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# Fees & Charges
Updated: Apr 22, 2026
Certain municipal services carry fees and charges. These fees are set by council in the annual Fees and Charges By-law.
Most municipal services are subsidized from property taxes. User fee increases allow the Municipality to reduce the impact on the tax rate while continuing to provide high levels of service to our customers.
## 2026 Fees and Charges
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2025 075 Fees and Charges By law for 2026
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*Please note: If there is any discrepancy between this list and the list presented in the Fees By-law, the by-law will prevail.*
## Administration
### Photocopies & Facsimiles
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Photocopies (per page) | $0.22 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Photocopies - large packages or special interest groups (per page) | $0.09 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Facsimile to send or receive (per page) | $0.88 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Facsimile to send or receive - for special interest groups (per page) | $0.22 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### By-law Compliance
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| By-Law Enforcement Administration Fee (per hour) | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Property Standards Appeal Fee | $300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Town Clerk's Office
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriage Licenses | $140.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Civil Marriage Ceremony in Council Chambers during business hours | $250.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Civil Marriage Ceremony outside Council Chambers (plus applicable expenses) | $375.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Rehearsal Fee (plus applicable expenses) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Civil Marriage Ceremony Witness Fees | $20.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commissioner's Signature for Corporations | $22.12 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commissioner's Signature for Individuals | $17.70 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commissioner's Signature (Multiple signatures, 3 or more) | $44.25 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Burial Permit (death originated out of Town) | $20.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Burial Permit (death originated in the Town of Minto) | $10.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| **Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)** | | | |
| Application Fee | $5.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Other Costs associated with a request under MFIPPA | In accordance with fees set by MFIPPA | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Finance, Taxation and Revenue
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tax Certificates personal request (written or verbal) | $10.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Tax Certificates professional request (written only) | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Duplicate Receipt or Bill | $20.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Handling charges for transferring any uncollectable Accounts Receivable arrears to Tax Account | $20.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Tax Collection Fee (by registered letter) | $30.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Tax Sale of Land, Tender Packages | $25.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Finance Charge for unpaid accounts receivable (per month) | 2% | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Minimum charge of | $2.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Water and Sewer or Tax Arrears Notice(per notice) | $5.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Returned Item Charge (all services) | $40.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Building and Development
## Notes to tables
1. Where work has commenced prior to the issuance of the required building permit, the Admin Fee and BP Fee shall be doubled.
2. Any other building or structure not included above or where square footage cannot be calculated effectively, a rate of $11.00 per $1,000.00 of construction value shall be charged for a building permit.
3. Inspection only - no permit required: a fee of $150.00 per hour shall be applied.
4. Inspection requested and not ready or repeated failed inspections: a fee of $150.00 shall apply per inspection.
5. The BP Fee shall be indexed annually based on the October Construction Index.
### Assembly and Institutional Occupancies
| Description | 2026 Admin Fee | 2026 BP Fee (per sq. ft.) | 2026 BP Fee (flat fee) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Construction | $300.00 | $0.80 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Renovation / Alteration | $300.00 | $0.70 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Residential Occupancies
| Description | 2026 Admin Fee | 2026 BP Fee (per sq. ft.) | 2026 BP Fee (flat fee) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Construction - SFD | $300.00 | $1.50 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| New Construction - Multi-Residential (No Fee for Basement) | $300.00 | $1.50 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Finished / Unfinished Basement | | $0.00 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Renovation / Alteration | $300.00 | $0.80 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Attached Garage | $300.00 | $0.60 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Deck / Porch | $300.00 | $0.60 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Accessory Apartments | $300.00 | $0.80 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Occupancies
| Description | 2026 Admin Fee | 2026 BP Fee (per sq. ft.) | 2026 BP Fee (flat fee) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Construction | $300.00 | $0.80 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Renovation / Alteration | $300.00 | $0.70 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Agriculture
| Description | 2026 Admin Fee | 2026 BP Fee (per sq. ft.) | 2026 BP Fee (flat fee) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Construction | $300.00 | $0.35 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Liquid Manure Tanks \*\*(per linear foot)\*\* | | | $6.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Grain Bin / Tower Silo | | | $450.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Bunk Silos | | | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Other
| Description | 2026 Admin Fee | 2026 BP Fee (per sq. ft.) | 2026 BP Fee (flat fee) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Structures | $300.00 | $0.60 | | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| **Demolition Permits** | | | | | |
