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Amended by: By-law 2026-09
By-law 2026-21
By-law 2026-25
By-law 2026-41
By-law 2026-47
By-law 2026-61
By-law 2026-62
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND
BY-LAW 2025-72
A By-law to Establish and Approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of
Midland and to Repeal By-law 2025-13 and By-law 2025-37.
WHEREAS Section 391 (1) of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons for services or
activities, for costs payable for services or activities and for the use of property
including property under its control; and
WHEREAS Section 398 (2) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001 provides that the
treasurer of a municipality may add fees or charges imposed by a municipality to the
tax roll and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes; and,
WHEREAS all fees or charges imposed pursuant to the By-law are due and payable
at the time the services are provided; and,
WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 provides that a municipality
may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of
planning matters; and,
AND WHEREAS Council has reviewed the schedule of fees and charges and now
deems it expedient to repeal By-law 2025-37, and provide the Composite Fees and
Charges for 2026;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
MIDLAND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
That the fees and charges established for municipal services, activities and
for the use of municipal property set out in the following Schedule of this By-
law are hereby approved and deemed to form part of this By-law:
By-law and Parking
Clerks and Legal
Finance
Fire and Emergency Services
Planning
Engineering
Parks and Outdoor Amenities
By-law 2025-72
Page 2
Public Works
Tourism and Culture
Recreation Centre
Transit
Harbour and Boat Launch
Advertising
2.
That By-law 2025-13 and By-law 2025-37 are hereby repealed.
3.
That this By-law shall come into force and effect
January 1, 2026.
BY-LAW PASSED AND ENACTED THIS 9th DAY OF DECEMBER 2025.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND
BILL GORDON - MAYOR
SHERRI EDGAR - CLERK
Written approval of this By-law was given by Mayoral Decision MDE-2025-18
dated December 9, 2025.
By-law and Parking
Service/Activity
2026
Animal Control Dogs Kennel License
Rate - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28
$154
Mar. 1 to Dec. (includes late fee)
$187
Dog License (per dog - max 2 dogs per household)
Altered - Rate - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28
$27.56
Unaltered - Rate - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28
$33.08
Altered - Mar. 1 to Dec. (includes late fee)
$44.10
Unaltered - Mar. 1 to Dec. (includes late fee)
$49.61
Service dog - with certification from registered professional
$0.00
Replacement Tag
$11.03
Pound and Seizure Fee
$44.10
Daily Maintenance Fee
$5.51
Busker, Hawker and Peddler, Food Vendor, Event Vendor, Farmers
Market Business Licensing
Application Fee
$33.08
Replacement Business License
$27.56
Busker - Annual
$60.00
Busker - Event License
$16.54
Event Vendor
$16.54
Joint Event Vendor (4 or more Vendors)
$10.50 per vendor/day
Hawker and Peddler - Annual
$308.70
By-law and Parking
Service/Activity
2026
Hawker and Peddler - Event License
$16.54
Food Vendor - Annual
$303.19
Food Vendor - Event License
$16.54
Event License (non-profit charitable organization/non-profit non-charitable
organization
No Charge
Farmers' Market - Annual License
$788.29
Late Fee- Event License of any kind submitted under 30 days prior to event
$25.00
Downtown Lot Parking - free pending review
On Street Parking (subject to Parking By-law maximums ) - free pending
review
Parking Ticket Administration Fee (recovery of fee paid to MTO)
$11.00
Outdoor Patio Program
Outdoor Patio - Town Property
$500 (1st Year of
operation of Patio- No
cost )
By-law Infractions
Issuance of Order to Comply, Order to Remedy or other type of Order under
any By-law
$150.00
Appeals to Notices or Orders
$200.00
Under Review - Pending
outcome of Parking Study
recommendations to
Council
By-law and Parking
Service/Activity
2026
Registering any Order on title and discharging from title
Cost recovery + 15%
Certificates of Compliance
$75
Multiple Complaints (charged on the 3rd unfounded complaint)
$100
Multiple Complaints (charged on the 4th unfounded complaint)
$200
Multiple Complaints (charged on the 5th unfounded complaint)
$300
Multiple Complaints (charged on the 6th unfounded complaint)
$400
Multiple Complaints (each subsequent complaint)
$500
Multiple Violations (contravention of any by-law on two or more occasions
within a 3-year period)
$300
Multiple Inspections (applicable on the 3rd visit)
$150
Miscellaneous
Municipal Property Occupation- Sale of Merchandise associated with same
business store front
No cost
Municipal Property Occupation- Repairs, Construction, Contractors etc
$25/Day
Administration Fee for first time By-law Offence
30%
Administration Fee for subsequent offence related to same by- law during a 12
month period
60%
Sign Removal Fee (compliance with Sign By-law)
$50
Clerks and Legal
Service/Activity
2026
Photocopy (each) (HST applicable)
Letter (8½ x 11) Black and White
3.00 + HST
Letter (8½ x 11) Colour
3.00 + HST
Legal (8½ x 14) Black and White
3.00 + HST
Legal (8½ x 14) Colour
3.00 + HST
Tabloid (11 x 17) Black and White
3.00 + HST
Tabloid (11 x 17) Colour
3.00 + HST
Lapel Pins (HST Applicable)
At the discretion of the Clerk's Department, groups, teams or individuals,
representing the Town may be permitted up to 100 pins on a one-time basis
per year at no charge.
