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Item 8.8, General Issues Committee Minutes 25-017(FCS25053)
CM: December 10, 2025; Ward: City Wide
Written approval for this by-law was given by Mayoral Decision MDE-2026 04
Dated February 11, 2026
Bill No. 034
CITY OF HAMILTON
BY LAW NO. 26-034
A By-law to Establish Certain 2026 User Fees and Charges for Services,
Activities or the Use of Property and to Repeal By-law No. 25-023
WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorize the City of
Hamilton to pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in
particular paragraph 3 of subsection 10(2) authorizes by-laws respecting the
financial management of the City of Hamilton;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, states that sections
9 and 10 of that Act authorize the City of Hamilton to impose fees or charges on
persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs
payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other
municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under
its control;
AND WHEREAS fees and charges listed in Schedule "A" may be administered and
calculated in accordance with other City of Hamilton by-laws or provincial legislation
or both including, but not limited to:
(a)
animal services by-laws
(b)
business licensing by-laws
(c)
fire prevention and suppression by-laws
(d)
parking by-laws
(e)
waste management by-laws
(f)
the Building Code Act, 1992, its regulations and by-laws passed
under the Act or its regulations
(g)
the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, its regulations
and by-laws passed under the Act or its regulations
(h)
the Planning Act, its regulations and by-laws passed under the Act
or its regulations
(i)
Order in Council 1413/08 and lottery licensing by-laws passed under
the Order in Council;
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AND WHEREAS the City of Hamilton wishes to establish and maintain a list of
services, activities, and the use of property subject to fees or charges and the
amount of each fee or charge;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Hamilton has authorized the passage of
a by-law for the purpose of establishing the list of 2026 user fees and charges;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Hamilton enacts as follows:
1.
The user fees and charges set out in the "2026 Approved Fee" column of
Schedule "A" shall be charged by the City of Hamilton for those services,
activities or uses of property specified in column 2 of Schedule "A", entitled
"Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property".
2.
The fees and charges set out in the "2026 Approved Fee" column of
Schedule "A" are approved and imposed commencing January 1, 2026, or
thereafter as set out in Schedule "A".
3.(1) The fees and charges approved and imposed under section 2 are subject to
any adjustment authorized by a statute, regulation or by-law in respect of the
calculation or administration of a fee or charge, such adjustment to be
effective as provided for in such statute, regulation or by-law.
(2) The fees and charges approved and imposed under section 2 may be waived
or deferred by the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services, in
accordance with relevant legislation and in accordance with the Council
approved policy regarding the waiving and deferring of City of Hamilton User
Fees and Charges.
(3) Despite section 2, any fee or charge:
(a)
authorized by a by-law that comes into effect on the same or a later
date than this By-law; or
(b)
included in a valid agreement entered into by the City of Hamilton
and one or more other parties,
shall be the approved and imposed fee or charge for the service, activity or
use of property specified.
4.
Subject to section 3:
(a)
despite any reference to a fee or charge for a service, activity or use
of property set out in any other City of Hamilton by-law including any
A By-law to Establish Certain 2026 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities, or the Use of
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appendix or schedule attached to such a by-law, the fee or charge set
out in the "2026 Approved Fee" column of Schedule "A" shall be the
approved fee or charge for the service, activity or use of property
specified; and
(b)
the fee or charge for a service, activity or use of property set out in
Schedule "A" continues in force until amended, repealed or replaced
and for greater certainty, this includes continuing in force after
December 31, 2026 until amended, repealed or replaced.
5.
No request by any person for documentary, written or printed information
relating to any land, building or structure in the City, or request for services
or activities provided by the City, or request to use the City's property or any
application specified in column 2 of Schedule "A", entitled "Service or Activity
Provided or Use of City Property", shall be processed unless and until the
person requesting the information, services, activities, use of property or
application, as the case may be, has paid the applicable fee or charge in the
prescribed amount set out in the "2026 Approved Fee" column of Schedule
"A".
6.
The fees or charges as listed in Schedule "A" are subject to Harmonized
Sales Tax (H.S.T.) where applicable.
7.
Finance charges are applicable on all late payments of the fees or charges
listed in Schedule "A" based on the current prime rate plus 2% adjusted
quarterly.
8.
All unpaid fees or charges imposed by this By-law on a person constitute a
debt of the person to the municipality.
9.
Where all or part of a fee or charge imposed by this By-law remains unpaid,
such fee or charge may be added to the tax roll for the following property and
collected in the same manner as municipal taxes:
(a)
in the case of a fee or charge for the supply of a service or thing to a
property, the property to which the service or thing was supplied.
(b)
in all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are
responsible for payment of the fee or charge.
10.
Schedule "A" is attached to and forms a part of this By-law.
11.
Should any part of this By-law, including any part of Schedule "A", be
determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or of no force, it
is the stated intention of Council that such invalid part of the By-law shall be
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Property and to Repeal By-law No. 25-023
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severable and that the remainder of this By-law, including the remainder of
Schedule "A", as applicable, shall continue to operate and to be in force.
12.
This By-law may be referred to as the "User Fees and Charges By-law".
13.
City of Hamilton By-law 25-023 is repealed immediately before the coming
into force of this By-law.
14.
The repeal of By-law 25-023 does not:
(a)
affect the previous operation of the repealed by-law;
(b)
affect a right, privilege, obligation or liability that came into
existence under the repealed by-law;
(c)
affect an offence committed against the repealed by-law, or
any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred in connection
with the offence;
(d)
affect an investigation, proceeding or remedy in respect of a
right, privilege, obligation or liability described in section 14(b),
or a penalty, forfeiture or punishment described in section
14(c).
15.
An investigation, proceeding or remedy described in section 14(d) may be
commenced, continued, and enforced as if By-law 25-023 had not been
repealed or revoked.
16.
A penalty, forfeiture or punishment described in section 14(c) may be
imposed as if the By-law 25-023 had not been repealed or revoked.
17.
This By-law is deemed to have come into force on January 1, 2026.
PASSED this 11th the day of February 2026.
A. Horwath
M. Trennum
Mayor
City Clerk
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Comments for Planning Applications (COA, Consent, etc.)
1
Sewage System and Sewage Comments
$ 307.70
1
Site Plan Security Reduction Fee
2
Site Plan Security Reduction Fee (includes one site inspection)
$ 493.25
3
Site Plan Security Reduction Fee for each additional inspection
$ 247.55
3
3
3
Routine Disclosure of Building Division Records
4
Routine Disclosure Application Fee (includes the first 15 minutes of file
search time and up to 10 photocopies)
$ 51.80
5
For each additional 15 minutes of file search time above the first 15
minutes
$ 25.90
5
5
Grading Security
6
Grading Security Deposit for lots in Subdivisions
$ 1,761.20
7
Grading Deposit for a Single Lot (Infill)
$ 8,806.00
8
Grading Security Deposit for a Semi-Detached Dwelling (Infill)
$ 11,706.80
9
Grading Security Deposit for Additions, large accessory building or
detached Secondary Dwelling Units
$ 3,833.20
9
9
Demolition Agreements
10
a) Agreement
$ 630.95
11
b) Security deposit/letter of credit - per sq. metre of bldg to be
demolished ($2,500 min & $25,000 max)
$ 152.30
11
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Building
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Building
11
Demolition Control By-law
12
Demolition Control Applications
$ 630.95
12
12
Application Fee for outdoor commercial patio exemption permits
13
Inspection Fee
$ -
13
13
Illegal Grow Operations
14
a) Inspection Fee
$ 935.15
15
b) Re-occupancy Fee
$ 847.15
15
15
Fortification By-law
16
Exemption fee for applications pertaining to Single Family Dwellings and
properties operated by not-for-profit organizations
$ 169.03
17
Exemption fee for all other applications
$ 337.17
17
17
Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law
18
Swimming Pool Enclosure Fee
$ 303.00
18
18
Property Reports
19
Property Report Fee to determine if there are any outstanding Building
Permits or Orders to Comply
$ 129.20
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Loan/Incentive Programs
1
Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
less than or equal to $5,000
$ 110.05
2
Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
greater than $5,000 and less than or equal to $12,500
$ 293.40
3
Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
greater than $12,500
$ 453.85
3
3
Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program (RHTIG)
4
Basic Fee - Developer only (only for Grants less than or equal to
$12,500)
$ 293.40
5
Basic Fee - Developer only (only for Grants greater than $12,500)
$ 999.35
6
Additional Fee - Developer Transfer to New Condo Owner
$ 531.80
6
6
Downtown and Barton/Kenilworth Housing Opportunities Program
7
a) Initial Application
$ 371.35
7
b) Per Unit Fee is based on a Graduated Scale basis as follows:
8
50 units or less - per unit fee
$ 623.45
9
51-100 units - per unit fee
$ 499.70
10
101 units or greater - per unit fee
$ 467.60
10
10
Commercial District Housing Opportunities Program
11
Commercial District Housing Opportunities Program - per unit fee
$ 467.60
12
Commercial District Housing Opportunities Program Application Fee
(At final application stage)
$ 371.35
12
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Economic Development
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Economic Development
13
Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program less than or equal to
$12,500
$ -
14
Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program greater than $12,500
$ -
14
14
Heritage Revitilization Loan Program - Administration Fees
15
a) Designated Commercial, Industrial or like properties (fee is based on
percentage of loan amount)
16
b) Other properties
$ -
16
16
Hamilton Revitalization Grant Program
17
Heritage Revitalization Grant Program - Category A: Eligible Work Grant $ 110.62
18
Heritage Revitalization Grant Program - Category B: Eligible Report
Grant
$ 296.46
19
Heritage Revitalization Grant Program - Category B: Eligible Work Grant $ 451.33
19
19
Commercial Vacancy Assistance Program Fees
20
Admin Fee for Grants less than or equal to $5,000
$ 110.05
21
Admin Fee for Grants greater than $5,000
$ 293.40
21
21
Downtown Office Conversion Grant Program
22
Admin fee for Feasibility Studies
$ 283.19
23
Admin Fee for Office Conversion Application
$ 1,000.00
23
23
Other Programs
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Economic Development
24
Heritage Revitalization Loan Program
$ 605.10
25
Start-up and Office Tenant Attraction Program
$ 605.10
26
ERASE Commercial District Remediation Loan Program (formerly called
the Hamilton Downtown/West Harbourfront Remediation Loan Program
)
$ 371.35
27
ERASE Study Grant
$ 279.65
28
ERASE Redevelopment Grant
$ 999.35
29
ERASE Tax Assistance Program
$ 999.35
30
LEED Grant Program
$ 999.35
31
LEED Grant Program Administration Fees (Fee Per Unit)
$ 531.80
32
Hamilton Heritage Conservation Grant Program Application Fee
$ -
33
Barton / Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
less than or equal to $12,500
$ 293.40
34
Barton / Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
greater than $12,500
$ 453.85
35
Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
less than or equal to $12,500
$ 293.40
36
Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program Admin Fee for Grants
greater than $12,500
$ 999.35
37
Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program - Additional Fee -
Developer Transfer to New Condo Owner
$ 531.80
38
Barton/Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate Program
$ 110.05
39
Temporary Outdoor Patio Program Application fee
$ 728.90
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Cost Recovery on City-supported applications appealed to the
Ontario Land Tribunal
1
Where an application approved by Council of the City of Hamilton is
appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the applicant/respondent shall
pay any and all costs incurred by the City to support the
applicant/respondent at a hearing, including but not limited to the legal
costs for in-house or retained counsel, the costs for City staff (not
including Planning & Economic Development staff) and the costs of
consultants and witnesses. Accordingly, applicants shall submit a
completed Cost Acknowledgment Agreement, in a form as prescribed
by the General Manager of Planning & Economic Development, together
with their application.
