Schedule of Fees

The City of Niagara Falls examines its fees and service costs every year to determine whether any changes are required. Fees can also change based on Council direction.


Find fees for City services

Use the list below to find fee details for specific City services. Fees are effective January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics

Leisure Swim Fee HST Total
Child/Youth $4.00 $0.00 $4.00
Adult $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Senior $3.98 $0.52 $4.50
Family (2+3) $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Family (2+5) $13.27 $1.73 $15.00
6 Month Membership Fee HST Total
Child $70.00 $0.00 $70.00
Adult $119.47 $15.53 $135.00
Senior $79.65 $10.35 $90.00

Aqua Fitness Classes

Fee HST Total
Fitness Classes - Drop-in Adult $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Fitness Classes - Drop-in Older Adults 60+ $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Registered Aquafit - Adult $8.44 $1.10 $9.54
Registered Aquafit - Oder Adults 60+ $8.02 $1.04 $9.06
Aqua Cycle 60+ Member $7.87 $1.02 $8.89
Aqua Cycle 60+ Non-Member $8.56 $1.11 $9.67
Pool Rentals Fee HST Total
Pool Rental (per hour) - One pool 1 to 30 people $122.57 $15.93 $138.50
Pool Rental (per hour) - One pool 31 to 100 people $163.72 $21.28 $185.00
Pool Rental (per hour) - Both pools 1 to 30 people $183.63 $23.87 $207.50
Pool Rental (per hour) - Both pools 31 to 100 people $244.91 $31.84 $276.75
Slide (in addition of rental fee) $61.95 $8.05 $70.00
Lane Rental (per hour) - 1 to 10 people $20.39 $2.65 $23.04
Birthday Party - Pool and Room $150.00 $19.50 $169.50
Birthday Party - Pool and Gym $200.00 $26.00 $226.00

Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons) Fee HST Total
30 minutes $90.00 N/A  $90.00
45 minutes  $112.50 N/A  $112.50
60 minutes  $135.00 N/A  $135.00
Adult/Teen Lessons $181.42 $23.58 $205.00
Private $290.00 N/A  $290.00
Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) Fee HST Total
30 minutes $41.25  N/A  $41.25
45 minutes  $49.25  N/A  $49.25
60 minutes  $58.77  N/A  $58.77
Private $126.24  N/A  $126.25
Swim Team $135.40 $17.60 $153.00
Adult Lane Swim Pass $17.70 $2.30 $20.00
Aquatics Certification Courses Fee HST Total
Bronze Star  $135.00  N/A  $135.00
Bronze Medallion $155.00  N/A  $155.00
Bronze Cross $155.00  N/A  $155.00
National Lifeguard $315.00  N/A  $315.00
National Lifeguard Recertification $90.00  N/A  $90.00
Standard First Aid $125.00  N/A  $125.00
Standard First Aid Recertification $90.00  N/A  $90.00
Instructors $225.00  N/A  $225.00

Commercial groups/community groups non-profit:

Prime hours are:

  • Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to close
  • Statutory holidays are charged at prime rates

Non-prime hours are:

  • Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 11:00 pm to 12:00 am

Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1 through August 31. Exact dates of opening and closing to be determined each year.

Cancellation Fee

Cancellation Fee Fee HST Total
Arenas, playing fields, and MacBain Community Centre rentals $22.74 $2.96 $25.70

Ice/floor rentals - fall/winter

Ice/Floor Rentals
(Fall/Winter - effective September 1 to April 30)

Fee HST Total
Adult Ice rental - prime time        $239.34         $31.11        $270.45
Adult Ice rental - non-prime time        $131.66         $17.12        $148.78
Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)        $168.91         $21.96        $190.87
Youth Ice rental - non prime time (non-resident) $221.21 $28.76 $249.97
Youth Ice rental - non prime time  $108.81 $14.15 $122.96
Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant) $185.54 $24.12 $209.66
Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)          $64.86           $8.43          $73.29
Education rate (all elementary schools)          $62.12           $8.08          $70.20
Floor Rental - adult          $84.87         $11.03          $95.90
Floor Rental - youth          $76.38           $9.93          $86.31
Last Minute Ice Rental        $136.19         $17.70        $153.89

