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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
BY-LAW NO. 25-084
(amended by 25-098, 26-008)
BEING a by-law to establish fees and charges for services provided by the Municipality
of Mississippi Mills.
WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality by by-law to impose fees or charges on persons for services
or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the
municipality's property; and
WHEREAS the Planning Act, being Chapter P. 13 R.S.O., 1990 as amended, provides
that Council may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in
respect of planning matters; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992 c 23 as amended,
Council may require the payment of fees on applications for and issuance of building
permits and prescribing the amounts thereof; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills deems it expedient to
update the fees and charges to be collected by the various departments of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Municipality of Mississippi Mills;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi
Mills enacts as follows:
1.
That Schedule "A" attached to this by-law sets out the fees and charges for The
Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and forms part of this by-law.
2.
That any portion of a fee or charge that remains unpaid beyond the date fixed for
payment shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% after thirty (30) days and at the
end of each calendar month thereafter (prorated as appropriate) until such fee or
charge is paid in full.
3.
That the Treasurer shall add unpaid fees and charges imposed by the
municipality to the tax roll and collect them in the same manner as municipal
taxes.
4.
That where this by-law established a fee and charge for a fee that also exists in
another by-law that predates the effective date of this by-law, the fee and charge
in this by-law shall be the applicable fee and charge and the other by-law is
hereby effectively amended.
5.
Any non-profit housing developments, as defined in By-laws 25-042
Development Charges, are exempt from applicable Planning Fees and
Associated Fees and Building Fees listed in Schedule A to this by-law.
6.
Any development, construction, and building projects undertaken by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills shall be exempt from planning
application and associated fees listed in Schedule A of this by-law.
7.
That By-law No. 24-091 as amended shall be and is hereby repealed on
December 31, 2025.
8.
That this by-law and all fees and charges for services set out in Schedule "A"
shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2026.
BY-LAW READ, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 2nd day of November,
2025.
__________________________
__________________________
Christa Lowry, Mayor
Jeanne Harfield, Clerk
Schedule "A" to By-Law 25-084
(amended by 25-098, 26-008)
2026 FEES AND CHARGES
Administration .............................................................................................................. 3
Public Works (all fees plus applicable HST) ................................................................... 5
Fire (all rates subject to HST) ......................................................................................... 6
Police ........................................................................................................................... 7
Planning and Development Fees .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Childcare .................................................................................................................... 16
Almonte Old Town Hall (all rates subject to HST) ....................................................... 17
Recreation .................................................................................................................. 19
Community and Economic Development ..................................................................... 22
Administration
Affidavits
Commissioning of Oaths
$18.00
General
Copies - paper or digital (up to a maximum 11" x 17" size, larger
sizes charged as may be required by outsourcing) (per page)
$0.30
Community Maps (each)
$6.42
Municipal Pins (each)
$2.40
NSF Charges (applicable for all Municipal Fees and Charges)
$36.00
Tax Certificate
$60.00
Water Certificate
$60.00
Tax Statement reprint
$15.00
Municipal Office Room Rental - business hours
$30.00
Municipal Office Room Rental - outside business hours
$30.00
+ staff hours each at $30.00
Retail Holiday Business Act Exemption Application Fee
$120.00
Election Signs Removal Fee
$30.00
Processing fee for eligible online payments made by credit card
2.4%
Paper Billing Fee (tax and water bills)
$2.00
Access to Information (FOI) (fees regulated by Province)
Application Fee
$5.00
Record preparation and search time (per ¼ hour)
$7.50
Photocopies
$0.20
Computer programming time (per 1/4 hour)
$15.00
Portable digital storage
$10.00
Other fees charge (e.g., courier costs)
As invoiced
Deposit for fees estimated over $100
50%
Vital Statistics
Burial Permits
$12.00
Marriage License
$150.00
Civil Marriage Ceremony - after hours at Municipal office or
offsite
$416.00
Cancellation of ceremony booking Non-refundable service fee
$104.00
Licensing
Liquor License Board of Ontario - Municipal Clearance
$42.00
Mobile Canteen - License
