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Effective January 1, 2026
Consolidated Schedule of
Fees and Charges
2026 FEES AND CHARGES
OVERVIEW
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Introduction
The Township of West Lincoln depends on revenue from property taxes and user fees and charges to
provide quality Township services and programs. Many of the Township's services are funded by
property taxes; however, in some cases, the Township charges a direct user fee to the
individual/organization that specifically benefits from the service. Therefore, user fees and charges are
established to ensure that services specific to individuals/organizations are not subsidized by all
ratepayers within the Township.
The Township of West Lincoln is proud to offer the services outlined in this guide at a minimal cost to
the community members that require them. The user fees and charges outlined in this document are
approved via the Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-Law, and come into effect on January 1, 2026
(unless otherwise indicated).
Disclaimer
Where it is found that a fee in this schedule is different than an approved by-law or policy, the latter
shall prevail.
The user fees and charges noted in the schedule are inclusive of the harmonized sales tax (HST) of
13%, where applicable. If an individual user fee includes HST, this is indicated in the 'HST' column
within the fee schedule. A 'Y' indicates that the fee includes HST; a 'N' indicates that the fee is not
subject to HST/does not include HST.
Contact Information
The fees and charges contained within this document represent costs for specific activities. The total
cost for a service may involve multiple activities and therefore may be higher than any single activity
listed. For guidance on the total cost of a service, or for more information about content within this
guide, please contact the appropriate municipal staff.
2026 FEES AND CHARGES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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By-Law ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Building ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Cemetery .................................................................................................................................... 12
Corporate Services ................................................................................................................... 13
Fire ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Legislative Services ................................................................................................................... 16
Library ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Planning .................................................................................................................................... 19
Public Works .............................................................................................................................. 23
Recreation .................................................................................................................................. 24
Utility .......................................................................................................................................... 28
2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BY-LAW
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
NON-PARKING AMPS
Returned Payment Fee (Non-Sufficient Funds)
$37.00
$39.00
$2.00
N
Late Payment
$28.00
$29.00
$1.00
N
Remedial Work Undertaken by Township and/or Contractor
Actual costs
Actual costs +
10% admin
-
Y
Register Mail/Courier
$0.00
Actual costs
-
Y
Service of Document
$0.00
Actual costs
-
Y
Unlawfully Placed Signs on Public Property (per sign)
$0.00
$50.00
$50.00
N
PARKING
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Search
$0.00
Actual Costs
-
Y
NON-APPEARANCE FEE (Parking)
Screening Non-Appearance
$0.00
$50.00
$50.00
N
Hearing Non-Appearance
$0.00
$100.00
$100.00
N
NON-APPEARANCE FEE (Non -Parking)
Screening Non-Appearance
$0.00
$100.00
$100.00
N
Hearing Non-Appearance
$0.00
$250.00
$250.00
N
ORDER TO COMPLY
Issuance of an Order to Comply
$0.00
$150.00
$150.00
N
Subsequent Issuance of and Order to Comply
$0.00
$250.00
$250.00
N
Non-Compliance Inspection Fee
$0.00
$200.00
$200.00
Y
PROPERTY STANDARDS
Certificate of Compliance
$111.00
$115.00
$4.00
N
Registration of Order register in Land Registry Office
$0.00
$150.00
$150.00
N
Discharge of Order registered in Land Registry Office
(includes original registration of Order)
$357.00
$368.00
$11.00
N
File Notice of Appeal
$384.00
$396.00
$12.00
N
Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees
Administrative Fees
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS
Group A - Assembly Occupancies
school, church, restaurant over 30 seats, library, theatre,
educational or recreational facility and occupancies of a
similar nature - per sq. m.
$20.81
$25.56
$4.75
N
outdoor public swimming pool
$411.00
$469.00
$58.00
N
Group B - Institutional Occupancies
hospital, nursing home, reformatory, prison and
occupancies of a similar nature - per sq. m.
$22.80
$27.28
$4.48
N
Group C - Residential Occupancies
single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwelling - per sq.
m.
$15.88
$18.13
$2.25
N
triplex, four plex, townhouse dwelling - per sq. m.
$15.88
$18.13
$2.25
N
apartment building - per sq. m.
$15.88
$18.13
$2.25
N
hotel / motel - per sq. m.
$13.52
$18.13
$4.61
N
repeat plans for single detached, etc. - per sq. m.
$13.50
$15.41
$1.91
N
garage, carport, deck, porch, shed (accessory building) -
per sq. m.
$4.00
$5.00
$1.00
N
finish basement in dwelling unit - per sq. m.
$7.95
$9.06
$1.11
N
sunroom / solarium (not heated) - per sq. m.
$8.74
$9.97
$1.23
N
swimming pool - seasonal
$109.00
$260.00
$151.00
N
swimming pool - above ground
$163.00
$260.00
$97.00
N
swimming pool - in ground
$217.00
$260.00
$43.00
N
solar collectors for swimming pools
$208.00
$228.00
$20.00
N
Group D - Business and Personal Service Occupancies
office or medical building, financial institution and
occupancies of a similar nature - FINISHED - per sq. m.
$20.31
$24.06
$3.75
N
office or medical building, financial institution and
occupancies of a similar nature - ARCHITECTURAL SHELL -
per sq. m.
$16.64
$21.17
$4.53
N
Group E - Mercantile Occupancies
low rise retail store, strip plaza, small restaurant or 30
seats or less and occupancies of a similar nature -
FINISHED - per sq. m.
$18.81
$23.45
$4.64
N
low rise retail store, strip plaza, small restaurant or 30
seats or less and occupancies of a similar nature -
ARCHITECTURAL SHELL - per sq. m.
$14.96
$19.99
$5.03
N
Group F - Industrial Occupancies
factory, plant, warehouse, industrial building and
occupancies of a similar nature - per sq. m.
$13.52
$17.35
$3.83
N
parking garage - per sq. m.
$14.87
$19.00
$4.13
N
service station and/or car wash - per sq. m.
$9.50
$16.00
$6.50
N
canopies including gas station canopies and those intended
for the parking and loading or unloading of vehicles - per
sq. m.
$6.06
$7.00
$0.94
N
Private Sewage Systems
new application and/or replacement of existing CLASS IV
system
$1,406.00
$1,740.00
$334.00
N
minor sewage system repair or septic tank replacement
$649.00
$720.00
$71.00
N
CLASS V installation
$649.00
$800.00
$151.00
N
building addition / alteration
$380.00
$550.00
$170.00
N
comment on consent applications
$380.00
$550.00
$170.00
N
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
Private Sewage Systems (continued)
Subdivision for each lot
$380.00
$490.00
$110.00
N
Investigate complaint/site visit
$380.00
$490.00
$110.00
N
Follow-up/site visit (non-routine inspections)
$380.00
$490.00
$110.00
N
Analysis/report
$380.00
$490.00
$110.00
N
Farm Buildings
Greenhouse - per sq. m.
$1.13
$1.26
$0.13
N
barn or agricultural building other than a greenhouse - per
sq. m.under 250 sqm
$2.66
$2.99
$0.33
N
barn or agricultural building other than a greenhouse - per
sq. m. over 250 sq m
$2.66
$4.48
$1.82
N
Mobile/Portable Buildings
trailer (construction trailer/sea container)
$298.00
$316.00
$18.00
N
relocatable building/portable (support structure included)
$443.00
$491.00
$48.00
N
CSA certified mobile home (foundation not included)
$328.00
$351.00
$23.00
N
uncertified mobile home (foundation included) - per sq. m.
$9.91
$10.38
$0.47
N
mobile home foundation - per sq. m.
$4.00
$4.57
$0.57
N
Tents and Air Supported Structures
air supported structure, tent, temporary fabric structure
(use aggregate area for multiple tents) - under 250 per sq.
m.
$255.00
$263.00
$8.00
N
air supported structure, tent, temporary fabric structure
(use aggregate area for multiple tents) - 250 per sq. m. or
more - per sq.m. over 250 sq.m.