Full cost
Recovery
1
Moved from Building:
1
Zoning Verification
2
Zoning Verification Reports - Regular
$ 135.00
3
Zoning Verification Reports - Express
$ 220.00
4
Zoning Compliance - Liquor License
$ 230.00
5
Zoning Verification Certificate - Regular - Rental Housing Pilot
$ 310.00
6
Zoning Verification Certificate - Express Service - Rental Housing Pilot
$ 450.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Planning
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
E-Scooters
1
Administrative and Enforcement Fee
$ 286.05
2
Commercial E-Scooter Storage Fee (per day)
$ 73.35
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation Planning and Parking
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Map / Publication Sales Fees
Full Cost
Recovery
2
3
Data Base Information
Full Cost
Recovery
3
3
Photocopy & Computer Printout Service
4
- Rate per page
$ 0.50
4
4
Information Requests
5
- Floppy disks & CD's - per disk or CD
$ 15.90
6
- For manually researching a record - for each 15 minutes
$ 22.45
7
- Developing Computer Programs or other methods of producing a
record from machine readable record - for each 15 minutes
$ 22.45
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:General Manager PED
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
On-street Parking Permits
1
On-Street Parking Permit - No Access to Onsite Parking (no existing
driveway or garage on property)
$ 129.20
2
On-Street Parking Permit - Access to Onsite Parking (existing driveway
or garage on property)
$ 195.58
3
On-Street Parking Permit - Secondary Permit (for 2nd, 3rd or 4th vehicle
registered to the same address)
$ 223.89
4
Temporary Residential Time Limit Exemption Parking Permit (weekly)
$ 27.43
5
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional temporary permits (site specific)
$ 195.58
5
Residential Boulevard Parking (Front Yard Parking)
6
Teranet Registration
$ -
7
Application Fee
$ 448.67
8
Annual Admin Fee
$ 14.16
9
Encroachment Insurance
$ 14.16
10
Status of Agreement Inquiries (Front Yard Parking)
$ 71.68
10
Commercial Boulevard Parking and Driveway Access Permits
11
Registration
$ 59.00
12
Application/Access Permit Fee
$ 448.67
13
Encroachment Insurance
$ 14.16
14
Fee/space (first two spaces)
$ 124.78
15
Fee/space (remaining spaces)
$ 61.95
15
15
Street Occupancy fees - Lost Parking Meter Revenue (pre payment
required)
16
Single Space Per Day
$ 27.43
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation Planning and Parking
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation Planning and Parking
17
Each Additional Day Up To 6 Consecutive Days Per Space
$ 15.04
18
Weekly Consecutive Rate Per Space
$ 97.35
19
Monthly Consecutive Rate Per Space
$ 272.57
20
Administration Fee - Lost Parking Meter Revenue
15% of the
permit fee
21
Free Floating Car Share Permits
$ 321.24
22
On-Street Patio - Metered Parking Space (per space)
$ 980.53
23
Inspection Fee for the Review of Business Licences
$ 41.59
23
Administrative Penalty System (APS)
24
MTO Search
$ 27.43
25
Late Payment
$ 41.59
26
Fail to Attend Hearing
$ 120.35
27
Plate Denial
$ 14.16
28
Mail Issuance (New)
$ 23.89
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION FEES:
0
Children's Museum - Adult: 18 to 59, Senior: 55+, Student/Youth: 13 to
17 or with valid student ID, Child: 1 to 12, Infant: under 1, Family: Two
Adults and up to 4 dependant children
0
All Other Sites - Adult: 18 to 59, Senior: 55+, Student/Youth: 13 to 17 or
with valid student ID, Child: 6 to 12, Infant: 5 & under, Family: Two
Adults and up to 4 dependant children
0
1
Dundurn Castle - Adult
$ 14.82
2
Dundurn Castle - Senior
$ 12.61
3
Dundurn Castle - Student/Youth
$ 12.61
4
Dundurn Castle - Child
$ 8.85
5
Dundurn Castle - Infant
Free
6
Dundurn Castle - Family
$ 40.49
7
Hamilton Military Museum - Adult
$ 5.75
8
Hamilton Military Museum - Senior
$ 4.87
9
Hamilton Military Museum - Student/Youth
$ 4.87
10
Hamilton Military Museum - Child
$ 3.54
11
Hamilton Military Museum - Infant
Free
12
Hamilton Military Museum - Family
$ 15.71
13
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Adult
$ 9.29
14
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Senior
$ 7.96
15
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Student/Youth
$ 7.96
16
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Child
$ 5.53
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
17
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Infant
Free
18
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Family
$ 25.44
19
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Adult
$ 9.29
20
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Senior
$ 7.96
21
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Student/Youth
$ 7.96
22
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Child
$ 5.53
22
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Infant
23
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Family
$ 25.44
24
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Adult
$ 9.20
25
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Senior
$ 7.96
26
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Student/Youth
$ 7.96
27
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Child
$ 5.53
27
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Infant
28
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Family
$ 25.44
29
Hamilton Children's Museum - Adult
$ 5.53
30
Hamilton Children's Museum - Senior
$ 5.53
31
Hamilton Children's Museum - Student/Youth
$ 5.53
32
Hamilton Children's Museum - Child
$ 8.19
33
Hamilton Children's Museum - Infant
Free
34
Hamilton Children's Museum - Family
$ 26.50
35
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Adult
$ 5.75
36
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Senior
$ 4.87
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
37
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Student/Youth
$ 4.87
38
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Child
$ 3.54
39
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Infant
Free
40
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Family
$ 15.71
41
Griffin House - Adult
Free
42
Griffin House - Senior
Free
43
Griffin House - Student/Youth
Free
44
Griffin House - Child
Free
45
Griffin House - Infant
Free
45
45
MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS
46
Hamilton Civic Museum rates for special events, workshops, seminars,
exhibits and hands-on activities.
Rates for
special
events,
workshops,
seminars,
hands-on
programs and
special
exhibits will
be set at the
rate of
admission
plus cost
recovery for
staff/
materials and
suppplies.
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
MUSEUM GROUP RATES
Group booking rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Add-on
programs have additional fees.
47
Tour operator accompanying a group, flat rate, all museum sites
$ 4.65
48
Dundurn Castle - Adult
$ 11.73
49
Dundurn Castle - Senior
$ 9.96
50
Dundurn Castle - Youth
$ 9.96
51
Dundurn Castle - Child
$ 7.08
51
Hamilton Military Museum
52
Hamilton Military Museum - Adult
$ 4.65
53
Hamilton Military Museum - Senior
$ 3.98
54
Hamilton Military Museum - Youth
$ 3.98
55
Hamilton Military Museum - Child
$ 2.88
56
Dundurn National Historic Site: Guided tour of Grounds/Garden -
Adult/Senior/Student
$ 5.53
57
Dundurn National Historic Site: Guided tour of Grounds/Garden - Child
$ 4.64
57
Whitehern Historic House & Garden
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
58
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Adult
$ 7.30
59
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Senior
$ 6.42
60
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Youth
$ 6.42
61
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Child
$ 4.42
61
Battlefield House Museum & Park
62
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Adult
$ 7.30
63
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Senior
$ 6.42
64
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Youth
$ 6.42
65
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Child
$ 4.42
65
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
66
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Adult
$ 7.30
67
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Senior
$ 6.42
68
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Youth
$ 6.42
69
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Child
$ 4.42
69
Hamilton Children's Museum
70
Hamilton Children's Museum - Child
$ 6.42
71
Hamilton Children's Museum - Youth
$ -
72
Hamilton Children's Museum - Adult/ Senior/ Youth
$ 4.42
72
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
73
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Adult
$ 4.65
74
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Senior
$ 3.98
75
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Youth
$ 3.98
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
76
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Child
$ 2.88
76
76
MUSEUM STUDENT AND YOUTH GROUP RATES
Educational Program Rates - minimum rate applies per student/ per
hour/ per program. Programs are between 1 and 3 hours in length.
Minimum number of 10 students required for every booking.
Outreach Rates - Minimum flat rate.
77
Dundurn Castle - Elementary School per hour/student
$ -
78
Dundurn Castle - High School per hour/student
$ -
79
Hamilton Military Museum - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
80
Hamilton Military Museum - High School per hr/student
$ -
81
Evening Tour After 5:00 pm (Dundurn and Military)
$ -
82
Evening Tour After 5:00 pm Additional Staff (Dundurn and Military)
$ -
83
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
84
Whitehern Historic House & Garden - High School per hr/student
$ -
85
Battlefield House Museum & Park - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
86
Battlefield House Museum & Park - High School per hr/student
$ -
87
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Elementary School per
hr/student
$ -
88
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - High School per hr/student
$ -
89
Hamilton Children's Museum - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
90
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
91
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - High School per hr/student
$ -
92
Griffin House - Elementary School per hr/student
$ -
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
93
Griffin House - High School per hr/student
$ -
94
Hamilton Civic Museum Outreach Lecture
$ 189.80
95
Hamilton Civic Museum Outreach Program- Educational flat rate, per
class
$ 199.00
96
Hamilton Civic Museum Educational per hour/ per student elementary
$ 4.60
97
Hamilton Civic Museum Educational per hour/ per student Secondary
$ 4.60
97
MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS (annual)
98
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Organizational per person
$ -
98
98
MUSEUM CHILD BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Package rate. Additional child rates may be required based on museum
capacities and party size.
99
Hamilton Civic Museum Birthday Party Package base rate
$ 212.39
100 Hamilton Civic Museum Birthday Party rate per additional child
$ 21.24
101 Dundurn Castle - Package per person
$ -
102 Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Package per person
$ -
103 Battlefield House Museum & Park - Package per person
$ -
104 Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Package per person
$ -
105 Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Package per person
$ -
105
105
MUSEUM RENTAL RATES (Social and Corporate)
25% discount is available to not-for-profit and community-based
organizations. Rates include staff supervision. Minimum 4 hour
booking. Evening rates apply between the hours of 5 pm and 1 am the
following day. Additional staffing fee applies after 5 pm.
106 Ancaster Old Town Hall/ Coach House at Dundurn/ Magnolia Hall -
hourly rate
$ 66.37
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
107 Ancaster Old Town Hall/ Coach House Dundurn/ Magnolia Hall - hourly
evening rate (after 5 pm)
$ 85.73
108 The Coach House at Dundurn - hourly rate
$ -
109 Dundurn Pavilion (Outdoor)
$ -
110 The Stable at Whitehern/ Meeting Room at Fieldcote/Party Room at
Children's Museum - hourly rate
$ 55.31
111 The Stable at Whitehern/ Meeting Room at Fieldcote/ Party Room at
Children's Museum - hourly evening rate (after 5 pm)
$ 71.90
112 The Woodshed at HMST/ Cellar at Grandview - hourly rate
$ 60.84
113 The Woodshed at HMST/ Cellar at Grandview - hourly evening rate
(after 5 pm)
$ 77.43
114 The Woodshed Pavilion with access to Kitchenette - 2021
$ -
115 "The Party Room" at Children's Museum - hourly rate
$ -
116 Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum Meeting Room - hourly rate
$ -
117 Battlefield Pavilion with no access to Kitchenette
$ -
118 Grandview at Battlefield Park - evening rate (after 5 pm)
$ -
119 Magnolia Hall
$ -
119
119
MUSEUM RENTAL RATES - USE OF GROUNDS
25% discount is available to not-for-profit and community-based
organizations. Rates include staff supervision. Minimum 4 hour
booking. Evening rates apply between the hours of 5 pm and 1 am the
following day. Additional staffing fee may apply after 5 pm.
120 All sites - hourly grounds rate
$ 91.66
121 All sites - Full day rate up to 8 hours
$ -
122 Dundurn Pavilion (Outdoor)
$ 43.14
123 Battlefield Pavilion with no access to Kitchenette
$ 43.14
124 Battlefield Pavilion with access to Kitchenette
$ 55.31
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
125 Dundurn Pavilion (Outdoor) - hourly evening rate (after 5 pm)
$ 58.14
126 Battlefield Pavilion with no access to Kitchenette- hourly evening rate
(after 5 pm)
$ 58.14
127 Battlefield Pavilion with access to Kitchenette- hourly evening rate (after
5 pm)
$ 72.31
128 Dundurn Castle - Outdoor or Cockpit
$ -
129 Whitehern Historic House & Garden - Outdoor
$ -
130 Battlefield House Museum & Park - Outdoor
$ -
131 Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Outdoor
$ -
132 Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Outdoor
$ -
133 Fieldocte Memorial Park and Museum - 1/2 day rate
$ -
134 All sites - hourly grounds evening rate (after 5 pm)
$ 101.77
135 Dundurn parking lot- minimum rate
$ 309.73
135
135 SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - USE OF GROUNDS
136 Ancaster Old Town Hall
$ -
137 Dundurn National Historic Site
$ -
138 Whitehern Historic House & Garden
$ -
139 Battlefield House Museum & Park
$ -
140 Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
$ -
141 Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
$ -
142 Hamilton Civic Museum Outdoor Photography permit
$ 199.12
143 Hamilton Civic Museum Outdoor Photography permit add-on to rental
$ 110.62
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
143 COMMERCIAL FILM RATES
144 Site Monitor - hourly rate
$ 48.67
145 Additional monitoring - staff hourly rate [change to] Site Supervisor per
hour
$ 70.80
145
145 Hamilton Film Office Administration Fees
145 All Student Productions will be exempt from any permit fees
146 For Profit Productions - Administration Fee
$ 137.55
147 Non-Profit Productions - Administration Fee
$ 33.95
148 Surcharge on City services and/or location
Fees as
negotiated
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Tourism-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - 2' x 8'
$ 192.92
2
Tourism-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - 1.5' x 6'
$ 152.21
3
Tourism-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - 1' x 4'
$ 75.22
4
Tourism-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - 1' x 5'
$ 86.73
4
4
LOGO Program - LINC & Redhill Parkway Road Signage Fees:
5
- Mainlines/Ramps
$ 2,857.52
6
- Trailblazing
$ 229.20
6
6
Visitors Centre Room Rental Rates (Social and Corporate)
6
25% discount is available to not-for-profit and community-based
organizations. Rates include staff supervision. Minimum 4 hour
booking. Evening rates apply between the hours of 5 pm and 1 am
the following day. Additional staffing fee applies after 5 pm.
6
7
Tourism Visitor Centre - daytime hourly rate
$ 55.75
8
Tourism Visitor Centre - evening hourly rate (after 5pm)
$ 71.68
9
Premium for rentals involving alcohol consumption
$ 620.35
9
10
Various rates for Special Events, Workshops, Seminars, Hands-on
programs, Special Exhibits, etc.
