative Solution
$280.00 per hour
3 Change of Occupancy Classification
$75.00 + $7.00 per $1,000.00 of value of
work
4 Cancellation of the Application
In accordance with Section 49 of the Building
By-law
5 File Information Request and Certificate of Compliance -
single/duplex
$100.00
6 File Information Request and Certificate of Compliance -
multi-family, residential and non-residential buildings
$200.00
Surety Bonds All Building Permits
1 Single-family issuing an occupancy permit before non-life
safety paperwork has been submitted
$5,000.00
2 Duplex issuing an occupancy permit before non-life
safety paperwork has been submitted per unit
$3,000.00 Per unit
3 Multi-family issuing an occupancy permit before non-life
safety paperwork has been submitted per unit
$500.00 Per unit
4 Part 3 Buildings issuing an occupancy permit before non-
life safety paperwork has been submitted
$1,500.00 Per floor
GFA stands for Gross Floor Area. It is calculated by adding the area of each floor, including subgrade levels.
(Vacant Building By-law No. 5135)
Vacant Buildings Permit Fees
FEE
Effective January 1, 2027
Permit Issued:
First
$1,500.00
Second
$3,500.00
Third
$5,500.00
Fourth
$8,000.00
Fifth and all Subsequent permits
$8,000 plus 1% of assessed value of property
Inspection Fee
$150.00
Application Fee
$75.00
Expired Permit Fee
$250.00
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As amended by By-law No. 5010 March 14, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4615 December 14, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4551 January 25, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4549 December 15, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 3 - Business Licencing Fees
(Business Licence By-law No. 3451)
TYPE OF BUSINESS LICENCE/SERVICE
FEE
Advertising Manufacturer
$200.00
Advertising Vehicle (per unit) for duration of
permit
$50.00
Agent (resident)
$200.00
Amusement Attraction (if not sponsored by a local
service club)
- 14 day maximum
$1,100.00
Amusement Attraction (if sponsored by a local
service club)
$200.00
Apartment Rentals (3 or more units per building)
$200.00
Appliance Servicing
$200.00
Arcade
$200.00
Architect
- resident
$200.00
- non-resident
$350.00
Auctioneer
- resident
$200.00
- non-resident
$350.00 + after ten days, $5.00 per day
to max. of $550.00/yr
Auto-body Shop
$200.00
Automobile Dealership
$200.00
Bakery
$200.00
Bank (per Branch)
$200.00
Barber and Beauty Shop
$200.00
Bed and Breakfast deleted by By-law No. 5010
Beverage Room
$200.00
Blacksmith Shop
$200.00
Boarding, Lodging or Rooming House
$200.00
Bowling Alley
$200.00
Butcher Shop/Meat Market
$200.00
Candy/Ice Cream Dealer
$200.00
Carpenter
$200.00
Carpet Outlet
$200.00
Caterer
$200.00
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Canvasser
Resident (1 year)
$200.00
non-resident
$200.00
- 1 month
$200.00
- 6 months
$250.00
- 1 year
$500.00
Christmas Tree Vendors
resident (1 year)
$35.00
non-resident (1 month)
$200.00
charitable
no charge
Circus
14 day maximum $1,100.00
14 day maximum
$1,100.00
over 14 days
$1,100.00 +
$150.00 per day over 14
Charitable - if sponsored by a local service club
$150.00 total
Contractor
$200.00
Dairy
$200.00
Day Care
$200.00
Delivery/Messenger Service
$200.00
Diamond Drillers
$200.00
Dining Lounge
$200.00
Drug Store
$200.00
Dry Cleaners/Laundry
$200.00
Drywaller
$200.00
Electric and Appliance Repair Shop
$200.00
Electric Light Plant
$200.00
Explosive Storage, Dealer or Handler
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$350.00
Firearm/Ammunition Dealer
$200.00
Fish Dealer, Processor, Exporter
$200.00
Resident
$200.00
Non-resident
- 1 month
$200.00
- 6 month
$350.00
- 1 year
$550.00
Freighting by Motor Vehicle
$200.00
Garage Keeper/Motor Vehicle Service Station
$200.00
Gasoline Filling Station
$200.00
General Contractor
$200.00
resident
$200.00
non-resident
- 1 month
$200.00
- 6 months
$350.00
- 1 year
$550.00
General Store
$200.00
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Grocery Store
$200.00
Hawker/Peddler
$200.00
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$200.00
- 1 month
$200.00
- 6 months
$350.00
- 1 year
$550.00
Health Parlor
$200.00
Home Occupation
new application
$200.00 (+ development permit fee).
The fee is non-refundable.
renewal
$200.00
Implement/Industrial Dealer
$200.00
Insurance Agent, Investment Dealers/Agents
$200.00
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$350.00
Janitorial
$200.00
Jewelers/Watch repairs
$200.00
Kennel
$200.00
Kiosk
$200.00
Landscaping
$200.00
Limousine Service
$200.00
Liquor Service
$200.00
Livery and Boarding Stable
$200.00
Locksmith
$200.00
Lounge
$200.00
Lumber Yard/Sales
$200.00
Mail Order House
$200.00
Machine Shop
$200.00
Manicurist
$200.00
Market (Trader/Flea)
$200.00
Mechanical Trades
resident
$200.00
non-resident
- 1 month
$200.00
- 6 months
$350.00
- 1 year
$550.00
Massage Parlor
$200.00
Mobile Home Dealer
$200.00
Mobile Home Park
$200.00
Money Lenders
$200.00
Motel/Hotel
$200.00
Motor Vehicle Dealer
$200.00
Mutual Fund Dealers/Agents
$200.00
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$350.00
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Office Rentals (per building)
$200.00
Painter
$200.00
Pawnbroker
$200.00
Pet Grooming
$200.00
Photo/Photographer Shop
$200.00
Plumbing Contractor
$200.00
Pool/Billiard Parlors
$200.00
Printer/Publisher
$200.00
Private Investigator
$200.00
Professional Office
$200.00
Public Halls
$200.00
Entertainment/Bingo's
$200.00
Public Warehouse
$200.00
Radio Servicing/Sales
$200.00
Real Estate Agent
$200.00
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Contractor
$200.00
Rental Agency
$200.00
Restaurant
$200.00
Retail Business
$200.00
Salvage Dealer
$200.00
Second Hand Dealer
$200.00
Security Alarm Agent
$200.00
Security Business
$200.00
Sheet Metal Shop
$200.00
Shoe Repair Shop
$200.00
Shoe Store
$200.00
Shooting Gallery
$200.00
Short Term Rental Accommodation
$200.00
Snack Bar
$200.00
Special Auctioneer
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$350.00
Spray Painting Shop
$200.00
Stock Broker or Broker's Agent
$200.00
Student Business
no charge
Supper Club/Cocktail Lounge
$200.00
Tattoo Parlor
$200.00
Theater
$200.00
Tire Sales and Repairs
$200.00
Tobacco Dealer
$200.00
Towing/Boosting Service
$200.00
Transient Contractor
$350.00
Transient Trader
$2,000.00
Travel Agent
$200.00
Undertaker
$200.00
Used Car Dealer
$200.00
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Video Sales and Rental
$200.00
Welding Shop
$200.00
Woodworking Shop
$200.00
All Businesses not listed
$200.00
resident
$200.00
non-resident
$350.00
Administrative Fees
- License Information changes
NO CHARGE
- Transfer of Business License
$50.00
- Operating a business after the
expiry date of the license
License Application Fee + $75.00
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5104 April 14, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5068 May 8, 2023
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5039 May 25, 2021
As amended by By-law No. 5018 June 8, 2020
As amended by By-law No. 4995 April 29, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4962 May 14, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4934 May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 4 - Cemetery Fees
(Cemetery By-law No. 3965)
SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
Burial Permit
$104.25
$107.50
Burial Plot
Infant
$157.75
$421.75
Adult
$263.00
$703.25
Military
$157.75
$421.75
Cremation and Columbarium
$157.75
$421.75
Opening and Closing Burial Plot
Weekend
$1,069.25
$1,101.25
Weekday
$840.25
$865.50
Opening and Closing Cremation and Columbarium Plot
Weekend
$675.75
$696.00
Weekday
$472.75
$487.00
Disinterment
100% cost recovery
100% cost recovery
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As amended by By-law No. 5104 April 14, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5100 December 9, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 5 - Animal Fees
(Dog By-law No. 4755)
SERVICE
FEE/REFUND AMOUNT
FEE/REFUND AMOUNT
(Effective January 1, 2025)
Neutered/Spayed Dog
$7.00
$7.00
Un-neutered/Non-spayed Dog
- Licence Refund (upon proof of
neutering/spaying of a previously
un-neutered/non-spayed dog)
$25.00
$15.00
$25.00
$15.00
Licenced Kennel Dog
$3.00
$3.00
Tag Replacement
$5.00
$5.00
Impoundment