$2.25
$2.32
$0.07
N
Signs
Ground sign - less than 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.]
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Ground sign - 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.] to 10 per
sq. m. [107.64 per sq.ft.]
$325.00
$351.00
$26.00
N
Ground sign - 10 sq. m. [107.64 per sq.ft.] or greater
$488.00
$526.00
$38.00
N
Portable ground sign (for each 30 day period or portion
thereof)
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Pole sign - less than 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.]
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Pole sign - 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.] to 10 per sq.
m. [107.64 per sq.ft.]
$325.00
$351.00
$26.00
N
Pole sign - 10 per sq. m. [107.64 per sq.ft.] or greater
$488.00
$526.00
$38.00
N
Roof sign - less than 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.]
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Roof sign - 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.] to 10 per sq.
m. [107.64 per sq.ft.]
$325.00
$351.00
$26.00
N
Fascia/wall sign - less than 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.]
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Fascia/wall sign - 2.5 per sq. m. [26.91 per sq.ft.] to 10
per sq. m. [107.64 per sq.ft.]
$325.00
$351.00
$26.00
N
Fascia/wall sign - 10 per sq. m. [107.64 per sq.ft.] or
greater
$488.00
$526.00
$38.00
N
Inflatable sign
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Billboard
$1,082.00
$1,158.00
$76.00
N
Permit renewal
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
Variance of sign regulations
$812.00
$877.00
$65.00
N
Sign removal - less than 0.6 per sq. m. [6.46 per sq.ft.]
$82.00
$88.00
$6.00
N
Sign removal - 0.6 per sq. m. [6.46 per sq.ft.] or greater
(in addition to removal costs)
$217.00
$233.00
$16.00
N
Storage fee for signs greater than 0.6 per sq. m. [6.46 per
sq.ft.] (per day)
$12.00
$13.00
$1.00
N
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
Designated Structures
communication tower
$382.00
$438.00
$56.00
N
retaining wall, pedestrian bridge, crane, runway (per
$1,000 of construction)
$20.00
$21.00
$1.00
N
satellite dish with structural pedestal anchored to solid
concrete pier and or building structure (per $1,000 of
construction)
$20.00
$21.00
$1.00
N
other designated structures as listed in Division A 1.3.1.1
of the Ontario Building Code
$313.00
$313.00
$0.00
N
Miscellaneous Works
roof structure (replace, modify or alter structure)
$219.00
$263.00
$44.00
N
racking system (per $1000 of construction)
$20.00
$21.00
$1.00
N
installation of drainage layer & weeping tile system
$250.00
$250.00
$0.00
N
minor alterations and repairs (not requiring plans)
$183.00
$219.00
$36.00
N
underpinning /shoring (per $1,000 of construction)
$20.00
$21.40
$1.40
N
temporary stages
$342.00
$342.00
$0.00
N
demising wall / party wall installation
$189.00
$228.00
$39.00
N
fireplace / woodstove
$163.00
$163.00
$0.00
N
Fire Systems
electromagnetic locks
$309.00
$351.00
$42.00
N
commercial kitchen hood & fire suppression system
$382.00
$482.00
$100.00
N
fire alarm system upgrades / installations
$507.00
$614.00
$107.00
N
sprinkler system upgrades / installations
$507.00
$614.00
$107.00
N
standpipe system upgrades / installations
$507.00
$614.00
$107.00
N
Energy Projects
industrial wind turbines subject to Renewable Energy
Approval in accordance with the Green Energy Act
$13,331.00
$14,264.00
$933.00
N
Solar panels
$328.00
$351.00
$23.00
N
solar collector - swimming pool
$163.00
$175.00
$12.00
N
solar collector - ground mounted
$436.00
$438.00
$2.00
N
solar collector - roof mounted
$313.00
$351.00
$38.00
N
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Group A - Assembly Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$12.49
$15.00
$2.51
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$11.44
$14.00
$2.56
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$10.40
$13.00
$2.60
N
Group B - Institutional Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$13.68
$16.00
$2.32
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$12.55
$15.00
$2.45
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$11.41
$14.00
$2.59
N
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
Group C - Residential Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$9.54
$11.00
$1.46
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$8.74
$10.00
$1.26
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$7.95
$9.00
$1.05
N
foundation only - per sq. m.
$4.00
$4.00
$0.00
N
Group D - Business and Personal Service Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$12.19
$14.00
$1.81
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$11.17
$13.00
$1.83
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$10.16
$12.00
$1.84
N
Group E - Mercantile Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$11.22
$14.00
$2.78
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$10.29
$13.00
$2.71
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$9.34
$12.00
$2.66
N
Group F - Industrial Occupancies
including plumbing AND mechanical (60% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$8.12
$10.00
$1.87
N
including plumbing OR mechanical (55% of full rate) - per
sq. m.
$7.44
$10.00
$2.56
N
excluding plumbing AND mechanical (50% of full rate) -
per sq. m.
$6.77
$9.00
$2.23
N
Farm Alterations
Farm buildings up to 116 sq. m. gross floor area - per
building - per sq. m.
$6.72
$8.00
$1.28
N
Farm buildings over 116 sq. m. gross floor area - per sq. m.
$6.13
$7.00
$0.87
N
Demolition
buildings less than 100 sq. m. in gross floor area
$183.00
$209.00
$26.00
N
all other demolitions - per sq. m.
$0.90
$1.00
$0.10
N
PLUMBING AND SEWER
Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, and Row House
first six (6) fixtures
$236.00
$263.00
$27.00
N
each additional fixture
$11.00
$12.00
$1.00
N
All Other Buildings
first five (5) fixtures
$309.00
$351.00
$42.00
N
each additional fixture
$11.00
$12.00
$1.00
N
Sewer and Water Main Installations
first fifteen (15) metres
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
each additional fifteen (15) metres
$47.00
$50.00
$3.00
N
Construction work related to plumbing and sewer installation when conducted as a component of other
construction covered by a permit shall be included in the permit fee charged for that construction. Where
plumbing or sewer works are done as standalone projects the following fees shall be applicable:
The fee shown below shall include all buried pipe on private property outside the building.
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
Specialized Plumbing Fixtures and Appurtenances
back flow preventer installation (water line)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
back water valve (sewer)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
sump pump installation (weeping tile installation included)
$382.00
$409.00
$27.00
N
grease / oil interceptor installation
$382.00
$409.00
$27.00
N
OTHER FEES
Administration
minimum permit fee
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
transfer of permit
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
moving a building (all alterations & repairs subject to
applicable charges as stipulated above)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
deferral of permit revocation (per instance)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
limiting distance agreement (registered on title)
$1,367.00
$1,463.00
$96.00
N
research request - Building Division Records search (per
hour)
$117.00
$125.00
$8.00
N
911 house number - sign, post and installation (rural lots)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
911 house number - replacement of sign only
$79.00
$85.00
$6.00
N
Permits
change of use (under 400 sq. m.)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
change of use (400 sq. m. or more) - per sq. m.
$1.01
$1.08
$0.07
N
change of use (no construction required)
$98.00
$105.00
$7.00
N
partial occupancy permit for unfinished buildings
$203.00
$217.00
$14.00
N
Inspections
non routine inspection (per hour)
$146.00
$156.00
$10.00
N
illegal grow operation - general inspection
$810.00
$867.00
$57.00
N
illegal grow operation - occupancy inspection
$972.00
$1,040.00
$68.00
N
off hours inspection (per hour)
$219.00
$234.00
$15.00
N
unprepared for inspection
$146.00
$156.00
$10.00
N
Plans Examination
stock plans examination (model plans reviewed without
building permit application)
$638.00
$683.00
$45.00
N
off hours plans examination (per hour) (min. 4 hours)
$219.00
$234.00
$15.00
N
review of alternative solution (per hour) (min. 4 hours)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
secondary plans examination (per hour)
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
review of revisions / amendments to permits
$183.00
$196.00
$13.00
N
engineer review as determined by Chief Building Official
actual plus
10% admin
actual plus
10% admin
-
N
CONDITIONAL / PARTIAL PERMITS
conditional building permit agreement, in addition to all
applicable building permit fees - the conditional building
permit fee shall be non-refundable
$972.00
$1,040.00
$68.00
N
Building Foundation - complete to grade including all
underground services (% of permit fee)
15%
15%
-
N
Completed Structural Shell - complete exterior shell
without any interior finishes (% of permit fee)
55%
55%
-
N
The fee shown below shall include all plumbing contained inside the building.