$900.00
Mobile Canteen - Transfer
$60.00
Mobile Canteen - Special Occasion (maximum 3 days)
$120.00
Seasonal Stand - License
$900.00
Seasonal Stand - Transfer
$60.00
Refreshment Cart - License
$450.00
Refreshment Cart - Transfer
$60.00
Refreshment Cart - Special Event (maximum 3 days)
$60.00
Seasonal Produce / Farm Produce Stand - License
$360.00
Seasonal Produce / Farm Produce Stand - Each Additional
License
$60.00
Seasonal Produce / Farm Produce Stand - Transfer
$60.00
Taxi - Operator License
$120.00
Taxi - Vehicle License
$120.00
Taxi - Driver License
$60.00
Taxi - License Transfer
$12.00
Taxi - License Plate Replacement
$18.00
Lottery (Fees regulated by AGCO) - Bingo (per event)
3% of prize value
Lottery (Fees regulated by AGCO) - Raffle (per event)
3% of prize value
Lottery (Fees regulated by AGCO) - Nevada (per box)
3% of prize value
Canine Control
Dog Tags - Spayed / Neutered
$24.00
Dog Tags - Not Spayed / Neutered
$36.00
Dog Tags - Microchip (proof required)
$18.00
Replacement Dog Tag
$6.00
Kennel License (Tags for each dog will be provided at no
additional cost)
$120.00
Service Dogs
$0.00
Impound Fee
$120.00
Public Works (all fees plus applicable HST)
New Entrance Permit Fee (Including Addressing) (all Wards)
$150.00
Addressing Only (All Wards)
$50.00
Entrance Permit Fee - Changes to Entrance (All Wards)
$100.00
If required - additional fees for cost recovery will be stipulated in the permit conditions.
Property Identification Sign / Post
$185.00
Property Identification Post Replacement
$90.00
Property Identification Sign Replacement
$75.00
Tile Drainage Inspection Fee
$200.00
Road Use Permit Application (Includes sidewalks) *Requires
Book 7 traffic Control Plan)
$100.00
Road Cut Permit (To be created) Place Holder
TBD
Water & Sewer
Water Works Permit Fee
$400.00
Water Works Permit Extension Fee
$100.00
Sewer Works Permit Fee
$400.00
Combined Water Works and Sewer Works Permit Fee
$500.00
Water Service Inspection for Reuse
$75.00
Turn water on or off (seasonal or outside business hours)
$75.00
Bulk Water Registration Fee
$100.00
Bulk Water Sales
$16.20
Per 1,000 gallons
Bulk Water Sales Connection Fee
$50.00
Water Meters - Supply and Installation
Water Meter - 5/8" x ¾" meter
$570.00
Water meter - ¾"
$580.00
Water meter - 1"
$713.78
Water meter - 1.5" meter positive displacement
$1,760.00
Water meter - 2" meter positive displacement
$2,000.00
Note - for quantities greater than 2 meters, quotes will be provided upon request
Water Meter Testing where test proves meter is functioning
properly
$100.00
+ Actual Cost of Test
Water Meter Replacement Exemption Fee
$100.00
Water Meter Reading Fee (non remote read meter)
$65.00
Garbage and Recycling
Garbage Tags (each)
$2.00
Composter - submit receipt for purchase; refunded up to $40.00,
one composter per residence
$40.00
Fire (all rates subject to HST)
Compliance Letters
$75.00
Fire Reports (non-property owners / tenants)
$75.00
Fire Safety Plan Review
$75.00
Inspections
Special Occasion Permit
$75.00
Liquor License
$75.00
Home Daycare
$75.00
Request Inspections
$75.00
Mobile Canteen / Seasonal Stand
$100.00
Re-inspections (non-compliance)
$250.00
Fire Watch
Current MTO rates
Fire Scene Security
At cost and supported by invoices
Vehicle fire, danger of fire extrication, environmental spill or other emergency -
per vehicle requiring responses (non-property owners / tenants)
Current
MTO rates
Vehicle fire, extrication, environmental spill or other emergency - all other
costs incurred by the Fire Department associated with fire suppression and
investigation
At cost
and
supported
by invoices
Hazardous Materials Spill / Clean Up - total replacement cost for any
contaminated or damaged equipment or materials used in the clean-up of
hazardous materials and the approved disposal of equipment or materials
according to the direction of the controlling Federal or Provincial regulations
Current
MTO rates
and costs
as
supported
by invoices
Open Air Burning - fires resulting from contravention of the Open-Air Burning By-
Law or failure to extinguish a fire once ordered to do so by the Fire Department
shall, in addition to any penalty provided in the Open-Air Burning By-Law be liable
to the Municipality for all expenses incurred for the purpose of investigating,
controlling and extinguishing the fire including but not limited to materials,
equipment rentals, a per vehicle charge and labour costs
Current
MTO rates
and costs
as
supported
by invoices
Additional Expenses - If as a result of a Fire and Emergency Services (i) response
to an emergency including a motor vehicle incident, or (ii) carry out any of its duties
or functions the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief determines that it is necessary to
incur additional expenses, retain a private contractor, rent special equipment not
normally carried on a fire apparatus or use more materials than are carried on a fire
apparatus ("Additional Services") in order to suppress or extinguish a fire, preserve
property, prevent a fire from spreading, control and eliminate an emergency, carry
out or prevent damage to equipment owned by the Corporation or otherwise carry
out the duties and functions of the Fire Department, the owner of the property
requiring or causing the need for the Additional Services shall be charged the costs
to provide the Additional Services including all applicable taxes. Property shall
mean personal and real property.