Ice/floor rentals - spring/summer

Ice/Floor Rentals
(Spring/Summer - effective May 1 to August 31)
Fee HST Total
All users - prime time        $230.13         $29.92        $260.05
All users - non prime time        $169.44         $22.03        $191.47
Tenant Groups - prime time        $203.54         $26.46        $230.00
Tenant Groups - non prime time        $139.65         $18.15        $157.80
Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time        $185.54         $24.12        $209.66
Education rate (all schools)          $62.15           $8.08          $70.23
Floor rental - adult          $84.87         $11.03          $95.90
Floor rental - youth          $76.38           $9.93          $86.31
Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (non-profit) $1,220.49 $158.66 $1,379.15
Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (profit) $3,722.52 $483.93 $4,206.45
Last Minute Ice Rental (Summer) $157.60 $20.49 $178.09

Public Skating Age Group Fee HST Total
Adult (16 years and older) $4.42 $0.57 $4.99
Child/student (15 years and under) $3.54 $0.46 $4.00
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Family Pass (2 adults, up to 5 children) $13.27 $1.73 $15.00
Seniors (60 years and over) $3.98 $0.52 $4.50

Notes:

  • Per day is for an 8-hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental.
  • The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested.
  • Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy

Gale Centre Arena 

Memorial Room  Hourly Rate HST Total Hourly Rate Day Rate  HST Total Day Rate
Community Group $53.05 $6.90 $59.95 $300.00 $39.00 $339.00
Commercial Use $106.09 $13.79 $119.88 $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Birthday Parties - per booking $79.57 $10.34 $89.91  N/A   N/A   N/A 
Sam Long Room Hourly Rate HST Total Hourly Rate Day Rate  HST Total Day Rate
Community Group $12.50 $1.63 $14.13 $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Commercial Use $25.00 $3.25 $28.25 $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Boardrooms Hourly Rate HST Total Hourly Rate Day Rate  HST Total Day Rate
Community Group  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A 
Commercial Use $26.52 $3.45 $29.97 $132.61 $17.24 $149.85

Chippawa Willoughby Arena

Chippawa Community Room Hourly Rate HST Total Hourly Rate Day Rate  HST Total Day Rate
Community Group $36.05 $4.69 $40.74 $200.00 $26.00 $226.00
Commercial Use  $51.50 $6.70 $58.20 $300.00 $39.00 $339.00
Birthday Parties - per booking (3 hours with ice booking only) $79.57 $10.34 $89.91  N/A   N/A   N/A 

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Administration Fee Total
Occupancy of an unfinished building (apartment residential & mult-storey commercial per floor or unit charge)  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Occupancy of an unfinished building for all other (per floor)  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Fast Track Permit - please refer to Phase 1 Fast Track program details  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Limiting Distance Agreement   $1,078.00 Flat Fee 
Alternative Solution (minimum 4 hours)  $135.00 per hour 
Suspended or Cancel Permit  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Change of Use of Permit with no construction  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Compliance Letters (from Building Services regarding building permit information)  $245.00 Flat Fee 
Transfer of Permit Ownership  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Additional Plan Review  $135.00 per hour 
Not-ready inspection  $135.00 Flat fee 
Construction without a Permit  2x Permit Fee 
After hour Inspection/Plan Review per hour (minimum 4 hours)  $162.00 per hour 
Permission to defer Permit Revocation $243.00 Flat Fee 
Amendment to Permit Administration  $135.00 per hour 
Pre-Application Review  $135.00 per hour 
Amendment to a Conditional Permit Agreement  $135.00 per hour 
Partial Permit   See Conditional Permit 
Permit Application Extension  $243.00 Flat Fee 
911 Rural Address Sign  $213.00 Flat Fee 
NSF Cheque Service Charge (per property)  $37.00 Flat Fee 
Administration Fee for unpaid building permit fees transferred to property taxes  $26.00 Flat Fee 
Zoning Review for Building Permit  $244.00 Flat Fee 
Administration Fee for missed payment of Development Charges payable by installments as per Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act   $559.00 Flat Fee 
Administration Fees (with HST applicable) Fee HST Total
Liquor Licence Clearance Letter                                       Note: Fire Services portion is also payable. Please refer to Fire Services Department fee section for the applicable charge. $242.52 $31.53 $274.05
Building File Search (per hour/property)                            Subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act $36.63 $4.76 $41.39
Photocopies (per page) - letter size $0.70 $0.09 $0.79
Photocopies (per page) - legal size $0.93 $0.12 $1.05
Photocopies (per page) - ledger size $1.38 $0.18 $1.56
Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white $4.63 $0.57 $5.20
Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour $9.27 $1.21 $10.48