Various
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Tourism & Culture
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Late Payment (after 15 days)
$ 61.06
2
Fail to Attend Hearing
$ -
3
Final notice of non-payment
$ 61.06
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Adult Services
1
Adult Entertainment Parlour
$ 7,506.00
2
Adult Entertainment Parlor Attendant
$ 625.00
3
Adult Entertainment Parlour Operator/Manager
$ 2,201.00
4
Adult Film Theatre
$ 4,639.00
5
Adult Video Store Class A
$ 4,639.00
6
Adult Video Store Class B
$ 481.00
7
Body Rub Parlour Owner
$ 11,808.00
8
Body Rub Parlour Attendant
$ 623.00
9
Body Rub Parlour Operator/Manager
$ 1,771.00
10
Tobacco & Electronic Cigarettes
$ 541.00
10
10
Accommodations
11
Bed and Breakfast
$ 321.00
12
Motels and Hotels
$ 321.00
13
Lodging House
$ 609.00
14
Residential Care Facility (4-10 Residents)
$ 838.00
15
Residential Care Facility (11 or more Residents)
$ 1,197.00
16
Rental Housing
$ 309.00
16
16
Mobile
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
17
Mobile Sign leasing or renting
$ 382.00
18
Hawker/Peddler (motorized vehicle)
$ 441.00
19
Seasonal Food Vendor
$ 472.00
20
Limousines (owner)
$ 800.00
21
Limousines (driver)
$ 93.00
22
Taxi cab owner (private) (Renewal)
$ 798.00
23
Taxi cab owner (private) (New)
$ 5,790.00
24
Taxi cab owner (transfer)
$ 1,017.00
25
Taxi cab Broker
$ 1,372.00
26
Taxi cab Driver
$ 129.00
27
Inactive Taxi Plate fee
$ 130.00
28
Transient Trader (3 month period)
$ 864.00
29
Auctioneer
$ 355.00
29
29
29
29
Food Service Vehicles:
30
Class A
$ 472.00
31
Class B
$ 472.00
32
Class C
$ 434.00
33
Food Service Vehicles (Four day)
$ 123.00
34
Food Service Vehicles (Park Permit)
$ 259.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
34
34
Services
34
Eating Establishments:
35
Bars and Nightclubs
$ 391.00
36
Food Premises
$ 225.00
37
Restaurant with Liquor Service
$ 288.00
37
37
Public Garage:
38
Buying, Selling, Storing
$ 321.00
39
Combined Engine & Body Work
$ 321.00
40
Engine Work
$ 321.00
41
Body Work
$ 321.00
42
Service Station
$ 321.00
43
Parking Lot
$ 321.00
44
Car Wash Only
$ 321.00
45
Public Halls
$ 450.00
46
Pay Day Loan Businesses
$ 990.00
47
Kennels, Pet Shops
$ 318.00
48
Personal Aesthetic Services Facility
$ 231.00
49
Personal Wellness Services Establishment
$ 291.00
49
49
Places of Amusement
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
50
Amusement Arcade
$ 321.00
51
Amusement Rides
$ 321.00
52
Amusement Water
$ 536.00
53
Billiard / Bagatelle Tables
$ 321.00
54
Bingo Parlour
$ 321.00
55
Bowling Alley
$ 321.00
56
Carnival
$ 321.00
57
Circus
$ 321.00
58
Motor Vehicle Race Track
$ 321.00
59
Other
$ 321.00
60
Proprietary Club
$ 321.00
61
Roller Skating Rink
$ 321.00
62
Skateboarding, BMX bikes
$ 321.00
62
62
Used Goods Services
63
Pawn Broker
$ 536.00
64
Precious Metals & Jewellery Dealers
$ 612.00
65
Salvage Yard
$ 536.00
66
Second-hand Shop
$ 612.00
66
66
Trade Licence Contractor
67
Building Repair
$ 341.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
68
Plumbing
$ 341.00
69
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
$ 341.00
70
Drain Repair
$ 341.00
71
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
$ 341.00
72
Tree Cutting Services
$ 326.00
72
72
Trade Licence Masters
73
Building Repair
$ 202.00
74
Plumbing
$ 202.00
75
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
$ 202.00
76
Drain Repair
$ 202.00
77
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
$ 202.00
77
77
Other Fees
78
Daily fee for spare taxicabs
$ 31.86
79
Taxi cab (limited interest agreement)
$ 100.00
80
Taxi cab accessible priority list
$ 63.72
81
Annual spare taxicab inspection fee
$ 214.16
82
Exam/Processing Fee
$ 68.14
83
Administration fee - applications / amendments
$ 81.42
84
Licence re-instatement fee (late fee)
$ 348.67
85
Photo ID Card
$ 23.01
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
86
Licence certificate replacement
$ 23.01
87
Licence plate replacement
$ 95.58
88
Appeal to Hamilton Licensing Tribunal
$ 184.96
89
Municipal consent for new liquor licence applications and extensions
$ 228.32
90
Corporate Profile Report, Deed & Abstract Reports
Full Cost
Recovery
91
Special Occasions Permit - With Resolution
$ 98.23
92
Special Occasions Permit - Notification Only
$ 29.20
93
Application for Temporary Occupancy
$ 934.51
93
93
Personal Transportation Provided
94
Annual Licence Fee
$ 6,034.00
95
Per Trip Fee (Transaction fee per class A-C)
$ 0.35
95
Short Term Rental Accomodations
96
Short-Term Rental Broker
$ 5,367.00
97
Short-Term Rental Broker Renewal Fee
$ 64.00
98
Short-Term Rental Operator (Entire Dwelling)
$ 419.00
99
Short-Term Rental Operator (Entire Dwelling) Renewal Fee
$ 64.00
100 Short-Term Rental Operator (Partial Dwelling)
$ 96.00
101 Short-Term Rental Operator (Partial Dwelling) Renewal Fee
$ 64.00
101
101 Renovation License By-law Fees
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
102 Renovation Licence Application Fee
$ 715.00
103 Renovation Licence Renewal Fee
$ 125.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Discharge of Firearms By-law
1
a) Exemption permit application fee for the discharge of recreational
firearms or bows
$ 141.59
2
b) Renewal fee
$ 26.55
2
2
Certificate of Compliance
3
a) Single detached dwelling
$ 359.29
4
b) A two, three or multiple unit dwelling
$ 359.29
5
- plus additional fee for each additional dwelling unit in excess of the first $ 51.33
6
c) A lodging house
$ 359.29
7
- plus additional fee per each permitted resident (required every 3 years) $ 40.71
8
d) All other buildings (Liquor licence)
$ -
9
Small - up to 1000 square feet
$ 359.29
10
Medium - 1000 to 2500 square feet
$ 423.89
11
Large - 2500 to 5000 square feet
$ 553.10
12
Extra Large - 5000 square feet or above
$ 682.30
13
- plus additional fee per each 100 square metres in excess of the first
100 square metres
$ -
14
e) Residential care facility (first time applications & change in ownership) $ 359.29
15
- plus additional fee per each permitted resident
$ 41.59
16
f) Discharge of an Order - Non registered Order to Comply
$ 359.29
17
g) Discharge of an Order - Registered Order To Comply
$ 763.72
17
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
17
Fees charged for inspections carried out by the City resulting from
non-compliance with any City by-law (except Vital Services By-
law):
17
17
Inspection demonstrating non-compliance when there has been an
earlier incident of non-compliance:
18
Initial
$ 359.29
19
Subsequent
$ 184.07
19
19
Note: an "incident of non-compliance" includes an inspection carried
out by the City or by another enforcement agency demonstrating non-
compliance.
19
20
Vital services - Admin Fee
10% of total
utility billings
paid by the
City
20
20
Noise by-Law Exemption:
21
- Application received prior to the event
$ 280.00
21
22
Corporate Profile Report and Deed & Abstract Reports
Full Cost
Recovery
23
Application Fee for any appeal to the Property Standards Committee
$ 170.55
24
Zoning Verification & Work Order Reports - Regular
$ 147.00
25
Zoning Verification & Work Order Reports - Express
$ 225.00
25
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
26
Fees charged by the City for costs incurred when its inspection powers
under s. 436(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 are exercised
Full Cost
Recovery
27
Witness Fees under R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194: Rules of Civil Procedure
$ 53.10
27
28
Registration Fee - One Time Fee For Initial Registration of a Vacant
Building
$ 352.00
29
Vacant Building Fee - Annual Inspection Fee
$ 881.42
30
Annual Fee for each additional vacant building on a property (inspection) $ 430.97
30
31
Vacant Building Quarterly Inspection Fee
$ 353.98
31
32
Licensing Tribunal and Property Standards Committee decisions
Full Cost
Recovery
33
Garbage Chute Closure Application for Permit
$ 322.12
33
Municipal Law Enforcement Contractor Services Administration:
34
- Administration Fee for invoices less than or equal to $600 (before tax)
$ 123.01
35
- Administration Fee for invoices greater than $600 and less than $1,000
(before tax)
$ 279.65
36
- Administration Fee for invoices greater than $1,000 (before tax)
$ 312.39
37
- Administration Fee for requests for file review
$ 99.12
37
38
Application Fee for outdoor commercial patio exemption permits
$ 635.00
39
a) Inspection Fee
$ 251.00
39
40
Paid Duty Municipal Law Enforcement
Full Cost
Recovery
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
40
40
Tree Permits
41
Review of Permit Application to Injure or Destroy Trees - Urban
Woodland Tree By-law No. 14-212
$ 296.46
42
Review of Notice of Intent to Cut Application - Regional Woodland Tree
By-law No. R00-054
$ 177.88
43
Review of Permit Application to Injure or Destroy Trees - Dundas Tree
By-law No. 4513-99
$ 59.29
44
Review of Individual Tree Permit not within a Woodland
$ 55.75
44
Review of Permit Application to Injure or Destroy Trees - Stoney Creek
Tree By-law No. 4401-96:
45
a) 2 to 10 trees
$ 29.20
46
b) 11 to 20 trees
$ 59.29
47
c) Greater than 20 trees
$ 117.70
47
47
Safe Apartment Buildings By-law Fees
47
48
Safe Apartment Building Registration Fee - per unit
$ 60.00
49
Safe Apartment Building Audit Fee
$ 2,123.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
PERMITS FOR SIGNS
0
SIGN TYPE
0
0
Mobile Sign
1
- for 28 consecutive days
$ 158.00
2
- for 14 consecutive days
$ 107.00
2
3
Mobile Sign advertising a grand opening or closing promotional event
(for 7 consecutive days)
$ 238.00
4
Sidewalk Sign (per year)
$ 122.00
5
Banner (for 28 consecutive days)
$ 122.00
6
Banner advertising a grand opening or closing promotional event (for 7
consecutive days)
$ 238.00
7
Inflatable Sign (for 7 consecutive days)
$ 122.00
8
New Home Development Portable Sign (per year)
$ 79.00
9
Sign permit fee for any new permanent signs/per property per occasion
$ 184.00
10
Sign permit fee for changes to existing signs/per property per occasion
$ 287.00
11
Corrugated Plastic Sign (yearly permit fee per location per property)
$ 184.00
12
A-frame signs on sidewalks (permit fee for a three-year period)
$ 192.00
12
12
Digital Boards
13
Annual Sign Permit Fee
$ 2,418.00
13
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
13
SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION
13
Sign variance fees appear under "Planning" Division
13
13
ENFORCEMENT FEES
14
Removal of an Unlawful Permanent Sign - per sign (or the actual cost of
removing the sign, whichever is greater)
$ 307.96
15
Storage Charge for an Unlawful Permanent Sign - per sign/day
$ 76.99
16
Removal of an Unlawful Mobile Sign - per sign (or the actual cost of
removing the sign, whichever is greater)
$ 307.96
17
Storage Charge for an Unlawful Mobile Sign - per sign/day
$ 76.99
18
a) Inspection Fee
$ 76.99
19
Storage Charge for an Unlawful Portable Sign - per sign/day
$ 44.25
20
Annual Inspection Fee (existing non-conforming overhanging signs)
$ 132.74
20
Note: the permit fees for Ground Signs, Awnings, Canopies, Marquees,
Parapet Signs, Projecting Signs, Wall Signs and Billboards appear
under "Building Services - Building Permit Fees"
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Lottery Licence Application Administration Fee
$ 81.42
2
Lottery Licence Fee - Bingo (per event)
Up to
maximum of
3% prize
value
3
Lottery Licence Fee - Nevada
Up to
maximum of
3% prize
value
4
Lottery Licence Fee - Raffles
Up to
maximum of
3% prize
value
5
Lottery Licence Fee - Others
Varies by
type and
mandated by
the province
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Dog Licences - Standard Rate
1
- spayed/neutered or under 6 months of age
$ 29.00
2
- over six months not spayed/neutered
$ 65.00
2
2
Dog Licences - Senior / Disability Rate
3
- spayed/neutered or under 6 months of age
$ -
4
- over six months not spayed/neutered
$ -
4
5
Dog Licences - Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 410.00
5
6
Replacement Tag Fee
$ 4.42
7
Late Payment Fee
$ -
8
Valid Licence in another Municipality where the owner has moved to the
City of Hamilton within 30 days
$ 19.70
8
8
Leash Free Fee of $1.00 is included/charged for every licence sold.
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Impound Fees (Standard Rate)
1
Licensed Dog - 1st Offence
$ 82.00
2
Licensed Dog - Subsequent Offence
$ 218.00
3
Licensed Dog - Subsequent Offence (after initial subsequent offence -
increase of $51.00 per occurrence up to 5 occurrences)
$ 59.00
4
Unlicensed Dog - 1st Offence
$ 128.00
5
Unlicensed Dog - Subsequent Offence
$ 218.00
6
Unlicensed Dog - Subsequent Offence (after initial subsequent offence -
increase of $51.00 per occurance up to 5 occurances)
$ 59.00
7
Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 768.00
8
Cat ( identified [1] and unidentified)
$ 32.00
9
Cat (identified [1] and unidentified)- Subsequent Offence
$ 51.00
10
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 6)
$ 67.00
11
Other Small Domestic Animal [2]
$ 31.00
12
Snake or Reptile
$ 31.00
13
Livestock - Small
$ 174.00
14
Livestock - Large
$ 363.00
14
14
Impound Fees (Senior & Person with Disabilities Rate)
15
Licensed Dog - 1st Offence
$ 73.00
16
Licensed Dog - Subsequent Offence
$ 118.00
17
Licensed Dog - Subsequent Offence (after initial subsequent offence -
increase of $50.00 per occurance up to 5 occurances)
$ 59.00
18
Unlicensed Dog - 1st Offence
$ 118.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
19
Unlicensed Dog - Subsequent Offence
$ 188.00
20
Unlicensed Dog - Subsequent Offence (after initial subsequent offence -
increase of $50.00 per occurance up to 5 occurances)
$ 59.00
21
Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 767.00
22
Cat (identified [1] and unidentified)
$ 32.00
23
Cat (identified [1] and unidentified)- Subsequent Offence
$ 46.00
24
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 6)
$ 56.00
25
Other Small Domestic Animal [2]
$ 31.00
26
Snake or Reptile
$ 31.00
27
Livestock - Small
$ 168.00
28
Livestock - Large
$ 345.00
28
28
Live Surrender Fees - [3] (Standard Rate)
28
29
Dog
$ 353.98
30
Cat (unregistered)
$ 243.36
31
Litter (up to 6) - Canine or Feline
$ 75.22
32
Rabbit (individual)
$ 88.49
33
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 6)
$ 75.20
34
Small Livestock
$ 149.56
34
34
Live Surrender Fees - [3] (Senior & Disabled Rate)
35
Dog
$ -
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
36
Cat (not registered)
$ -
37
Litter (up to 6) - Canine or Feline
$ -
38
Other Small Domestic Animal [4]
$ -
39
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 5)
$ -
40
Small Livestock
$ -
40
40
Cadaver Surrender Fees (Standard Rate)
41
Dog
$ 145.13
42
Dog - Small
$ 65.49
43
Cat
$ 65.49
44
Litter - Canine or Feline (up to 5) (under 12 weeks)
$ 64.60
45
Other Small Domestic Animal [4]
$ 64.60
46
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 5)
$ 64.60
47
Small Livestock
$ 113.27
47
47
Cadaver Surrender Fees (Senior & Disabled Rate)
48
Dog
$ 112.39
49
Dog - Small
$ 46.90
50
Cat
$ 46.90
51
Litter - Canine or Feline (up to 5) (under 12 weeks)
$ 46.90
52
Other Small Domestic Animal [4]
$ 46.90
53
Multiple Small Domestic Animals (up to 5)
$ 46.90
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
54
Small Livestock
$ 74.34
54
54
54
54
Boarding Fees (Standard Rate Per Day)
55
Dog
$ 28.00
56
Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 85.00
57
Cat
$ 19.00
58
Other Small Domestic Animal
$ 13.00
59
Small Livestock
$ 46.00
60
Large Livestock
$ 70.00
60
60
Boarding Fee (Senior & Persons with Disabilities Rate - Per Day )
61
Dog
$ 22.00
62
Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 85.00
63
Cat
$ 13.00
64
Other Small Domestic Animal
$ 13.00
65
Small Livestock
$ 28.00
66
Large Livestock
$ 52.00
66
66
Miscellaneous
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
67
Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig Licence
$ -
68
Voluntary Cat Registration
$ 20.00
69
Quarantine per day - Dog
$ 50.00
70
Quarantine per day - Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 90.00
71
Quarantine per day - Cat
$ 35.00
72
Hearing Fee re: Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog
$ 260.00
73
Microchip implant
$ 24.80
74
Wildlife removal from private trap - euthanasia PRIVATE COMPANY
ONLY
$ 176.99
75
Wildlife removal from private trap - release on site
$ 75.22
76
Pet Transport (Ambulance)
$ 97.35
77
Poopbag Refill Bags
$ -
78
Admin Fee (e.g. for special billing arrangements)
$ 54.87
79
Engraving (Urns)
$ 16.81
80
Special Cremation Fee
$ 199.11
81
Clay Paw Print
$ 35.80
82
Painted Paw Print
$ 59.29
83
Animal Assistance Fee - per hour
$ 69.03
83
Animal Adoption Fees
84
Dog/Puppy
$ 371.68
85
Dog Senior/Special Needs
31.86-86.73
86
Cat/Kitten
$ 212.39
87
Cat Senior/Special Needs
31.86-86.73
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Planning & Economic Development
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Licensing & By-Law Services
88
Small Domestic Animal/Bird/Other
$7.08-112.39
89
Snake or Reptile
$7.08-112.39
89
Fees charged for inspections carried out by the City resulting from
non-compliance with any City by-law (except Vital Services By-
law):
89
Inspection demonstrating non-compliance when there has been an
earlier incident of non-compliance:
90
Initial Inspection
$ 359.29
91
Subsequent Inspection
$ 184.07
91
91
Note: an "incident of non-compliance" includes an inspection carried out
by the City or by another enforcement agency demonstrating non-
compliance.