$3.00
Town of Midland Flags
$88
Municipal Information Form for Liquor Sales Licences (AGCO)
$50
Commission of Oath/Certification of Document (Midland residents only)
$55 + HST
Burial Permit - Out-of-Town
$37
Marriage Licence (Midland residents only)
$180
Clerks and Legal
Service/Activity
2026
Hourly Charge out Rate - Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
$175
Legal Services
Hourly Charge out Rate - Legal & Risk Program Manager
$143.33
Insurance and Claims Administrative Service Charge for claims recovery from
3rd parties above the actual cost of damage
10% of Town paid
invoices
Encroachment Agreement (standard)
$1,750 + HST
Registration or Deleting Orders to Comply on title
$1,200 + HST
Limiting Distance Agreement
$3,308
Lottery Licensing
Break Open Tickets
3% of total prize value
Raffle/Bingo
3% of total prize value
Municipal Freedom of Information Request
Application Fee
$5
Photocopies and computer printouts
$.20 per page + HST
CD-ROMs
$10 each +HST
Manual Search
$7.50 for each 15 minutes
Preparation of a record for disclosure, including severing a part of the record
$7.50 for each 15 minutes
Developing a computer program or other method of producing a record from
machine readable record
$15 for each 15 minutes
Finance
Service/Activity Fee
2026
Returned Cheque / NSF / Stop Payment
$57
Tax Certificate
$85
Tax Certificate (Rush - within 48 hrs)
$105
Tax Receipt / Tax Statement / Tax Bill Reprint . Tax Statement (in lieu of tax
bill) within 30 days of tax bill issuance is free, one-time per tax account .
$26
Budget document (printed)
$200 + HST
Printed labels
$0.40/label+HST
(Min. $25)
Tax Sale Registration and related costs
(documents, fees, registration processes, notices, searches and other charges)
Actual cost + HST, plus
25% administration
Interest on outstanding accounts receivables
1.25%
Duplicate Utility Receipt / Bill
$26
Letter of confirmation that taxes were paid by previous owner
$68
Development Charge Interest Plan Admin Fee
$1,000
Interest on outstanding Development Charges
(under Deferral Agreements)
5.00%
New Tax Roll (New Account)
-
Tax Roll Ownership Change
$57
Finance
Service/Activity Fee
2026
Development Charge Agreement Fee (e.g. Deferral Agreement)
Minimum $500 +
Additional costs (not to
exceed full cost recovery)
Mortgage Company Listing Admin Fee
$25 fee per client per
billing
Credit Card Convenience Fee
2.4% of fees charged or
fee charged by the third-
party online service
provider.
Tax Record Searches (minimum one hour, per hour or part thereof)
$50
Tax and water - additions to the roll/account, i.e. tax and/or water transfers, A/R
including By-law invoices (per addition)
$40
Arrears Notice - tax and utilities (per notice)
$10
Tax Roll New Account Fee, i.e. SCIF, apportionment
$57
Tax account adjustments/payment errors, tax and non-tax related refund
requests - i.e. paid to wrong account, wrong municipality
$40
Warning letter sent by Treasurer
$65
Hand delivery charge
$55
Tender package, information package
$35
Fire and Emergency Services
Service/Activity
2026
Request for Fire Reports
$125
Request for Inspection Requests
$125
Request for Written Information (Mortgage Clearance Letters, Change of
Ownership, etc.)
$125
Inspection Requests (excluding "Inspections required under a Building Permit")
$100
No Show for Inspection
$125
Single Occupancy Building (under 20,000 sq. ft.)
$100
Single Occupancy Building (over 20,000 sq. ft.)
$125
Multiple Tenant Building (under 20,000 sq. ft.)
$125
Multiple Tenant Building (over 20,000 sq. ft.)
$135
Each Unit - Occupancy
$45.00 per unit
L.C.B.O. Approvals (Occupant Load Calculations)
$100
Fire Apparatus Stand-by (shows, exhibitions, demonstrations, etc.) Stand-by
$300 / hour
Not for Profit
No Charge
Security Stand-by for Incendiary Fires
MTO rates per hour
False Alarms - Police Services
First Alarm
No Charge
Second Alarm
$200
Third Alarm
$500
All subsequent False Alarms within the calendar year
$500
Fire and Emergency Services
Service/Activity
2026
False Alarms - Fire Services
False Alarms (more than two (2) false alarms in twelve (12) months - Same
Building - due to faulty or improperly installed or maintained equipment or in
the opinion of the Fire Chief or Designate the alarm could have been prevented
by alternate measures.