Cost recovery based on
contracted amount with
Pound keeper
$250.00/day
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As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5065 - December 12, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 4962 May 14, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4934, May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law NO. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4562, April 12, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4511, April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 Aug 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 6 - Fire Division Fees
(Emergency Response and Protection By-law No. 4502)
EQUIPMENT AND LABOUR CHARGES
FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSES WITHIN
CITY LIMITS
FEE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2023
Effective March 1, 2024
MEDICAL RESPONSE
Medical Transfer
$1,265.00 plus $86.25/hour
Waiting time (if applicable)
$1,650.00 plus $100.00/hour
waiting time (if applicable)
Medical Response
Yellowknife Resident
$258.75
$325.00
NWT Resident
$402.50
$500.00
Out of Territory Resident
$460.00
$575.00
Medical Supplies used during response
Minimum of $11.50 to a
maximum of $28.75
Minimum of $20.00 to a
maximum of $50.00
FIRE/RESCUE/HAZMAT RESPONSE
Initial Response (base rate)
$500.00
$500.00
Additional Rate
After 2 hours $200.00 + all
actual overtime hours of off-
duty Fire Fighters required to
operate Fire Division
Equipment
After 1 hour $400.00 + all actual
overtime hours of off-duty Fire
Fighters required to operate Fire
Division Equipment
Maximum charge for a residential,
single family dwelling
$4,500.00
$5,000.00
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EQUIPMENT AND LABOUR CHARGES FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONSES WITHIN CITY
LIMITS
FEE
Effective January 1, 2023
FEE
Effective January 1, 2024
FIRE RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARMS
First two (2) responses related to a False
Alarm at the same premises
No Charge
No Charge
For the third (3rd) and each subsequent
response to a False Alarm at the same
premises responded to during each
calendar year
$2,500.00 per response
$2,500.00 per response
Fire Alarm activation from servicing alarm
and Fire Division was not notified
$250.00
EQUIPMENT AND LABOUR CHARGES
FOR RESPONSES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
FEE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2023
Effective March 1, 2024
MEDICAL RESPONSE
$1,725.00 + $2.30/km
$1,725.00 + $2.30/km
FIRE/RESCUE/HAZMAT RESPONSE
Initial response plus:
Additional rate
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
After 2 hour & $200.00
per unit all actual
overtime hours of off-
duty Fire Fighters
required to operate Fire
Division Equipment
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
After 1 hour & $400.00 per
unit all actual overtime
hours of off-duty Fire
Fighters required to operate
Fire Division Equipment
FIRE RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARMS
First response related to a False Alarm
at the same premises
No Charge
REMOVE, NO LEVEL OF
SERVICE FOR FA OUTSIDE
CITY LIMITS
For the second (2nd) and each
subsequent response to a False Alarm
at the same premises responded to
during each calendar year
$2,500.00 false alarm
charge plus
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
REMOVE, NO LEVEL OF
SERVICE FOR FA OUTSIDE
CITY LIMITS
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FIRE RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARMS
First two (2) responses related to a False
Alarm at the same premises
No Charge
No Charge
For the third (3rd) and each subsequent
response to a False Alarm at the same
premises responded to during each
calendar year
$2,500.00 per response
$2,500.00 per response
Fire Alarm activation from servicing
alarm and Fire Division was not notified
$250.00
EQUIPMENT AND LABOUR CHARGES
FOR RESPONSES OUTSIDE CITY
LIMITS
FEE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2023
Effective March 1, 2024
MEDICAL RESPONSE
$1,725.00 + $2.30/km
$1,725.00 + $2.30/km
FIRE/RESCUE/HAZMAT RESPONSE
Initial response plus:
Additional rate
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
After 2 hour & $200.00
per unit all actual
overtime hours of off-
duty Fire Fighters
required to operate Fire
Division Equipment
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
After 1 hour & $400.00 per
unit all actual overtime hours
of off-duty Fire Fighters
required to operate Fire
Division Equipment
FIRE RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARMS
First response related to a False Alarm
at the same premises
No Charge
REMOVE, NO LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR FA OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
For the second (2nd) and each
subsequent response to a False Alarm at
the same premises responded to during
each calendar year
$2,500.00 false alarm
charge plus
$1,500.00 + $2.00/km
REMOVE, NO LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR FA OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
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As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 4995 April 29, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 7 - Tax Certificate, NSF and Request for Utility or Tax
Information Fees
(Financial Administration By-law No. 4206)
SERVICE
FEE
Effective July 1, 2022
FEE
Effective March 1, 2024
Tax Certificate
$50.00 per certificate
$50.00 per certificate
Cheque returned "Non-Sufficient Funds or 'NSF'" $30.00 per instance
$50.00 per instance
Request for Tax or Utility Information
$23.00 per instance
$23.00 per instance
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5018 June 8, 2020
As amended by By-law No. 4995 April 29, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4861 July 27, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4549 December 15, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 8 - Parking Meter, Parking Certificate and Orderly Use of Highway Permit Rates
(Parking By-law No. 5053)
1 & 2 Hour Meters
FEE
Effective March 1, 2024
FEE
Effective May 1, 2026
0.05
1 Minute
-
0.10
2 Minutes
1 Minute
0.25
6 Minutes
3 Minutes
1.00
24 Minutes
12 Minutes
2.00
48 Minutes
24 Minutes
2.50
60 Minutes
30 Minutes
9 Hour Meters
Effective March 1, 2024
Effective May 1, 2026
0.05
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
0.10
6 Minutes
4 Minutes
0.25
15 Minutes
10 Minutes
1.00
60 Minutes
40 Minutes
Reserved Parking Meters
Meter Service
FEE
Effective March 1, 2024
FEE
Effective May 1, 2026
1 & 2 Hour Meters
$16.00/day
$25.00/day
9 Hour Meters
$10.00/day
$15.00/day
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Parking Certificate Service
Service
FEE
Effective May 1, 2020
FEE
Effective March 1, 2024
Parking Certificate - Per Month
$37.50/month
$40.00/month
Parking Certificate - Per Year
$375.00/year
$400.00/year
9 Hour Meters
$120.00/month
$126.00/month
$999.00/year
$1,048.00/year
Loading Zone
$8.00/month
$10.50/month
$100.00/year
$126.00/year
50/50 Lot Parking
$125.00/month; Monthly
only
$126.00/month; Monthly
only
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 9 - Land Application Fee
(Land Administration By-law No. 5078)
APPLICATION OR SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Substandard Sized Lands: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial, Fee
Simple Application
$1,000.00
Greenfield, Brownfield, and Land Exchange: Residential, Commercial,
and Industrial, Fee Simple Application
$1,000.00
+ $500.00 per hectare (rounded
up to the nearest hectare)
Surplus Lands: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial, Fee Simple
Application
$1,500.00
Lease or Sublease Application: Residential, Institutional, Commercial,
and Industrial Uses
$1,000.00 for a Lease or
$1,500.00 for a Sublease
Amend or Renew an Existing Lease or Sublease Agreement
$500.00
Amend an Existing Purchase Agreement
$500.00
License Agreement
$1,000.00
Geotechnical Testing on Municipal Lands
$1,000.00
Grading Permit
$500.00
Easement or Right of Way Agreement on Municipal, Commissioner's
or Territorial Lands
$1,000.00
Notes:
-
If a land application is not processed, the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of sixty percent
(60%) of the application fee.