92
Administration Fee for requests for file review
$ 99.12
92
92
[2] Rabbits, rodents, song birds, etc.
92
[3] Includes cremation
92
[4] Excludes Fish - no charge
92
[5] No Charge if animal fatally injured prior to capture or poses bona fide
threat
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Inspections of Residential Buildings
1
Daycares - licensed
$ 206.15
2
Daycares - private home
$ 85.80
3
Foster care homes
$ 85.80
4
Group homes with a capacity of less than or equal to 4
$ 194.95
5
Group homes with a capacity of more than 4
$ 648.76
6
Student housing, Bed & Breakfast, Lodging house
$ 648.76
7
Residential buildings with 1 dwelling
$ 170.31
8
Residential buildings with 2 dwellings
$ 648.76
9
Residential buildings with less than 4 stories and more than 2 dwelling
units
$ 971.46
10
Residential buildings with 4 - 6 stories
$ 1,219.25
11
Residential buildings with 7 - 11 stories
$ 1,566.46
12
Residential buildings with 12 - 18 stories
$ 2,291.51
13
Residential buildings with more than 18 stories
$ 2,654.51
13
13
Inspections of Non-Residential Buildings
14
Non-residential buildings with less than 5 stories and less than 3,000 sq.
ft per floor
$ 750.75
15
Non-residential buildings with less than 5 stories and 3,000 sq. ft to
5,000 sq. ft per floor
$ 841.55
16
Non-residential buildings with less than 5 stories and more than 5,000
sq. ft per floor
$ 1,021.86
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
17
Non-residential buildings with 5 or more stories and less than 3,000 sq.
ft per floor
$ 1,112.70
18
Non-residential buildings with 5 or more stories and 3,000 to 5,000 sq. ft
per floor
$ 1,203.41
19
Non-residential buildings with 5 or more stories and more than 5,000 sq.
ft per floor
$ 1,385.00
19
19
Other Inspections
20
AGCO liquor licence - indoor
$ 428.01
21
AGCO liquor licence - patio
$ 263.32
22
Municipal business licence
$ 299.16
23
Open air burning
$ 291.33
24
Rental Housing License
$ 295.45
25
Alternative Solutions Review for Ontario Fire Code
$ 1,071.24
26
Fire Safety Plan Review - 3rd or subsequent review
$ 231.94
26
All Re-Inspections
27
2nd or subsequent re-inspection
$ 184.86
27
27
Permits
28
Family fireworks sale permit - store
$ 462.83
29
Family fireworks sale permit - trailer
$ 515.18
29
29
Risk and Safety Management Plan Reviews (RSMPs) for Propane
Facilities
30
Level 2 propane facility (propane volume > 5K water gallons) - first
RSMP
$ 3,879.20
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
31
Level 2 propane facility (propane volume > 5K water gallons) - renewal
RSMP
$ 2,012.52
32
Level 2 propane facility (propane volume > 5K water gallons) - new
RSMP resulting from modification or expansion of the propane facility
$ 2,781.11
33
Level 1 propane facility (propane volume ≤ 5K water gallons) - all
RSMPs
$ 528.85
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Responses for Motor vehicles
1
Within City, for a motor vehicle owned by a person who does not reside
in the City (motor vehicle owner). Fee per Fire Department vehicle for
the 1st hour. Each additional hour billed in half hour increments. Total
fee divided equally among motor vehicle owners if more than one motor
vehicle.
$ 570.49
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Response for Open Air Burning
1
Non-compliance with Open Air Burning By-law including non-compliance
with a permit issued under the By-law - second or subsequent response
in a 12 month period (property owner). Fee per Fire Department vehicle
for the 1st hour. Each additional hour billed in half hour increments.
$ 570.49
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Open Air Burning Permit
1
Open air burning permit
$ 31.40
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Extraordinary Costs
1
Costs in addition to costs ordinarily incurred to eliminate an emergency
or risk, preserve property or evidence, or to investigate, including but not
limited to:
Full Cost
Recovery
1
- renting equipment (e.g. specialized equipment);
1
- hiring contractors;
1
- hiring professional services (e.g. engineering services);
1
- using consumable materials (e.g. foam)
1
- replacing damaged equipment (e.g. bunker gear, firefighting hose); or
1
- purchasing materials (e.g. shoring lumber)
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Triggering alarm not including testing alarm:
1
4th or subsequent response in a 30 day period. Fee is based on a two
Fire Department vehicle response.
$ 1,141.02
2
6th or subsequent response in a 12 month period. Fee is based on a
two Fire Department vehicle response.
$ 1,141.02
3
Testing alarm without notification to Fire Department (property owner)
$ 1,141.02
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Response for Natural Gas Leaks
1
Failure to obtain Utility Service Locate (property owner) Fee per Fire
Department vehicle for the 1st hour. Each additional hour billed in half
hour increments.
$ 570.49
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Reports / Letters / File Searches
1
Fire Department incident report
$ 81.02
2
Clearance/status letter
$ 61.64
3
Outstanding work order file search
$ 182.70
3
3
Fire Routes
4
Establishing new fire routes or reviewing existing fire routes
$ 602.83
4
4
Events
5
Non-emergency stand-by for events (per hour). Each additional hour
billed in half hour increments.
$ 570.49
6
Approvals for pyrotechnic and firework displays and film shoot
pyrotechnics
$ 423.58
7
Capacity cards per room (upon request)
$ 331.73
8
Fire Administrative Annual Fee for Short Term Rentals
$ 44.96
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Fire Department
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Special Event Coverage
1
Event coverage - 1 Ambulance & 2 Paramedics - min. 4 hours
$ 1,206.28
2
- Each Additional Hour (In Half Hour Increments)
$ 302.26
3
Event coverage - First Response Unit & 1 Paramedic - min. 4 hours
$ 939.25
4
- Each Additional Hour (In Half Hour Increments)
$ 234.96
4
4
Ambulance Reports/Investigations
5
Copy of Ambulance Call Reports to Outside Agencies
$ 102.35
6
Investigative Interview of Paramedics by Outside Agencies (Per Hour)
$ 184.42
6
6
Preceptor Fees
7
Paramedic Student Equipment Fee
$ 70.98
8
Paramedic Student Preceptor Fee - Primary Care Paramedic (Per
Hour)
$ 2.48
9
Paramedic Student Preceptor Fee - Advanced Care Paramedic (Per
Hour)
$ 3.58
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Hamilton Paramedic Service
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Macassa Lodge
1
Day Program - All Day
$ 27.50
1
1
Wentworth Lodge
2
Meals-on-Wheels
$ 8.72
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Long Term Care
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Chedoke Green Fees-Beddoe (Effective January 1, 2026)
1
Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 51.11
2
Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 59.45
3
Senior (60&up) - Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 45.19
4
Senior (60&up) - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 51.11
5
Junior (18&under) - after 11 am
$ 33.29
6
Twilight - Monday to Thursday
$ 35.66
7
Twilight - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 41.62
8
9 Hole - Monday to Thursday
$ 29.71
9
9 Hole - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 33.29
10
9 Hole Senior (60&up) - Monday to Thursday
$ 26.16
11
9 Hole Senior (60&up)- Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 28.53
12
Sunset - after 6pm
$ 29.72
13
Spring/Fall Green Fees (walking)
$ 38.83
14
Spring/Fall Green Fees (walking)
$ 33.29
15
League Fee with cart (18 holes)
$ 38.83
16
Tournament Green Rate (Monday - Thursday)
$ 64.36
17
Tournament Green Rate (Friday - Sunday)
$ 72.11
18
Sell off Rate (18 holes)
$ 29.95
19
Junior Development Camp
$ 193.93
19
Chedoke Green Fees - Martin (Effective January 1, 2026)
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
20
Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 39.23
21
Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 45.18
22
Senior (60&up) - Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 34.48
23
Senior (60&up) - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 38.04
24
Junior (18&under) - after 11 am
$ 26.16
25
Twilight - Monday to Thursday
$ 27.35
26
Twilight - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 32.10
27
9 Hole - Monday to Thursday
$ 22.58
28
9 Hole - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 24.96
29
9 Hole Senior (60&up) - Monday to Thursday
$ 20.21
30
9 Hole Senior (60&up)- Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 21.40
31
Sunset - after 6pm
$ 22.58
32
Spring/Fall Green Fees (walking)
$ 27.73
33
League Fee with cart (9 holes)
$ 27.73
34
League Fee with cart (18 holes)
$ 33.29
35
Tournament Green Rate (Monday - Thursday)
$ 54.37
36
Tournament Green Rate (Friday - Sunday)
$ 59.92
37
Sell off Rate (18 holes)
$ 23.31
38
Winter Golf Green Fee
$ 25.51
39
Junior Development Camp
$ 193.93
39
Chedoke Beddoe (only) Advantage Packs (Effective January 1,
2026)
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
40
12 Rounds
$ 559.33
41
24 Rounds
$ 1,051.71
41
41
Chedoke Golf Memberships (Effective January 1, 2026)
42
Beddoe & Martin - Adult - any day
$ 2,371.57
43
Beddoe & Martin - Couples - any day
$ 4,150.25
44
Beddoe & Martin - Junior (18 & under) - any day
$ 592.89
45
Beddoe & Martin - Senior (60 & over) - Monday to Friday only, excluding
holidays
$ 1,778.68
46
Beddoe & Martin - Weekday (excluding holidays)
$ 1,778.68
47
Beddoe & Martin - Intermediate (19-34)
$ 1,185.79
48
Martin-Adult
$ 1,545.39
49
Martin-Couples
$ 2,704.42
50
Martin-Junior (18 & under) - any day
$ 386.35
51
Martin-Senior (60 & over) - Monday to Friday only, excluding holidays
$ 1,159.04
52
Martin-Weekday - excluding holidays
$ 1,159.04
53
City Wide - Adult
$ 3,083.67
54
City Wide - Couples
$ 5,396.43
55
City Wide - Senior
$ 2,312.76
56
City Wide - Weekday - excluding holidays
$ 2,312.76
57
City Wide - Intermediate Membership (19 - 34) - Any day
$ 1,185.79
58
City Wide - Intermediate Membership (19 - 35)
$ 1,541.84
59
City Wide - Junior (18 and under)
$ 770.92
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
59
59
59
Flex Pass - Chedoke - Beddoe (Effective January 1, 2026)
59
Flex Pass Characteristics - ADULT
60
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 342.15
61
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 39.99
62
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 32.00
62
62
Flex Pass Characteristics - SENIOR (60+)
63
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 290.51
64
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 34.29
65
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 27.43
65
65
Flex Pass Characteristics - ADULT
66
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 342.15
67
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 24.00
68
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 24.00
68
68
Flex Pass Characteristics - SENIOR (60+)
69
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 290.51
70
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 20.58
71
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 20.58
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
71
71
Golf Carts - All Courses (Effective January 1, 2026)
72
9 hole pull cart
$ 3.43
73
18 hole pull cart
$ 5.71
74
18 hole power cart
$ 38.86
75
18 hole power cart - single rider
$ 21.70
76
9 hole power cart
$ 22.86
77
9 hole power cart - single rider
$ 11.43
78
Sunset (After 6pm) Power cart
$ 11.43
79
League Cart
$ 10.16
80
Cart Package - 10 Rides
$ 171.62
81
Cart Package - 20 Rides
$ 333.08
82
Cart Package - 30 Rides
$ 471.18
83
Cart Package - 40 Rides
$ 593.03
84
Cart Package - Unlimited
$ 838.77
84
84
Rental Fees
85
Club Storage
$ 121.85
86
Locker Rental
$ 45.69
87
Club Rental - 18 Holes
$ 20.31
87
87
Notes:
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
87
Golf Assoc of Ont (GOA) Fee is added on top of regular fee.