Conditional Permits

Conditional Permits Permit Fee                 
Conditional Permit Agreement  $538.00 Flat Fee 
Conditional permit Security Deposit (% of construction cost of phase being built) 10%
Condition Permit Stages % of Permit Fee              
Site Servicing (% of construction cost of phase being built) 100%
Substructure (% of construction cost of phase being built) 15%
Superstructure (% of construction cost of phase being built) 55%
Building Envelope (% of construction cost of phase being built) 80%
Building Interior (% of construction cost of phase being built) 100%

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Building Improvement Permit Fee 
Demising Wall  $243.00 Flat Fee
Building Envelope Replacement (Roofing, cladding, windows, waterproofing, etc.)  $404.00 Flat Fee
Foundation Replacement  $3.37 per sq.m 
Roof Structure Replacement  $404.00 Flat Fee
Concrete Restoration  $404.00 Flat Fee
Plumbing Building Construction Permit Fee 
Plumbing Systems Alterations  $243.00 Flat Fee
Grease, Oil Interceptor   $243.00 Flat Fee
Backflow valve, Backflow preventer, sump pumps   $243.00 Flat Fee
Replacement of Domestic Water lines and risers  $243.00 Flat Fee
Weeping Tile Replacement  $243.00 Flat Fee
Plumbing Fixtures  $243.00 Flat Fee
Fire Protection System & Life Safety Systems Permit Fee 
Electromagnetic Lock/Electric Strikes  $243.00 Flat Fee
Fire Alarm System   $297.00 Flat Fee
Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel $297.00 Flat Fee
Life Safety Devices $297.00 Flat Fee
Sprinkler System $297.00 Flat Fee
Standpipe System $297.00 Flat Fee
Mechanical System Permit Fee
Commercial Cooking Exhaust System   $297.00 Flat Fee
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Roof Top Units (per unit)  $297.00 Flat Fee
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Duct Work (per area) $8.51 per sq.m
Furnace or Hot Water Tank Replacement Unit (per unit)  $243.00 Flat Fee
Boiler Replacement unit  $243.00 Flat Fee
Spray Booth  $297.00 Flat Fee
Miscellaneous Works Permit Fee
Fire Place or Wood Stove  $243.00 Flat Fee
For categories not listed   $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost or portion thereof 
Shoring  $31.26 per linear metre
Under Pinning  $31.26 per linear metre
Storage Rack as per 3.16  $323.00 Flat Fee
Roof Anchors  $323.00 Flat Fee
Re-Roofing of Buildings other than houses  $404.00 Flat Fee
Tiny Homes  $13.03 per sq.m
Site Grading for Residential developments that are 10 units or less  $323.00 Flat Fee
Certified Model Homes Service  $323.00 Flat Fee
Trailer (construction site trailer, sea container)  $243.00 Flat Fee

Demolition Permit Fee
Residential - Single, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwellings, Townhouses, Row Housing  $243.00 Flat Fee 
Accessory Structure  $162.00 Flat Fee 
All other buildings-with gross floor area equal to or less than 600 m2  $0.41 per sq. m. 
All other buildings-with gross floor area greater than 600 m2  $0.41 per sq. m. 

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Deposits

Deposits Value
Single permit: detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling) $1,000.00 per dwelling
Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required                                              $750.00
Demolition Project                                              $750.00
Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater than $3,500.00 $500.00
Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS required                                           $1,250.00
Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS NOT required                                           $2,500.00
Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000.00) 10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000.00)
Move a Building                                           $1,000.00

Lot grading deposits

Lot Grading Value
Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City $1,000.00 per dwelling
Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot $1,500.00 per dwelling

Refunds

Note: Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee applicable to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded.

Refunds (Stage of Permit) % of Fees Paid
Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis and application is entered into a Building Services Database 90%
Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed 80%
Where only administrative and zoning & plans examination functions have been completed 60%
Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance 50%

Designated Structures Permit Fee
Communication Tower  $323.00 Flat Fee
Retaining Wall  $323.00 Flat Fee
Basement Walkout $323.00 Flat Fee
Silo  $323.00 Flat Fee
Pedestrian Bridge/Walkway  $323.00 Flat Fee
Outdoor Public Spa  $512.00 Flat Fee
Outdoor Public Swimming Pool  $512.00 Flat Fee
Satellite Dish  $323.00 Flat Fee
Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure $323.00 Flat Fee
Demountable Stages and Demountable Support Structures $323.00 Flat Fee
Roof Sign with Face over 10 m2  $323.00 Flat Fee
Pylon Sign over 7.5 m in height  $323.00 Flat Fee
Projection Sign over 115 kg in weight  $323.00 Flat Fee
Solar Panels  $377.00 Flat Fee
Crane Runway  $323.00 Flat Fee
Exterior Storage Tank   $323.00 Flat Fee
Wind Turbine Generator having a rated output more than 3kW  $377.00 Flat Fee