At cost
and
supported
by invoices
Police
The following fees are administered by the Lanark County Detachment of the
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
First false alarm in any calendar year
No charge
Second false alarm in any calendar year
No charge
Third false alarm and any thereafter in a 12-month period
$200.00
Planning and Development Fees (Amended by 26-008)
Official Plan Amendment***
$7,070.60
Joint Official Plan and Zoning Amendment***
$11,800.50
Development permitted under Minister's Zoning Order,
Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order or
similar
Provincial
Order
-
Invoice
to
be
paid immediately after Council resolution
$13,111.60
Zoning
Major Zoning By-law Amendment (change of zone)
$6,041.00
Minor Zoning By-law Amendment (amendment to zoning
performance standards)
$4,935.60
Minor Zoning By-law Amendment - Condition (for surplus
farm dwellings or as a condition of approval related to
another Planning Act application)
$2,294.50
Temporary Use Extension
50% of Major Zoning By-law
Amendment Fee
Lift of Holding Provision
$2,131.40
Minor Variance (Development Agreement as a condition -
see Agreement Section)
$1,006.90
Site Plan Control * / **
Major
$4,459.60
Minor
$3,354.40
Lite
$440.90
Red Line Amendment to Major
30% of Major Site Plan
Control application fee
Red Line Amendment to Minor
30% of Minor Site Plan
Control application fee
Red Line Amendment to Lite
30% of Lite Site Plan Control
application fee
Land Division * / ** / ***
Consent to Sever (severance)
$1,709.50
Plan of Subdivision
$12,218.00
Redline Change to Plan of Subdivision or revision to
conditions of Draft Approval
30% of Plan of Subdivision
application fee
Plan of Condominium
$3,439.10
Redline Change to Plan of Condominium
30% of Plan of Condo fee
Cluster Lot Condominium
$3,319.60
Lifting Part Lot Control
$1,452.00
Lifting of 1 ft. Reserves
$1,146.70
Extension of Draft Approval Subdivision Agreement
$916.80
Zoning Compliance Report with 10 or more business days
notice, typically combined with Building Open File Report
$259.00
Zoning Compliance Report with less than 10 business days
notice, typically combined with Building Open File Report
$518.00
Zoning Certificate
$155.40
Zoning Review for Permit
-
For multi-unit residential buildings (semi, duplex,
triplex, townhouse) not subject to Site Plan Control
-
Apartment buildings not subject to Site Plan Control
-
All other permits not listed above
Note: subject to the discretion of the Planning Department,
Zoning Certificate fee may be exempted if the development
has received previous Site Plan Control or Development
Agreement, Minor Variance approval and building permit
plans are identical
$103.60
Per
residential
unit
or other permit
Heritage Permits
Request to amend existing Designation By-law by Owner $847.90
All other Heritage Permits
No charge
Cash-in-Lieu of Parking
Application
$881.70
Cash -in-Lieu of Parking Space Rate
$3,179.50 per space
Request to Purchase Municipal Property
Application
$518.00
Deposit
Note: deposit is to cover real estate appraisal fees.
If applicant is not the successful bidder, the deposit will be
returned in full. If applicant is the successful bidder, the
deposit
will
be
applied
to
real
estate
appraisal
fees. Additional real
estate
appraisal
fees
may
apply. Additional survey, closing costs and legal fees will be
invoiced to successful bidder prior to the closing of the
sale.