87
Tournament Rates are based by weekday or weekend tournaments and
at a percentage of 10% less than the regular green fee and golf cart
prices.
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
King's Forest Green Fees (Effective January 1, 2026)
1
Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 71.33
2
Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 80.85
3
Senior (60&up) - Monday to Thursday - 18 Holes
$ 54.70
4
Senior (60&up) - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays - 18 Holes
$ 63.01
5
Junior (18&under) - after 11 am
$ 38.05
6
Twilight - Monday to Thursday
$ 46.36
7
Twilight - Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays
$ 51.11
8
9 Hole - Any day
$ 38.05
9
9 Hole Senior (60&up) - Any day
$ 32.10
10
Spring/Fall Green Fees (walking)
$ 49.92
11
League Fee with cart (9 holes)
$ 44.39
12
League Fee with cart (18 holes)
$ 49.92
13
Tournament Green Rate (Monday - Thursday)
$ 83.21
14
Tournament Green Rate (Friday - Sunday)
$ 92.07
15
Sell off Rate (18 holes)
$ 41.05
16
Disc Golf - 18 holes
$ 6.88
17
Disc Golf - per day
$ 11.47
18
Simulated Golf - per hour weekdays
$ 45.90
19
Simulated Golf - per hour weekends
$ 51.64
20
Junior Development Camp
$ 193.93
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
20
20
King's Forest (only) Advantage Packs
(Effective January 1, 2026)
21
12 Rounds
$ 762.39
22
24 Rounds
$ 1,475.58
22
22
King's Forest Golf Memberships
(Effective January 1, 2026)
23
King's Forest -Adult
$ 2,495.53
24
King's Forest -Couples
$ 4,367.17
25
King's Forest -Junior (18&under) - any day
$ 623.88
26
King's Forest -Senior (60 & over) Monday to Friday only, excluding
holidays
$ 1,871.65
27
King's Forest - Intermediate (19-34)
$ 1,316.96
28
King's Forest -Weekday
$ 1,871.65
29
City Wide - Adult
$ 3,083.67
30
City Wide - Couples
$ 5,396.43
31
City Wide-Senior
$ 2,312.76
32
City Wide - Weekday
$ 2,312.76
33
City Wide - Intermediate Membership (19 - 34) - Any day
$ 1,247.76
34
City Wide - Junior (18 and under)
$ 770.92
35
City Wide - Immediate (19-35)
$ 1,541.84
36
Main banquet room rental - Special Event - Hourly Rate
$ 66.32
37
Lower Banquet room rental - Special Event - Hourly Rate
$ 48.33
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
38
Special Event Fee
$ 286.87
39
Special Event Gratuity
$ 57.37
40
Disc Golf - Fall/Winter Membership
$ 114.75
40
40
Flex Pass - King's Forest (Effective January 1, 2026)
40
Flex Pass Characteristics - ADULT
41
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 342.15
42
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 57.15
43
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 45.71
43
43
43
Flex Pass Characteristics - SENIOR (60+)
44
Activation Fee to Purchase Pass - One Time Fee
$ 290.51
45
Peak Green Fee (25% off before 11am)
$ 46.84
46
Non-Peak Green Fee (40% off)
$ 37.71
46
46
Golf Carts - All Courses (Effective January 1, 2026)
47
9 hole pull cart
$ 3.43
48
18 hole pull cart
$ 5.71
49
18 hole power cart
$ 38.86
50
18 hole power cart - single rider
$ 21.70
51
9 hole power cart
$ 22.86
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
52
9 hole power cart - single rider
$ 11.43
53
Sunset (After 6pm) Power cart
$ 11.43
53
Notes:
53
Golf Assoc of Ont (GOA) Fee is added on top of regular fee.
53
Tournament Rates are based by weekday or weekend tournaments and
at a percentage of 10% less than the regular green fee and golf cart
prices.
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
User Group Ice Rates (Hourly)
(Effective July 1, 2026)
(Summer ice May 15 - August 14)
1
Prime Time Non Subsidized
$ 361.59
2
Prime Time Subsidized - 43% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 206.11
3
Non Prime Time
$ 271.19
4
Non Prime Time Subsidized - 43% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 154.58
5
Tournaments (Subsidized Groups Only)
$ 271.19
6
Summer Ice Non Subsidized (Effective May 15 - August 14)
$ 491.94
7
Summer Ice Subsidized - 43% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 280.40
8
Sell-Off Ice (Online)
$ 161.62
9
Shooter Pad (1 Hour)
$ 34.67
10
Shooter Pad (1 Hour) (Block Booking >50 hours)
$ 26.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Admission fees applied to patrons upon entering Recreation
Centres, Outdoor Pools, Arenas and Seniors' Facilities for
0
non-registered drop-in programming.
0
Infant - 0 to 36 months (Free)
Child/Youth - 3 to 17 years
Adult - 18 to 54 years
Seniors - 55+ years
0
Family - 1 to 2 adults and/or their dependent children under 18
years of age living at the same address
0
0
Recreation Centre & Pool Admission Fees
(Effective July 1, 2026)
0
Applied to drop-in gym programs as well as drop-in swimming programs
which are staff supervised but not lead by an instructor.
1
Single Admit (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 3.79
2
Single Admit (Adult)
$ 5.66
3
Single Admit (Fitness)
$ 8.94
4
Single Admit (Fun Night)
$ 7.50
5
Single Admit (Initiative Program)
$ 2.91
6
Single Admit (Family)
$ 11.58
7
Aqua Bike Rental
$ 6.86
8
10 Visit Clip Card (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 27.60
9
10 Visit Clip Card (Adult)
$ 42.45
10
Monthly Pass (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 15.14
11
Monthly Pass (Adult)
$ 22.62
12
3 Monthly Pass (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 40.88
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
13
3 Monthly Pass (Adult)
$ 61.07
14
Yearly Pass (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 52.54
15
Yearly Pass (Senior RFAP Clients)
$ 13.14
16
Yearly Pass (Adult)
$ 124.53
17
Yearly Pass (Family)
$ 193.35
18
Yearly Pass (Adult RFAP Clients)
$ 31.15
19
RAP Agency Adult (1 Visit)
$ 1.36
20
RAP Agency Youth (1 Visit)
$ 0.74
21
Yearly Pass (Replacement Card)
$ 5.94
22
Non-Resident Fee Applied to Clip Cards & Yearly Pass Rates Above
$ 16.54
23
Promotional Pass (Youth) (20 pack with expiration date)
$ 12.29
23
23
Waterfit Admission Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
23
Applied to instructor lead drop-in water fitness programs.
24
Single Admit (Senior)
$ 2.94
25
Single Admit (Adult)
$ 6.29
26
Single Admit (Fitness)
$ 9.39
27
Monthly Pass (Senior)
$ 9.67
28
Monthly Pass (Adult)
$ 26.03
29
3 Monthly Pass (Senior)
$ 26.87
30
3 Monthly Pass (Adult)
$ 70.28
31
10 Visit Clip Card (Senior)
$ 22.68
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
32
10 Visit Clip Card (Adult)
$ 47.13
33
Yearly Pass (Senior)
$ 97.59
34
Yearly Pass (Senior RFAP Clients)
$ 46.32
35
Yearly Pass (Adult)
$ 238.63
36
Yearly Pass (Adult RFAP Clients)
$ 119.32
37
Yearly Pass (Replacement Card)
$ 5.94
38
Non-Resident Fee Applied to Clip Cards, Yearly and Monthly Pass
Rates Above
$ 16.54
38
38
Arena Admission Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
38
Applied to drop-in skating programs which are staff supervised but not
lead by an instructor.
39
Single Admit (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 3.79
40
Single Admit (Adult)
$ 5.66
41
Single Admit (Family)
$ 11.58
42
Shinny (Adult)
$ 8.75
43
Shinny (Youth/Senior)
$ 5.86
44
Shinny Stick & Puck (Youth)
$ 5.86
45
Figure Skating Ticket Ice
$ 15.03
46
10 Visit Clip Card Shinny (Adult)
$ 65.59
47
10 Visit Clip Card Shinny (Youth/Senior)
$ 43.86
48
10 Visit Clip Card Shinny Stick & Puck (Youth)
$ 43.86
49
10 Visit Clip Card Figure Skating Ticket Ice
$ 112.70
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
50
Yearly Pass (Child/Youth/Senior)
$ 47.50
51
Yearly Pass (Adult)
$ 72.85
52
Yearly Pass (Family)
$ 107.41
53
Yearly Pass (Replacement Card)
$ 5.94
54
Year Pass Figure Skating
$ 1,470.55
55
Non-Resident Fee Applies to Yearly Pass Rates Above
$ 16.54
56
Promotional Pass (Youth) (20 pack with expiration date)
$ 12.29
56
56
Senior Facility Admission Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
56
Applied to all users (age 55+) of the facility based on the facility's status
with the municipality as either "Club" or "Centre" designation.
57
Single Admit
$ 2.92
58
Yearly Pass (Senior Centre)
$ 39.41
59
Non-Resident Fee Applies to Yearly Pass Rates Above
$ 16.54
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy & Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Registered program fees are applied to instructional classes and
charged once for the duration of the class.
0
All registered program fees listed below are based on a single unit
fee and multiplied by the number of classes to establish
0
the full program fee unless specified.
0
Preschool - 0 to 5 years
Child - 6 to 12 years
Youth - 13 to 17 years
Adult - 18 to 54 years
Seniors - 55+ years
0
Family - 1 to 2 adults and/or their dependent children under 18
years of age living at the same address
0
0
Aquatic Programs (Effective June 29, 2026)
1
Adult - Fitness Aqua Spinning (1 Hour Class)
$ 10.97
2
Learn to Swim Program - Parented (30 Minute Class)
$ 8.10
3
Learn to Swim Program (30 Minute Class)
$ 9.12
4
Learn to Swim Program (45 Minute Class)
$ 10.06
5
Learn to Swim Program (45 Minute Class) (Senior)
$ 8.05
6
Swim Abilities (12 Weeks) (1 Hour Class)
$ 103.68
7
Private Lesson - Semi (30 Minute Class)/per class
$ 29.96
8
Private Lesson - Tri (30 Minute Class)/per class
$ 22.47
9
Private Lesson (30 Minute Class)/per class
$ 37.45
10
Swim Patrol Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 10.06
11
Warm Water Exercise (45 Minute Class)
$ 8.28
12
Non-Resident Fee Applies to All of the Above Rates
$ 1.87
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy & Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
12
12
Aquatic Leadership Programs (Effective June 29, 2026)
12
Any material costs and exam fees by the applicable service providers,
are passed on to the client as an extra fee.