First Alarm
No Charge
Second Alarm
No Charge
Third Alarm
$1,158
All Subsequent Alarms within the Calendar Year
$1,731
Elevator Rescue (Nuisance or Malicious) Note: One alarm per twelve-months
exempt. Nuisance alarm = non-notification of work/testing to system, poor
maintenance, non-action to remedy cause/repair system
$1,158
Fire Training and Demonstrations (Municipal Departments Exempt)
$110.25 per hour + Costs
Technical Response
Full Cost Recovery
Ice/Water Rescue Service - Level One
Full Cost Recovery
Retain Private Contractor Provide Rescue and Environmental Cleanup
Full Cost Recovery
(If it is necessary to retain private contractor, rent equipment not normally
carried on a fire apparatus in order to determine origin and cause, suppress or
extinguish a fire, preserve property, prevent fire spread, make safe or
otherwise eliminate a hazard)
Fire Works (Request for inspection and approval of site for sale and storage)
$88
Fire Suppression Foam and Dry Chemical Foam
Actual Cost
Photo Opportunity with Apparatus (wedding, birthday parties)
Use of Truck, Firehall
$57.75 per hour
Use of Truck on Location
$110.25 per hour
Fire and Emergency Services
Service/Activity
2026
Emergency Response
Automobile Incident (Fire or Collision) Invoice parties involved
(within the boundary of Midland, including the King's Highways)
Ministry of Transportation
(MTO) Current Rates
Other Services
Emergency Scene Security - Includes 2 firefighters and equipment/fire
apparatus
$125 / hour
Fire Watch as required by Building or Fire Department
$93 / hour per firefighters
Annual Fire Permit
$44
Air Cylinder Recharge - SCBA
$17
Air Cylinder Recharge - CASCADE
$83
Securing of Property
$194.25 per hour + Costs
Incident Clean-up
Note: Where costs for additional specialized resources are required, all costs
shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
Actual Costs
Fire Response Fees
$570.50 per hour + Costs
Miscellaneous Costs, where not included in any of the above costs and where
not exempt.
Actual Costs
Advanced Bunker Gear Equipment Cleaning (cost per suit)
$45
Bunker Gear Cleaning (machine wash only)
$35
Cost of Head Gear Cleaning
$10
Cost of Hood Cleaning
$10
Cost of Boots Cleaning (leather or rubber)
$10
Chain Saw Blades and Fuel
$375
Fire and Emergency Services
Service/Activity
2026
Ventilation Saw Chain
$375
Class A Foam Cost per pail
$285
Staff Rates
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Fire Chief / Director of Emergency Services
$175
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Deputy Fire Chief
$160
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Fire Prevention Officer
$150
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Fire Training Officer
$150
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Coordinator, Fire Services
$99
Emergency Scene Support - Auxiliary Vehicle and Staff
$100
Fire Alarm Install
Smoke/ CO Alarm install
$50.00 plus HST
CO Alarm install (plug In)
$35.00 plus HST
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
Preliminary Review
$1,000
Pre-Submission Review*
$3,100
Notes:
*The Pre-Submission Reviews fee is eligible for a refund when all conditions, as outlined in the
Pre-Submission Review Manual, have been met to the satisfaction of the Town.
Application for Official Plan Amendment
$16,758
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - Base
$15,986
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - Minor
(ZBA required as a condition of consent)
$6,064
Application for Revision to a Zoning By-law Amendment (base) (applies to revisions to an
application in process)
$9,403
Application for Revision to a Zoning By-law Amendment (minor) (applies to revisions to an
application in process)
$2,821
Application for Temporary Use By-law
$6,064
Application for Removal of H Symbol
$3,032
Each subsequent review (after 3 reviews) of Zoning By-law Amendment Submission
$2,564
Concurrent Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Highest fee plus 50% of
lower fee
Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Base ^
$16,758
Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Minor ^
(as defined by the Town's Site Plan By-law)
Minor/administrative amendment to a site plan approval and/or agreement
$2,426
Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Agreement Preparation 1
$3,549
$9,923
Pre-Application
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Site Plan
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
$1,538
$2,563
$4,100
Application for Change of Provisional Consent Conditions
$1,845
Application for Lot Addition/Adjustment
$3,745
Application for Easement
$3,745
Application for Validation
$3,745
Minor Variance or Consent - to amend and recirculate application
$1,845
50% of application fee
Issuance of Certificate of Official (Per Lot)
$574
Refundable Sign Deposit
$213
Application for Plan of Subdivision or Vacant Land Condominium 3
Base Fee
$15,159
Plus Per Unit Fee
0-25 Units
$220.50
1 Legal costs of review and/or registration are to be carried by the applicant.
Committee of Adjustment
Application for Minor Variance/Permission to Expand - Minor (Residential and single variance)
Application for Minor Variance/Permission to Expand - Major (Non-Residential, multi-residential,
multiple variances)
Application for Provisional Consent - New Lot - each lot created resulting from a consent
application
Minor Variance or Consent - to defer an application and recirculate after notice has been
provided 2
Notes:
