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In the City of St. Catharines, Ontario, fees & rates rules are set by St. Catharines Rates and Fees By-law 2023-137, verified 2026-10-25. Schedule scope: City goods and services in Schedule A and Schedule B for 2024-2026. Notable fees: All Spayed or Neutered Dogs $37.85 per dog; All Non-spayed or Non-neutered Dogs $65.10 per dog; Group C $1.69 per square foot (2024). Effective date: January 1, 2024.
St. Catharines Rates and Fees By-law 2023-137
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
City goods and services in Schedule A and Schedule B for 2024-2026.
s. 1
notable fees
All Spayed or Neutered Dogs $37.85 per dog; All Non-spayed or Non-neutered Dogs $65.10 per dog; Group C $1.69 per square foot (2024).
Dog Licences; Building Permit Fees - Group C
effective date
January 1, 2024
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scout note
Schedules A and B set St. Catharines' fees for 2024, 2025 and 2026: recreation and facility rentals, planning applications, building and plumbing permits, fire inspections, engineering and clerks/finance services. In force January 1, 2024, replacing By-law 2022-128; these fees override fees set in other by-laws. Later amendments are separate by-laws.
St. Catharines Rates and Fees amendment 2024-024
Section 1 replaces short-term rental licensing fees: 2026 applications and renewals cost $563.80; appeals cost $371 before surcharges.
St. Catharines Rates and Fees amendment 2024-035
Section 1 and Schedule A replace Community, Recreation and Culture Services fees for 2024–2026.
St. Catharines Rates and Fees amendment 2024-086
Sections 1–2 add a job-specific memorial-bench extension fee for 2026 and special-event utility charges of $40.10 in 2024, $41.30 in 2025 and $42.35 in 2026. Other sections amend administrative and service fees.