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SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
CONDITIONAL / PARTIAL PERMITS (CONTINUED)
Completed Architectural Shell - complete exterior shell
including interior finishes on exterior and structure walls
(% of permit fee)
80%
80%
-
N
Complete Building - includes all tenant improvements and
complete interior finishes (% of permit fee)
100%
100%
-
N
FEE BASED ON VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION
for categories of construction not listed above (minimum
permit fee identified in subsection 1.2 of this schedule shall
apply) (per $1,000 of construction)
$20.00
$22.83
$2.83
N
PERFORMANCE / SECURITY DEPOSITS
single, semi, duplex, triplex, four plex, townhome
$1,208.00
$2,500.00
$1,292.00
N
addition(s) to buildings described above where
excavation is required
$907.00
$1,500.00
$593.00
N
buildings accessory to the buildings above with
construction value greater than $3,500
$604.00
$800.00
$196.00
N
construction projects other than those described above
(Site Plan Agreement IS required)
$1,510.00
$2,500.00
$990.00
N
construction projects other than those described above
(Site Plan Agreement IS NOT required)
$3,019.00
$3,500.00
$481.00
N
demolition project
$907.00
$1,000.00
$93.00
N
moving a building
$1,208.00
$1,500.00
$292.00
N
swimming pool - seasonal
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
swimming pool - above ground
$263.00
$270.00
$7.00
N
swimming pool - in ground
$525.00
$550.00
$25.00
N
LOT GRADING
Lot Grading Deposit
each dwelling on property in a plan of subdivision that HAS
NOT already been assumed by the Township
$1,208.00
$1,293.00
$85.00
N
each dwelling on property other than those listed above
$1,812.00
$1,939.00
$127.00
N
The performance / security deposit is collected by the Township to provide securities for any potential damage
that may occur to municipal property through the course of the permitted construction. Furthermore, the deposit
is also held for the assurance that all necessary inspections are completed through the duration of construction
and finally to ensure that the permit file can be appropriately closed at the conclusion of the works. An applicant
shall be required to submit the applicable deposit(s) as specified below for each permit application submitted.
Where the Township incurs costs by the applicant through the course of the construction process these costs
shall be deducted from the submitted deposits and upon close of the permit, any deposit funds will be refunded
to the applicant. These deposits are non-interest bearing.
The lot grading deposit is collected by the Township to provide securities to ensure compliance with the
Calculated lot grading plan submitted with the application. An applicant shall be required to submit the applicable
deposit(s) as specified below for each permit application submitted. These deposits are non-interest bearing.
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
Description
2024-2025
Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
LOT GRADING (CONTINUED)
Occupancy despite Incomplete Lot Grading Deposit
single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwellings
$4,325.00
$4,628.00
$303.00
N
triplex, four plex, street townhouse dwellings
$3,730.00
$3,991.00
$261.00
N
condominium townhouse dwellings
$3,110.00
$3,328.00
$218.00
N
any dwelling type other than those listed above
$2,490.00
$2,664.00
$174.00
N
CONDITIONAL PERMIT
conditional building permit deposit (Minimum $5,000) - %
of constuction value
10%
10%
-
N
In the case of a conditional permit the applicant shall submit a conditional permit deposit which shall be
calculated by the Chief Building Official to be a percentage of the value of construction as prescribed below. The
conditional permit deposit shall be submitted as a condition of a Conditional Permit Agreement whereby the
agreement shall establish a limitation to the extent of permitted construction. Where an applicant exceeds the
limitations set out by the Conditional Permit Agreement, the Applicant shall be deemed to be in breach of the
said agreement and as such the conditional permit deposit, in its entirety, shall be forfeited to the Township.
Where an applicant requests an extension for the completion of lot grading to allow occupancy of the dwelling in
a plan of subdivision or plan of condominium to occur prior to the completion of lot grading in accordance with
Article 3.6.4 of the Building by-law, any such request shall be accompanied by the following applicable deposit(s)
as specified below for each dwelling having occupancy being requested. These deposits are non-interest bearing.
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: CEMETERY
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
LOTS
Care and Maintenance is prescribed by Funeral, Burial, Cremation Services Act, Ontario Regulation 30/11.
Resident
Single Grave (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$1,002.00
$1,072.00
$70.00
Y
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$668.00
$715.00
$47.00
Y
Cremation (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$1,002.00
$1,072.00
$70.00
Y
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$668.00
$715.00
$47.00
Y
Non-Resident
Single Grave (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$1,501.00
$1,651.00
$150.00
Y
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$1,002.00
$1,102.00
$100.00
Y
Cremation (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$1,501.00
$1,606.00
$105.00
Y
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$1,002.00
$1,072.00
$70.00
Y
Military Veteran
Single Grave (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$668.00
$689.00
$21.00
Y
Cremation (4' x 10' lot)
Lot Charge
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Care & Maintenance - 40% of Total Charge
$668.00
$689.00
$21.00
Y
INTERMENT SERVICES
Full Burial
Regular Hours
$1,612.00
$1,661.00
$49.00
Y
Weekend/Holidays
$2,088.00
$2,151.00
$63.00
Y
Cremation
Regular Hours
$557.00
$574.00
$17.00
Y
Weekend/Holidays
$631.00
$650.00
$19.00
Y
Infant/Child
Regular Hours
$798.00
$822.00
$24.00
Y
Weekend/Holidays
$798.00
$822.00
$24.00
Y
Double Depth
Regular Hours
$2,088.00
$2,151.00
$63.00
Y
Weekend/Holidays
$2,631.00
$2,710.00
$79.00
Y
OTHER SERVICES
Foundations
Foundations (per sq. inch)
$1.91
$1.97
$0.06
Y
Flat Marker
$254.00
$262.00
$8.00
Y
Corner Markers
Installation of Corner Markers - each
$31.00
$32.00
$1.00
Y
Flat Marker, over 172 square inches
$113.00
$113.00
$0.00
Y
Upright Marker, up to 4 feet
$226.00
$226.00
$0.00
Y
Upright Marker, over 4 feet
$452.00
$452.00
$0.00
Y
Miscellaneous
Cemetery staff charge-out rate (per hour)
$111.00
$115.00
$4.00
Y
Disinterment
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
Y
* Note: there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for any urn/box larger than 16"x16"
Care and Maintenance (prescribed by Funeral, Burial, Cremation Services Act, Ontario Regulation 30/11)
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: CORPORATE SERVICES
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
GENERAL FINANCE
Returned Payment Fee (Non-Sufficient Funds)
$37.00
$40.00
$3.00
N
Inter-Account Transfer of Customer-Made Payment
$14.00
$15.00
$1.00
N
Refund of Customer-Made Incorrect Payment on Account
$47.00
$48.00
$1.00
N
Penalty for Late Account Payment (per month)
1.25%
1.25%
-
N
Replacement of Vendor Payment
$46.00
$48.00
$2.00
N
Invoice Bill-Back Administration
$12.00
$13.00
$1.00
N
Tax & Water Certificate
$55.00
$60.00
$5.00
N
Tax & Water Certificate - Rush (within 1 business day)
$75.00
$80.00
$5.00
N
Information/Special Requests - staff time charge-out rate
(per hour)
Actual costs +
10% admin
Actual costs +
10% admin
-
Y
PROPERTY TAX
Penalty for Late Tax Account Payment (per month)
1.25%
1.25%
-
N
Tax Bill - Duplicate Copy
$10.00
$10.00
$0.00
N
Tax Statement
$10.00
$10.00
$0.00
N
Tax Roll Ownership Change (per roll)
$35.00
$38.00
$3.00
N
New Roll Number Account Set-Up (per roll)
$46.00
$48.00
$2.00
N
Mortgage Company Administration - New
$23.00
$24.00
$1.00
N
Overdue Water Account Transfer to Taxes
$39.00
$40.00
$1.00
Y
Overdue Non-Water Account Transfer to Taxes
$51.00
$54.00
$3.00
Y
POA Administration/AMP Fines Added to Taxes
$51.00
$54.00
$3.00
N
Section 357 Property Tax Adjustment Application
$0.00
$40.00
$40.00
N
Warning Notice Before Tax Sale Registration
$0.00
$25.00
$25.00
N
Preparation of Extension Agreement
$377.00
$390.00
$13.00
N
Hard Copy of Tax Tender Package
$0.00
$25.00
$25.00
N
Tax Registration Charges per External Vendor(s)
Actual costs
Actual costs +
10% admin
-
N
Tax Sale Charges per External Vendor(s)
Actual costs
Actual costs +
10% admin
-
N
Tax Sale Administration Processing
$0.00
$850.00
850.00
$
N
Proceed to Booked Tax Sale
$0.00
$850.00
850.00
$
N
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE ACT ADMINISTRATION
Payment Default under Development Charge Act Section
26.1 Instalment Arrangement
$438.00
$452.00
$14.00
N
Interest Rate under Development Charge (DC) Act Sections
26.1 and 26.2
Per DC Act
legislation
Per DC Act
legislation
-
N
General
Tax Registration
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: FIRE
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
FALSE ALARMS
First and Second False Alarms
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Third false alarm within a 12 month period
MTO Rates
MTO Rates
-
N
Fourth false alarm and thereafter within a 12 month period
(per hour, per truck)
MTO Rates
MTO Rates
-
N
Non-Authorized Open Air Burning
MTO Rates
MTO Rates
-
N
INSPECTIONS
Residential, or licensed (incl. co-ops)
$152.00
$157.00
$5.00
Y
Group homes or satellite homes
$152.00
$157.00
$5.00
Y
3-5 suites (Greater than 3,000 sq. ft.)