13
Advanced Leadership Training (room) Hourly Rate
$ 6.73
14
Advanced Leadership Training (room+pool) Hourly Rate
$ 7.77
15
Bronze Cross
$ 133.33
16
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
$ 157.22
17
Bronze Star
$ 115.22
18
Lifesaving Society Combined Instructors
$ 254.73
19
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid
$ 101.35
20
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid (Senior)
$ 81.07
21
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Recertification
$ 74.13
22
National Lifeguard
$ 254.73
23
National Lifeguard Recertification
$ 56.20
24
Swim Abilities (12 Weeks) (1 Hour Class)
$ 98.74
25
Withdrawal Fee
$ 30.12
26
Non-Resident Fee Applies to All of the Above Rates
$ 16.87
26
26
Programs (Effective July 1, 2026)
26
All Facilities - Applied to all facilities unless otherwise identified
27
Adult - Art/Music Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 6.61
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy & Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
28
Adult - Dance/Fitness Program - Specialty (1 Hour Class)
$ 9.74
29
Adult - Dance/Fitness Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 8.16
30
Adult - Friday Framers Program (2 Hour Class)
$ 3.73
31
Adult - Sport Program (Non-Instructed) (2 Hour Class)
$ 7.75
32
Camp without trip - Camp Kidaca Base Fee (5 day)
$ 33.87
33
Camp Specialty Add-On Fee (per day)
$ 23.43
34
Camp Trip Add-On Fee (per trip)
$ 36.83
35
Child - Home Alone Course (online)
$ 31.11
36
Child - Music (Piano) (1 Hour Class)
$ 18.21
37
Child - Program (1 Hour)
$ 5.00
38
Child - Smash Volleyball League (1.5 Hour Class)
$ 12.28
39
Preschool - Parented Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 4.87
40
Preschool - Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 6.67
41
Senior - Dance/Fitness Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 6.60
42
Senior - Dance/Fitness Program - Specialty (1 Hour Class)
$ 7.88
43
Senior - Art/Music Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 5.29
44
Senior - Sport Program (Non-Instructed) (2 Hour Class)
$ 6.20
45
Senior - SALC Funded Programming
$ 3.37
46
Adapted (1 Hour, 12 Weeks)
$ 4.86
47
Special Needs Fitness/Cooking (1 Hour, 6 Weeks)
$ 6.58
48
Youth - Leadership (1 Hour)
$ 2.80
49
Youth - Fitness Program (1 Hour Class)
$ 6.36
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy & Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
50
Late Pick-Up Fee (Per Each Half Hour)
$ 12.93
51
Withdrawal Fee (Camps)
$ 30.12
52
Program Unenrollment Fee
$ 6.75
53
Non-Resident Fee Applies to All of the Above Rates
$ 1.88
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Sports Field Rentals (Effective January 1, 2026)
1
Field/Diamond-A (Hourly)
$ 48.29
2
Field/Diamond-A-Youth Affiliated (Hourly) - 50% Discount from Standard
Rate
$ 24.15
3
Field/Diamond-B (Hourly)
$ 33.54
4
Field/Diamond-B-Youth Affiliated (Hourly) - 50% Discount from Standard
Rate
$ 16.77
5
Field/Diamond-C (Hourly)
$ 6.08
6
Field/Diamond-C-Youth Affiliated (Hourly) - 50% Discount from Standard
Rate
$ 3.04
7
Field-MINI (Hourly)
$ 4.56
8
Field-MINI-Youth Affiliated (Hourly) - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 2.28
9
Class A Artificial Turf (Hourly)
$ 163.40
10
Class A Artificial Turf - Youth/Outdoor Affiliated (Hourly) - 50% Discount
from Standard Rate
$ 81.70
11
Class C - Pickleball 12 Court Block
$ 68.57
12
Class C - Pickleball 12 Court Block Subsidized - 50% from Standard
Rate
$ 34.28
12
12
Hall Rentals (Effective July 1, 2026)
12
Category A - Premium Community Rooms/Auditorium/Lobby
13
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 34.31
14
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 68.61
15
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 89.19
15
15
Category B - Standard Community Rooms
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
16
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 21.30
17
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 42.59
18
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 55.37
18
18
Category C - Basic Community Rooms
19
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 13.21
20
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 26.43
21
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 34.36
21
21
Gym Rentals (Effective July 1, 2026)
21
Category A - Premium Gym 6000 Sq Ft+
(ARC Double, WMT Double, Central, BMRC Double)
22
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 57.08
23
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 114.16
24
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 171.24
24
24
Category B - Gym 3500-6000Sq Ft+
(Ancaster Single, Dundas, Huntington, Bennetto, Valley Park
Double, Westmount Single)
25
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 38.95
26
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 77.90
27
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 116.33
27
27
Category C - Gym - 3000-3499
(BMRC Single, Valley Park Single, Winona)
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
28
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 20.65
29
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 41.31
30
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 61.98
30
30
Parks (Effective July 1, 2026)
31
Parks - Hamilton Pavilion (Per Booking)
$ 11.74
32
Parks - Hamilton (Per Booking)
$ 132.20
33
Parks - Hamilton (Hourly)
$ 16.52
34
Parks - Hamilton Premium (Per Booking)
$ 430.97
35
Parks - Hamilton - Wedding Ceremony/Photos (Per Booking)
$ 114.04
36
Parks - Special Event Exclusive Use Fee (Select Locations Only) (Per
Booking)
$ 989.46
36
36
Pool Rentals (Effective July 1, 2026)
36
Category A - Entire Facility including Lap Pool and Warm Pool
37
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 134.28
38
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 268.55
39
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 349.12
40
Slide Rental (Hourly)
$ 52.47
40
40
Category B - Lap Pool and Outdoor Pools
41
Hourly Rate - Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 86.24
42
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 172.48
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
43
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 224.22
43
43
Category C - Warm Pools
44
Hourly Rate -Subsidized - 50% Discount from Standard Rate
$ 68.99
45
Hourly Rate - Standard
$ 137.98
46
Hourly Rate - Commercial/Non-Resident
$ 179.37
46
46
Arena Floor Rates (Effective July 1, 2026)
47
Arena Floor Hamilton (Hourly)
$ 62.81
48
Arena Special Event - Standard (Hourly)
$ 135.61
49
Arena Special Event - Commercial/Non-Resident (Per Booking)
$ 1,566.90
49
49
Extra Rental Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
50
Arena Event Cleaning Charge (Per Booking)
$ 234.91
51
Arena Overtime (Per Booking)
$ 470.23
52
Field & Park - Lights (Hourly)
$ 19.40
53
Field & Park - Lights - Subsidized (Hourly) - 50% Discount from
Standard Rate
$ 9.70
54
Field & Park - Lights - Key Deposit
$ 36.88
55
Field & Park - Hydro Access Fee (Per Booking)
$ 8.14
56
Flat Fee Damage Charge (Per Booking)
$ 445.60
57
Gym/Kitchen Equipment (Hourly)
$ 12.75
58
Flat Fee Kitchen Sanitization
$ 77.47
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Healthy and Safe Communities
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Recreation
59
Flat Fee Set-up Full Gym (Per Booking)
$ 281.05
60
Flat Fee Set-up Half Gym (Per Booking)
$ 140.71
61
Flat Fee Set-up Meeting Room (Per Booking)
$ 72.87
62
Parking Lot (Spot/Day) (Special Events Only)
$ 8.47
63
Rental Amendment
$ 6.75
64
Insurance Fee
$ 6.75
65
Staff - Monitor/Additional Staffing/Arena Staff (Hourly)
$ 37.90
66
Staff - Supervisor - Onsite/Extra Lifeguard/Waterfit Instructor (Hourly)
$ 57.20
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Digital Records Fee per Search
$ 35.55
2
Annual Login Account fee to Engineering/Consultants
$ 355.55
3
Cadastral Records (per record)
$ 175.00
4
Reports - Environmental Assessments and Master Plans
$ 18.05
5
Additional Digital Record Images
$ 3.25
5
Intrusive Environmental Investigations on City Owned Property:
6
General Administration Fee - Application Review by SEP
$ 315.05
7
General Administration Fee - Application Workplan Review by Design
$ 315.05
8
Agreement Preparation Fee
$ 160.25
9
Field Review and Office revisions (Corridor Management)
$ 292.55
10
Compliance Requests
$ 127.00
11
Lawyer Fees - Inquiries
cost + 7%
admin fee
12
Road Cut Permit Fees (EP)
$ 717.45
13
Municipal Consent permit fees (MC) Short Stream
$ 717.45
14
Municipal Consent permit fees (MC) Long Stream
$ 1,434.60
15
Access Permits - Commercial or Multiple Dwelling
$ 146.70
16
Overland Permit Annual - Overdimensional
$ 348.65
17
Overload Permit Annual- Per tonne Overweight
$ 252.30
18
Administration Invoice Processing Fee
$ 78.95
19
Overload Permit Single Trip (Category A <70,000)
$ 174.35
20
Overload Permit Single Trip (Category B < 120,000)
$ 300.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Engineering Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Engineering Services
21
Superloads (Category C Weight Equal to or Over 120,000 Kgs)
$ 1,668.25
22
Encroachments on Road Allowance - Standard
$ 396.00
23
Encroachments - Annual Fee
$ 76.35
24
Encroachments - Outdoor Blvd. Cafes - Application Fee
$ 1,924.85
25
Encroachment Application - Development Related
$ 764.42
26
Encroachments - Temporary ROW Use
$ 137.65
27
Encroachments - Compliance Requests & Discharge Agreements
$ 127.00
28
Active Encroachments - Annual Fee - Utility Corridors
Cost + 7%
29
Permanent Road Closure Application Fee
$ 5,657.15
30
Formal Consultation for Permanent Road/Alley Closure & ROW Project
Application Fee
$ 1,283.00
31
Temporary Lane Occupancy
$ 63.55
32
Temporary Sidewalk & Boulevard Occupancy
$ 137.60
33
Temporary Road Closure - Special Events & Filming
$ 322.00
34
Temporary Full Road Closure
$ 1,801.40
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Mum Show Admissions - Adult (13 - 54 years old)
$ 8.85
2
Mum Show Admissions - Seniors (55+ years old) and Children (6 - 12
years old)
$ 7.52
3
Mum Show Admissions - Family Rate ( 2 Adults, 2 Children)
$ 23.00
4
Mum Show Admissions - Week Pass
$ 23.89
5
Mum Show Admissions - Tour Group (20 people)
$ 119.47
6
Mum Show School Tour - Full Class
$ 119.47
7
Floral Show Marketplace Vendor Rental (12' by 6') / per day - minimum
of 5 days
$ 40.00
8
Floral Show Café Vendor Rental (12' by 12') / per day - minimum of 5
days
$ 77.00
9
Roadway tree trimming - per tree
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
10
Work done for others Forestry - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
11
New Development Tree Installation (and minimum replacement value of
tree)
$ 740.00
11
Permit for work performed on, in or under a public tree (#10-#11):
12
Minor Permit: small scale project
$ 250.00
13
Major Permit: large scale project
$ 570.00
14
Removal of a public tree for a private individual or entity
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
15
Site Inspection Fee - Voluntary Compliance Notice
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
d
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
16
"Loss of Canopy calculations using the Trunk Formula technique from
the Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition"
Full Cost
Recovery
17
Wedding photos in Greenhouse - before 5 pm (2 hour block)
$ 265.00
18
Wedding photos in Greenhouse - after 5 pm (2 hour block)
$ 355.00
19
Work done for others by Horticulture - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
20
Gage Park Electronic Sign (Programming)
$ 120.00
21
Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse Rental - Evening (excludes Sundays)
between 5pm and 10pm.
$ 605.00
22
Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse Rental - Sunday Evening between 5pm
and 10pm.
$ 805.00
23
Park/Pavilion Rental - Bleacher Rental - First Day**
$ 644.95
24
Park/Pavilion Rental - Bleacher Rentals - Additional Days**
$ 431.85
25
Work done for others by Parks Maintenance - Priced per Job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
26
Park amenity donation - Priced per job Commemorative Program
Full Cost
Recovery
27
Temporary Parks Construction Access Permit Application Fee - per
application
$ 344.00
28
Cost to Repair Damage
Full Cost
Recovery
29
Temporary Parks Access Permit Security Deposit - per application
$ 1,036.00
30
Stage Rental -Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery
31
Per parking space per day
$ 18.40
32
Fence Cost Share Program - Application Fee
$ 261.17
33
Parks Director Consent Permit
$ 128.25
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
33
** In addition to the fees noted with a **, users pay 100% of the cost of
delivery, set-up and takedown of bleachers
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Interment of an Adult at Standard Depth (6-ft)
$ 1,355.00
2
Interment of an Adult at Double Depth (8-ft)
$ 1,680.00
3
Entombment in a Mausoleum Crypt - includes sealing
$ 805.00
4
Interment of a Child - Stillborn - Case up to 24"
$ 200.00
5
Interment of a Child - Case 25" to 72" - Standard Depth (6-ft)
$ 840.00
6
Interment of a Child - Case 25" to 72" - Double Depth (8-ft)
$ 1,225.00
7
Interment of Cremated Remains - Urn Garden Grave
$ 540.00
8
Interment of Cremated Remains - Columbarium Niche
$ 460.00
9
Interment of Cremated Remains - Ceremonial (Woodland Only)
$ 460.00
10
Interment - Second set of cremated remains with another burial
$ 125.00
11
Interment Rights purchased before January 1, 1955 - Care &
Maintenance
$ 290.00
12
Interment Late Fee (for Funeral arriving > 30 minutes after ETA)
$ 250.00
13
Surcharge for Cremated Remains Internment with Urn Vault
$ 125.00
14
Surcharge for Cremated Remains Interment with Urn Vault on
Sunday/Stautory/Non-Statutory Holidays
$ 360.00
15
Surcharge for Interment on Saturday - Traditional Burial - 8:30am to
11:00am
$ 995.00
16
Surcharge for Interment on Saturday - Cremated Remains - 8:30am to
11:00am
$ 780.00
17
Surcharge for Interment on Sundays, Statutory, Non-Statutory and Civic
Holiday - Traditional Burial - 8:30am to 11:30am
$ 2,540.00
18
Surcharge for Interment on Sundays, Statutory, Non-Statutory and Civic
Holiday - Cremated Remains - 8:30am to 11:30am
$ 1,720.00
19
Interment - Lowering: Adult - from 6ft to 8 ft - Shell
$ 5,000.00
20
Interment - Lowering: Adult - from 6ft to 8 ft - Vault or Crypt
$ 4,175.00
21
Interment - Lowering: Child - from 6ft to 8 ft - Shell
$ 2,180.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
22
Interment - Lowering: Child - from 6ft to 8 ft - Vault or Crypt
$ 1,815.00
23
Interment - Scattering (Woodland Tranquility Gardens , Mount Hamilton
Natural Burial Section and Parkside only) - includes $25.00 Care and
maintenance fee as per Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO)
$ 485.00
24
Interment - Scattering + Memorialization (Woodland Tranquility
Gardens , Mount Hamilton Natural Burial Section and Parkside only) -
includes $25.00 care and maintenance fee as per BAO
$ 805.00
25
Interment - Removal: Adult - 6-ft No Outer Container (Shell)
$ 5,500.00
26
Interment - Removal: Adult - 8-ft No Outer Container (Shell)
$ 6,500.00
27
Interment - Removal: Adult - 6-ft Outer Container (Vault or Crypt)
$ 3,595.00
28
Interment - Removal: Adult - 8-ft Outer Container (Vault or Crypt)
$ 4,410.00
29
Interment - Removal: Child - 6-ft No Outer Container (Shell)
$ 1,500.00
30
Interment - Removal: Child - 8-ft No Outer Container (Shell)
$ 1,900.00
31
Interment - Removal: Child - 6-ft Outer Container (Vault or Crypt)
$ 1,065.00
32
Interment - Removal: Child - 8-ft Outer Container (Vault or Crypt)
$ 1,630.00
33
Disinterment of Cremated Remains - Urn Garden Grave
$ 600.00
34
Disinterment of Cremated Remains - Columbarium Niche
$ 460.00
35
Lot Sale - Singles-in-a-Row (At Need Only)
$ 1,500.00
36
Lot Sale - Single Flat Marker Only
$ 2,575.00
37
Lot Sale- Green/Natural Section
$ 2,680.00
38
Lot Sale - Single Monument Lot
$ 3,015.00
39
Lot Sale - Two Grave Flat Marker Only
$ 5,150.00
40
Lot Sale - Three Grave Flat Marker Only
$ 7,725.00
41
Lot Sale- Four Grave Flat Marker Only
$ 10,300.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
42
Lot Sale - Two Grave Monument
$ 6,030.00
43
Lot Sale - Three Grave Monument
$ 9,045.00
44
Lot Sale - Four Grave Monument
$ 12,060.00
45
Lot Sale - Veteran's Grave Section 18 - Woodland Only
$ 1,275.00
46
Lot Sale - Child: Stillborn - Case up to 24": Casket & Monument Portion
$ 175.00
47
Lot Sale - Child 72"
$ 640.00
48
Lot Sale - Mausoleum Crypt
$ 3,675.00
49
Lot Sale - Cremation Urn Garden Grave
$ 1,240.00
50
Lot Sale - Green/Natural Section - Cremation Grave
$ 1,240.00
51
Lot Sale - Cremation Urn Garden Grave - (Woodland and Premium)
$ 1,675.00
52
Lot Sale - Cremation Urn Garden Grave - (with monument privileges)
$ 1,930.00
53
Lot Sale - Garden Stone interment right
$ 1,675.00
54
Lot Sale - Two Grave 6ft Burials Sections ONLY
$ 4,500.00
55
Lot Sale - Two Grave Monument (Woodland Sec 14)
$ 7,950.00
56
Lot Sale - Three Grave Monument (Woodland Sec 14)
$ 11,925.00
57
Lot Sale - Four Grave Monument (Woodland Sec 14)
$ 15,900.00
58
Niche Sale - Bronze Wreath Plaque
$ 3,600.00
59
Niche Sale - Monument engraved plaque
$ 2,890.00
60
Niche Sale - Ceremonial (Woodland only)
$ 2,065.00
61
Niche Sale - Ridgeview
$ 2,890.00
62
Niche Sale - Ridgeview Upper Level (Rows 3-5)
$ -
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
63
Niche Sale - Woodland Tranquility Gardens - Rows 3, 4 (bottom) and
Hamilton Cemetery Columbarium Number Two - Rows 1, 2, 6
$ -
64
Niche Sale - Woodland Tranquility Gardens and Hamilton Cemetery
Columbarium Number Two
$ 6,950.00
65
Bronze Plaque (10" x 10") - Woodland Tranquility Gardens and Hamilton
Cemetery Columbarium Number Two Niches ONLY
$ 1,145.00
66
Niche Sale - Premium (Row 1,2,6)(Hamilton Cemetery Columbarium
Number One)
$ -
67
Niche Sale - Premium (Hamilton Cemetery Columbarium Number One) $ 5,725.00
68
Interment Rights - for Cremation Bench Location
$ 3,095.00
69
Cremation Bench - for use with purchased Interment Rights
Starting from
$6,810.00
70
Non-Resident Surcharge for All Cemetery Services = 25% + HST
$ 0.25
71
Markers and Foundations - Concrete Foundation Pouring - per square
inch of surface area to a depth of 5-ft
$ 1.55
72
Markers and Foundations - Foundation Removal Fee
Full Cost
Recovery
73
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: 12" x 10" - Flat Marker
(No C&M)
$ 200.00
74
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: Child's 18" x 14" Flat
Marker (Plus C&M)
$ 225.00
75
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: All other size Flat
Marker - maximum size 24" x 18" (Plus C&M)
$ 305.00
76
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: DVA Flat Marker: plus
C&M
$ 260.00
77
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: Bronze Vase
$ 305.00
78
Markers and Foundations - Marker Setting Fee: DVA Upright Marker:
plus C&M
$ 235.00
79
Care & Maintenance - Flat Marker (173 inches or greater)
$ 100.00
80
Care & Maintenance - DVA Flat Marker
$ 100.00
81
Care & Maintenance - Small Foundations (up to 38" x 14" or 532 sq.