| a) Class 'A' | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| b) Class 'B' | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| **Class 4 On-Site Septic Systems** | | | | | |
| a) New / Replacement System | | | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| b) Replacement Tank | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| c) Bed Replacement | | | $450.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Plumbing Permit | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Conditional Permit (plus completion permit amount) | | | $350.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Solid Fuel Fired Appliance | | | $300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Tent Permit | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Temporary Structure (Temp Dwelling, School Portable, etc.) | | | $300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Change of Use (No Construction) | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Solar | | | $300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Pool Fence Enclosure | | | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Community Services
### Arena and Hall (per day)
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Auditorium, Arena or Curling Floor (Wedding) | $619.47 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Auditorium, Arena or Curling Floor (Buck & Doe) | $398.23 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Auditorium (Small Gathering) | $154.87 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Auditorium (Small Gathering, Licensed) | $287.61 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Auditorium, Arena or Curling Floor (Large Gathering) | $287.61 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Kitchen | $70.80 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Harriston Train Station
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Full Day - Non-Licensed (per day) | $88.50 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Small Meeting / Community Use (per hour) | $22.13 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Norgan Theatre
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Rental (per hour) | $53.10 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Theatre Area (per day) | $265.49 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| School (per child) | $1.77 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Arena (per hour)
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adult | $154.87 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Local Youth Organized Sport | $128.32 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Out of Town User (Minor Only) | $154.87 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Non-Prime Ice (Weekdays 9am-5pm) | $75.22 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Sponsor Public Skating (per session) | $106.19 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Sponsor Shinny (per session) | $70.80 | 01-Jul-26 | Taxable |
| Arena Floor Sports | $70.80 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Local Youth Arena Floor Sports | $44.25 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Ball Diamonds
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minor (per player) | $44.25 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Adult and Single Game - up to 15 games (per game) | $61.95 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Fall Tryouts (per team) | $88.50 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Adult - Friday Night (per diamond) | $123.89 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Adult - 1 day (per diamond) | $331.86 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Adult - 2 day (per diamond) | $376.11 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Minor - Friday Night (per diamond) | $123.89 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Minor - 1 day (per diamond) | $243.36 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Minor - 2 day (per diamond) | $287.61 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Lights Left On / Washrooms Unlocked (per occurrence) | $61.95 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Soccer Fields
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minor (per player) | $44.25 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Adult and Single Game (per game) | $61.95 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Small Pitch (per day) | $88.50 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Tournament - Large Pitch (per day) | $176.99 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Parks
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pavilion - Non-Licensed (per day) | $88.50 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Lions Park Pavilion and Canteen | $132.74 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### After School Programs
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per Day | $16.25 | 01-Sep-26 | Exempt |
| Per Week | $65.00 | 01-Sep-26 | Exempt |
### Summer Adventure Camps
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per Day | $45.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Per Week - 1 Child | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Other Programs
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Safe at Home Course | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Babysitter Course | $75.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Shuffleboard (per season) | $35.40 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Pickleball (per person) | $2.65 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Grassroots Sports (Non-Ice) | $60.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Grassroots Sports (Ice) | $175.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Ball Hockey League (per child) | $25.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Fitness Classes (per hour) | $25.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Swimming Lessons
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parent and Tot | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Tots and Preschool | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Swimmer (Level 1 - 4) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Swimmer (Level 5 - 10) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Advanced Programs
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Star | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Bronze Medallion | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Bronze Cross | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Private Swimming Lessons
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Private Swimming Lessons (1/2 hour) | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Pool Programs
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swim Team Individual | $75.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Swim Team Family | $175.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Pool Admissions