$376.00
$388.00
$12.00
Y
6 suites or greater (includes hotels, motels, bed and
breakfasts, apartments)
$452.00
$466.00
$14.00
Y
Less than 3,000 sq. ft
$152.00
$157.00
$5.00
Y
Between 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
$227.00
$234.00
$7.00
Y
Between 10,001 - 20,000 sq. ft
$453.00
$467.00
$14.00
Y
Greater than 20,000 sq. ft.
$679.00
$700.00
$21.00
Y
Fire Re-inspections for Compliance
$227.00
$234.00
$7.00
Y
Marijuana Grow Operation Inspection
$376.00
$388.00
$12.00
Y
LLBO Inspection - includes Compliance Letter
$302.00
$312.00
$10.00
Y
Fireworks sales per inspection
$152.00
$157.00
$5.00
Y
RECORDS AND FILES
File and Record Search
$193.00
$199.00
$6.00
Y
Letter of Compliance
$193.00
$199.00
$6.00
Y
Insurance Company Report
$193.00
$199.00
$6.00
Y
Court Filing and Information
$193.00
$199.00
$6.00
Y
PERMIT FEES
Open Air Burning Permit - Non-Farms (Rural & Urban)
$37.00
$39.00
$2.00
Y
Open Air Burning Permit - Farms
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Y
Open Air Burning Permit - Campground
$37.00
$39.00
$2.00
Y
Open Air Burning Permit - Specific Event
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Y
Nuisance False Alarm means the dispatch of West Lincoln Fire Department to emergency or non-emergency
situations due to activation of a fire alarm system or emergency system through a mechanical failure, equipment
malfunction, improper installation of the system, result of work being performed on a fire alarm system or
emergency system, or failure to maintain the system as prescribed by the Fire Code being O.Reg. 213/07.
Daycares
Residential Large
Commercial and Industrial
Other Inspections
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: FIRE
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
OTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Fire Watch (per hour, per vehicle)
MTO Rates
MTO Rates
-
Y
Respond and Investigate and/or Extinguish Open Air Fire -
minimum 1 hour (per hour, per vehicle)
$750.00
$750.00
$0.00
Y
Recovery of Costs Incurred to Extinguish an Open-Air Fire
(including but not limited to water usage, supplies, mutual
aid or other reciprocal agreement fees, specialized
equipment or contractors)
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
Y
Fire Safety Plan Review/Assist with Fire Safety Plan
Development
$152.00
$157.00
$5.00
Y
Non-Resident Car Fires/Accidents
(Non-Resident means a person who is neither a property
owner nor a tenant of property within the Township of
West Lincoln.)
MTO Rates
MTO Rates
-
Y
Fire Extinguisher training (equipment supplied by Fire
Dept.) Includes cost of recharging and printed materials.
$96/hr (first
hour); $71/hr
(after)
$99/hr (first
hour); $74/hr
(after)
-
Y
Fire Extinguisher training (equipment provided by trainees)
Includes cost of Firefighter and printed materials (per
hour)
$73.00
$76.00
$3.00
Y
Fire Safety Training (per hour)
$73.00
$76.00
$3.00
Y
Fire Drills (As requested - Industrial, Vulnerable Occupants)
$302.00
$312.00
$10.00
Y
Training - Prevention and Public Education Services
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
COMMISSIONER
Oaths - Resident
$13.00
$14.00
$1.00
N
Oaths - Non-Resident
$16.00
$17.00
$1.00
N
Oaths - Resident 65 years or older for pension eligibility
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Oaths - Students (must provide proof of school ID)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Preparation of Affidavit/Declaration
$22.00
$23.00
$1.00
N
Burial Permit/Death Registration for Non-Residents
$22.00
$23.00
$1.00
N
INFORMATION REQUESTS
Mandatory Application Fee
$5.00
$5.00
$0.00
N
Photocopies & computer printouts (per page)
$0.20
$0.20
$0.00
N
Computer disk/flash drive (per unit)
$10.00
$10.00
$0.00
N
Manual record search (per 15 minutes, per person)
$7.50
$7.50
$0.00
N
Record preparation for release (per 15 minutes, per
person)
$7.50
$7.50
$0.00
N
Develop computer program (per 15 minutes, per person)
$15.00
$15.00
$0.00
N
Shipping costs to send records
Actual costs
Actual costs
-
N
Staff time charge-out rate (per hour)
$98.00
$101.00
$3.00
N
Photocopies & computer printouts (per page)
$0.50
$0.60
$0.10
N
ELECTION
Mayor
$200.00
$200.00
$0.00
N
Members of Council
$100.00
$100.00
$0.00
N
Mayor and Regional Councillor
$0.00
$150.00
$150.00
N
Ward Councillor, Registered Third Party Advertisers and
School Board Trustees
$0.00
$100.00
$100.00
N
Federal and Provincial Candidates
$0.00
$200.00
$200.00
N
LICENSES
Marriage License
$134.00
$134.00
$0.00
N
Lottery (per AGCO)
3% of prizes
3% of prizes
-
N
Non-Resident Small Game Hunting
$26.00
$27.00
$1.00
N
Trailer Parks (per park, per year)
$797.00
$821.00
$24.00
N
Refreshment Vehicle (per vehicle, per year)
$319.00
$329.00
$10.00
N
Refreshment Vehicle (per vehicle, per day)
$107.00
$111.00
$4.00
N
Refreshment Cart (per cart, per year)
$319.00
$329.00
$10.00
N
Refreshment Cart (per cart, per day)
$107.00
$111.00
$4.00
N
Refreshment Cycle (first cycle, per year)
$319.00
$329.00
$10.00
N
Refreshment Cycle (each additional cycle, per year)
$81.00
$84.00
$3.00
N
Refreshment Cycle (first cycle, per day)
$54.00
$56.00
$2.00
N
Refreshment Cycle (each additional cycle, per day)
$14.00
$15.00
$1.00
N
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
These fees are set per The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act legislation. Therefore, the fees
are subject to change per legislation.