-
A land application fee shall be applied for lands that are not included within the City's current
inventory of lands for sale.
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Notes:
- Fee subject to change pursuant to territorial legislation
LAND LEASES
(DOES NOT APPLY TO
FACILITY LEASES)
THE MINIMUM RENT SHALL
BE
EXTRACTION
FEE
ENVIRONMENTAL
SECURITY
DEPOSIT
MUNICIPAL
TAXES
*Non-Commercial lease or
sublease on Municipal,
Commissioner's or
Territorial Lands
$600.00/year
$5,000.00
* Pursuant to
the
Property
Assessment
and
Taxation
Act and the
City
of
Yellowknife's
Tax
Administration
By-law
*Commercial lease or
sublease on Municipal,
Commissioner's or
Territorial Lands
Min $800.00/year or 10% of
the
assessed
value
for
Municipal
and
Commissioner's Land; and
10% of the appraised value
for
Territorial
Lands;
whichever is higher
$10,000.00
Quarry Lease or Sublease
on Municipal or
Commissioner's Lands
5% of the assessed value
$750,000.00
*Water Lot Lease
Recreational = $600/year;
Commercial
=
min.
$800/year
or
10%
of
assessed value whichever is
higher
$10,000.00
Temporary uses of less
than three months on
Commissioner's,
Territorial, and Municipal
lands.
$150.00/month
$5,000.00
Not applicable
Lease or sublease
administered by
Community Services
within Parks, located on
Municipal,
Commissioner's or
Territorial Lands
$1/year
$5,000.00
*Quarry Extraction fee:
Applicable to quarry lease
or sublease on Municipal or
Commissioner's land
$3.00/cubic
metre
Not applicable
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As amended by By-law No. 4995 April 29, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
As amended by By-law No. 5144 August 26, 2026
PART 10 - Taxi Fees
(Taxi By-law No. 5143)
PROGRAM OR SERVICE
FEE
File Appeal
$25.00
Taxi Driver Licence Test
Written Test
$25.00
Driving Test
$25.00
Initial Taxi Driver Licence
$150.00
Renewal of Taxi Driver Licence
$100.00
Replacement of lost or damaged Taxi
Driver Licence
$10.00
Replacement of taxi meter seal
$100.00
Taxi Brokerage Licence
$50.00
Taxi Licence
$35.00
Taxi Stand
$700.00 (each per year)
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As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 11 - Lottery Licence Fees
(Lottery Licence By-law No. 4092)
PROGRAM OR SERVICE
FEE
Licence Application (more than seven days prior to the
Lottery)
$ 50.00 + application fee as determined
by total prize amount
Total Prize Amount
- Less than $1,000
$ 0.00
- Between $1,000 and $6,999
$ 50.00
- Between $7,000 and $20,000
$ 300.00
- More than $20,000 and not more than $50,000
$1500.00
- Super Bingo - more than $50,000
$5000.00
Licence Application (seven or less days prior to the
Lottery)
$ 100.00 + application fee as determined
by total prize amount
Licence amendment more than seven days prior to
the Lottery
$ 50.00
Licence amendment seven or less days prior to the
Lottery
$ 100.00
Processing Fee for incorrect or incomplete documents
$ 25.00
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5104 April 14, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5068 May 8, 2023
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5039 May 25, 2021
As amended by By-law No. 5033 December 7, 2020
As amended by By-law No. 5018 June 8, 2020
As amended by By-law No. 4995 April 29, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4962 May 14, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4934 May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4861 July 27, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4831 February 23, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4820 December 15, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4562 April 12, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4511 - April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 12 - Recreation and Parks Related Fees
(Public Parks and Recreation By-law No. 4564)
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
ARENAS
Ice Arena Rental
Adults (prime)
$224.50/hour
$231.25/hour
Adults (non-prime) (75% of prime)
$168.75/hour
$174.00/hour
Youth (prime)
$112.25/hour
$115.75/hour
Youth (non-prime) (75% of prime)
$84.25/hour
$86.75/hour
Adult/Youth (prime)
$168.75/hour
$174.00/hour
Adult/Youth (non-prime) (75% of prime) $126.50/hour
$130.25/hour
Commercial Rate
$289.75/hour
$298.50/hour
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Non-Ice Arena Rental (Sports Activity)
Adult
$122.00/hour
$125.75/hour
Adult/Youth
$91.50/hour
$94.25/hour
Youth
$61.00/hour
$63.00/hour
Commercial/For-Profit
$156.50/hour
$161.25/hour
EVENTS
Main Floor Rental (Non-Ice Activity)
Special Events (Additional services at
cost)
Non-Profit Groups
$2,285.75/day Profit or
Commercial Groups
$3,511.50/day
Non-Profit Groups
$2,354.25/day Profit or
Commercial Groups
$3,617.00/day
Auxiliary Power Supply (reel/day) (YK
Arena only)
$53.25/day
$55.00/day
'A' Frame Connector/ Power Cart
Connection
$205.00/day
$211.25/day
Bank Machine Space
$205.00/month
$211.25/month
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
MULTIPLEX FACILITY RENTALS
This rate applies when all elements of
the facility are booked by a single user
(i.e. both arenas, gym, meeting
room and lobby)
$5,851.00/day
$6,026.50/day
Maintenance/Damage Deposit
A $1,000.00 maintenance/
damage deposit is required for
full facility rentals. The
deposit will be refunded
following an inspection of the
facility by a representative of
the Community Services
Department.
A $1,000.00 maintenance/
damage deposit is required for
full facility rentals. The
deposit will be refunded
following an inspection of the
facility by a representative of
the Community Services
Department.