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Seasons Pass | $110.62 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Family Seasons Pass | $221.24 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Book of 10 Passes | $39.82 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Single Admission (5 years of age +) | $4.42 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Single Family Admission (max 6 family members) | $17.70 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Aquafit (per visit) | $8.85 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Pool Rentals
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| School (per child) | $2.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Pool Rental | $154.87 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Other
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bar Ticket | $5.31 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Arena Board or Ice Ad | $350.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Ice Resurfacer Ad | $1,200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Camping (1 Night) | $26.55 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Camping (2 Night) | $44.25 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Camping (3 Night) | $53.10 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commemorative Tree | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commemorative Bench | $2,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
## Public Services
### Sewer Rodding
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| During regular hours per call | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Off hours or weekends per call | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Statutory Holidays per call | $250.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Camera Fee + Operator & Truck time | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Municipal Servicing Connections (Water, Wastewater, Storm)
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New Service - Servicing Permit *(see Note 1)* | $1500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Existing Service/Subdivision-Servicing Permit Fee *(see Note 2)* | $495.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Security Deposit for Inspection and Remediation of a Set of Developer Installed Water, Wastewater and Storm Connections *(see Note 3)* | $20 000.00 | 01-Jan-25 | Exempt |
| Existing Service Connection Fees - Per Connection *(see Note 4)* | | | |
| Connect to Existing Water Service | $1210.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Connect to Existing Sanitary Service | $1650.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Connect to Existing Storm Service | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Water Service Connection - Elora St. N. Clifford | $2500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Sanitary Service Connection - Elora St. N. Clifford | $2500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Storm Service Connection - Elora St. N. Clifford | $2500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Existing Service Lateral Cost Recovery *(see Note 5)* | Actual Cost | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Lot Frontage Fees Per Meter *(see Note 6)* | | | |
| $80 per meter - Water $80 per meter - Sanitary $61 per meter - Storm | $221.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Water Sampling (if Service is 100mm or larger) | Time and Lab Fees | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Municipal Service Installation (via Municipal staff) \* cost dependent on depth of main, existing utilities, road services sidewalk, curb and gutter | Time and Material | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
**Notes to Table:**
**Note 1:** The Permit Fee applies to all Serving Permit Applications to recover staff time for review and administration.
**Note 2:** This version of the Servicing Permit Fee is applicable to any property connecting to an existing municipal service where service has been previously installed to property line.
**Note 3:** All town incurred costs after a Servicing Permit is issued can be deducted from deposit if require, with the balance to be returned to the developer after completion of works.
**Note 4:** Connection Fees are intended to recover the Township's costs of previously installed services from the mains to the property line when the actual cost of installing the service is unknown.
**Note 5:**When the municipality paid to install a service in the past, if the price of the service is known, the actual cost incurred by the municipality is to be charged to the applicant.
**Note 6:** The Frontage fees are to recover the cost of the mains running across the side of a lot on which the services are located, or newly created lots located along existing or newly constructed water/sewer/storm sewer mains, where such costs have not been previously collected and are not already being recovered by another means.
### Entrance and Damage Deposits
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Inspection Fee | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Permit Fee | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 911 Emergency Replacement Sign | $30.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| 911 Emergency Replacement Sign Post | $15.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Urban / Rural Damage Deposit | $2,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Hidden Driveway signs installed | $240.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Drainage
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tile Drainage Inspection | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Parking Permits
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Municipal Parking Permits (annually) | $225.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Operator and Machine Time
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Operator Time (per hour) | $60.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Operator Time (per hour) on weekends or after hours | $120.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Machine Time - Truck (per hour) | $45.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Machine Time - Service Truck (per hour) | $65.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Machine Time - Backhoe / Dump Truck (per hour) | $85.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Sidewalk Patio Encroachment
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Encroachment Agreement Fee | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Damage Deposit | $1,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Fire & Emergency Services
### Occupant Load Licenses
The following fees shall apply to services related to an application for issuance of licenses defining the maximum occupant load of places of assembly, having more than 60 persons. This includes but is not limited to public halls, arenas, auditoriums and occupancies wherein alcoholic beverages are served.