Non-Freedom of Information Requests
These fees are set per The Municipal Act legislation, therefore subject to change per that legislation. Upon
satisfactory submission of a financial statement, these fees are refundable.
License application fees are to be paid upfront as part of the application process. If the license application is
denied by Council or its designee, the license fee will be returned, less a non-refundable fee as noted below.
Nomination Filing
Election Sign Deposit
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
LICENSES (CONTINUED)
Non-refundable fee if license denied
$81.00
$84.00
$3.00
N
CLOSING OF ROAD ALLOWANCE
Closing of Road Allowance - Administration Fee
$975.00
$975.00
$0.00
N
Closing of Road Allowance Deposit, non-interest bearing
(refundable upon conditions satisfactorily being met)
$1,275.00
$1,275.00
$0.00
N
License application fees are to be paid upfront as part of the application process. If the license application is
denied by Council or its designee, the license fee will be returned, less a non-refundable fee as noted below.
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: LIBRARY
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
COPY/PRINT
Computer Printout, Black Ink (per page)
$0.25
$0.25
$0.00
N
Computer Printout, Colour Ink (per page)
$0.50
$0.50
$0.00
N
LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIAL
Membership Card Replacement
$2.00
$3.00
$1.00
N
Material Lost/Damaged (per book)
Cost + $5.00
admin charge
Cost + $5.00
admin charge
-
N
PROGRAMS AND OTHER
Program and Event Registration (per person)
Actual cost
Actual cost
-
N
LED Projector Rental, three-day loan period
$10.00
$11.00
$1.00
N
LED Projector Rental, late charge (per day)
$15.00
$16.00
$1.00
N
LIBRARY ROOMS
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$41.00
$43.00
$2.00
N
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$190.00
$196.00
$6.00
N
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$24.00
$25.00
$1.00
N
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$114.00
$118.00
$4.00
N
Kitchen (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$20.00
$21.00
$1.00
N
Kitchen (daily) - more than 4 hours
$94.00
$97.00
$3.00
N
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$14.00
$15.00
$1.00
N
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$60.00
$62.00
$2.00
N
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$9.00
$10.00
$1.00
N
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$30.00
$31.00
$1.00
N
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$14.00
$15.00
$1.00
N
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$60.00
$62.00
$2.00
N
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$9.00
$10.00
$1.00
N
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$30.00
$31.00
$1.00
N
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$20.00
$21.00
$1.00
N
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$90.00
$93.00
$3.00
N
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$12.00
$13.00
$1.00
N
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$49.00
$51.00
$2.00
N
MAKERSPACE PROJECT CREATION
Permanent Vinyl Sheet (12" x 12")
$1.00
$1.00
$0.00
N
Iron-On Vinyl Sheet (12" x 12")
$1.50
$1.50
$0.00
N
Felt (12" x 12")
$1.00
$1.00
$0.00
N
Cardstock Sheet (8" x 11.5")
$0.25
$0.25
$0.00
N
Sticker Paper - Matte/Glossy (8" x 11.5")
$1.50
$1.50
$0.00
N
3-D Filament (per gram)
$0.15
$0.15
$0.00
N
Custom Button
$1.00
$1.00
$0.00
N
Note: Rental times must include set up & take down time
Smithville - Program Room 51' x 22'
Smithville - Board Room 22' x 15'
Caistorville - Board Room 20' x 12'
Wellandport Program Room 31' x 16'
Prime - Weekdays (5PM to close) & Weekends (8AM to close) & Statutory Holidays
Non-Prime - Weekdays (8AM to 5PM)
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: PLANNING
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
Official Plan Amendment for Settlement Boundary
Expansion*
$13,164.00
$25,000.00
$11,836.00
N
Official Plan Amendment - Other*
$13,164.00
$13,823.00
$659.00
N
Zoning By-law Amendment - Other*
$10,619.00
$11,150.00
$531.00
N
Combined Office Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law
Amendment* (excluding Settlement Boundary Expansions)
$17,840.00
$18,733.00
$893.00
N
Zoning By-law Amendment (Condition of Consent)
$5,315.00
$5,581.00
$266.00
N
Removing of (H) Holding Provision
$1,842.00
$1,935.00
$93.00
N
Part Lot Control - Removal of Part Lot Control (per
lot/block)
$2,526.00
$2,653.00
$127.00
N
Temporary Use Agreement for Garden Suite
$3,518.00
$3,694.00
$176.00
N
Temporary Use By-law for Garden Suite
$4,014.00
$4,215.00
$201.00
N
Extension to Temporary Use By-law for Garden Suite
$3,518.00
$3,694.00
$176.00
N
Temporary Use Agreement - Other
$3,518.00
$5,000.00
$1,482.00
N
Temporary Use By-law -Other
$4,014.00
$6,000.00
$1,986.00
N
Extension to Temporary Use By-law - Other
$3,518.00
$4,000.00
$482.00
N
Deeming By-law
$1,203.00
$1,264.00
$61.00
N
Zoning Compliance
$265.00
$350.00
$85.00
N
Written Property Reports
$265.00
$350.00
$85.00
N
BLOCK PLAN
Block Plan Application (Base Fee)
$34,068.00
$35,772.00
$1,704.00
N
Block Plan Application (Per hectare, plus Base Fee)
$1,137.00
$1,194.00
$57.00
N
SUBDIVISION/CONDOMINIUM
Draft Plan of Condominium Application (Base Fee)
$20,387.00
$21,407.00
$1,020.00
N
Condominium Conversion
$16,340.00
$17,157.00
$817.00
N
Condominium Amalgamation
$2,602.00
$2,733.00
$131.00
N
Exemption of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval
$2,967.00
$3,116.00
$149.00
N
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (Base Fee plus per
hectare fee below)
$23,594.00
$24,775.00
$1,181.00
N
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (Per hectare plus Base
Fee)
$1,578.00
$1,300.00
-$278.00
N
Extension to Draft Plan Approval of Subdivision or
Condominium (where approval has not lapsed)
$1,875.00
$2,500.00
$625.00
N
Extension to Draft Plan Approval of Subdivision or
Condominium (where approval has lapsed)
$1,875.00
$5,000.00
$3,125.00
N
Red-Line Revisions to Draft Plan Approval of Subdivision or
Condominium
$4,014.00
$4,215.00
$201.00
N
Final Approval of Plan of Condominium or Subdivision
(Includes Clearing Conditions)
$3,969.00
$4,168.00
$199.00
N
Note: Application fees do not apply to applications initiated by Niagara Region within the limits of Township.
All fees shall be payable in cash to Township prior to and as a condition of the Township signing and registering
the executed agreement. Where needed, legal fees are billed back to the applicant.
*Should development have commenced prior to a planning application being fully approved and completed, an
additional fee of $1,200.00 shall be applied to the base fee, as an extra administrative fee.
**Applications submitted prior to July 1, 2022 application fee categories remain applicable (Includes
Subsequent Versions of the Development Names).
Pre-Consultation Meeting fees consistent with Niagara Region and Area Municipalities.
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Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
SUBDIVISION/CONDOMINIUM (CONTINUED)
Condominium or Subdivision Agreement**
$13,782.00
$14,472.00
$690.00
N
Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
Agreement
$9,394.00
$9,864.00
$470.00
N
Street Naming for New Subdivisions
$2,029.00
$2,131.00
$102.00
N
SITE PLAN/ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/FRONT-ENDING/PRE-SERVICING AGREEMENT
Site Plan Approval/Development Agreement - Initial -
Within Settlement Areas
$9,340.00
$9,808.00
$468.00
N
Site Plan Approval/Development Agreement - Initial -
Outside Settlement Areas
$9,340.00
$6,000.00
-$3,340.00
N
Site Plan Approval/Development Agreement (Amendment -
Settlement Area)*
$3,771.00
$5,000.00
$1,229.00
N
Site Plan Approval/Development Agreement (Amendment -
Outside Settlement Area)*
$3,771.00
$3,000.00
-$771.00
N
Development Agreement as Condition of Consent
$3,771.00
$3,960.00
$189.00
N
Red-Line Revisions to a Site Plan/ Development Agreement
(for minor changes not resulting in an amendment)
$4,014.00
$2,000.00
-$2,014.00
N
Discharge of a Site Plan Agreement (legal fees are
additional charge)
$1,644.00
$1,727.00
$83.00
N
Front-End Financing Agreement (Includes registration legal
fees, initial engineering review fee, third-party agreement
review, Part 12 fees, etc.)