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Minimum Building Permit Charge: $243.00

New Buildings
Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 
All Recreational Facilities, Schools, Daycare Facilities, Libraries, Places of Worship, restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas, Gymnasiums, Transit Stations, Bus terminals, Indoor Pools, and all other Group A Buildings                                                   $30.06
Open Public Swimming Pool   $2,156.00 Flat fee 
Portable Classroom   $986.00 Flat fee 
 Assembly Building Shell                                                   $24.05
Assembly Building Interior Finish                                                   $12.81
Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 
Institutional, Hospital, Medical Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and all other Group B Buildings                                                   $30.06
Institutional Building Interior Finish                                                   $12.84
Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 
Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings, Detached Accessory Dwelling Units $18.83
Townhouses, Row Housing $18.33
Stacked Townhouses, Multiple Dwellings up to fourplex $18.33
Hotel, Apartment buildings - 6 stories or less $20.04
Hotel, Apartment buildings - 7 stories or more $18.33
Motels, Boarding, Lodging or rooming house $20.04
Interior renovation, Finished basement, Interior accessory dwelling units $10.78
Heated additions to a house $18.33
Unheated additions to a house $12.82
Accessory Building (garage or shed) $7.55
Attached Garage/Carport to an existing house $17.40
Covered Deck/Porch $7.55
Uncovered Deck/Porch $243.00 Flat Fee
Mobile Homes $345.00 Flat Fee plus
Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included) $6.93
Mobile Home Foundation $1.99
Group D - Business & Personal Service  Permit Fee per m2 
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Complete                                                   $30.06
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Shell  $24.05
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Interior Finish $12.81
Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 
Retail Building Complete                                                   $30.06
Retail Building Shell                                                   $24.05
Retail Building Interior Finish                                                   $12.81
Restaurants Interior Finish (not greater than 30 persons) $12.81
Group F - Industrial Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 
Industrial Buildings Complete                                         $15.86
Industrial Buildings Shell $12.69
Industrial Buildings Interior Finish $9.53
Gas Bar Canopies $13.60
Car Washes $13.60
Parking Garage (underground, open air) $8.56
Farm Buildings $6.01
Green Houses non-residential $6.01

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Site Services Plumbing Construction Outside of Building

Permit Fee 
Sanitary and Storm Piping  $243.00 Flat Fee
Sanitary and Storm Piping  $38.00 per additional 15 meters 
Manholes, catch basin $243.00 Flat Fee
Domestic Water Supply  $108.00 first 15 meters
Domestic Water Supply  $38.00 per additional 15 meters 
Fire Services Main  $108.00 first 15 meters
Fire Services Main  $38.00 per additional 15 meters 
Geothermal for Houses $269.00 Flat Fee
Geothermal Single for all other $269.00 Flat Fee

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Description Fee HST Total
Stanley Avenue Business Park Association. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00

Notes:

  • Term: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
  • Payment due date: September 1, 2025

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Short-Term Rentals  Fee HST Total

Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals-new licence or ownership change

(includes Fire Inspection fee)

$500.00 N/A  $500.00

Renewal of Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals (annual)

(includes Fire Inspection fee)

$250.00 N/A  $250.00
Licence Rate HST Expiration Date
Amusement Place, etc.  $100.00 N/A April 30
Auctioneers $100.00 N/A December 31
Bake Shops $50.00 N/A December 31
Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments $50.00 N/A December 31
Bill and Sign Posting and Installation $150.00 N/A December 31
Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments $100.00 N/A December 31
Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table $20.00 N/A December 31
Bowling Alleys - per lane $30.00 N/A December 31
Butchers $50.00 N/A December 31
Camping Establishments $110.00 N/A December 31
Commercial Parking Lots - less than 100 parking spots $500.00 N/A December 31
Commercial Parking Lots - more than 100 parking spots $1,000.00 N/A December 31
Driving Schools $100.00 N/A December 31
Driving Instructors $50.00 N/A December 31
Exhibitions, etc.  $100.00 N/A December 31
Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days $650.00 N/A December 31
Flea Markets - additional rate per day $100.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year
Food Premises $50.00 N/A December 31
Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc.  $50.00 N/A December 31
Motels per room $50.00 N/A April 30
Motels Plus rate per room $5.00 N/A April 30
Pawn Brokers $110.00 N/A December 31
Pedlars - Resident $110.00 N/A December 31
Pedlars - Non-resident $650.00 N/A December 31
Photographers - Resident $65.00 N/A December 31
Photographers - Non-resident $140.00 N/A December 31
Public Garages $50.00 N/A December 31
Public Auto Service Stations $50.00 N/A December 31
Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+ $75.00 N/A December 31
Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 $75.00 N/A December 31
Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 $50.00 N/A December 31
Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under $50.00 N/A December 31
Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized $250.00 N/A April 30
Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized $200.00 N/A April 30
Restaurants $75.00 N/A December 31
Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident $150.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year
Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day) $500.00 N/A N/A
Plus additional rate per day $100.00 N/A N/A
Charitable Groups - for first 3 days $325.00 N/A To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year
Plus additional rate per day $50.00 N/A N/A
Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours $150.00 N/A December 31
Theatres $150.00 N/A December 31
Second Level Lodging $200.00 N/A December 31
Group Homes $25.00 N/A December 31
First year Administrative Fee on all Licences $25.00 N/A N/A