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Where alcoholic beverages are served | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| All other | $80.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Inspections Under the Ontario Fire Code
Application for special building inspections under the Ontario Fire Code shall be charged the following rates based on category.
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Inspections** | | | |
| Single Residence | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Assembly | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Institutional / Industrial / Commercial | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Commercial / Retail | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Apartments / Condominiums (plus $10.00 per unit) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| **Reports** | | | |
| File Search / Fire Reports / Property Searches | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Letter to Insurance and Real Estate Companies | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| File Search for Environmental Issues | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Reviewing Risk and Safety Management Plans (per hour per staff member) | $80.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Incidents on Public Roadways
All incidents on all provincial highways, county roads and all other locations to which the Town of Minto Fire Service vehicles are dispatched shall be charged and shall pay to the Town of Minto the cost of such services as per the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario's (MTO) rates Charges under the Spills Act or the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act shall be charged in addition, if applicable.
### Administration and Enforcement of Spills Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
The clean-up of hazardous material spills shall be charged at MTO rates plus the cost of any cleanup materials used and shall be payable by the person or persons creating or causing such spill as determined at the sole discretion of the Chief of the Town of Minto Fire Service. The cost of a third-party spill cleaner will be the responsibility of the person or persons creating or causing such spill.
### Illegal Burning Related Charges
The Minto Fire Department, at the discretion of any Fire Official, can charge the property owner the same rates as Incidents on Public Roadways if the property owner or occupant is contravening the Town of Minto Burn By-Law and/or the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. The minimum charge will be for one hour and then every half hour thereafter. Current MTO rate is $477.00 per response unit per hour, and $238.50 per response unit for each half hour thereafter.
### Extraordinary Expenses
If Minto Fire responds to a fire or other emergency at a property and determines, or the Fire Chief or Deputy Chief determines, that it is necessary to retain a private contractor, rent special equipment, or use consumable materials other than water, and medical supplies, in order to suppress or extinguish a fire, preserve property, prevent a fire from spreading, or otherwise control and eliminate an emergency, the property owner shall be charged the expenses incurred by Minto Fire for retaining a private contractor, renting special equipment and/or using consumable materials, as applicable.
If Minto Fire responds to a fire or other emergency at a property and incurs damage or contamination to equipment such as personal protective equipment, hoses or other non-consumable materials that require cleaning and decontamination or replacement thereof, as a result of the service to suppress or extinguish a fire, preserve property, prevent a fire from spreading, or otherwise control and eliminate an emergency, the property owner shall be charged the expenses incurred by Fire & Emergency Services for cleaning and decontamination or replacement of equipment, as applicable, and shall be recovered as a fee under this By-law.
### Securing of Premises
Securing of premises after a fire (i.e., by the sealing or boarding of doors and windows, etc.), shall be charged at an hourly rate plus materials used. If firefighters are employed for barricading the rate shall be $50.00 per firefighter per hour and such charges shall be payable by the owner or owners of the premises.
### False Alarms
The following procedures and fees shall apply only when it has been determined at the sole discretion of the Chief of the Town of Minto Fire Service that the false alarms were preventable. The total shall be calculated within each calendar year with each year being considered separately.
**First False Alarm**
Fire prevention to follow up and determine why. Registered letter to be sent indicating possible financial implications of re-occurrences.
**Second False Alarm**
Final notice sent by registered mail.