Actual Costs
Actual Costs
-
N
Pre-Servicing Agreement (Includes registration legal fees,
initial engineering review fee, per phase/block)
Actual Costs
Actual Costs
-
N
PRE-CONSULTATION MEETING/DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Block Plan/Official Plan Amendment/Draft Plan of
Subdivision/Condominium (non-refundable)
$1,200.00
$1,260.00
$60.00
N
Zoning By-law Amendment/Site Plan/Consent/Minor
Variance/Other (Deduct fee towards other planning fees if
complete application received within 1 year of meeting)
$525.00
$552.00
$27.00
N
Consultation Process for Telecommunication Facilities
$2,327.00
$2,444.00
$117.00
N
MISCELLANEOUS
Approval of Road Opening/Upgrade (Allow access to build) -
subject to any Official Plan and Road Closing Policy
$1,875.00
$1,969.00
$94.00
N
File Reactivation Fee (if dormant for a period of greater
than 12 months)
$0.00
20% of
applicable
application
fee
-
N
Adjournment/Rescheduling Fee for public meeting
$1,500.00
$1,575.00
$75.00
N
SITE ALTERATION PERMIT
Application Fee, less than 500 cubic metre/year
$0.00
$250.00
$250.00
N
Application Fee, between 500-1,000 cubic metre/year
$574.00
$603.00
$29.00
N
The below permit fees double if fill has been hauled to the site before Township approval granted.
Where multiple applications are proposed, the higher fee applies.
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Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
SITE ALTERATION PERMIT (CONTINUED)
Application Fee, between 1,000-5,000 cubic metre/year
$1,137.00
$1,194.00
$57.00
N
Application Fee, greater than 5,000 cubic metre/year
$1,137.00 +
$1,000.00/
1,000 cubic
metre >
5,000 cubic
metre
$1,200.00
-
N
Security deposit, non-interest bearing
As needed
As needed
As needed
N
SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION/CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT SERVICING
Total cost of services less than $1,000
$250.00
$250.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $5,000
$500.00
$500.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $20,000
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $30,000
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $60,000
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $75,000
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services less than $100,000
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$0.00
N
Total cost of services between $100,000-$500,000
(Minimum of $10,000)
$5,000.00 +
5% of costs
>$100,000
$5,000.00 +
5% of costs
>$100,000
-
N
Total cost of services over $500,000
(Minimum of $25,000)
$5,000.00 +
5% of costs
btwn.
$100,000-
$500,000 +
4% of costs
>$500,000
$5,000.00 +
5% of costs
btwn.
$100,000-
$500,000 +
4% of costs
>$500,000
-
N
TARIFF OF FEES FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Basic Processing Fee - Applications for Consent (New Lot)
Includes administration and mailing fees required to
process consent applications and validation of title
requests.
$3,264.00
$3,428.00
$164.00
N
Basic Processing Fee - Applications for Minor Boundary
Adjustments or Legal and Technical Lot Adjustments
(Includes administration and mailing fees required to
process consent applications and validation of title
requests)
$1,632.00
$1,714.00
$82.00
N
Health Inspection Fee for West Lincoln Properties
(Required if municipal sewage system is unavailable and
private septic system proposed, per new lot + remnant)
$321.00
$338.00
$17.00
N
Adjournment/Rescheduling Fee - Applicable as determined
by Committee when an adjournment of an application is
necessary.
$375.00
$500.00
$125.00
N
The Engineering Review and Administration fee shall cover the costs incurred following the signing of the
agreement and are calculated as a percentage based upon one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated total
costs of construction of all services (internal and external) as shown in the development agreement's Financial
Schedule and charged as follows:
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Description
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2026 Fee
Change
HST
TARIFF OF FEES FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
Final Certification Fee (Per application, payable upon
submission of the documents (deeds) for issuance of final
certification)
$838.00
$880.00
$42.00
N
Basic Processing Fee - Minor Variance Applications*
(Includes administration and mailing fees required to
process minor variance applications.)
$2,536.00
$2,663.00
$127.00
N
Request for Change in Conditions - Consent. Includes
administration and mailing fees required to process
requests for change in conditions, under Section 53(23) of
the Planning Act.
$982.00
$1,032.00
$50.00
N
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SERVICE AREA: PUBLIC WORKS
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
GENERAL FEES
Engineering Reports/ Drawings/ Studies - Printed Copy
(per page)
$0.50
$0.60
$0.10
N
Curb & Sidewalk Repair
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
Y
Entrance Permit
$160.00
$165.00
$5.00
N
Entrance Permit, non-interest bearing (refundable upon
final inspection approval)
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
$0.00
N
Road Occupancy/Encroachment Permit
$110.00
$115.00
$5.00
N
New/Replacement of Tree
$855.00
$881.00
$26.00
Y
OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT LOAD PERMIT
Single Trip
$56.00
$58.00
$2.00
N
Three Month
$111.00
$115.00
$4.00
N
Annually
$165.00
$170.00
$5.00
N
Ontario Bridge Formula Check for Overweight Loads (per
review)
$392.00
$404.00
$12.00
Y
STAFF AND EQUIPMENT CHARGE-OUT RATES
Pick-Up 4X4
$41.00
$43.00
$2.00
Y
Grader
$160.00
$165.00
$5.00
Y
Tandem
$115.00
$119.00
$4.00
Y
One Ton
$55.00
$57.00
$2.00
Y
Backhoe
$74.00
$77.00
$3.00
Y
Van & 2-Wheel Drive Pick-Up
$40.00
$42.00
$2.00
Y
Truck Driver
$57.00
$59.00
$2.00
Y
Backhoe Operator
$67.00
$70.00
$3.00
Y
Grader Operator
$67.00
$70.00
$3.00
Y
Water & Wastewater Operator
$67.00
$70.00
$3.00
Y
Engineering/Managerial Staff
$106.00
$110.00
$4.00
Y
Vehicles (per hour)
Based on the Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications, Schedule of Rental Rates.
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Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
2027 Fee
HST
ARENA FACILITY
Public Skating (per person)
$4.00
$4.25
$5.00
Y
Preschool Skating (per person)
$4.00
$4.25
$5.00
Y
Adult Skating (per person)
$4.00
$4.25
$5.00
Y
Stick & Puck (per person)
$4.00
$4.25
$5.00
Y
Public Skating/Preschool/Adult Discount Card (10 uses)
$35.00
$38.25
$40.00
Y
Shinny Hockey (per person)
$7.00
$7.50
$8.00
Y
Shinny Hockey Discount Card (10 uses)
$59.00
$67.50
$71.00
Y
Non-Resident Public Skating (per person)
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non- Resident Preschool Skating (per person)
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non-Resident Adult Skating (per person)
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non-Resident Stick & Puck (per person)
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non Resident Public Skating/Preschool/Adult Discount Card
(10 uses)
$35.00
$45.00
$47.00
Y
Non-Resident Shinny Hockey (per person)
$7.00
$10.00
$11.00
Y
Non-Resident Shinny Hockey Discount Card (10 uses)
$59.00
$90.00
$95.00
Y
Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$247.00
$262.00
$276.00
Y
Non-Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$168.00
$178.00
$187.00
Y
Arena Floor Rental (per hour)
$74.00
$78.50
$83.00
Y
Local Schools and Local Home Schools (per hour)
$86.00
$91.00
$96.00
Y
Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$168.00
$178.00
$187.00
Y
Non-Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$116.00
$123.00
$130.00
Y
Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$180.00
$186.00
$196.00
Y
Non-Prime Ice Rental (per hour)
$116.00
$120.00
$126.00
Y
ARENA FACILITY - SPECIAL EVENTS
Includes arena dry floor, lower concourse, meeting rooms
(if needed)
$0.00
$1,800.00
$1,890.00
Y
COMMUNITY ROOMS & GYMNASIUM
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$31.00
$33.00
$35.00
Y
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$152.00
$161.00
$170.00
Y
Prime - 3 rooms combined (per hour)
$0.00
$72.00
$76.00
Y
Prime - 3 rooms combined (daily)
$0.00
$300.00
$315.00
Y
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$20.00
$21.00
$23.00
Y
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$92.00
$95.00
$100.00
Y
Kitchenette (per hour) - maximum charge of $80
$17.00
$18.00
$19.00
Y
Non-Resident Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$31.00
$35.00
$37.00
Y
Non-Resident Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$152.00
$170.00
$179.00
Y
Non-Resident Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$20.00
$23.00
$25.00
Y
Non Resident Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$92.00
$104.00
$110.00
Y
Non-Resident Kitchenette (per hour) - maximum charge of
$80
$17.00
$20.00
$21.00
Y
Note: Changes are effective September 1, which coincides with the start of the season.