$1,554.00
Capacity Allocation Application
1 to 10 units
$103.60
11 units to 50 units
$207.20
51 units and above
$414.40
Agreements * / **
Encroachment Agreement
$916.80
Private Road Agreement (if not associated with a Site Plan
Control Agreement)
$1,695.70
Miscellaneous Agreement (License of occupation etc.)
$916.80
Development agreement, encroachment or miscellaneous
agreement as a condition of approval for an associated
Planning Act application
$568.50
Pre-servicing Agreement (per phase)
40% of Plan of Subdivision
fee
Front Ending Agreement (per phase)
50% of Plan of Subdivision
fee
Servicing Connection Agreement for development requiring
the installation of new, or replacement of, water and sewer,
not subject to Site Plan Control
$429.90
File Reactivation Fee (inactive for more than 12 months) 50%
of
the
original
application fee
Green Energy Applications
$1,589.70
Radio Telecommunications Concurrence Letter
$2,649.60
The above planning fees apply even if the Municipality engages planning consultants to
undertake the review of applications. Applicants will not be charged fees related to the
Municipality using planning consultants other than the above Planning Fees and the other
fees listed below.
Other agencies and organizations
Other fees may be required for the review of the application, reports, and consultation
with public agencies including but not limited to the Mississippi Valley Conservation
Authority, County of Lanark, Utility Companies, and Federal and Provincial Ministries.
Peer Review
Applications requiring the submission of supporting studies, briefs, and reports may be
subject to peer review by professional consultants retained by the Municipality, including
but not limited to hydro-geological study, environmental impact assessment, cultural
heritage impact assessment, archeological study. Any professional fees shall be invoiced
at the close of the file or the fiscal year end, whichever comes first at cost
plus 7% administrative fee.
Legal Fees
Applications requiring the registration of agreements, modifications of existing
agreements or preparation of new agreements will be invoiced at the close of the file or
the fiscal year, which comes first at cost.
Development Charges may apply at building permit stage
*Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland
Private Services
$2,429.60
Municipal Services
$3,239.50
** Drainage Assessments
(to be invoiced to the Applicant at the close of the file or the fiscal year, which comes
first at cost)
Creation of one lot
$500.00
Creation of more than one lot
(including Plan of Subdivision)
$1,000.00
Site Plan Control
$500.00
***Lanark County Approval Authority
additional fees will apply (see Lanark County Development and Land Use
Planning)
Engineering Fees
CLI ECA
CLI ECA Form SW1 Standard System Components (e.g., Sewers,
Ditches, Swales, Culverts, Inlets, Manholes, Outlets) --- Simple
Application (ex. non-subdivision)
$1,500.00
CLI ECA Form SW1 Standard System Components (e.g., Sewers,
Ditches, Swales, Culverts, Inlets, Manholes, Outlets) --- Complex
Application (ex. subdivision)
$2,200.00
CLI ECA Form SW2 Stormwater Management Facility --- Simple
Application (ex. non-subdivision)
$1,500.00
CLI ECA Form SW2 Stormwater Management Facility --- Complex
Application (ex. subdivision)
$2,200.00
CLI ECA Form SW2 Stormwater Management Facility ---
Manufactured Treatment Device Only (ex. Oil-Grit Separator Unit,
Filter Unit)
$1,500.00
CLI ECA Form SW3 Third Pipe Collection System (ex. System to
collect water only from foundation drains)
$1,500.00
CLI ECA Form SS1 Separate Sewers/Nominally Separate
Sewers/Forcemains --- Simple Application (ex. non-subdivision)
$1,500.00
CLI ECA Form SS1 Separate Sewers/Nominally Separate
Sewers/Forcemains --- Complex Application (ex. subdivision)
$2,200.00
CLI ECA Form SS2 Components of the Municipal Sewage
Collection System
$2,200.00
CLI ECA Form A1 Equipment Discharging a Contaminant of
Concern to the Atmosphere from a Municipal Sewage Collection
System
$2,200.00
Consent from the Municipality for MECP Direct Submission
$259.00
Municipal Water Form 1 Watermains Authorized as a Future
Alteration
$492.10
Municipal Water Form 2 Minor Modifications or Replacements to the
Drinking Water System
$233.10
If technical design review is not completed as part of any
development approval process, and the application is submitted as
a standalone project.