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Payable by the owner or owner's of the premises** | | | |
| Third false alarm | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Fourth false alarm | $1,200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Each false alarm after the fourth | $1,200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Miscellaneous Rates and Fees
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Extinguisher training sessions (per hour / one hour minimum) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Posting a Fire watch under the Ontario Fire Code (per hour / per truck) | $450.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Each additional half hour or part thereof (per half hour / per truck) | $225.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Consultation / Advice to Professional Groups (per hour) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Classroom Rental Fire Halls with Kitchen (per day) | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Classroom Rental Fire Halls without Kitchen (per day) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Chemicals used to suppress or prevent fires or explosions (often referred to as foam agents) - per 5 gallon container | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
## Licensing
### Backyard Hen Licensing
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Backyard Hen Licensing Application Fee | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Backyard Hen Licensing Renewal Fee | $10.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Dog Licensing
| Description | 2026 Fee (New or Renewal Tag) | 2026 Fee (30 Days After Tag Expires) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **For a license issued with respect to a dog, the license fee shall be as follows:** | | | | |
| C. 1. a) Per dog for the first, second and third dog | $25.00 | $40.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| C. 8. Fee for replacement of lost dog tag | $5.00 | $5.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Inspection fee by Provincial Offences Officer | $75.00 | $75.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| E. 4. Per dog for dogs picked up without a current tag | $50.00 | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| E. 5. Fee for dog impounded (payable to the Town) - fee + $25.00 per day | $150.00 | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| P. 2. e) Application for Exemption for kennel license | $100.00 | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
Note: The lower fee shall be applied if such fees are paid within fifteen (15) days of the dog becoming twelve (12) weeks old or upon moving into the municipalities.
### Kennel Fees
| Description | 2026 Fee (before April 1) | 2026 Fee (after March 31) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 to 15 dogs | $150.00 | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 16 to 25 dogs | $250.00 | $300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 26 to 50 dogs | $500.00 | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Over 51 dogs | $1,000.00 | $1,150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Transient Trader Licensing
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Transient Trader | $400.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Monthly Transient Trader | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Retail Exhibition / Trade Show | $350.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Lottery Licensing
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lottery Licenses | 3% of the total prize value listed on the license | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Cemetery
### Sale of Interment Rights
| Description | 2026 Fee (Interment Rights) | 2026 Fee (Maintenance and Care) | 2026 Fee (Total) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Plots (Allows 1 Non-Cremation Burial or 4 Cremations)** | | | | | |
| Cost | $660.00 | $440.00 | $1,100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| **Cremation Garden (Allows 2 Burials)** | | | | | |
| Cost | $360.00 | $240.00 | $600.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| **Columbarium (Allows 2 Urns)** | | | | | |
| Row 6 | $1,105.00 | $195.00 | $1,300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Row 5 | $1,105.00 | $195.00 | $1,300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Row 4 | $1,105.00 | $195.00 | $1,300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Row 3 | $1,105.00 | $195.00 | $1,300.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Row 2 | $935.00 | $165.00 | $1,100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Row 1 | $935.00 | $165.00 | $1,100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Interment Charges (Open and Close)
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **April 16 to November 30 (weekdays 9 am to 4 pm)** | | | |
| Adult | $650.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| Child (to 8 years) | $300.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| Infant (to 1 year) | $250.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation | $300.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation (with vault) | $400.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| Columbarium | $150.00 | 16-Apr-26 | Taxable |
| **December 1 to April 15 (weekdays 9 am to 4 pm)** | | | |
| Adult | $750.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| Child (to 8 years) | $400.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| Infant (to 1 year) | $350.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation | $450.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation (with vault) | $450.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| Columbarium | $250.00 | 01-Dec-26 | Taxable |
| **Additional Charges for Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays** | | | |
| Adult | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Child (to 8 years) | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Infant (to 1 year) | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Cremation (with vault) | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Columbarium | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Monument Charges
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Location and Inspection** | | | |
| Monument Foundations and Markers | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Four corner markers (purchase of 3 or more lots) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| **Maintenance and Care Funds Surcharge** | | | |
| Upright monument with dimensions of 48" or less | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Upright monument with any dimension greater than 48" | $400.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Flat Marker measuring at least 173 square inches | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| **Other Charges** | | | |
| Disinterment - April 16 to November 30 (reburial extra) | $800.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Winter Storage | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Grass and Device Set-Up | $200.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Transfer of Interment Rights Certificate | $50.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
| Winter Burial Extra for Snow Removal (per hour) | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
## Water and Sewer
Commencing the first complete billing of each calendar year.