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Administration Services Fee HST Total
Cemetery Administrative fee $94.94 $12.34 $107.28
Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate $47.46 $6.17 $53.63
Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee), companion urn $94.94 $12.34 $107.28
Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour) $47.46 $6.17 $53.63

Interment

Interment Rights (Lot Sales) Fee HST Total
Adult Single Lot $2,732.58 $355.24 $3,087.82
Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5' $1,287.86 $167.42 $1,455.28
Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage $3,713.15 $482.71 $4,195.86
Cremation Lot - Single lot $571.18 $74.25 $645.43
Cremation Plot - Four lots $1,896.75 $246.58 $2,143.33
One Time Care and Maintenance Fee $309.00 $40.17 $349.17
Interment Rights (Niche Sales) Fee HST Total
Niche Level A and B: Single Niche Stamford Green only $871.92 $113.35 $985.27
Niche Level A and B: Double Niche $2,019.16 $262.49 $2,281.65
Niche Level A and B: Triple Niche Stamford Green only $2,891.07 $375.84 $3,266.91
Niche Level C - G: Single Niche Stamford Green only $1,101.36 $143.18 $1,244.54
Niche Level C - G: Double Niche $2,294.49 $298.28 $2,592.77
Niche Level C - G: Triple Niche Stamford Green only $3,395.85 $441.46 $3,837.31
Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate) Fee HST Total
Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit) $5,171.89 $672.35 $5,844.24
Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit) $10,343.78 $1,344.69 $1,688.47
Interment and Inurnment Service Fees Fee HST Total
Adult Casket Burial $1,760.37 $228.85 $1,989.22
Adult Double Depth Casket Burial $2,434.77 $316.52 $2,751.29
Child/Infant Casket Burial $829.66 $107.86 $937.52
Cremains Urn Burial $556.99 $72.41 $629.40
Oversized Urn Burial (Companion and Urn Vaults) $835.52 $108.62 $944.14
Cremains - Scattering - Remembrance Gardens $284.35 $36.97 $321.32
Cremains - Scattering - Other $142.17 $18.48 $160.65

Care and Maintenance - Scattering

Note: Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time. 

$30.00 $3.90 $33.90
Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open) $417.22 $54.24 $471.46
Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open) $208.62 $27.12 $235.74
Interment Services (Niche Inurnments) Fee HST Total
Single Inurnment $438.69 $57.03 $495.72

Double Cremain Inurnment

Note: Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time.

$94.94 $12.34 $107.28
Dis-Inter Niche Urn $208.62 $27.12 $235.74
Interment Surcharges Fee HST Total
Late Arrivals - after 3 pm Mon-Sat, Sunday and Holidays (each 1/2 hour) $131.87 $17.14 $149.01
Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm $1,002.17 $130.28 $1,132.45
Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm $501.10 $65.14 $566.24
Tent Rental (All Interment Services) $149.16 $19.39 $168.55
Less than 8 working hours casket burial order $316.49 $41.14 $357.63
Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order $158.24 $20.57 $178.81

Dis-Interment Services

Dis-Interment Services Fee HST Total
Adult Casket Dis-interment only (remains are removed from Municipal cemetery) $2,980.15 $387.42 $3,367.57
Adult Casket Dis-interment and Re-interment $5,096.90 $662.60 $5,759.50
Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only (remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery) $838.80 $109.04 $947.84
Cremain Urn Dis-interment and  Re-Interment $1,420.96 $184.72 $1,605.68
Infant Casket Dis-interment Only (remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery) $1,145.41 $148.90 $1,294.31
Infant Casket Dis-interment and Re-interment $2,025.60 $263.33 $2,288.93

Cemetery fee notes

Interment/Disinterment Services

  1. All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability and the number of services requested
  2. Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm only
  3. Sunday and statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am and  2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply
  4. A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule -"Interment Surcharges"
  5. Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee
  6. Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges and applicable surcharges
  7. Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate
  8. The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling and all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal, vault/urn unsealing and resealing, Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance
  9. One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955

Interment Right Sales

  1. The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization.
  2. The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees.            