Ed Jeske Arena Portable Floor Rental & Indoor Field Turf Removal
One Day (Includes set-up and take down) $2,379.75/day
$2,451.25/day
Each Additional Day
$1,302.50/day
$1,341.75/day
OTHER ARENA FEES
Arena Lobby
$22.75/hour
$283.00/day
$23.50/hour
$291.50/day
Use of Yellowknife Community Arena,
Fieldhouse, or Multiplex parking lot
(includes full access to facility washroom,
provided that the rental does not conflict
with any regularly scheduled events or
programs being
held in the existing facilities)
Non-Profit
$952.75/day + $500.00
refundable deposit
Commercial or Profit
$1,814.50/day + $1,000.00
refundable deposit
Non-Profit
$981.25/day + $500.00
refundable deposit
Commercial or Profit
$1,869.00/day + $1,000.00
refundable deposit
Liquor Licensed Events at City Facilities
A $500.00 maintenance
/damage deposit is required
for liquor licensed events at all
City facilities. The deposit will
be refunded following an
inspection of the facility by a
representative of the
Community Services
Department.
A $500.00 maintenance
/damage deposit is required
for liquor licensed events at all
City facilities. The deposit will
be refunded following an
inspection of the facility by a
representative of the
Community Services
Department.
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
FIELDHOUSE
Commercial/For Profit Group
$289.75/hour
$3,511.75/day
$298.50/hour
$3,617.00/day
Adults (prime)
$157.25/hour
$162.00/hour
Adults (non-prime) (75% of prime)
$117.00/hour
$120.50/hour
Adults (Off Season)
$78.75/hour
$81.25/hour
Youth (prime)
$78.75/hour
$81.25/hour
Youth (non-prime) (75% of prime)
$59.00/hour
$60.75/hour
Youth (Off Season)
$39.25/hour
$40.50/hour
Adult/Youth (prime)
$117.00/hour
$120.50/hour
Adult/Youth (non-prime) (75% of prime)
$88.58/hour
$91.25/hour
Adult/Youth (Off Season)
$58.00/hour
$59.75/hour
Climbing Wall - Adult
$157.25/hour
$162.00/hour
Climbing Wall - Youth
$78.75/hour
$81.25/hour
Climbing Wall - Adult/Youth
$117.00/hour
$120.50/hour
Fieldhouse Indoor Field
$2,851.00/field
$2,936.50/field
FIELDHOUSE INDOOR FIELDS OFF SEASON May 1 to August 30
May 1 to August 30
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
AQUATIC CENTRE
Rentals
Adult Lane Rental (prime)
$48.50/hour
$50.00/hour
Adult Lane Rental (non-prime: 75% of
prime)
$36.25/hour
$37.50/hour
Youth Lane Rental (prime)
$24.50/hour
$25.25/hour
Youth Lane Rental (non-prime: 75% of
prime)
$18.28/hour
$19.00/hour
Adult Youth Lane Rental (prime)
$36.31/hour
$37.50/hour
Adult Youth Lane Rental (non-prime: 75%
of prime)
$27.30/hour
$28.25/hour
Commercial/For profit Group Lane
$69.50/hour
$71.50/hour
Sundeck (Barbecue included)
$49.25/hour
$50.75/hour
Sundeck Commercial (Barbecue included) $98.50/hour
$101.50/hour
Additional Lifeguards
(First lifeguard included in rental fee;
each additional 35 bathers require one
additional lifeguard)
$68.50/hour
$70.50/hour
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Adult Competition Pool Rental 8 Lanes
2026
2027
2028
2029
$292.50/hour
$320.75/hour
$349.00/hour
$377.25/hour
Youth Competition Pool Rental 8 Lanes
2026
2027
2028
2029
$146.25/hour
$160.25/hour
$174.50/hour
$188.50/hour
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
SCHOOL RENTAL
Large Gyms: Sir John, St. Pat's & Weledeh Schools
Adult
$77.00/50 min.
$79.25/50 min.
Youth/Adult
$57.68/50 min.
$59.50/50 min.
Youth
$38.50/50 min.
$39.75/50 min.
Medium Gyms: Itlo, Range Lake, St. Joseph & William McDonald Schools, Multiplex Gym
Adult
$54.50/50 min.
$56.25/50 min.
Youth/Adult
$41.25/50 min.
$42.50/50 min.
Youth
$27.25/50 min.
$28.00/50 min.
Multiplex Gym - Corporate, Bingos &
Fundraising
(Tradeshows, Conferences, Parties,
Private Functions, Weddings, Dances,
Concerts, Cabarets, etc.)
$165.25 for floor coverings
$1,096.75 for Daily Gym
Rental (8 hours) or
$128.50 per hour to a
maximum of 7 hours
$170.25 for floor coverings
$1,129.75 for Daily Gym
Rental (8 hours) or
$132.25 per hour to a
maximum of 7 hours
Small Gyms: Mildred Hall & N.J. Macpherson Schools
Adult
$43.25/50 min
$44.50/50 min
Youth/Adult
$32.50/50 min
$33.50/50 min
Youth
$21.50/50 min
$22.25/50 min
Tournaments/Special Events
Large
Adult
Youth
$618.25/day
$309.25/day
$636.75/day
$318.50/day
Medium (other than Multiplex Gym)
Adult
Youth
$525.00/day
$262.50/day
$540.75/day
$270.50/day
Commercial Special Events
Weledeh or St. Patrick's School Twin Gym
(Hourly)
$206.00/hour/per side
$212.00/hour/per side
Weledeh or St Patrick's School (Per Day)
$1,147.25 per side
$1,181.75 per side
Weledeh/St. Patrick's School Complex
Twin Gym
$2,195.50/day
$2,261.50/day
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
MEETING ROOMS
School Classrooms, Multiplex, Aquatic Centre A or B Meeting Rooms
Aquatic Centre A and B Meeting Rooms rented separately or combined (A+B)
Adult
$28.50/hour
$29.25/hour
Youth/Adult
$21.50/hour
$22.25/hour
Youth
$14.25/hour
$14.75/hour
Corporate
$70.25/hour
$72.25/hour
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Meeting Room
Non-Profit Group
No charge
No charge
For Profit Group
$563.50/day
$281.75/half day
$70.25/hour
$580.50/day
$290.25/half day
$72.50/hour
Adult
$28.50/ hour
$29.50/ hour
Youth/ Adult
$21.25/ hour
$22.00 hour
Youth
$14.75/ hour
$15.25/ hour
Writer's Room - For Profit User
$15.25/hour
$15.75/hour
Internet use
$5.00/hour (City Computer for
use in excess of 1 hour)
No Charge (Mobile devices for
use in excess of 2 hours)
$5.00/hour (City Computer for
use in excess of 1 hour)
No Charge (Mobile devices for
use in excess of 2 hours)
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Somba K'e Civic Plaza Amphitheatre
Hourly Rental
$83.50/hour
$86.00/hour
Half day
$335.00
$345.00
Full day
$668.75
$688.75
Service Building (outside of regular
operating hours)
$42.50/hour
$170.00/half day
$339.00/full day
$43.75/hour
$175.00/half day
$350.00/full day
Rotary Waterfront Park - Day Use Area, City Hall Back Lawn, City Hall Front Lawn, Government Dock, YKCA
Stage Area
Hourly Rental
$44.50
$46.00
Half day
$177.25
$182.50
Full day
$354.50
$365.25
Government Dock (Yvonne Quick Heritage Wharf)
Seasonal Vending
$672.50
$692.75
Canoe Storage
$268.75
$277.00
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
Parker Park Ball Diamonds; St. Joseph's, William MacDonald & Range Lake Schools Soccer Fields
Adult Season Use
$350.25/team
$360.75/team
Youth Season Use
$175.00/team
$180.25/team
Adult Casual Use
$49.25/hour
$50.75/hour
Adult/Youth Casual Use
$35.75/hour
$36.75/hour
Youth Casual Use
$24.75/hour
$25.50/hour
Adult Tournament (Per Diamond)
$283.00/day
$291.50/day
Adult/Youth Tournament (Per Diamond)
$212.25/day
$218.75/day
Youth Tournament (Per Diamond)
$141.50/day
$145.75/day
Tenants are responsible for their own lining of fields and diamonds.