Application fee (per form)
plus engineering staff
review time, invoice to be
paid upon approval*
Municipal Water and Wastewater Modelling Check
See other fees
Wastewater Flow Monitoring
See other fees
Water Pressure Hydrant Test
$1000.00
Subdivision and Condominium
Subdivision or Condominium Engineering Services, including
Construction Stage Services --- (<= 10 units)
$6,216.00
plus engineering review fee
beyond 120 hours* of staff
time.
Subdivision or Condominium Engineering Services, including
Construction Stage Services --- (>10 units, <=20 units)
$13,777.80
plus engineering review fee
beyond 120 hours* of staff
time.
For Plan of Subdivision
applications, invoice to be
paid by the Applicant upon
Draft Approval.
Subdivision or Condominium Engineering Services, including
Construction Stage Services --- (>20 units, <=100 units)
$20,666.60
plus engineering review fee
beyond 180 hours* of staff
time.
For Plan of Subdivision
applications, invoice to be
paid by the Applicant upon
Draft Approval.
Subdivision or Condominium Engineering Services, including
Construction Stage Services --- (>100 units, <=300 units)
$27,555.50
plus engineering review fee
beyond 270 hours* of staff
time.
For Plan of Subdivision
applications, invoice to be
paid by the Applicant upon
Draft Approval.
Subdivision or Condominium Engineering Services, including
Construction Stage Services --- (>300 units)
$41,333.80
plus engineering review fee
beyond 400 hours* of staff
time.
For Plan of Subdivision
applications, invoice to be
paid by the Applicant upon
Draft Approval.
Subdivision Engineering Services, including Construction Stage
Services --- Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI)
$13,777.80
plus engineering review fee
beyond 120 hours* of staff
time.
For Plan of Subdivision
applications, invoice to be
paid by the Applicant upon
Draft Approval.
Assumption of subdivision (per phase)
30% of Engineering Fee
review
Site Plan Control
Minor Site Plan Control outside Almonte
$159.00
Major Site Plan Control outside Almonte
$529.90
Minor Site Plan Control in Almonte
$916.80
Major Site Plan Control in Almonte
$1,218.90
Agreements
Development Agreement for Private Road (if not associated with a
Site Plan Control Agreement)
$1748.80
Encroachment Agreement
Engineering review fee
hourly rate, as required
Miscellaneous Agreement within Almonte
Engineering review fee
hourly rate, as required
Development Agreement (condition of approval for consent or minor
variance and not specified below)
$159.00
Plus engineering review
fee beyond 24 hours* of
staff time.
Pre-servicing Agreement (per phase)
30% of Plan of Subdivision
fee
Front ending Agreement (per phase)
30% of Plan of Subdivision
fee
Other Planning Applications
Official Plan Amendment
$2,755.60
Plus engineering review
fee beyond 24 hours* of
staff time.
Major Zoning By-law Amendment
$1,377.80
Plus engineering review
fee beyond 12 hours* of
staff time.
Minor Zoning By-law Amendment
$583.00
Minor Zoning Amendment - Condition (surplus farm dwelling or as
a condition of approval related to consent application)
$159.00
Joint Official Plan and Major Zoning By-law Amendment
$3,444.50
Plus engineering review
fee beyond 30 hours* of
staff time.
Development permitted Minister's Zoning Order, Community
Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order or similar Provincial
Order
$20,666.60
Plus engineering review
fee beyond 180 hours* of
staff time.
Consent (Severance)
$159.00
Minor Variance
$159.00
Zoning Certificates
Grading Review Hourly Rate
Engineering Review hourly
rate, as required
Grading Review for Permit
$100 per residential unit/
$100 per other building or
structure
Engineering Review hourly rates for extra staff time over and above
standard fee
Senior Engineer Hourly Rate
$180.00
Engineer Hourly Rate
$120.00
Technologist Hourly Rate
$100.00
The above engineering fees apply even if the Municipality engages engineering consultants to
undertake the review of applications. Applicants will not be charged fees related to the
Municipality using engineering consultants other than the above Engineering Review fees and
the other fees listed below.
Other Fees
If the Municipality requires peer reviews related to site specific engineering issues, including but
not limited to, hydro-geological study, transportation impact assessment, environmental site
assessment and associated reports, geological reports, and/or additional work for a water and
wastewater modelling check, wastewater flow monitoring or water pressure hydrant test, the
Municipality reserves the right to engage a consultant to undertake the necessary peer reviews
or additional work. The Applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the peer
review(s) and/or additional work, plus a 7% administrative fee.