inches)
$ 200.00
82
Care & Maintenance - Large Foundations (greater than 532 sq. inches)
$ 400.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
83
Care & Maintenance - DVA Upright Marker
$ 200.00
84
BAO Oversight Fee - effective July 1, 2023
$ 30.00
85
Columbarium Niche Bronze Plaque
$ 1,200.00
86
Columbarium Niche Bronze Plaque - Date scroll
$ 275.00
87
Columbarium Niche - Companion Vase (Bronze)
$ 360.00
88
Ceremonial Bronze Plaque
$ 750.00
89
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Flower Beds - Supply, install &
maintain Flower Bed - per grave to a maximum of three graves
$ -
90
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Duplicate Deed/Interment
Rights Certificate/Transfer of Rights (copy)
$ 40.00
91
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Genealogical Research
$ 50.00
92
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Memorial Tree Planting
(12"x10" stone; 6"x8" bronze plaque)
$ 1,625.00
93
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Memorial Tree Planting (14" X
14" stone; inscription)
starting at
$1,750
94
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Memorial Bench (bench; 8" x 5"
bronze plaque with 3 lines)
$ 2,790.00
95
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Temporary Marker (permitted
for up to one year)
$ 135.00
96
Merchandise / Miscellaneous Services - Columbarium Plaque or Vase
Installation
$ 200.00
97
Outer Container - Concrete Crypt - Youth
$ 980.00
98
Outer Container - Concrete Crypt - Intermediate
$ 1,200.00
99
Outer Container - Concrete Crypt - Oversize
$ 1,395.00
100 Temporary Access Permit from Cemetery Lands onto Private Property
$ 220.00
101 Temporary Access Permit deposit (returned if no damage incurred)
$ 1,000.00
102 Administrative Fee: Third Party Resale and/or Property Exchange;
Family Authorization Fee
$ 295.00
103 Tent Rental 10'x10' per use and Chair Rental 6 chairs per use
$ 315.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
104 Other tent sizes (dependent on lot location availability)
starting at
$525
105 Vaults - Various: Starting Prices
$ 1,435.00
106 Urn Vaults - Various: Starting Prices
$ 1,250.00
107 Inscription Dateline:
Flat Charge
$ 390.00
108 Additional Charge per letter
$ 9.50
109 Family Names
Starting at
$455.00
110 Monument/Marker cleaning - Various: Starting Prices
$ 440.00
111 Repainting of letters on monument/marker - Various: Starting Prices
$ 440.00
112 Urns - Various: Starting Prices
$ 350.00
113 Keepsake Urns - Various: Starting Prices
$ 95.00
114 Porcelain Pictures - black and white
$ 410.00
115 Porcelain Pictures - colour
$ 325.00
116 Vigil Lights - Various: Starting Prices
$ 975.00
117 Turf Repair fee
Full Cost
Recovery
118 Green/Natural Section Memorialization
$ 760.00
119 Access Fee - for Photo shoots, birdwatching etc. - per day
$ 17.00
120 Outside Inscription & Memorial Application, Documentation & Inspection
& Staking Fees - Inscription only
$ -
121 Outside Inscription & Memorial Application, Documentation & Inspection
& Staking Fees - Flat Memorial
$ -
122 Outside Inscription & Memorial Application, Documentation & Inspection
& Staking Fees - Upright Memorial
$ -
123 Garden Stones ( 24 x 24 X 16 ) (stone/carving/delivery)
$ 3,010.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
124 Shrub removal - less than 4 ft tall
Full Cost
Recovery
125 Private Columbarium Unit
starting at
$5,795
126 Internment Right - for Private Columbarium Unit
$ 3,095.00
127 Shrub removal - 4ft tall or larger
Full Cost
Recovery
128 Vase on Monument - Mt Hamilton (Includes, vase, plaque and setting)
$ 800.00
129 Columbarium Plaque Engraving
$ 475.00
130 Custom Emblem for Vet's Monument
$ 145.00
131 Basic inscription on bench (surname, 2 names and dates)
$ 1,200.00
132 Frame for porcelain picture
$ 150.00
133 Concrete pad
$ 265.00
134 Pet container - Various Prices: Starting At
$ 275.00
135 Pet URNS - Various Prices: Starting At
$ 55.00
136 QR Codes - Various Prices: Starting At
$ 155.00
137 Vet. Upright Memorial
$ 1,450.00
138 Bronze marker setting fee - Various Prices: Starting At
$ 355.00
139 Pet Interment small
$ 300.00
140 Pet Interment large
$ 540.00
141 Bronze emblem (butterfly, dragonfly or leaves)
$ 570.00
142 Curved Granite Bench (includes inscription and pad)
$ 3,945.00
143 Inscription on top of granite bench
$ 1,200.00
144 Setting Fee: attaching photo to granite bench
$ 235.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Environmental Services
145 Work done for others
full cost
recovery
146 DVA monument
$ 1,255.00
147 Four Panel Private Columbarium Unit
$ 8,740.00
148 Surcharge for vault order for Sunday, Statutory or Non-Stautory Day
burial
$ 350.00
149 Fee for property information request (from Lawyer office)
$ 25.00
150 Monugrid foundation intallation (double lot)
$ 340.00
151 Monugrid foundation intallation (single lot)
$ 285.00
152 Replacement bench legs
Full Cost
Recovery
153 Butterfly bronze memorial - child's monument
$ 495.00
154 Bronze marker - pet section starting from (includes granite base)
$ 1,575.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Non-Residential Recycling Blue Box Container
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
2
Non-Residential Recycling Blue Carts
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
3
Non-Residential Green Cart
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
4
Non-Residential Kitchen "Mini-bin" Organics Container
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
4
Waste Management Per Event Fee for Non-Funded Festivals and
Events (#5-#11):
5
- Recycling (up to 25 barrels)
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
6
- Garbage - per roll off bin (plus tipping fees)
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
7
- Organics (up to 25 green carts)
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
8
- Administrative Fee per event
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Waste Management
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Waste Management
9
- Recycling Containers - replacement of damaged blue barrels
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
10
- Organics Containers - replacement of damaged green carts
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
11
- Garbage Containers - replacement of damaged containers
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
12
Waste Removal - Non Compliance Fee (plus tipping fees)
$ 426.60
13
Backyard Composters
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
14
Tipping Fee per 100 kilograms
$ 14.00
15
Minimum Vehicle Fee, residential customers
$ 11.50
15
Deposit Fees at Transfer Stations (#16-#20):
16
- 0-2500kg
$ 50.00
17
- 2501-3000 kg
$ 100.00
18
- 3001-6000 kg
$ 200.00
19
- 6001-9000 kg
$ 300.00
20
- Over 9000 kg
$ 400.00
21
Impacted Soil Fee (per tonne)
$ 14.40
22
Waste Site Searches
$ 56.05
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Waste Management
23
Special Event Waste Containers - replacement of damaged containers
or equipment
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
23
Fees charged for inspection carried out by the City resulting from
non-compliance with any City by-law:
24
Initial inspection
$ 358.90
25
Subsequent inspection
$ 184.10
26
Fee for Commercial Vehicles possessing a signed affidavit transporting
Waste for personal use. One trip per month (for the first 100 kg)
$ 11.50
27
Corporate Profile Report and Deed & Abstract Reports
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
27
Municipal Law Enforcement Service Administration:
28
Administration Fee for processing fees related to the Initial and
Subsequent fees charged for inspection carried out by the City resulting
from non-compliance with any City by-law and Waste Removal - Non
Compliance Fee (plus tipping fee)
$ 118.30
29
Administration Fee for request for file review
$ 44.20
30
Weight verification
$ 6.00
31
P.I.N. Property Search
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
32
Waste Management Plan Waste Management Plan Review Fee
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Damage to Traffic Property (i.e.. Traffic posts, traffic signs, signal poles)
Priced per job. Direct job costs
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
2
Banner/Sign Fabricating - external requests - Priced per Job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
3
Property Identification Sign and Installation by City
$ 243.30
4
Property Identification Sign (installation by Owner)
$ 74.70
5
Traffic Signal Timing Plans - Inquiries
$ 509.85
6
Traffic Signal Timing Plans - Drawings
$ 144.55
7
Traffic Count Fee - provision of count data on file, on request
$ 246.90
8
Traffic Warning Boards - install and remove
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
9
Traffic Signs - remove and replace
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
10
Publication Box Permit - Initial Fee
$ 61.65
11
Publication Box Annual Permit Renewal
$ 41.50
12
Culvert Installation - Roads - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
13
Culvert Installation - Inspection Only - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation
14
Repair-Replace Property on City Roads - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
15
Approach Ramp Installation
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
16
Personal Item Retrieval (Catch Basin Retrieval)
$ 137.90
17
Street Flushing/Sweeping/Mud-Tracking - Developers - Priced per job
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
18
Snow Removal - Public School Board - Sidewalks - Cost Actuals
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
19
Snow Removal - Separate School Board - Sidewalks - Cost Actuals
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
20
Temporary Road Access Permit Application Fee - per application
$ 145.80
21
Temporary Road Access Permit Security Deposit - per application
$ 1,245.70
22
Street Lighting Subdivision Review and Evaluation Fee
$ 7,763.20
23
Banner Installations - Main Street West
$ 422.40
24
Banner Installations - King Street West (Dundas)
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transportation
25
Removal of Encroachment from the Road Allowance
Full Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
26
Current Signal Timing Parameters
$ 187.85
27
Development Signage Installation Fees - 1 Leg Stop Sign
$ 483.00
28
Development Signage Installation Fees - 2 Leg Stop Sign
$ 966.00
29
Development Signage Installation Fees - 3 Leg Stop Sign
$ 1,395.30
30
Development Signage Installation Fees - 4 Leg Stop Sign
$ 1,931.95
31
Development Signage Installation Fees - Street Name Signs
$ 1,931.95
32
Development Signage Installation Fees - Gateway Signs (40KM
Signage)
$ 483.00
33
Development Signage Installation Fees - Neighborhood Traffic Circles
$ 8,049.75
34
Development Signage Installation Fees - Roundabouts
$ 16,636.10
35
Volume Counts - Signalized Intersection Or Roundabout Volume Counts $ 322.00
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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2026 Approved
Fee
0
RENTAL RATES
0
0
Community Sport Programming
1
Adults & Non-affiliated Youth (Hourly)
$ 164.85
2
Youth Affiliated (Hourly)
$ 82.55
3
Lights when required (Hourly)
Negotiable
3
3
Amateur Sport Events - Spectator Events
3
(not-for-profit and charitable organizations)
4
Lower Bowl - west side only per Hour
$ 168.50
5
Upper & Lower Bowl - west side only (Daily)**
$ 6,418.05
6
Full Stadium (Daily)**
$ 9,627.05
7
Lights when required (Hourly)
Negotiable
7
7
Corporate Gatherings/Professional Sports
8
Field of Play Use - No Spectators (Daily) **
$ 6,418.05
9
Upper & Lower Bowl - west side only (Daily)**
$ 12,836.05
10
Full Stadium (Daily)**
$ 19,254.10
10
10
Community Room Rentals - Level 1
10
Room 1E501 - Alumni Room (1,800 sq ft.)