Tennis Courts
Tennis Club Seasonal Court Rental
$1,191.50/season
$1,227.25/season
Float Plane Dock Rental
$1,140.50/year
$1,174.75/year
Folk On the Rocks Site
Folk on the Rocks Site Rental
$291.00/day
$299.75/day
Folk on the Rocks Sewer Pump Out
$146.75/day
$151.25/day
For all park facility rentals there is a $500.00 refundable maintenance deposit.
Lessee is responsible for supply of water, security, electricity and washroom pump outs.
Note: Facility rental fees in Part 12 include an Infrastructure Replacement Fee charged per hour rented as
follows:
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
Commercial
$8.00/hour
$8.25/hour
Adult
$8.00/hour
$8.25/hour
Adult/Youth
$6.75/hour
$7.00/hour
Youth
$5.25/hour
$5.50/hour
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
AQUATIC CENTRE
Lesson Fees
Learn to Swim Program (30 minutes)
$9.65/class
$10.00/class
Learn to Swim Programs (45-60 minutes)
$11.00/class
$11.50/class
Private Lessons
$68.50/hour
$70.50/hour
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Consolidated Facilities Fees
Facilities covered under this section include the Multiplex, Yellowknife Community Arena, Aquatic Centre,
Fieldhouse indoor track, Fieldhouse indoor playground, Fieldhouse Climbing Wall, and Drop-In Programs at all
Recreation facilities.
Effective January 1, 2026:
Fieldhouse Indoor Track
Free
Fieldhouse Indoor Playground
Free
Effective September 1, 2026
SINGLE
ADMISSION
PUNCH PASS
(Min. 10
passes)1
1 WEEK
FLEXI PASS2
2 WEEK
FLEXI PASS2
1 MONTH
FLEXI PASS2
3 MONTH
FLEXI PASS2
(-5%)
6 MONTH
FLEXI PASS2
(-10%)
ONE YEAR
FLEXI PASS3
(-15%)
Under 2 yrs.
Free
N/A
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Preschool (2-
6)
$6.25
15% discount
$11.00
$20.00
$36.00
$103.00
$195.00
$368.25
Youth (7-17)
$7.25
15% discount
$14.75
$26.75
$49.00
$139.00
$271.50
$497.50
Student4
$8.25
15% discount
$18.00
$40.75
$59.25
$167.75
$318.00
$600.75
Adult (18-59)
$9.50
15% discount
$22.50
$31.50
$74.75
$213.00
$403.50
$762.25
Seniors (60+)
$8.25
15% discount
$18.00
$31.50
$59.25
$167.75
$318.00
$600.75
Family
$20.00
N/A
NA
NA
$162.25
$463.00
$877.25
$1,657.75
Playgroup
$21.50
15% discount
$65.25
$117.50
$214.75
$612.00
$1,159.50
$2,189.25
Aquafit
$11.00
15% discount
$28.50
$51.25
$94.75
$270.00
$511.50
$966.00
1 Punch Passes = minimum of 10 to be purchased at one time, photo scan card, no expiry.
2 Flexi Pass = unlimited visits within timeframe, expires at end of timeframe - NO
EXCEPTIONS - photo scan card access to all venues.
3 One-year Flexi Pass payment plan = pay 30% up front then monthly fee for remaining 9 months.
4 Student - valid student card issued by an accredited post-secondary institution
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
AVDERTISING
ARENAS (See NOTE below)
4' x 8' Sign on the Wall (YKCA Only)
$881.25/sign/year
$907.75/sign/year
4' x 8' Sign on the ice level boards
$1,175.00/sign/year
$1,210.25/sign/year
Name and Logo on center ice surface
$1,515.25/ice surface/year
$1,560.75/ice surface/year
Name and Logo on non-center ice surface
$1,140.75/logo/year
$1,175.00/logo/year
Zamboni
$3,084.00/ice surface/year
$3,176.50/ice surface/year
FIELDHOUSE (See NOTE below)
Field Board Advertisements
a) Small - including players gates & maintenance
gates
(sizes range from 46" x 47" to 28" x 38")
$855.50/year
$881.25/year
b) Large (approximately 46" x 102")
$1,140.75/year
$1,175.00/year
c) Field gates
$1,140.75/year
$1,175.00/year
d) Glass panels (10" high x 27" long)
$427.75/year
$440.50/year
Track Level Banners (4' x 8')
$1,140.75/year
$1,175.00/year
NOTE: 15% discount off total advertising rates if advertising in more than one facility
Electronic Sign (Community Groups only)
Set up charge
$79.00/message
$81.50/message
Weekly fee
$8.75/message
$9.00/message
Program Registration System
Program Registration System Rental
$197.00/program/season
$203.00/program/season
Additional Administration Fee
8.25% of revenue
8.25% of revenue
PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Item
Item/Day
Item/Day
Bleachers (20'x8'; 5-tier; 50 people maximum;
includes City delivery)
$116.25 plus $200.00
refundable deposit
$119.75 plus $200.00
refundable deposit
Picnic Tables
$24.75
$25.50
Security Barricade
$68.75/10 sections
plus $200 damage deposit
$70.75/10 sections
plus $200 damage deposit
Snow Fencing (100')
$34.25/100'
$35.25/100'
Garbage Cans
No charge
No charge
Delivery/Pickup Charge and/or additional staff $82.75/hour
$85.25/hour
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PROGRAM / SERVICE
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Overdue Fines
Yellowknife Books
No Charge
No Charge
Inter-Library Loans
$1.00/day
$1.00/day
Videos/DVD
No Charge
No Charge
Membership Card
No Charge
No Charge
Replacement Card
$1.00/each
$1.00/each
Photocopies (black and white)
$0.25/copy
$0.25/copy
Computer Printing
$0.25/black and white copy
$0.25/black and white copy
Lost Materials
Replacement Cost + $5.25
Replacement Cost + $5.25
Exam Invigilation
$57.25
$59.00
INTERPRETATION OF PART 12 of SCHEDULE "B"
-
PRE-SCHOOL means a person 2-6 years of age and younger and includes a 'tot' for Parent/Tot Skating.
-
YOUTH means a person between 7 and 17 years of age; or a person who holds a valid student card.
-
ADULT means a person between 18-59 years of age.
-
STUDENT means a person with a valid student card issued by an accredited post-secondary institution
-
SENIOR means a person 60 years of age and older.