2 Fee is payable where request is made by the applicant.
Subdivision and Vacant Land Condominium
Notes:
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
26-100 Units
$165.38
101-200 Units
$110.25
201+ Units
$55.13
Maximum (Base fee plus Per Unit Fee)
$51,818
Application for Plan of Subdivision/Condominium - Deposit
$7,644
Application for Plan of Subdivision/Vacant Land Condominium - Agreement Preparation 4
$7,280
Application for Extension to Draft Approval/Change of Conditions
$5,457
$10,309
Each subsequent review (after 3 reviews) of materials
$8,159
Application for Red Line Revision (Minor/technical) 5
$8,159
Model Home Agreement
$4,410
Model Home Agreement Deposit outside services
$2,547
Issuance of Final Subdivision/Condominium Approval
$12,128
Application for Deeming
$1,654
Application for Standard Plan of Condominium 6
$10,915
Application for Exemption from Plan of Condominium
$2,756
Application for Plan of Condominium - Deposit
$4,393
5 Minor/technical redline revision does not include a change to the number or type of units
included in the draft plan.
Application for Revision to a Draft Plan (Plus application per unit fee for additional units added to
draft plan)
Condominium
Notes:
3 Vacant Land Condominium includes vacant lots upon which residential units are built and
share common elements.
4 Legal costs of review and/or registration are to be carried by the applicant.
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
Application for Plan of Condominium - Agreement Preparation 7
$7,277
Application for Plan of Condominium Red Line Revision
$3,308
Application for Extension to Draft Approval/Change of Conditions
$4,741
Application for Conversion to Condominium
$7,280
Zoning Certificate Review
$105
Class 2 - Zoning Certificate - all other minor residential permits
$53
Class 3 - Zoning Certificate - non-residential
$105
Zoning Certificate Revision Fee
N/A
$84
Class 2 - Zoning Certificate - all other minor residential permits
$53
Class 3 - Zoning Certificate - non-residential
$84
Zoning Compliance Letter
$397
Application for Part Lot Control Base Fee*
$4,000
Application for Part Lot Control Extension
$2,800
Notes:
*Fee is payable for each lot subject to a request to lift Part Lot Control.
Zoning Review/Compliance
Other Applications, Agreements and Other Fees
Notes:
6 Standard Condominium includes buildings that are subdivided into units that include exclusive
use areas and common elements.
7 Legal costs of preparation and registration are to be carried by the applicant.
Class 1 - Zoning Certificate new dwelling/buildings, additions and accessory buildings greater
than 200 sq.m.
Class 1 - Zoning Certificate new dwelling/buildings, additions and accessory buildings greater
than 200 sq.m.
Part Lot Control
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
Private Road Agreement
$2,977
Application for Variance to Sign By-law
$816
Application for Variance to Sign By-law - Non-Profit Organization
$153
Application for Amendment to Sign By-law
$2,139
Application for Amendment to Sign By-law - Non-Profit Organization
$153
Each subsequent review (after 3 reviews) of Site Plan Submission, Draft Plan of
Subdivision/Condo, Official Plan Amendment, & Zonining By-law Amendment
$3,308
Subdivision Compliance Letter/ Site Plan Control Compliance Letter
$397
$794
Septic Systems Search
$342
Duties of the Risk Management Official regarding a residential use
$160
$351
Duties of the Risk Management Official regarding a use other than a residential use or home
occupation/home industry
$160
Heritage Permit (Request to Designate/Request to Alter a Designated Property)
$1,500
Municipal Records Search
$342
Subdivision Compliance Letter/ Site Plan Control Compliance Letter if required within 48 hours of
receipt
Duties of the Risk Management Official regarding a home occupation/home industry as defined
by the Zoning By-law
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
Municipal Records Search - if required in 48 hours
$684
General Development Agreement 8
$4,410
Pre-Servicing Agreement 8
$4,410
Deposit for outside services
$2,547
Research per hour administrative staff
$109
Planner miscellaneous duties per hour
$223
Planner appearance before appeal tribunal per hour
$223
Planner appearance before appeal tribunal per day
$1,910
Telecommunications Infrastructure Review
$800
Hydro Infrastructure Review (corridor review, non-residential wind, solar, and storage)
$1,600
Text - Official Plan + HST
$73
Text - Zoning By-law + HST
$73
Text - Sign By-law + HST
$73
Planning
Service/Activity
2026
* Outside services deposit may be required - confirm with the municipality before submission.
^ Outside services deposit required.
All peer review costs that may be required for the review of any application shall be borne by the
applicant. Payment shall be required in advance of service delivery. Contingency fees/deposits
may be collected in addition to any specific fee at point of application. Deposit and/or contingency
fees referenced in this schedule are minimums only and subject to further top up increases
depending on costs.
Notes:
8 Any associated legal costs associated with the agreement are to be carried by the applicant.
Engineering
Service/Activity
2026
Curb Cuts for Driveways
$262.50 Plus actual charge
of contractor (+ HST and
$500 Deposit required.)
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Executive Director
$204
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Manager of Engineering
$154
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Senior Project Manager
$132
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Administrative Coordinator
$99
Hourly Charge Out Rate - GIS Technician
$110
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Operations Technician
$110
Additional Connection Permit (ACP)
New Water/Sanitary/Storm Connections
$347.28 plus 4.2% of cost
estimate for Inspection Fees.