Resale/Transfers

The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule.

Payment

Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, and cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment.  

Inquiries

Fees are effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, or by calling 905-354-4721, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.   

Jean-Paul Narbonne
Manager of Cemeteries
Fairview Cemetery Office
4501 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
905-354-4721
cemeteries@niagarafalls.ca

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Niche and Memorial Products Fee HST Total
Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove)  $1,034.24 $134.45 $1,168.69
Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green $103.42 $13.44 $116.86
Glass - Double  Niche - Stamford Green $206.84 $26.89 $233.73
Glass - Triple  Niche - Stamford Green $257.80 $33.51 $291.31
Bronze Name Plate - Remembrance Garden/Memorial Woods $360.50 $46.87 $407.37
Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green $775.67 $100.84 $876.51
Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green $1,551.36 $201.68 $1,753.04
Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green $2,327.03 $302.51 $2,629.54
Granite Plate Etching Service $750.00 $97.50 $847.50
Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant $110.33 $14.34 $124.67
Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint $168.68 $21.93 $190.61
Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green  $20.67 $2.69 $23.36
Cemetery and Park Memorial Program  Fee HST Total
Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 3x5 - added to bench or tree $50.00 N/A  $50.00
Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 4x6 - added to bench or tree $75.00 N/A  $75.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 4x6 - added to bench or tree $175.00 N/A  $175.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 6x8 - added to bench or tree $250.00 N/A  $250.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - added to bench or tree $325.00 N/A  $325.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench $650.00 N/A  $650.00
Bronze Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench $850.00 N/A  $850.00
Bronze Butterfly $379.04 N/A  $379.04
Memorial Tree  $810.00 N/A  $810.00
Memorial Bench $2,864.43  N/A  $2,864.43
Life's QR - Heart Plaque $225.00 $29.25 $254.25
Life's QR - 2x2 Plaque $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Life's QR - 4x4 Plaque $275.00 $35.75 $310.75
Life's QR - 4x4 Tree Stake  $300.00 $39.00 $339.00
CUSTOM - Memorial Bench with Memorial Plate Installed on Back of Bench (please contact Cemetery office)
Foundation/Marker/Installation Services Fee HST Total
Foundation Installation - up to 36" $870.27 $113.14 $983.41
Foundation Installation - 36" to 48" $1,002.04 $130.27 $1,132.31
Foundation Installation - 49" to 60" $1,334.65 $173.50 $1,508.15
Foundation Installation - 61" to 72" $1,466.71 $190.67 $1,657.38
Foundation Installation - 73" to 90" $1,660.35 $215.85 $1,876.20
Veteran Upright Marker Setting $587.39 $76.36 $663.75
Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches $212.79 $27.66 $240.45
Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches $372.82 $48.47 $421.29
Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4) $212.79 $27.66 $40.45
Foundation Removal $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Cemetery Cremation Vault $664.35 $86.37 $750.72
Cemetery Traditional Vault $1,539.85 $200.18 $1,740.03
Prescribed Marker Care and Maintenance Fee Fee HST Total
Flat Marker Over 172 square inches $100 $13 $113
Prescribed Provincial Licensing Fee Fee HST Total
Provincial Licensing Fee $30.00 $3.90 $33.90

Inquiries

Fees are effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.

All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, or by calling 905-354-4721, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.   

Jean-Paul Narbonne
Manager of Cemeteries
Fairview Cemetery Office
4501 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
905-354-4721
cemeteries@niagarafalls.ca

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Information Systems - GIS  Fee HST Total
Owner requested civic address changes $314.29 $40.86 $355.15

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Description Fee HST Total
Commissioning of Documents/Affidavits (per document) $10.00 N/A $10.00

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Council Code of Conduct Rate HST Expiration Date
Filing Fee $500.00 N/A N/A

Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded. 