Childcare
Full fee per day
Program
Base Rate:
Parental Portion:
Infant Program
$66.18
$22.00
Toddler Program
$55.62
$22.00
Preschool Program
$47.28
$22.00
Kindergarten Program
Before & After School
$25.18
$12.00
Before or After School
$19.82
$12.00
Full Day
$38.88
$18.37
School Age Program
Before & After School
$23.93
$25.13
Before or After School
$18.01
$18.37
Full Day
$38.05
$39.95
Almonte Old Town Hall (all rates subject to HST)
RON CARON AUDITORIUM
Ron Caron Auditorium Performance bookings include the Green Room / Multi-Purpose Room
space at no charge
Mississippi Mills Resident Rates*
DAYTIME (before 4:00PM)
Monday to Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM (1 hour minimum)
$20.00/hour
Monday to Friday (5-8 hours)
$100.00
Saturday and Sunday (3 hour minimum)
$25.00/hour*
Saturday and Sunday (5-8 hours)
$125.00*
EVENINGS (after 4:00PM)
Monday to Thursday & Sunday (3 hour minimum)
$25.00/hour
Monday to Thursday & Sunday (Block rate option)
$100.00*
Friday and Saturday after 4:00PM (Block rate only)
$130.00*
Non-Resident/ Commercial Bookings
DAYTIME (8:00AM to 4:00PM)
Monday to Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM (1 hour minimum)
$25.00*/hour
Saturday and Sunday (3 hour minimum)
$30.00*/hour
EVENING (after 4:00PM)
Monday to Thursday & Sunday after 4:00PM (Block rate only)
$125.00*
Friday and Saturday after 4:00PM (Block rate only)
$200.00*
Auditorium Improvement Fee*
-Ticketed events are charged a ticket surcharge of $2 per ticket sold (due after event)
-All other events are charged 50% of base rental
Weddings at Almonte Old Town Hall Booking confirmed 1 year from date with deposit
Includes: Use of auditorium, green room, turn-key sound, projector, screen, access to venue
the day before (during business hours) and auditorium improvement fee
Does not include: Liquor license, catering, linens, decor, technicians, event coordinator etc.
Resident Rate
$800.00
Non-Resident Rate
$1000.00
Sunday tear down - additional charge 9AM to Noon (optional)
$75.00
Ron Caron Auditorium Cancellation Fee*
Event cancelled 5 months or more before event date
No charge
Event cancelled within 5 months of event date
50% of base
rental (from
contract)
Event cancelled within 30 days of event date
Full base
rent (from
contract)
Auditorium Equipment
All auditorium rentals include use of turnkey sound system. All other sound equipment has an
additional charge. Prices below do not include a technician.
Stage Lights (requires approved technician)
$100.00
Spotlight
$25.00
Track Lights (lowered)
$130.00
Projector and Screen
$35.00
Specialty Sound Equipment (requires approved technician)
$100.00
Multi Purpose / Green Room/ Meeting Room(limited availability)
Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM (1 hour minimum)
$20.00/hour
Monday to Friday after 4:00PM (3 hour minimum)
$25.00/hour
Monday to Friday (5+ hours)
$100.00
Saturday or Sunday (3 hour minimum)
$25.00/hour
Saturday or Sunday (5+ hours)
$100.00
Special Charges
Damage Deposit (where applicable)
$250.00
Chair set-up and tear-down - flat rate (limited availability, must be confirmed)
$200.00
Cleaning Fee (if applicable, charged post event) - 0 to 125 people
$75.00
Cleaning Fee (if applicable, charged post event) - 125 + people
$100.00
Insurance
All bookings require liability insurance. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills may be able to arrange
coverage through our insurance provider for an additional charge. Availability and fees vary based
on booking specifics. Call for more information.