Security Deposit Required
Oversize/Over Weight Moving - Single Trip Permit
$116
Oversize/Over Weight Moving - Annual Permit
$232
Road Occupancy Permit (ROP)
$231 Security Deposit may
be required.
Peer Review of Reports and Drawings
Time and Materials
Development Pre-Servicing and Earthworks Agreements
$5,775 Plus Legal Fees
Site Plan and Subdivision Clearance - Standard Turnaround
$149
Site Plan and Subdivision Clearance - Rush (48 Hour)
$298
Engineering Record Search (Hourly Rate)
$99
Engineering Records Request - Hardcopy
Materials plus
Hourly Rate
Site Plan and Subdivision Administration and Inspection Fee
4.2% of Cost of Works Plus
Legal Fees
Parks and Outdoor Amenities
Service/Activity
2026
Picnic Shelters
Large Pavilion per Day (LLP, Pete Peterson)
$276
Large Pavilion per Hour (3-hour minimum)
$46
Large Pavilion per Hour (Fitness Class, minimum once per week, 4 consecutive weeks)
$13
Small Volleyball Picnic Shelter
$74
Soccer Fields
Minors - 2 Hour Rental per Field
$27
Minor - Full Day Rental per Field (8am - dusk)
$105
Adults - 2 Hour Rental per Field
$36
Adults - Full Day Rental per Field (8am - dusk)
$126
Disc Golf
Daily Tournament (Little Lake Park - includes course rental only)
no longer applicable
Beach Volleyball Courts
Tournaments per Court per Day
$0
Minors per Court per Hour
$0
Adults per Court per hour
$0
Tennis and Pickleball Courts - per court per hour
Tennis Courts (LLP, 3) - 3 hour minimum
$6
Pickleball Courts (Tiffen, 8, lights) - 3 hour minimum
$6
Parks and Outdoor Amenities
Service/Activity
2026
Baseball Diamonds - Adult
Adult - Hourly per Diamond Fee (Lining not included) Between 8am - 4pm, Weekdays
$22
Adult - Hourly per Diamond Fee (Lining not included) Weekdays after 4pm, Weekends all day
$25
Adult - Hourly Lighting Fee per Diamond (additional fee)
$20
Adult - Daily Rental Fee per Diamond (Lining not included) 8am to dusk
$116
Baseball Diamonds - Youth (Minor)
Minor - Hourly per Diamond Fee (Lining not included) Between 8am to 4pm, Weekdays
$11
Minor - Hourly per Diamond Fee (Lining not included) Weekdays after 4pm, Weekends all day
$12
Minor - Hourly Lighting Fee per Diamond (additional fee)
$17
Minor - Daily Rental Fee per Diamond (Lining not included) 8am to dusk
$80
Dedications
Bench (Materials and plaque purchase separately, install only)
$507
Tree (includes plaque and planting installation)
$551
Cancellations - Specific to Bench and Tree Dedications
Non-refundable administration fee, if cancelled before materials purchased
10%
No Refund after materials purchased
100%
Cancellations
Administration Fee
$25
Between 8 and 13 days notice
50%
7 days or less
0%
Public Works
Service/Activity
2026
Staff Rates
Hourly charge out rate - Director of Operations
$182
Hourly charge out rate - Manager of Operations
$135
Hourly charge out rate - Operations Supervisor
$110
Hourly charge out rate - Operations Lead Hand
$100
Hourly Charge out Rate - Operations Equipment Operator
$90
Hourly Charge Out Rate - Operations Technician
$110
Permits
$0
Oversize/Over Weight Moving - Single Trip Permit
$116
Oversize/Over Weight Moving - Annual Permit
$232
Road Occupancy Permit (ROP)
$330.75 plus 3.5% of cost
estimate for Inspection Fees.