### Non-Metered Rates
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water | $66.93 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Sewer | $82.63 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Monthly Billing Amount
The monthly amount payable rate shall be calculated for all customers using the following monthly billing formula: Monthly Billing Amount = Administrative Charge (as per Part a) below) + Volume Charge (as per Part b) below) + Per Unit Charges (as per Part c) below - if applicable)
**a) Administration Charge** Based on the meter size in the left column, the applicable charge for water and the applicable charge for sewer in the relevant year shall be included in the monthly billing amount formula.
| Meter Size | Water ($) | Sewer ($) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3/4" | $27.68 | $33.14 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 1" | $38.76 | $46.39 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 1 & 1/2" | $49.84 | $59.65 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 2" | $80.29 | $96.09 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 3" | $304.55 | $364.50 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 4" + | $387.62 | $463.91 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
**b) Volume Charge** Based on the consumption rate in the left column, the applicable volume charge for water and the applicable volume charge for sewer in the relevant year shall be included in the monthly billing amount formula.
| Water/m3 | Water ($) | Sewer ($) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 - 250 | $2.53 | $3.19 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 251 - 500 | $2.53 | $3.19 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 501 - 3,000 | $2.53 | $3.19 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| 3,001 + | $2.53 | $3.19 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
**c) Monthly Per Unit Charges for Multiple Units** For multiple unit prosperities, the amount payable under the Monthly Billing Amount Formula shall be increased by an additional charge as follows:
| Description | Water ($) | Sewer ($) | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per Unit for Each Unit | $9.44 | $11.30 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Service Charges
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Same day disconnecting and reconnecting | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Same day disconnecting and reconnecting (off hours or weekends) | $250.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Disconnecting or reconnecting | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Disconnecting or reconnecting (off hours or weekends) | $250.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Disconnecting or reconnecting (Statutory holiday) | $250.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Water Meter
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water meter | Cost | 01-Jan-26 | Taxable |
### Broken Water Meter
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Broken water meter | Time and Material | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Bulk Water Charges
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hook-up and disconnect each day of bulk water transfer | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Volume charge per cubic meter (2 x Section 2.b) (0-250 rate) of this By-law) | $5.06 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Temporary Removal and Reinstallation Charge
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary removal and reinstallation charge | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Meter Testing Charge
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Meter testing charge (payable prior to testing) | Cost of Testing | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
## Planning
### Zoning Amendments
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zoning Amendments | $8,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Holding Zone Removal By-law
| Description | 2065 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Holding Zone Removal By-Law | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Deposit | $10,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Administration | $5,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Site Plan Control Approval and Agreement (Minor / Complex)
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pre Construction Deposit - Major (External Review) | $10,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Pre Construction Deposit - Minor (External Review) | $10,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Administration | $5,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Site Plan Security Deposit (At Time of Agreement | 110% of Off-Site Work Costs | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Lot Grading Security Deposit
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lot Grading Security Deposit | $2,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Minor Variance
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Variance | $2,500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
### Proposed Surplus of Lands
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Administration (plus expenses to the selling of the proposed surplus of lands) | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
Deposits less the disbursement fees and third-party fees will be refunded. Disbursements may include but are not limited to: postage, laminating, registration of documents and photocopying. Third Party Fees include but are not limited to planners, engineers, solicitors, advertising of notices and similar costs.
### Other Planning Charges
| Description | 2026 Fee | Effective Date | HST Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any other application under the provision of the Planning Act | $2,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Part Lot Control (+ $100 per created parcel) | $1,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Certified List of Landowners for any application | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Severance Clearance of Conditions | $150.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Cash in Lieu of Parkland Lots by Severance (per lot) | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Fee for services provided by municipal employee (per hour / per employee) | $125.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Zoning Compliance Professional Request (written only) | $100.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Town of Minto Comprehensive Zoning By-law (per copy) | $25.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Lot Deeming By-law | $500.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Encroachment Agreement | $1,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Pre-Consultation Deposit | $10,000.00 | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
| Engineering Design Deposit | 10% of Preliminary Cost Estimate | 01-Jan-26 | Exempt |
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