Prime - Weekdays (5PM to close) & Weekends (6AM to close) & Statutory Holidays
Non-Prime - Weekdays (6AM to 5PM)
West Lincoln Figure Skating Club
West Niagara Minor Hockey Association
Note: Rental times must include set up & take down time
Prime - Weekdays (5PM to close) & Weekends (6AM to close) & Statutory Holidays
Non-Prime - Weekdays (6AM to 5PM)
Community Room (3 available)
Special Events
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SERVICE AREA: RECREATION
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
2027 Fee
HST
COMMUNITY ROOMS & GYMNASIUM (CONTINUED)
Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$38.00
$40.00
$42.00
Y
Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$180.00
$190.00
$200.00
Y
Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$26.00
$27.00
$29.00
Y
Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$122.00
$126.00
$133.00
Y
Non-Resident Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$38.00
$44.00
$47.00
Y
Non-Resident Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$180.00
$202.00
$213.00
Y
Non-Resident Non-Prime (per hour) - up to 4 hours
$26.00
$30.00
$32.00
Y
Non-Resident Non-Prime (daily) - more than 4 hours
$122.00
$139.00
$146.00
Y
Hourly Prime (up to 4 hours)
$20.00
$21.00
$23.00
Y
Daily Prime (more than 4 hours)
$92.00
$95.00
$100.00
Y
Hourly Non-Prime (up to 4 hours)
$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
Y
Daily Non-Prime (more than 4 hours)
$61.00
$63.00
$67.00
Y
Non-Resident Hourly Prime (up to 4 hours)
$20.00
$23.00
$25.00
Y
Non-Resident Daily Prime (more than 4 hours)
$92.00
$105.00
$111.00
Y
Non-Resident Hourly Non-Prime (up to 4 hours)
$14.00
$16.00
$17.00
Y
Non-Resident Daily Non-Prime (more than 4 hours)
$61.00
$69.00
$73.00
Y
PARKS AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Soccer/Football/Baseball Youth 0-8 years (per person)
$15.00
$16.00
$17.00
Y
Soccer/Football/Baseball Youth 8+ (per person)
$17.00
$18.00
$19.00
Y
Field with lights (per hour)
$27.00
$28.00
$30.00
Y
Small Scale - Tournament/Special Event (per field, per day
ie. 4 hours or more)
$59.00
$61.00
$65.00
Y
Large Scale* - Tournament/Special Event (per field, per
day ie. 4 hours or more)
N/A
$250.00
$263.00
Y
Field without lights (per hour)
$27.00
$28.00
$30.00
Y
Field with lights (per hour) 8PM to 11PM - minimum
$41.00
$43.00
$46.00
Y
Tournament/Special Event (per field, per day ie. 4 hours or
more)
$250.00
$258.00
$271.00
Y
Non-Resident Field without lights (per hour)
$27.00
$31.00
$33.00
Y
Non-Resident Field with lights (per hour) 8PM to 11PM -
minimum
$41.00
$47.00
$50.00
Y
Non-Resident Tournament/Special Event (per field, per day
ie. 4 hours or more)
$250.00
$284.00
$299.00
Y
Non-Resident Large Scale* - Tournament/Special Event
(per field, per day ie. 4 hours or more)
N/A
$312.00
$328.00
Y
* Large scale is anything that would require above normal staffing levels, or levels of support beyond traditional
field marking and maintenance
Private Rental
Gymnasium
Full Gymnasium
Half Gymnasium
West Lincoln Youth Sports Associations
* Large scale is anything that would require above normal staffing levels, or levels of support beyond traditional
field marking and maintenance
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Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
2027 Fee
HST
Local Track/Cross Country Meet Non-Prime (per day)
$59.00
$61.00
$65.00
Y
Local Soccer/Football/Baseball Non-Prime (per hour)
$19.00
$20.00
$21.00
Y
Local Soccer/Football/Baseball Prime (per hour)
$27.00
$28.00
$30.00
Y
Local Soccer/Football/Baseball Prime Tournament
$250.00
$258.00
$271.00
Y
Full Day Pavilion - more than 4 hours (includes hydro)
$82.00
$85.00
$90.00
Y
Half Day Pavilion - 4 hours or less (includes hydro)
$48.00
$50.00
$53.00
Y
Band Shell - up to 4 hours (includes hydro)
$317.00
$327.00
$344.00
Y
Band Shell (per day) - includes hydro
$504.00
$520.00
$546.00
Y
Non-Resident Full Day Pavilion - more than 4 hours
(includes hydro)
$82.00
$94.00
$99.00
Y
Non-Resident Half Day Pavilion - 4 hours or less (includes
hydro)
$48.00
$55.00
$58.00
Y
Non-Resident Band Shell - up to 4 hours (includes hydro)
$317.00
$359.00
$377.00
Y
Non-Resident Band Shell (per day) - includes hydro
$504.00
$572.00
$601.00
Y
PROGRAMS, CLASSES, & CAMPS
10 Class Adult Registered Program
$100.00
$103.00
$109.00
Y
10 Class Youth Registered Program
$60.00
$62.00
$66.00
N
Yoga Bolster Equipment
$41.00
$43.00
$46.00
Y
Home Alone Course
$77.00
$80.00
$84.00
N
Babysitting Course
$77.00
$80.00
$84.00
N
Tai Chi First Timers
$48.00
$50.00
$53.00
Y
Tai Chi Returning
$30.00
$31.00
$33.00
Y
Non-Resident 10 Class Adult Registered Program
$100.00
$110.00
$116.00
Y
Non-Resident 10 Class Youth Registered Program
$60.00
$66.00
$70.00
N
Non-Resident Home Alone Course
$77.00
$84.00
$89.00
N
Non-Resident Babysitting Course
$77.00
$84.00
$89.00
N
Non-Resident Tai Chi First Timers
$48.00
$52.00
$55.00
Y
Non-Resident Tai Chi Returning
$30.00
$33.00
$35.00
Y
Registered Program User Cancellation (non-refundable)
$16.00
$17.00
$18.00
N
Drop In Youth Gym Program
$4.00
$4.00
$5.00
Y
Drop In Youth Gym Discount Card (10 uses)
$25.00
$36.00
$38.00
Y
Drop In Adult Gym Program
$6.00
$6.00
$7.00
Y
Drop In Adult Gym Discount Card (10 uses)
$50.00
$54.00
$57.00
Y
Drop In Older Adults Gym Program
$4.00
$4.00
$5.00
Y
Drop In Older Adults Gym Discount Card (10 uses)
$34.00
$36.00
$38.00
Y
Drop in Family Fee (max. 2 adults, 4 children)
$16.00
$17.00
$18.00
Y
Drop in Family Fee Discount Card (10 uses)
$134.00
$153.00
$161.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop In Youth Gym Program
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop In Youth Gym Discount Card (10 uses)
$25.00
$45.00
$48.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop In Adult Gym Program
$6.00
$7.00
$8.00
Y
Schools - Local Schools & Local Home Schools
Pavilion & Bandshell
Drop In
Older adults (55+) eligible for 10% Fitness Discount (exception Tai Chi & Drop In)
Prime - Weekdays (5PM to close) & Weekends (6AM to close) & Statutory Holidays
Non-Prime - Weekdays (6AM to 5PM)
Bandshell rental requests must complete a Special Event Application
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SERVICE AREA: RECREATION
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
2027 Fee
HST
Non-Resident Drop In Adult Gym Discount Card (10 uses)
$50.00
$63.00
$67.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop In Older Adults Gym Program
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop In Older Adults Gym Discount Card (10
uses)
$34.00
$45.00
$48.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop in Family Fee (max. 2 adults, 4
$16.00
$19.00
$20.00
Y
Non-Resident Drop in Family Fee Discount Card (10 uses)
$134.00
$171.00
$180.00
Y
Resident Fee (Cost per participant per class + this fee)