Security Deposit Required
Equipment - All rates hourly including Operator
Mechanical
$154
Mechanical - Minimum after hours and weekends
$463
Excavator
$193
Excavator - Minimum after hours and weekends
$573
Grader
$342
Grader - Minimum after hours and weekends
$1,025
Transit Bus
$221
Transit Bus - Minimum after hours and weekends
$662
Public Works
Service/Activity
2026
Sweeper
$287
Sweeper - Minimum after hours and weekends
$854
Sidewalk Machine w/ Attachment
$265
Sidewalk Machine w/ Attachment - Minimum after hours and weekends
$794
Pickup Truck w/ Attachment
$171
Pickup Truck w/ Attachment - Minimum after hours and weekends
$513
Tandem w/ Plow
$380
Tandem w/ Plow - Minimum after hours and weekends
$1,136
Tri-Axle
$276
Tri-Axle - Minimum after hours and weekends
$827
Loader w/ Attachment
$221
Loader w/ Attachment - Minimum after hours and weekends
$662
One Ton w/ Attachment
$198
One Ton w/ Attachment - Minimum after hours and weekends
$590
Additional Labour (reg)
$110
Additional Labour (reg) - Minimum after hours and weekends
$331
Additional Labour (OT)
$127
Additional Labour (OT) - Minimum after hours and weekends
$380
Salting per tonne
$110
Sanding per tonne
$66
Tourism and Culture
Service/Activity
2026
Filming Application
Student Film, max crew size of 7 people, no special effects
n/a
Medium Risk & Size, crew size 8-49 people, no special effects
n/a
High Risk & Size, crew size 50+, with special effects
n/a
Special Event Permit Application
Under 100 in attendance
$50
From 101 to 500 in attendance
$75
More than 500 people in attendance
$300
Special Event Vendor Fees
Cruise Ships, per day/visit
$25
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - general merchandise vendor - 10'x10'
booth*
$225
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - butter tart vendor - 10'x10' booth*
$275
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - additional cost for a *corner booth
$25
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - butter tart vendors - 10'x20' booth at
intersection
$1,000
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - food trucks that use a tent, plus
cooking space in lieu of a truck (for 2027)
$360
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - food trucks that measure up to 20'
(for 2027)
$560
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - food trucks that measure up to 30'
(for 2027)
$840
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival - not-for-profit rate - 10'x10'
$75
Canada Day - 10'x10' booth
$80
Tourism and Culture
Service/Activity
2026
Canada Day - 10'x10' booth - not-for-profit rate
$25
Tall Ships - 10'x10' booth, 2.5 days (event every three years)
$210 (in-year)
Tall Ships - Sail pass tickets, pending service offered by ships
n/a
Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival artist/artisan fee - 8'x10', 2 days
$140
Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival - Food Truck - Flat Rate - 2 days
$200
Stage Rental Fees
Little Lake Park Stage Rental - Hourly
$30
Little Lake Park Stage Rental - Half-Day (minimum 4 hours)
$100
Little Lake Park Stage Rental - Full Day (minimum 8 hours)
$210
Little Lake Park Stage Rental - Not-for-Profit with no admission event
no charge
Miscellaneous Fees
Canada Day - wrist band for rides/inflatables
n/a
Tall Ships - admission fee (event every three years)
n/a
Vendor insurance administration fee
$5
Cruisin' Classics Car Show Registration
$10 per vehicle
Reusable water bottle (donations to Community Grant Program)
$5 per bottle
Tourism Conference Registration Fee
26.55
Municipal Accommodation Tax - administration fee
10%
Recreation Centre
Service / Activity ** Note
Recreation rates are updated annually on May 1st
2026 (1)
2026
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2027 (1)
2027
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2028 (1)
2028
Non-Resident,
Non-North
Simcoe (excl.
Springwater
Twp) Fee -
Additional 5%
Single Gym - Hourly
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 17.05
17.90
$
$ 17.90
18.80
$
$ 18.80
19.74
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 25.34
26.61
$
$ 26.61
27.94
$
$ 27.94
29.34
$
Commercial Groups
$ 65.02
68.27
$
$ 68.27
71.68
$
$ 71.68
75.26
$
Community Hall - 1/2 hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 22.88
24.02
$
$ 23.34
24.50
$
$ 23.80
24.99
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 27.69
29.08
$
$ 28.25
29.66
$
$ 28.81
30.25
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 50.39
52.91
$
$ 51.40
53.97
$
$ 52.43
55.05
$
Off-Peak Senior Fitness Rate (9 am-2 pm)
$ 22.88
24.02
$
$ 23.34
24.50
$
$ 23.80
24.99
$
Community Hall - Full Hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 45.79
48.08
$
$ 46.71
49.05
$
$ 47.64
50.03
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 55.40
58.17
$
$ 56.51
59.33
$
$ 57.64
60.52
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 100.78
105.82
$
$ 102.80
107.94
$
$ 104.85
110.10
$
Off-Peak Senior Fitness Rate (9am - 2pm)
$ 45.79
48.08
$
$ 46.71
49.05
$
$ 47.64
50.03
$
Community Hall 1/2 Daily Special Event
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 238.42
250.34
$
$ 243.19
255.34
$
$ 248.05
260.45
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 286.11
300.41
$
$ 291.83
306.42
$
$ 297.66
312.55
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 509.26
534.72
$
$ 519.44
545.42
$
$ 529.83
556.32
$
Community Hall Full Daily Special Event
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 476.82
500.66
$
$ 486.36
510.68
$
$ 496.09
520.89
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 572.21
600.82
$
$ 583.66
612.84
$
$ 595.33
625.09
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 1,049.03
1,101.49
$
$ 1,070.01
1,123.51
$
$ 1,091.41
1,145.99
$
Seniors Room Hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 23.46
24.64
$
$ 23.93
25.13
$
$ 24.41
25.63
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 28.14
29.55
$
$ 28.70
30.14
$
$ 29.28
30.74
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 51.59
54.17
$
$ 52.62
55.25
$
$ 53.67
56.36
$
Multi Purpose Hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 9.94
10.43
$
$ 10.13
10.64
$
$ 10.34
10.85
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 11.44
12.01
$
$ 11.67
12.25
$
$ 11.90
12.50
$
Recreation Centre
Service / Activity ** Note
Recreation rates are updated annually on May 1st
2026 (1)
2026
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2027 (1)
2027
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2028 (1)
2028
Non-Resident,
Non-North
Simcoe (excl.