-
FAMILY means two adults in addition to their biological or adoptive children who are 18 years of age
or younger and who reside at the same residence.
-
PLAY GROUP means one adult and up to a maximum of 4 children.
-
PRIME TIME means those hours from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays, and from 8:00 a.m.
to midnight on Saturday and Sunday.
-
NON-PRIME TIME means those hours from midnight to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from
midnight to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
-
DAY means 8 hours
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As amended by By-law No. 5086 - May 13, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 4983 December 12, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4934 May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4886 January 11, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4831 February 23, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
PART 13 - Public Transit Fares and Advertising Fees
(Public Transit System By-law No. 4284)
FARE TYPE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2019
Single Ticket
Adult (19 or more years of age)
$3.00
Students (6 - 18 years of age attending elementary or secondary
school, and Aurora College Students*)
$2.00
Seniors (60 or more years of age)
$2.00
Persons with Disabilities
- Yellowknife Public Transit
- Yellowknife Accessible Transit ("YATS")
- Registered YATS User** - Yellowknife Public Transit
$2.00
$2.00
No charge
Children (5 or less years of age when accompanied by an adult)
No charge
Punch Pass (11 rides for the price of 10)
Adults (19 or more years of age)
$30.00
Students (6 - 18 years of age attending elementary or secondary
school, and Aurora College Students)
$20.00
Seniors (60 or more years of age)
$20.00
Persons with Disabilities
$20.00
Yellowknife Accessible Transit ("YATS") Punch Pass
$20.00
Monthly Pass (unlimited rides)
Adults (19 or more years of age)
$75.00
Students (6 - 18 years of age attending elementary or secondary
school***, and Aurora College Students*)
$50.00
Seniors (60 or more years of age)
$50.00
Persons with Disabilities
$50.00
Yellowknife Accessible Transit ("YATS") Monthly Pass
$50.00
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FARE TYPE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2019
Annual Pass (unlimited rides)
Adults (19 or more years of age)
$750.00
Students (6 - 18 years of age attending elementary or secondary
school***, and Aurora College Students)
$500.00
Seniors (60 or more years of age)
$500.00
Persons with Disabilities
$500.00
Yellowknife Accessible Transit ("YATS") Annual Pass
$500.00
Replacement Annual Pass
$5.00
* Aurora College Students must show current student ID card in order to receive the student rates
for transit passes.
** Registered YATS Users must use their Concessionary Transit Pass in order to ride regular transit
for free.
*** Discounted School Year passes for high school students are available directly from the service
provider.
Fare Type
Fee (Effective October 1, 2024)
Full Fare
Discounted Fare
Single Ticket/Cash Fare
$2.00
$2.00
10 Ride Pass
$18.00
$12.00
31-Day Pass
$75.00
$50.00
Annual Pass*
$750.00
$500.00
Eligibility for discounted fares:
- Seniors (above 60 years of age)
- Students (Persons attending elementary, secondary** or a local post secondary***
school)
- Persons with disabilities
- Registered YATS/YKFlex users for use on YATS/YKFlex
Children 12 and under ride free with a fare paying parent or guardian. Maximum 4 children.
Registered YATS/YKFlex users ride for free on YKTransit with their Concessionary Bus Pass
* Annual Pass Replacement Cost - $5.00
** Discounted School Year Passes available for secondary school students. Contact School Boards
for information.
*** Post secondary students must show current student ID card to receive the discounted rate.
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TRANSIT ADVERTISING
SIZE (Height x Length)
FEE (Effective June 1, 2024)
Interior Poster
12" x 56"
$11.00/week
Exterior Posters - Side of Bus
30" x 88"
$156.00/week
-
Fee is per sign for advertising space only - does not include production, design or specialized
installation.
-
Minimum duration of contract for advertisements is 4 weeks.
-
Interior Sign: Above seats on the inside of bus.
-
Exterior Sign: Outside, on either side of bus.
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 - December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5100 - December 9, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 14 - Service Connection Failure Assistance Program Fees
(Service Connection Failure Assistance By-law No. 4664 and Water
and Sewer Service By-law No. 4663)
SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Insurance Premium
$12.50 per month per Equivalent
Residential Unit ("ERU")
$16.50 per month per Equivalent
Residential Unit ("ERU")
Customer Portion of Payment
for Work
All costs up to and including the
first $1,000.00 and any and all
costs over $25,000.00
All costs up to and including the
first $1,000.00 and any and all
costs over $25,000.00
Work Done by City
Shall
include
the
direct
and
indirect amount expended by the
City for wages and benefits,
housing subsidy, support facilities
and
equipment,
materials,
equipment
rental,
contracts,
administration charges, and any
other expenditures incurred in
doing the work
Shall include the direct and
indirect amount expended by the
City for wages and benefits,
housing subsidy, support facilities
and
equipment,
materials,
equipment
rental,
contracts,
administration charges, and any
other expenditures incurred in
doing the work
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5100 December 9, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5065 December 12, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5047 December 13, 2021
As amended by By-law No. 5011 December 9, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4983 December 12, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4885 December 14, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4885 December 14, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4820 December 15, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4712 December 10, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4615 December 14, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4562 April 12, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 15 - Water and Sewer Rates
(Water and Sewer Services By-law No. 4663)
SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Piped Water Access Fee
(as per section 1(a))
$10.00 per Equivalent Residential
Unit ("ERU") per month
$10.00 per Equivalent Residential
Unit ("ERU") per month
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Public
Piped
Service
Users
(Demand)
Monthly Demand Ratio (applies
whether or not any water is
consumed [as per section 1(b)])
Size of Water Meter
Monthly Demand Charge
Imperial
Metric
Capacity
Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026
(inches)
(mm)
5/8
16
2
$12.50
$13.00
¾
19
3
$18.75
$19.25
1
25
5
$31.25
$32.00
1 ½
38
11
$68.75
$70.50
2
50
19
$118.75
$122.00
3
75
42
$262.75
$269.50
4
100
74
$462.75
$474.75
6
150
170
$1,063.00
$1,090.75
8
200
300
$1,875.50
$1,924.25
Water Consumption Volume
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Per 1, cubic metre or 1,000 litres
$4.50
$4.50
Exception: Water consumed for construction
purposes per 1 cubic metre or 1,000 litres (as
per section 2)
$2.00
$2.00
SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Unmetered Users/Flat Rate (not otherwise
addressed in this Part [as per section B1])
Single Family Residential Water Users (which is
based on an average consumption of 34.125
cubic metres or 34,125 litres [as per section B1])
$191.75 per month
$196.75 per month
Unmetered water used for construction
purposes (based on an average consumption of
34.125 cubic metres or 34,125 litres)
$95.75 per month
$98.25 per month