Recreation
Ice Rental Rates (all rates subject to HST)
All ice rental rates are an hourly rate
Prime Time - Minor Resident
$160.00
Non-Prime Time - Minor/Senior Resident
$133.00
Prime Time - Adult Resident
$225.00
Non-Prime Time - Adult Resident
$186.00
Prime Time - Non-Resident
$268.00
Non-Prime Time - Non-Resident
$228.00
Broomball
$156.00
Slab Rental Rates (all rates subject to HST)
Monday - Thursday (minimum 3 hour booking required)
$41.00/hour
Friday - Sunday (minimum 3 hour booking required)
$68.00/hour
Service Club/Non-Profit
$511.00/booking
Service Club/Non-Profit - Client Bar
$696.00/booking
Resident - Client Bar
$852.00/booking
Non-Resident - Client Bar
$1,111.00/booking
Hall Rental Rates
Monday - Thursday (minimum 3 hour booking required)
$37.00/hour
Friday - Sunday Rec Bar/no alcohol (minimum 3 hour
booking required)
$66.00/hour
Friday - Sunday Client Bar (minimum 3 hour booking required)
$130.00/hour
Resident - Rec Bar / no alcohol
$309.00/booking
Resident - Client Bar
$620.00/booking
Non-Resident - Rec Bar / no alcohol
$348.00/booking
Non-Resident - Client Bar
$655.00/booking
Cedar Hill School House Hall Rental Rates (all rates subject to HST)
Daily excluding heat
$99.00
Daily including heat
$122.00
Very difficult to monitor an hourly rate. Will remove.
Baseball Diamond Rental Rates (all rates subject to HST)
Hourly Rental (no lights required)
$21.00/hour
Hourly Rental (lights required)
$26.00/hour
Bar Beverage Rates / Beverage (all rates include HST)
Beer
$5.25
Liquor
$5.25
Coolers
$6.25
Wine (per glass)
$5.25
Wine (per bottle)
$18.00
Badminton (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Hockey - September to March (includes HST)
Resident
$175.00
Non-Resident
$200.00
Family
$500.00
Family Non-Resident
$575.00
Line Dancing - October to June (includes HST)
Per Class Resident Fee
$10.00
Full Season (paid in advance)
$95.00
Per Class Non-Resident Fee
$12.00
Full Season (paid in advance)
$110.00
Pickleball (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Pickleball - May to August (includes HST)
Resident Fee (per session)
$100.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$125.00
Shuffleboard - October to April (includes HST)
Resident
$30.00
Non-Resident
$40.00
Youth Volleyball (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Volleyball Mixed Tuesdays (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Volleyball Mixed Thursdays (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Volleyball Ladies - (includes HST)
Fall & Winter Sessions
Resident Fee (per session)
$40.00
Non-Resident Fee (per session)
$55.00
Pick-Up Hockey (includes HST)
Per Session
$5.00
Soccer - Pakenham (includes HST)
Resident - per child
$70.00
Resident - family
$170.00
Non-Resident - per child
$85.00
Non-Resident - family
$195.00
Summer Sports Camp (includes HST)
Resident
$200.00
Non- Resident
$225.00
Community and Economic Development
Banner Installation (subject to HST)
$1500.00
Digital Sign Rental (all rates subject to HST)
1 week (Sunday to Sunday)
$35.00
1 month (consecutive)
$125.00
3 months
$300.00
6 months
$450.00
1 year
$750.00
Municipal Film Fees (all rates subject to HST)
Applications are not guaranteed to be approved
Administration Fee (50% refundable for denied applications)
$250.00
Downtown Parking Space Charge (per day)
$20.00
Late Application Charge (due with application and application
fee for any film requests received less than six (6) business days
from first date of filming)
$250.00
Commemorative Bench / Bike / Tree (all rates subject to HST)
Commemorative Bench
$4,000.00
Commemorative Bike Rack (single post)
$1,500.00
Commemorative Bike Rack (4 multi ring rack)
$2,500.00
Commemorative Tree (per tree)
$650.00
Building Fees and Charges (Amended by 26-008)
*Development Charges and/or Zoning Certificate fee may apply. See Planning
Fees & Charges.
* Any fees for processing electronic payments may be in addition to these fees
Minimum Permit Fee
$265.00
Residential Building Fees
New Dwellings - per dwelling unit
Includes all finished areas above the basement up to the size limits identified, all
finished basement areas, all plumbing fixtures, rear deck ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) front porch
and up to 3-bay attached garage (approx. 296 ft2 (27.5 m2) per garage bay).
*All items must be included at the time of initial application.
Detached dwelling ≤ 3,200 ft2 (297 m2)
$3,734.90
Semi-detached/Townhome/Rowhouse
≤ 2,500 ft2 (232 m2)
$2,917.70
Apartment dwelling, additional dwelling unit within a
detached/semi-detached/town/row house, or Modular
Home per Subsection 4.1.6 of the Building Bylaw.