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Curb and Sidewalk Alterations Fee HST Total
Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200.00) $102.17 $13.28 $115.45
Sidewalk Repair per square meter $240.17 $31.22 $271.39
Curb Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00) $228.67 $29.73 $258.40

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Dog Licences Fee HST Total
Dog Licence - Neutered $20.00 N/A $20.00
Dog Licence - Non-Neutered $40.00 N/A $40.00

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Farmers' Market Fee  HST Total
Market Stall/season  $398.23 $51.77 $450.00
Market Stall/daily $35.40 $4.60 $40.00

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Approvals/Permits Fee HST Total
General File Search $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Occupant Load Signs $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
Reproduce Existing Documents $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
Fire Safety Plan Review and Approval - per submission $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene $350.00 $45.50 $395.50
Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Letters and Produce Incident Reports to Insurance $105.00 $13.65 $118.65
Liquor Licence Approval Letter $160.00 $20.80 $180.80
Special Events (approval letter) $70.00 $9.10 $79.10
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics (approval letter) $70.00 N/A $70.00
Fireworks Vendor Permit $70.00 N/A $70.00
Designation of Fire Access Routes $150.00 N/A $150.00
Fire Code Alternative Solution Review $500.00 $65.00 $565.00

Other fees

Miscellaneous Fee HST Total
Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value  $0.10  N/A  $0.10
Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee $0.10  N/A  $0.10
Site plan review, per $1 of application fee $0.10  N/A  $0.10
Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee $0.10  N/A  $0.10
Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee $0.10  N/A  $0.10
Fee to expedite services 50% of current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee

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Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.

Inspection/Fire Prevention Services Fee HST Total
Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes  $175.00 $22.75 $197.75
Licensed Day Care $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Boarding Room and Lodging, Bed & Breakfast $225.00 $29.25 $254.25
Residential: 1-3 units (includes single-family dwelling, duplex and triplex) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units $350.00 $45.50 $395.50
Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units $450.00 $58.50 $508.50
Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
General Inspections during regular hours/hour $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
After-hours Inspection/Plans Review (minimum 4 hours) per hour $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Commercial and Industrial less than 1,000 square meters $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
For each additional 1,000 square meters $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsequent re-inspection $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Care/vulnerable Occupancies $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Municipal Licensing Re-inspection $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection $350.00 $45.50 $395.50
FPO Response and Remediation of Hazard Fee per hour $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
Preconstruction consultation $64.09 $8.33 $72.42

Fire - Legal and contracted services

Legal/Contracted Services Total Fee
Title searches as billed to the department
Corporate profiles  as billed to the department
Cost of Prosecution Services  as billed to the department
Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery  as billed to the department
Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery  as billed to the department
Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc)  as billed to the department
Cost to secure vacant building as billed to the department

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Fire Products Fee HST Total
Security Key Boxes $254.10 $33.03 $287.13
Fire route signs $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Lock for fire safety plan box $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
Providing and installing carbon monoxide alarm installation $35.40 $4.60 $40.00
Providing and installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm  $35.40 $4.60 $40.00
Providing and installing a listed smoke alarm  $15.00    $1.95 $16.95

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Note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover.

Fire Protection Services Fee Total
Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Response O. Reg. 201/01 Current MTO Rate 
Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof Current MTO Rate 
Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof Current MTO Rate 
Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or  part thereof Current MTO Rate 
Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Current MTO Rate 
Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. Current MTO Rate 
Response and remediation - grow operations/drug lab Current MTO Rate 
Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure Current MTO Rate 
Response for malicious complaint/false reporting Current MTO Rate 
Response for fireworks complaint in contravention of by-law Current MTO Rate 
Vacant building response - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Current MTO Rate 
Delayed response from Property Keyholder Current MTO Rate 
Fire Protection After-Hours Services Fee HST Total
After-hours services (per person/per hour) $96.14 $12.50 $108.64
Preventable False Alarms Fee Total
First two alarms, written warning  No Charge
Subsequent Alarms Current MTO Rate
Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane Fee HST Total
Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG $1,250.00 $162.50 $1,412.50
New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG  $2,500.00 $325.00 $2,825.00

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Note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover.

Training/Public Education Services Fee HST Total
Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
Fire Safety Training - non-profit group  no charge 
Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour) $64.09 $8.33 $72.42
Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group no charge
Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Fire Extinguisher Training per person $10.00 $1.30 $11.30

Fire Ground Training Use

Fire Ground Training Use Fee HST Total
Tower with live burn props - 8 hours $2,225.00 $289.25 $2,514.25
Tower with live burn props - 4 hours $1,325.00 $172.25 $1,497.25
Training Ground with no burn per hour $90.00 $11.70 $101.70
Survival Building per hour $90.00 $11.70 $101.70
Survival Building per hour - requiring NFFD Training Captain $202.50 $26.33 $228.83
Auto Extrication - per vehicle $250.00 $32.50 $282.50

Apparatus required/day

Current MTO Rate

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Forestry - City Tree Removal Request Fee HST Total

City tree removal application fee

Note: Removal  request only, no guarantee of approval

$125.00  N/A  $125.00
City tree removal (plus $1,200 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) At cost

Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In an effort to preserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01.