Springwater
Twp) Fee -
Additional 5%
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 20.95
21.99
$
$ 21.37
22.43
$
$ 21.79
22.88
$
Bill Thompson Hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 22.40
23.52
$
$ 22.84
23.99
$
$ 23.30
24.47
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 26.87
28.22
$
$ 27.41
28.78
$
$ 27.96
29.36
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 49.24
51.71
$
$ 50.23
52.74
$
$ 51.23
53.80
$
Board Room Hourly (3-hour minimum)
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 9.32
9.78
$
$ 9.50
9.98
$
$ 9.69
10.18
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 11.06
11.61
$
$ 11.28
11.85
$
$ 11.51
12.08
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 20.39
21.41
$
$ 20.80
21.84
$
$ 21.21
22.28
$
Seminar Room Hourly
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 9.32
9.78
$
$ 9.50
9.98
$
$ 9.69
10.18
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 11.06
11.61
$
$ 11.28
11.85
$
$ 11.51
12.08
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 20.39
21.41
$
$ 20.80
21.84
$
$ 21.21
22.28
$
NSSRC - Miscellaneous Fees
Bartender (per hour)
$26
$26
$26
Beer (341 ml)
$6
$6
$6
Liquor (per 1 oz)
$7
$7
$7
Wine (per 6 oz)
$7
$7
$7
Cooler (330-355 ml)
$7
$7
$7
Pop (355 ml)
$2
$2
$2
TV/DVD player
N/A
N/A
N/A
Multi-Media Projector
36.00
$
36.00
$
36.00
$
SOCAN Fee - Full Hall
123.38
$
N/A
123.38
$
N/A
123.38
$
N/A
Catering Commission- Hot
100.00
$
N/A
100.00
$
N/A
100.00
$
N/A
Community Hall Kitchen
Per person (Max $100)
Removed
N/A
Removed
N/A
Removed
N/A
Rental Rate
$75
78.75
$
$75
78.75
$
$75
78.75
$
Lobby Rentals (available only to user groups, special events)
LED sign (per week)
5%
5%
5%
N/A
N/A
N/A
Recreation Centre
Service / Activity ** Note
Recreation rates are updated annually on May 1st
2026 (1)
2026
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2027 (1)
2027
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2028 (1)
2028
Non-Resident,
Non-North
Simcoe (excl.
Springwater
Twp) Fee -
Additional 5%
(event in NSSRC)
$ 6.37
6.69
$
$ 6.69
7.02
$
$ 7.02
7.37
$
(event in Community)
$ 31.83
33.43
$
$ 33.43
35.10
$
$ 35.10
36.85
$
Microphone/ Sound System
$ 13.89
14.59
$
$ 14.59
15.32
$
$ 15.32
16.08
$
Senior's Kitchen
-
$
-
$
-
$
Hot
$ 50.94
53.48
$
$ 53.48
56.16
$
$ 56.16
58.96
$
Cold
$ 31.83
33.43
$
$ 33.43
35.10
$
$ 35.10
36.85
$
Ice Rentals Hourly (1 hour minimum, inclusive of 10mins flood time at end of
rental) Note 1
2%
0.02
$
2%
0.02
$
2%
0.02
$
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 177.19
186.05
$
$ 180.73
189.77
$
$ 184.35
193.57
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 216.88
227.72
$
$ 221.22
232.28
$
$ 225.64
236.92
$
Commercial Groups
$ 246.86
259.21
$
$ 251.80
264.39
$
$ 256.84
269.68
$
Ice Rentals Weekday Hourly (non holiday, off-peak hrs)
(1 hour minimum, inclusive of 10mins flood time at end of rental) Note 1
6 am - 3 pm
$ 127.75
134.14
$
$ 130.31
136.82
$
$ 132.91
139.56
$
10 pm - 1 am
$ 127.75
134.14
$
$ 130.31
136.82
$
$ 132.91
139.56
$
Ice Rentals Hourly (1 hour minimum, inclusive of 10mins flood time at end of
rental) Note 1
Non-Prime
$ 177.19
186.05
$
$ 180.73
189.77
$
$ 184.35
193.57
$
Drop In Programs - Ice (per person)
Public Skating -Children/Youth
$2
N/A
$2
N/A
$2
N/A
Public Skating - Adults/Seniors
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
Public Skating - Family
$8
N/A
$8
N/A
$8
N/A
Seniors Skating
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
Public Skating Season Pass (all ages)
$40
N/A
$40
N/A
$40
N/A
Pre- School Skating
$2
N/A
$2
N/A
$2
N/A
Pre- School Skating (season)
$40
N/A
$40
N/A
$40
N/A
Shinny - Adults
$5
N/A
$5
N/A
$5
N/A
Shinny - Seniors
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
$3
N/A
Shinny Season Pass
$75
N/A
$75
N/A
$75
N/A
Recreation Centre
Service / Activity ** Note
Recreation rates are updated annually on May 1st
2026 (1)
2026
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2027 (1)
2027
Non-Resident,
Non-North Simcoe
(excl. Springwater
Twp) Fee - Additional
5%
2028 (1)
2028
Non-Resident,
Non-North
Simcoe (excl.