≤ 1,500 ft2 (139 m2)
$1,750.80
Shed/Garage ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2) Does not include
plumbing / HVAC / insulation / woodstove
inspections.
See Miscellaneous Fees in below.
$529.90
Uncovered decks ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2)
$265.00
Covered decks or unenclosed porches ≤ 592 ft2 (55
m2)
$529.90
Basement Finishing ≤ 592 ft2 (55 m2)
Does not include plumbing / woodstove inspections.
See Miscellaneous Fees below.
$529.90
Additional charge for gross floor areas above grade
over the prescribed maximums listed above.
$0.56/ ft2
Renovation or repairs to existing structure
2.0% of the Value of
Construction to a maximum fee
of 150% of a permit for the
comparable new structure with a
minimum fee of $265.00
Residential Demolition - per structure
$265.00
Farm Building Fees as defined by the OBC
Farm Building as defined by the OBC ≤ 6,458 ft2 (600
m2) and up to 3-storeysDoes not include plumbing /
HVAC / insulation / woodstove inspections.
See Miscellaneous Fees below.
$529.90
Engineered Farm Buildings > 6,458 ft2 (600
m2) (OBC Part 4/NFBC)
Does not include plumbing / HVAC / insulation /
woodstove inspections.
$1,059.80
See Miscellaneous Fees below.
All Buildings Not Covered Above
New Building, Additions, Interior Fit-Up,
Renovation, Demolition, etc.
2% of the first $1,000,000 of the
Value of Construction and 1%
thereafter with a minimum fee of
$529.90
Miscellaneous Building Fees & Charges - Applicable to All Buildings
All fees listed below and marked "**" may be reduced at the discretion of the CBO to
reflect individual circumstances and ensure that Municipal costs are recovered for
services provided.
Additional Fees
Plumbing / Insulation / HVAC / Woodstove Inspection
$132.50 per inspection
Additional progress inspections, re- inspection (per
inspection, where previous inspection failed or
was deemed not complete or not ready), non-typical
construction details, etc. **
$132.50 per inspection
Private pool or hot tub enclosure
$265.00
Woodstove
$265.00
Renewal of Permit
Re-inspection fees extra.
1st Renewal **
$265.00
2nd Renewal **
$265.00
3rd Renewal **
$397.40
4th Renewal and all subsequent renewals *
$529.90
Construction Without a Permit
Surcharge applied in addition to the primary permit fee.
No Order to Comply issued **
Maximum 50% of permit fee as
applicable for the scope of the
project
With Order to Comply issued **
Maximum 100% of permit fee as
applicable for the scope of the
project
Registration and/or removal of an Order or Agreement
on the property title **
at cost and supported by
invoices, plus a 25% surcharge
Alterations/revisions
To Applications or Issued Building Permits prior to
implementation **
$265.00
To Issued Building Permits where the applicant did
not receive approval prior to implementation **
$529.90
Record Retrieval
Archived Building Permit Record Per property single
record search
$185.40
Each additional record
$79.50
Reproduction of record **
at cost and supported by
invoices, plus a 25% surcharge
Open File Report
with 10 or more business days' notice. (Typically
combined with Zoning Compliance Report)
$132.50
with less than 10 business days' notice. (Typically
combined with Zoning Compliance Report)
$265.00
Conditional Building Permit Agreement
As defined in the Ontario Building Code. Only issued
at the discretion of the CBO
$529.90
Change of Use Permit - no construction
$265.00
Limiting Distance Agreement
$265.00
Permit transfer to new owner
$265.00
Building Fees added to property tax roll
outstanding fees plus 25%
surcharge
Administrative fee for all types of orders issued,
except for orders issued under Construction Without a
Permit (above) **
Maximum of $529.90 per order
Alternative Solution Application **
$1,059.80 maximum
Third party evaluation fee as per the Building By-law
As required at the discretion of the CBO **
at cost and supported by
invoices plus 25% surcharge
Occupancy Permit Fees
Occupancy with project complete
Included with base permit
Partial occupancy or project not complete
$265.00
Occupancy permit after move-in
$529.90
Sign Permit Fees
Fascia / Awning/ Banner/ Sidewalk
$132.50
In Ground/Billboard sign
$529.90
On Ground/Portable/Trailer sign (60 days)
$317.90
Place/Install sign prior to obtaining permit
$132.50