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
11
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 172.10
12
Resident (Hourly)
$ 103.25
13
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 48.30
14
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 34.65
15
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 20.70
15
15
Caretaker's Club (Soccer Warm-up Area) (Hourly Rate)
16
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 172.10
17
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 103.25
18
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 48.30
19
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 34.65
20
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 41.90
20
20
Green Rooms 1 (Hourly Rate)
21
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 61.70
22
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 24.70
23
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 17.25
24
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.35
25
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 62.30
25
25
Green Rooms 2 (Hourly Rate)
26
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 27.40
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
27
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 16.45
28
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.05
29
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.60
30
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 31.00
30
30
Green Rooms 3 (Hourly Rate)
31
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 27.40
32
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 16.45
33
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.05
34
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.60
35
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 31.00
35
35
Change Rooms 1 (Hourly Rate)
36
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 30.90
37
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 18.55
38
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.35
39
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.30
40
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 41.35
40
40
Change Rooms 2 (Hourly Rate)
41
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 30.90
42
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 18.55
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
43
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.35
44
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.30
45
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 61.95
45
45
Change Rooms 3 (Hourly Rate)
46
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 30.90
47
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 18.55
48
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.35
49
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.30
50
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 41.35
50
50
Change Rooms 4 (Hourly Rate)
51
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly) **
$ 30.90
52
Resident (Hourly) **
$ 18.55
53
Community Group (Hourly) **
$ 12.35
54
Affiliate Group (Hourly) **
$ 9.30
55
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 41.35
55
55
55
Community Room Rentals - Level 2
55
Room 2W 600 - City Lounge (1,625 sq ft.)
56
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 71.65
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
57
Resident (Hourly)
$ 43.10
58
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 20.10
59
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 14.45
60
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 62.90
60
60
Room 2W 336 - Community Video Room (194 sq ft.)
61
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 28.65
62
Resident (Hourly)
$ 18.85
63
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 12.05
64
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 9.60
65
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 10.50
65
65
Room 2W 601 - Community Room (280 sq ft.)
66
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 28.65
67
Resident (Hourly)
$ 18.85
68
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 12.05
69
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 9.60
70
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 10.50
70
70
Room 2W 602 - Community Room (280 sq ft.)
71
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 28.65
72
Resident (Hourly)
$ 18.85
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
73
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 12.05
74
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 9.60
75
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 10.50
75
75
Room 2W 603 - Community Room (366 sq ft.)
76
Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)
$ 28.65
77
Resident (Hourly)
$ 18.85
78
Community Group (Hourly)
$ 12.05
79
Affiliate Group (Hourly)
$ 9.60
80
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 10.50
80
80
Corporate Room Rentals - Level 4
80
80
Room 4W 300 (1,012 sq ft.) - Club Room 1
81
Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 420.95
82
Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 420.95
83
Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 757.85
84
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 252.75
85
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 252.75
86
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 454.80
87
City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 126.50
88
City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 126.50
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
89
City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 227.50
90
Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 21.05
90
90
Room 4W 301 (1,410 sq ft.) - Club Room 2
91
Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 631.55
92
Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 631.55
93
Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 1,136.60
94
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 379.00
95
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 379.00
96
Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 682.00
97
City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 189.65
98
City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 189.65
99
City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 341.20
100 Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 31.45
100
100 Room 4W 313 (5,952 sq ft.) - Club Room 3
101 Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 1,964.45
102 Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 1,964.45
103 Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 3,535.75
104 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 1,178.80
105 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 1,178.80
106 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 2,121.60
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
107 City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 589.35
108 City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 589.35
109 City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 1,060.85
110 Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 115.25
110
110 Room 4W 314 (1,410 sq ft.) - Club Room 4
111 Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 631.55
112 Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 631.55
113 Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 1,136.60
114 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 379.00
115 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 379.00
116 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 682.00
117 City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 189.65
118 City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 189.65
119 City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 341.20
120 Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 31.45
120
120 Room 4W 315 (1,012 sq ft.) - Club Room 5
121 Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 420.95
122 Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 420.95
123 Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 757.85
124 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 252.75
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
125 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 252.75
126 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 454.80
127 City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 126.50
128 City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 126.50
129 City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 227.50
130 Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 21.05
130
130 Club Level - includes all rooms noted above (10,796 sq ft.)
131 Social/Corporate - Day Rate **
$ 2,876.45
132 Social/Corporate - Evening Rate **
$ 2,876.45
133 Social/Corporate - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 5,177.25
134 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day Rate **
$ 1,725.95
135 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Evening Rate **
$ 1,725.95
136 Community Groups (not-for-profit) - Day & Evening**
$ 3,106.40
137 City of Hamilton - Day Rate **
$ 865.70
138 City of Hamilton - Evening Rate **
$ 865.70
139 City of Hamilton - Day & Evening Rate **
$ 1,553.25
140 Cleaning Cost (Per Booking)
$ 219.95
140
140
141 Film/Video Shoots
Negotiable
141
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
142 Photography (Commercial Rate)
Flat Fee - First 4 Hours
$ 2,242.55
143 Hourly fee beyond 4 hours
$ 544.35
144 Photography (Wedding Photography Only) (2 hour maximum)
$ 240.85
144
144 Concerts
145 West Stands Only
Negotiable
146 Full Stadium
Negotiable
146
146
146 South Plaza - outside gates SE corner
147 Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)**
$ 172.00
148 Resident (Hourly)**
$ 103.20
149 Community Group (Hourly)**
$ 48.30
150 Affiliate Group (Hourly)**
$ 34.40
150
150 Coors Banquet Patio - East Side 2nd Floor & Concourse
151 Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)**
$ 172.00
152 Resident (Hourly)**
$ 103.20
153 Community Group (Hourly)**
$ 48.30
154 Affiliate Group (Hourly)**
$ 34.40
154
154 Coors Light Patio - North End
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
155 Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)**
$ 172.00
156 Resident (Hourly)**
$ 103.20
157 Community Group (Hourly)**
$ 48.30
158 Affiliate Group (Hourly)**
$ 34.40
158
158 Stipley BBQ Area - South Plaza inside the gates
159 Commercial/Non-resident (Hourly)**
$ 172.00
160 Resident (Hourly)**
$ 103.20
161 Community Group (Hourly)**
$ 48.30
162 Affiliate Group (Hourly)**
$ 34.40
162 ** All additional operational expenses are to be added to the above
noted rates.
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Cash Fare
$ 3.75
2
Adult Ticket
$ 2.90
3
Child Fare (6-12)
Free
4
Adult - Fare Assist
$ 1.45
5
Youth (13-19) Fare
$ 2.40
6
Youth (13-19) - Fare Assist
$ 1.20
7
Youth (13-19) Monthly Pass
$ 105.60
8
Senior Fare
$ 2.40
9
Senior - Fare Assist
$ 1.20
10
Senior Monthly Pass
$ 50.50
11
Adult Monthly Pass
$ 127.60
12
Senior Annual Pass
$ 505.00
13
Golden Age Pass (80 years+)
Free
14
University College Transit Pass (UCTP)
TBD
15
McMaster Undergraduate UCTP
TBD
16
McMaster Graduate Student Association (GSA) UCTP
TBD
17
Columbia International College Transit Pass (off campus residence)
$ 80.00
18
Columbia International College Transit Pass (on campus residence)
$ 25.00
19
Columbia International College Transit Pass (non residence)
$ 90.00
20
Employee Commuter Pass
$ 123.52
21
School Hour Only Pass
$ 78.30
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transit
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Transit
22
School Plus Pass
$ 29.66
23
TransCab
Regular Fare
+ $0.50
24
Urban Charters
$ 170.06
25
HSR Photo ID - Elementary/Secondary School Students
$ 5.56
26
HSR Replacement Photo ID - Senior, EC Pass, SHO, School Plus Pass $ 16.67
27
Document Requests on CD's (Mobility Programs and Transportation
Planning)
$ 5.36
28
Event Impact - Advertisement Charge for route diversion/route impact
(per Pole Card)
$ 4.24
29
Event Coverage - PER Supervisory Charge
for event related activities including crowd disbursement, operational
needs, and other customer related event needs
Minimum: First 4 Hours
$ 271.92
30
Additional $/Hr beyond 4 Hours
$ 67.98
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Public Works (Tax)
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Public Space Bookings - Facility Rental Rates (meetings or events)
Full Staff
Cost
Recovery +
10% Admin
Fee
2
Internal Space Use at City Owned Property (daily rate per square foot)
$ 0.10
3
Internal Space Use at City Owned Property (weekly rate per square foot) $ 0.60
4
Internal Space Use at City Owned Property (monthly rate per square
foot)
$ 2.40
5
Land Use at City Owned Civic Properties (daily rate per square foot)
$ 0.02
6
Land Use at City Owned Civic Properties (weekly rate per square foot)
$ 0.12
7
Land Use at City Owned Civic Properties (monthly rate per square foot)
$ 0.48
8
Standard Parking Spot Fee - temporary permit at an unpaid corporate
facility lot (per spot/per day)
$ 8.18
9
Extra Fees
10
Flat fee damage deposit per booking may apply at certain facilities
$100.00 to
$400.00
11
Additional Insurance and Security costs may apply
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Corporate Facilities & Energy Management
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Tenders and RFPs
$ 58.40
2
Tenders and RFPs - Complex
$ 201.15
3
Change in Banking Information (Note 1)
$ 32.55
3
3
Consideration of assignment/corporate change requests (Note 2)
4
Simple
5
Standard
$ 824.80
6
Complex
6
6
Notes:
6
1. Change in Banking Information will only be applied when there is
more than one request per year made by the vendor.
6
2. The fee for consideration of assignment/corporate change requests
include any applicable 'change in Banking Information' fee.
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Procurement
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Marriage Licence Fee
$ 178.00
2
Death Registration Administration Fee
$ 57.00
3
Certified Copies
$ 33.19
4
Photocopies per page (8.5x11 or 8.5x14)
$ 0.50
5
Photocopies large scale drawings (greater than 8.5x14)
$ 12.83
6
Commissioner of Oaths
$ 26.55
7
Proof of Residence Letter
$ 29.20
8
Proof of Life - Pension Forms
$ -
9
Trespass Appeal Fee - NEW FEE
$ 8.85
10
Civil Marriage Ceremony
$ 371.68
11
Civil Marriage Ceremony - non-refundable fee
$ 123.89
12
Renewal of Vows Ceremony
$ 60.18
13
Renewal of Vows Ceremony - non-refunable fee
$ 30.09
14
Fee for Witnesses
$ 30.97
15
Storage Charge for an Unlawful Election Sign - per sign/day
$ 42.48
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:City Clerk's Office
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Registration of Delinquent Accounts - Phase 1
$ 1,375.90
2
Registration of Delinquent Accounts - Carried to Tax Sale
$ 1,757.20
3
Extension Agreements
$ 254.50
4
Tax Certificate (manual and on-line)
$ 71.10
5
Tax Letters (Analysis, Income Tax, Paid in Full) - per year
$ 33.60
6
Ownership change fee
$ 18.05
7
Mortgage Company - on-line account balance/status (annual fee per
property account)
$ -
8
Mortgage Company - payout statement / account detail (per account)
$ 14.60
9
Tax Transfer Fee - Balances transferred to City tax roll
$ 42.61
10
NSF Fee - Processing fee on all 'returned' payments
$ 42.61
11
Admin Fee for Arrears Notices (on arrears > $50)
$ 4.60
12
Admin Fee for 3 Years Arrears Letter (Pending Lien Registration)
$ 12.00
13
New tax roll account fee
$ 22.45
14
Apportionment fee - Current year
$ 74.75
15
On-line Tax Certificate - delinquent account turn off/on
$ -
16
Misapplied Payments - payment transfer (Taxpayer or Financial
Institution error)
$ 42.61
17
Reprint of prior year tax bill (no charge for current year tax bill) - per bill
$ 14.60
18
Full Tax Deferral Program - application fee
$ 200.00
19
Full Tax Deferral Program - annual renewal fee
$ 100.00
20
Debit Authorizations from Financial Institutions
$ 42.61
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Revenue Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Subdivision Agreement Finance Processing Flat Fee
$ 1,839.85
2
Subdivision Agreement Finance Processing Per Lot Fee
$ 19.20
3
Subdivision Agreement Finance Processing Best Efforts Fee
$ 1,839.85
4
Subdivision Compliance Fee
$ 86.55
5
DC Deferral Agreement Application Fee
$ 874.05
6
Security Replacement Fee (Surety Bond)
$ 322.00
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2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Financial Planning Admin & Policy
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Administrative review cost recovery fee
$ 72.55
1
Collection cost recovery fee
2
Court Documents (POA) - per page
$ 3.15
3
Certified Court Documents (POA) - per page
$ 5.70
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Customer Service POA and Finl Integration
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
Manual searches for records (per 15 minutes)
$ 15.05
2
Preparation of Records for release (per 15 minutes)
$ 15.05
3
Developing computer programs or other methods of producing a record
from a machine (per 15 minutes)
$ 24.80
4
Encrypted USB Charge
$ 35.40
5
Routine Disclosure Administration fee
$ 11.95
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:City Clerk's Office
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
1
Late Declaration
$ 250.00
2
Declaration Non-submission
$ 250.00
3
Late Appeal
$ 500.00
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Revenue Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
1
New Account Setup Fee - per new account
$ 75.00
1
Note: Charged when setting up a new utility account.
1
2
Ownership / Occupancy Change Fee - per account
$ 35.00
2
Note: Charged when there is a utility account holder change.
2
3
Bill Reprint - per print
$ 15.00
3
Note: Charged for each request of a reproduction/reprint copy of a bill.
3
4
Statement of Account - per account
$ 30.00
4
Note: Charged for providing a statement of a utility account.
4
5
NSF Fee - per instance
$ 42.61
5
Note: Processing fee on all 'returned' payments
5
6
Reminder Notice - printed notices only
$ 5.00
6
Note: To cover the production, mailing and administrative costs
associated with issuing a reminder notice.
6
7
Utility Certificate
$ 65.00
7
Note: Notice confirming balance owing on a utility account, generally
used for property sale transactions.
7
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Revenue Services
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: Corporate Services
#
Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Revenue Services
8
24 Hour Rush - Utility Certificate
$ 80.00
8
Note: Notice confirming balance owing on a utility account, generally
used for property sale transactions, provided within 24 hours.
8
9
Annual Water Consumption Statement
$ 45.00
9
Note: Statement detailing activity on a utility account.
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.
Department: City Manager
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Service or Activity Provided or Use of City Property
2026 Approved
Fee
0
Employee File Duplication:
1
Base rate (0-10 pages)
$ 149.85
2
Greater than 10 pages (per page)
$ 1.55
2026 APPROVED USER FEES & CHARGES
Division:Human Resources
HST is not included in the Fees; it is collected where applicable.