Springwater
Twp) Fee -
Additional 5%
Minimum Drop In - per hour
$50
N/A
$50
N/A
$50
N/A
Drop-in per person
$10
N/A
$10
N/A
$10
N/A
Summer Arena Floor Rentals
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 60.54
63.57
$
$ 61.75
64.84
$
$ 62.99
66.14
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 72.63
76.27
$
$ 74.09
77.79
$
$ 75.57
79.35
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 133.19
139.85
$
$ 135.86
142.65
$
$ 138.57
145.50
$
Special Events Arena Floor
Minor Sports/Youth Groups/Schools
$ 782.65
821.78
$
$ 798.30
838.21
$
$ 814.26
854.98
$
Adult/Senior Not-For-Profit
$ 939.18
986.14
$
$ 957.97
1,005.86
$
$ 977.12
1,025.98
$
Private & Commercial Groups
$ 1,721.84
1,807.93
$
$ 1,756.28
1,844.09
$
$ 1,791.40
1,880.97
$
Administration Fee - Collection of Fees on behalf of camp organizer (REMOVE)
10%
N/A
10%
N/A
10%
N/A
Cancellations - Hall Rentals, Weddings, Bookings made 12 months or more in
Advance
14 days notice or less
No Refund
N/A
No Refund
N/A
No Refund
N/A
15 - 30 days notice
50% Refund
N/A
50% Refund
N/A
50% Refund
N/A
31 - 60 days notice
75% Refund
N/A
75% Refund
N/A
75% Refund
N/A
Administration Fee (all rentals)
$ 25.00
N/A
$ 25.00
N/A
$ 25.00
N/A
Cancellations - Other Rentals
Less than 24 hours notice or no show
No Refund
N/A
No Refund
N/A
No Refund
N/A
2 - 6 days notice
50% Refund
N/A
50% Refund
N/A
50% Refund
N/A
Transit
Service/Activity * Note - New Transit rates are effective May 1, 2025
2026
Transit Fares:
Adult Cash Fare
$3.25
Adult 20 Rides
$49.61
Senior Citizens (65+, Midland residents only)
$1.75
Student Cash Fare (including post-secondary)
$2.75
Student 20 Rides
$44.10
Children 6 years old and younger
Free
Reloadable Smart Card
4.00 ea.
Midland Seniors Card Replacement
$20
Accessible Transit Fares:
All rides
$3.25
Harbour and Boat Launch
Service/Activity
2026
Seasonal Boat Slips
$79.40 per foot
(charge for size of
boat)
Seasonal Boat Slips (30-amp service)
$87.35 per foot
(charge for size of
boat)
Seasonal Boat Slips
$39.70 per foot (charge
for size of boat
Seasonal Boat Slips (30-amp service)
$43.68 per foot (charge
for size of boat
Seasonal Boat Slips
$26.47 per foot (charge
for size of boat)
Seasonal Boat Slips (30-amp service)
$29.12 per foot (charge
for size of boat)
Administration Fees (applied to monthly payment plans)
$28.92
Transient Boat Slips
$2.13 per foot
Transient Boat Slips (with 30 amp)
$2.53 per foot
Daily Transient Boat Slips (with 50 amp)
$2.78 per foot
Transient Shopper Docks (first 2 hours complimentary)
$5/hr
Daily Transient Boat Slips - discount on third consecutive night of a pre-
paid booking, available May, June, July, August, September and October.
50% of daily transient
fee
Town Dock Fees - Seasonal Boat Slips (May to Oct.)
Town Dock Fees - Seasonal Boat Slips (August to October)
Town Dock Fees - (September to October)
Harbour and Boat Launch
Service/Activity
2026
Weekly Transient Boat Slips - 7-night rate (30-amp service) available
May, June, September & October
$10.12 per foot
Weekly Transient Boat Slips - 7-night rate (50-amp service) available
May, June, September & October
$11.14 per foot
Monthly Transient Slips (30-amp service) available May, June, September
& October
$40.47 per foot
Monthly Transient Slips (50-amp service) available May, June, September
& October
$44.55 per foot
Commercial Vessels Seasonal Slips
$120 per foot
Cruise Ships - linesmen fee, per linesmen
$146.28
Cruise Ships - harbour recovery fees
$273.62
Laundry Services - Wash
$2 per load
Laundry Services - Dry
$2 per load
Bag of Ice (cubes)
$4.50 per bag
Bage of Ice (block)
$4 per bag
Residents - With Valid Resident Permit
Free
Daily Launch
$40
3 Day Launch
$75
Weekly Launch (7 Days)
$100
Season Pass- Non Resident/ Commercial Businessess
$250
Town Dock- Other Sales & Services
Boat Launch (Pete Petterson Park)