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SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Water Delivery/Sewage Pump out
Users in residentially zoned areas within the
City
Access Fee (as per section C1)
$72.50 per month
$74.50 per month
Consumption for:
-first 3,300 gallons/15,000 litres per month (as
per section C1)
$20.75 per 1,000 gallons
or per 4,550 litres
$21.25 per 1,000 gallons or
per 4,550 litres
-over 3,300 gallons/15,000 litres per month (as
per section C2)
$118.50 per 1,000 gallons
or per 4,550 litres
$121.50 per 1,000 gallons
or per 4,550 litres
Users in industrially and commercially zoned
areas within the City and businesses in mixed
use zones as defined in the Zoning By-law
(including all business and caretaker security
units[as per section C3])
Access Fee (as per section C3)
$208.00 per month
$213.50 per month
Consumption for:
-first 3,300 gallons / 15,000 litres per month
$20.75 per 1,000 gallons
or
per 4,550 litres
$21.25 per 1,000 gallons or
per 4,550 litres
- over 3,300 gallons/15,000 litres per month
$118.50 per 1,000 gallons
or per 4,550 litres
$121.50 per 1,000 gallons
or per 4,550 litres
Bulk Sales (as per section E)
$27.00 per 1,000
gallons/4,550 litres or
portion thereof
$27.75
per
1,000
gallons/4,550
litres
or
portion thereof
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SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2025
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Water Meter Fee (as per section H)
100% cost recovery
100% cost recovery
Connect or Disconnect Permit (includes
inspection)* (as per section I)
$51.25
+
$5.25
per
$1,000.00 of value of work
$52.50 + $5.25 per $1,000.00
of value of work
Re-Inspection Fee
$100.00 per inspection
$100.00 per inspection
Utility Account Registration Fee (paper
invoice)
$46.00 per account
$47.25 per account
Utility Account Registration Fee (e-Billing)
$32.25 per account
$33.00 per account
Infrastructure Replacement Levy (as per
section K)
$18.50 per ERU per month
$21.00 per ERU per month
Capital cost to connect to public piped
services (as per section L)
Pro-rata share of capital
cost of establishing public
piped service calculated
on basis of total cost of
the project divided by the
total square meters of the
affected properties
multiplied by the square
meters of each individual
lot
Pro-rata share of capital cost
of establishing public piped
service calculated on basis of
total cost of the project
divided by the total square
meters of the affected
properties multiplied by the
square meters of each
individual lot
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As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 16 - Snowmobile License Fees
(Snowmobile By-law No. 3722)
SERVICE
FEE
Registration
(includes license plates and validation stickers)
- Effective to December 31, 2009
- Effective as of January 1, 2010
$40.00
$50.00
Replacement plates or decals
$15.00
Yellowknife Snowmobile Safety Course
Persons 12 - 16 years of age
Persons 17 years of age and older
$50.00
$75.00
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As amended by By-law No. 5132 - June 3, 2026
As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5086 - May 13, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5080 March 25, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5075 February 12, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5065 December 12, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5047 December 13, 2021
As amended by By-law No. 5033 December 7, 2020
As amended by By-law No. 5011 December 9, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4983 December 12, 2018
As amended by By-law No. 4885 December 14, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4861 July 27, 2015
As amended by By-law No. 4820 December 15, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4799 July 28, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4764 December 11, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4712 December 10, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4638 May 27, 2011
As amended by By-law No. 4615 December 14, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4562 April 12, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 17 - Tipping and Solid Waste Related Fees
(Solid Waste Management By-law No. 4376)
PROGRAM OR SERVICE
(Tipping Fees)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2024
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
COMMERCIAL RATES
(for Commercial Vehicles Disposing of Solid
Waste)
Commercial Waste
$163.00 per tonne
$177.75 per tonne
Commercial Waste from outside of City
boundaries and other non-specified special
waste (with prior approval of City Manager)
$191.50 ($50 minimum)
+ $130/hour equipment
charge with a minimum 1
hour if required
$208.75 ($50 minimum) +
$150/hour equipment
charge with a minimum 1
hour if required
Mixed Loads
Charged at the highest
commercial rate
Charged at the highest
commercial rate
Light Waste Loads
$18.50 minimum charge
$20.25 minimum charge
Unsorted Recyclables
$98.25 per tonne
$107.00 per tonne
Sorted Recyclables
$45.75 per tonne
$49.75 per tonne
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Special Waste*
Construction Waste
$163.00 per tonne
$177.75 per tonne
Cooking Grease
$45.75 per tonne
$49.75 per tonne
Organics
$45.75 per tonne
$49.75 per tonne
Animal Remains:
- Small
- Large
$17.50 each
$31.00 each
$19.00 each
$33.75 each
Asbestos
- Requires prior approval from Solid Waste
Facility Management (minimum 24-hour
notice) and compliance with Workers' Safety
& Compensation Commission requirements
$234.50 per tonne
($50.00 minimum) +
$130/hour equipment
charge, one hour
minimum charge
$255.50 per tonne
($50.00 minimum) +
$150/hour equipment
charge, one hour
minimum charge
Scrap Steel
$118.50 per tonne
$129.25 per tonne
Vehicles
(that are being disposed of)
$217.75 per vehicle
$237.25 per vehicle
Oversized Load
$37.75 per cubic metre
$41.25 per cubic metre
Appliances (white goods)
- With Freon
- Without Freon
$94.25 each
$67.25 each
$102.75 each
$73.25 each
Oil Tanks
- Up to 250 gallon (must be cut in half
and empty)
- Larger tanks will be accepted once
the commercial establishment has
cleaned and cut up the tank as per
the environmental guidelines with
prior approval of the City Manager
$24.25 each
$24.25 each + Scrap Steel
tipping fee per weight
$26.50 each
$26.50 each + Scrap Steel
tipping fee per weight
By-law No. 4436
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PROGRAM OR SERVICE
(Tipping Fees)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2024
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
COMMERCIAL RATES
(for Commercial Vehicles Disposing of Solid
Waste)
Complete Metal Drums or Barrels
(must be completely empty)
$17.50 each
$19.00 each
Propane Tanks
- Not more than 40 lbs
- More than 40 lbs
$12.25 each
$109.25 each
$13.25 each
$119.00 each
Good clean Scrap Wood (no fastenings/glues)
not mixed with any other construction debris
and/or garbage
$31.00 per tonne
$33.75 per tonne
Non-contaminated Soil - Clean fill
No charge
No charge
Wet Filled Lead Acid Batteries
$13.25 per battery
$14.50 per battery
Tires (without rims)
- Less than 20" inside diameter
- Greater than 20" inside diameter up
to 48" outside diameter (no mining
tires)
$17.50 per tire
$24.25 per tire
$19.00 per tire
$26.50 per tire
Tires (with rims)
- Less than 20" inside diameter
- Greater than 20" inside diameter
$24.25 per tire
Not accepted
$26.50 per tire
Not accepted
Mattresses (all sizes)
(mattress only or mattress and boxspring)
$25.00 each
$27.25 each
Tree Branches, Stumps, Roots and Logs
$153.50 per tonne
(minimum charge
$40.00)
$167.25 per tonne
(minimum charge
$40.00)
*The fees and charges for special waste shall be charged on a Cost-of-Service basis rather than
those set out in Part 17 in instances where the level of contamination or the state of the waste is
determined by the City Manager to be exceptional.