$0.00
$1.00
$1.25
Y
Non-Resident Fee (Cost per participant per class + this
fee)
$0.00
$1.50
$1.75
Y
PROGRAMS, CLASSES, & CAMPS
Regular Five-Day (per week)
$161.00
$185.00
$195.00
N
Four-Day Week (Due to Township Holiday)
$129.00
$148.00
$156.00
N
March Break Camp
$161.00
$185.00
$195.00
N
Extended Care (7:30AM to 9:00AM or 3:30PM to 5:30PM)
$8.00
$8.00
$9.00
N
Late Pick Up (per 15 minutes)
$14.00
$15.00
$16.00
N
Camp Cancellation by User (non-refundable)
$16.00
$17.00
$18.00
N
Adult Workshop - Adults (non-refundable)
$21.00
$22.00
$24.00
Y
Child/Youth Workshop (non-refundable)
$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
N
Per Day
$21.00
$22.00
$24.00
Y
Per Week
$91.00
$94.00
$99.00
Y
Hanging Basket
$136.00
$141.00
$149.00
N
Garden (Downtown Smithville, 6 available)
$1,700.00
$1,751.00
$1,839.00
N
MARKETS (EXCLUDES HARVEST ROUTES)
Full Season Vendor
$144.00
$149.00
$157.00
Y
VQA Wineries and Stores (must provide insurance)
$144.00
$149.00
$157.00
Y
Additional Space for Full Season Vendor (10' x 10')
$47.00
$49.00
$52.00
Y
Non-Seasonal Vendor (per week)
$58.00
$60.00
$63.00
Y
Registered Non-Profit and Young Entrepreneurs (under 18)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
N
Third Party Provided Programs
DIGITAL ROAD SIGN
HANGING BASKET & GARDENS SPONSORSHIP
All vendors are provided with a 10'X10' space.
Camps
Harvest Routes Workshops
Drop In (CONTINUED)
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Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
WATER & WASTEWATER RATES
Consumptive Rate (per cubic metre)
$1.81
$1.99
$0.18
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 5/8" Meter
$50.87
$55.96
$5.09
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 3/4" Meter
$50.87
$55.96
$5.09
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 1" Meter
$127.16
$139.88
$12.72
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 1 ¼" Meter
$190.73
N/A
-
Quarterly Base Charge - 1 ½" Meter
$254.32
$279.75
$25.43
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 2" Meter
$406.89
$447.58
$40.69
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 3" Meter
$813.79
$895.17
$81.38
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 4" Meter
$1,271.55
$1,398.71
$127.16
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 6" Meter
$2,543.08
$2,797.39
$254.31
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 8" Meter
$4,068.93
$4,475.82
$406.89
N
Consumptive Rate (per cubic metre)
$2.09
$2.28
$0.19
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 5/8" Meter
$117.26
$127.81
$10.55
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 3/4" Meter
$117.26
$127.81
$10.55
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 1" Meter
$293.17
$319.56
$26.39
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 1 ¼" Meter
$439.73
N/A
-
Quarterly Base Charge - 1 ½" Meter
$586.33
$639.10
$52.77
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 2" Meter
$938.10
$1,022.53
$84.43
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 3" Meter
$1,876.21
$2,045.07
$168.86
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 4" Meter
$2,931.57
$3,195.41
$263.84
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 6" Meter
$5,863.14
$6,390.82
$527.68
N
Quarterly Base Charge - 8" Meter
$9,381.02
$10,225.31
$844.29
N
Consumptive Rate (per cubic metre)
$2.46
$2.71
$0.25
N
FINANCE UTILITY ADMINISTRATION
New Bulk Water Account Set Up Fee (Permanent and
Temporary)
$50.00
$50.00
$0.00
Y
Non-Refundable Fee, if Bulk Water Account Denied
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Y
New Bulk Water Account Credit Check (if needed)
Actual costs
Actual costs
-
Y
New Metered Account Set Up Fee
$18.00
$20.00
$2.00
Y
Penalty for Late Water Account Payment (per quarter)
5%
5%
-
N
Penalty for Late Bulk Water Payment (per month)
1.25%
1.25%
-
N
Final Reminder Notice for Overdue Accounts
$25.00
$25.00
$0.00
N
Minimum Bulk Water Usage (per month)
$17.00
$20.00
$3.00
N
Water Bill - Duplicate Copy
$10.00
$10.00
$0.00
N
Water Statement
$10.00
$10.00
$0.00
N
Bulk Water Deposit, non-interest bearing (refundable upon
closure of account in good standing)
$500.00
$500.00
$0.00
N
Collection Charges per External Vendor(s)
Actual costs
Actual costs
-
N
Metered Water Rates
Metered Wastewater Rates
Bulk Water Filling Station Rate
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2026 FEES AND CHARGES
SERVICE AREA: UTILITY
Description
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Change
HST
PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY ADMINISTRATION
Installation of New 5/8" Meter (includes installation)
$700.00
$721.00
$21.00
N
Installation of New 3/4" Meter (includes installation)
$775.00
$799.00
$24.00
N
Installation of New 1" Meter (includes installation)
$915.00
$943.00
$28.00
N
Installation of New 1 ½" Meter (includes installation)
$1,350.00
$1,391.00
$41.00
N
Cost of New 2" Meter (excludes installation)
$1,550.00
$1,597.00
$47.00
N
Cost of New 3" Meter (excludes installation)
$5,300.00
$5,459.00
$159.00
N
Cost of New 4" Meter (excludes installation)
$6,700.00
$6,901.00
$201.00
N
Cost of New 6" Meter (excludes installation)
$10,200.00
$10,506.00
$306.00
N
Cost of New 8" Meter (excludes installation)
$14,500.00
$14,935.00
$435.00
N
Cost of New Compound Meter (excludes installation)
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
N
Installation of New 3/4" Service (meter not included)
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
N
Installation of New Service Exceeding 3/4" (meter not
included)
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
N
Tapping Service Exceeding 3/4" up to 2"
$295.00
$304.00
$9.00
N
Public Sewer Hook-Up
Actual + 10%
admin
Actual + 10%
admin
-
N
Water Turn On/Off - During Normal Business Hours
$88.00
$91.00
$3.00
N
Water Turn On/Off - Outside Normal Business Hours
$258.00
$266.00
$8.00
N
Water Same Day Read Request
$129.00
$133.00
$4.00
N
Customer Failure to Allow Access to or Installation of
Water Meter (per quarter)
$100.00
$100.00
$0.00
N
Water Meter Box Deposit, non-interest bearing (refundable
upon closure of customer in good standing)
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$0.00
N
Customer Request for Data Log/Investigation
$0.00
$35.00
$35.00
N
Residential
$274.00
$283.00
$9.00
N
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional
$438.00
$452.00
$14.00
N
The cost of installing each water service from the watermain in or under any highway to the limits of the private
property.
Other Charges
Water On Construction (Flat Rate)
Installation of Water Meter & Service Pipe
The cost of installing a Township owned water meter in each unit of a subdivision/ multi-unit building, and each
new building.
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