SOLID WASTE CONTRACTOR RATES (apply to
the solid waste contractor when delivering
waste to a solid waste site that has originated
from multi-family unit and commercial
premises in the City)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2024
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Multi-family Unit Premise or Commercial
Premise Waste
$144.00 per tonne
$157.00 per tonne
Sorted Recyclables
$45.75 per tonne
$49.75 per tonne
Organics
$45.75 per tonne
$49.75 per tonne
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RESIDENTIAL WASTE (TIPPING FEES)
(Residential vehicles disposing of residential
waste, not collected for compensation)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2024
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Vehicle Charge for the disposal of residential
waste and other waste such as yard waste
and construction waste, good clean scrap
wood
$16.50 per vehicle
$18.00 per vehicle
Organics, Grass Clippings and Leaves
No charge
No charge
Unsecured Load
(at the discretion of Gatehouse Attendant)
$82.25 additional charge
$89.75 additional charge
Special Waste*
Vehicles (that are being disposed of)
$217.75 per vehicle
$237.25 per vehicle
Appliances (white goods)
- With Freon
- Without Freon
$94.25 each
$67.25 each
$102.75 each
$73.25 each
Oil Tanks
- Up to 250 gallon (must be cut in half
and empty)
- Larger tanks will be accepted once
the commercial establishment has
cleaned and cut up the tank as per
the environmental guidelines with
prior approval of the City Manager
$24.25 each
$24.25 each + Scrap Steel
tipping fee per weight
$26.50 each
$26.50 each + Scrap Steel
tipping fee per weight
Complete Metal Drums or Barrels
(must be completely empty)
$17.50 each
$19.00 each
Propane Tanks
- Not more than 40 lbs
- More than 40 lbs
$12.25 each
$109.25 each
$13.25 each
$119.00 each
Wet Filled Lead Acid Batteries
$13.25 per battery
$14.50 per battery
Tires (without rims)
- Less than 20" inside diameter
- Greater than 20" inside diameter up
to 48" outside diameter (no mining
tires)
$17.50 per tire
$24.25 per tire
$19.00 per tire
$26.50 per tire
Tires (with rims)
- Less than 20" inside diameter
- Greater than 20" inside diameter
$24.25 per tire
Not accepted
$26.50 per tire
Not accepted
Mattresses (all sizes)
(mattress only or mattress and boxspring)
$25.00 each
$27.25 each
*The fees and charges for special waste shall be charged on a Cost-of-Service basis rather than those
set out in Part 17 in instances where the level of contamination or the state of the waste is
determined by the City Manager to be exceptional.
By-law No. 4436
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BG 333
Supplementary Tipping Rates
(applicable during any period that the weigh scale is inoperable)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2026
Pick-Up Truck (residential and commercial)
$18.00 per load
Cube Van/Truck+Trailer combo (residential and commercial)
$164.25 per load
Roll Off Truck
$327.25 per load
Front-Load Truck
$737.00 per load
RESIDENTIAL WASTE (TIPPING FEES)
(Residential vehicles disposing of residential
waste, not collected for compensation)
FEE
Effective June 1, 2024
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Tag Fee, Garbage Receptacle Limit & Solid
Waste Levy
Single Family Unit Solid Waste Levy
$29.75 per month per
premise
$32.50 per month per
premise
Garbage Receptacle Limit
Garbage must be placed in the City provided garbage
receptacle and the lid must close completely.
By-law No. 4436
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 - December 18, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5096 - October 15, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5092 September 23, 2024
As amended by By-law No. 5065 December 12, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5059 May 30, 2022
As amended by By-law No. 5003 August 26, 2019
As amended by By-law No. 4909 August 2, 2016
As amended by By-law No. 4733 June 24, 2013
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4511 April 27, 2009
As amended by By-law No. 4488 August 25, 2008
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 18 - Development Permit Fees
(Zoning By-law No. 5045)
APPLICATION/SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Where the development involves more than one type of development or application, the fee shall be the sum
of all applicable fees.
Where development requiring a permit proceeds without one being obtained, the appropriate application
fee(s) shall be doubled.
Single Detached Dwelling
Secondary Suite
$300.00 per application
Duplex Dwelling
$400.00 per application
Factory-Built Dwelling
$500.00 per application
Multi-Family Dwelling
Townhouse Dwelling
$500.00 per application + $150.00 per unit
Commercial, Industrial Use or other Non-
Residential Use (includes non-residential
additions, fences and accessory structures)
$1,000.00 per application + $0.10/m2 of land area for new site
development
Accessory Building (residential)
$125.00 per application
Accessory
Building
(commercial
and
industrial)
$300.00 per application
Sign
$100 per application for temporary + $50 per sign
$300 per application for permanent + $100 per sign
Request for Discretionary Use
$2,000.00 per application
Request for Change of Use:
a) Permitted to Discretionary
b) Residential
(single/duplex)
to
multi-unit
c) Residential to Commercial
d) Commercial to Industrial
e) Any use to Institutional
f) Any change to the Principal Use
a) $1,500.00 per application
b) $1,000.00 per application
c) $2,000.00 per application
d) $2,000.00 per application
e) $1,000.00 per application
f) $1,500.00 per application
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APPLICATION/SERVICE
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
Temporary Use
$150.00 for 8 Months or less
$500.00 for 8+ Months
Fee for a Request for Discretionary Use also applies,
when applicable
Request for an amendment to an Effective
Development Permit
$200.00 for a Residential Development (Single and Duplex)
$300.00 for Multi-Unit Residential Development
$400.00 for Other Developments
Variance Request
$700.00 per application + $200.00 per additional variance
Zoning
and/or
Community
Plan
Amendment
$3,500.00 for Zoning Amendment
$4,500.00 for Community Plan Amendment
$7,000.00 for Zoning and Community Plan Amendment
Request for File Information Letter
$100.00 per letter for a Single Detached, Secondary Suite,
Factory-Built or Duplex Dwelling
$200.00 per letter for Other Uses
Request for Certificate of Compliance
$200.00 per letter for a Single Detached, Secondary Suite,
Factory-Built or Duplex Dwelling
$400.00 per letter for Other Uses
Development Permit Appeal
$400.00 per application (fee reimbursed if decision of
Development Officer is reversed)
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Part 19 deleted by By-law No. 4820 December 15, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4585 August 23, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 19 - Corporate Services Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Related Fees
By-law No. 4436
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As amended by By-law No. 5118 December 8, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 5104 April 14, 2025
As amended by By-law No. 4934 May 8, 2017
As amended by By-law No. 4820 December 15, 2014
As amended by By-law No. 4704 June 25, 2012
As amended by By-law No. 4562 April 12, 2010
As amended by By-law No. 4453 June 25, 2007
PART 20 - Fees for Other City Programs and Services
OTHER PROGRAMS OR SERVICES
FEE
Effective January 1, 2026
City Programs or Services not otherwise addressed
in this Schedule or in another By-law
The fee or charge is the Cost of Service
Request for access to records
$25.00 or the cost of providing the record, whichever
is greater.
Commissioner/Notary Public Fee
$25.00 per document plus applicable taxes
(up to three signatures)
$10.00 per each additional signature plus applicable
taxes
Photocopies
8.5" x 11"
- Black and White
- Color
8.5" x 14"
- Black and White
- Color
11" x 17"
- Black and White
- Color
- $0.25
- $0.50
- $0.50
- $1.00
- $0.50
- $1.00
Custom Mapping Services
$50.00 per hour (minimum of 1 hour)
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
FACILITY RENTAL
FEE
Effective September 1, 2025
FEE
Effective September 1, 2026
Corporate and For-Profit Groups
$547.00/day
$273.50/half day
$68.25/hour
$580.50/day
$290.25/half day
$72.50/hour
Non-Profit Group
No charge
No charge
Note: If the event takes place outside regular operating hours, an additional charge for security-related
expenses will apply.
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