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These fees are subject to applicable disbursements and registration costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

Description Fee HST Total
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement  $3,500.00 N/A  $3,500.00
Preparation of Development Agreement  $3,500.00 N/A  $3,500.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement $3,500.00 N/A  $3,500.00
Preparation of Site Plan Agreement $2,000.00 N/A  $2,000.00
Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement $1,000.00 N/A  $1,000.00
Preparation of Section 37 Agreement $1,000.00 N/A  $1,000.00
Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement $750.00 N/A     $750.00
Preparation of Encroachment Agreement $500.00 N/A        $500.00
Preparation of Easement Agreement $500.00 N/A $500.00
Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City $500.00 $65.00   $565.00
Preparation of Release of Easement $150.00 N/A       $150.00
Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement $250.00 N/A  $250.00
Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law $200.00 N/A       $200.00
Preparation of Registration Document for Deeming By-law $200.00 N/A $200.00
Preparation of Registration and Discharge for Property Standards Order $150.00 N/A  $150.00
Preparation of all other Agreements $1,500.00 N/A  $1,500.00
Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement $150.00 N/A        $150.00
Processing of Air Rights Easement $500.00 N/A  $500.00
Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle $250.00 N/A $250.00
Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks $250.00 N/A  $250.00
Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property  - Residential $250.00 N/A        $250.00
Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property  - Commercial $500.00 N/A   $500.00
Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus $500.00 N/A $500.00
Deposit for Appraisal and Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus $5,000.00 N/A  $5,000.00
Processing of Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property $500.00 N/A  $500.00
Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands $500.00 N/A        $500.00
Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium Agreement or Amending Development Agreement $1,500.00 N/A  $1,500.00
Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement $750.00 N/A        $750.00
Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements $200.00 N/A       $200.00
Review of Miscellaneous Agreement prepared by Third Party $500.00 N/A $500.00
Preparation of Agreement relating to Development Charges $500.00 N/A $500.00

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Refunds

Refunds (for all registrations) Fee HST Total
Refund - Program Only $8.85 $1.15 $10.00

Note: MacBain Community Centre - Day Pass - Valid for public swimming and drop-in gym times

Program Fees Fee/hr HST Total
Child/Youth (4-17)/Senior (60+) - per pass $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Adult - per pass $13.27 $1.73 $15.00
Family - per pass $22.12 $2.88 $25.00
Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports) - Per pass $4.43 $0.58 $5.00
Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per child $6.19 $0.81 $7.00
Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per family $15.49 $2.01  $17.50
Day Camp Registration (basic) - per week $255.00 N/A  $255.00
Adult Fitness Program Fees Fee HST Total
Drop in Adult Fitness $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Drop in Adult Fitness (hour long and specialty) - NEW $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member $3.54 $0.46 $4.00
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member (hour long and specialty) - NEW $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Registered Adult Fitness $5.31 $0.69  $6.00
Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Yoga Adult Fitness $6.64 $0.86 $7.50
Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member $5.31 $0.69 $6.00

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MacBain Community Centre - Birthday Parties

Birthday Party Description Fee HST Total
Room only - Multipurpose F (per hour) $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Multipurpose F and 1/3 Gym (per hour) $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Multipurpose F and Play Structure (per hour) $225.00 $29.25 $254.25
Multipurpose F, 1/3 Gym and Play Structure $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Room only - Coronation $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Coronation and Play Structure $275.00 $35.75 $310.75
Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit $50.00 N/A $50.00
Crafts (per hour)          $30.00           $3.90          $33.90
Deposits (for all room bookings for celebrations) Fee HST Total
Cleaning/Damage deposit (showers, weddings, birthdays, etc.) $50.00 N/A $50.00

MacBain Community Centre - Room rentals (Regular and out of town)

Rooms for Rent
(Regular and Out of Town)
Hourly Rate HST Total Day Rate  HST Total
Multi-Purpose Room A $28.94 $3.76 $32.70 $144.70 $18.81 $163.51
Multi-Purpose Room D $69.46 $9.03 $78.49 $347.29 $45.15 $392.44
Multi-Purpose Room E $69.46 $9.03 $78.49 $347.29 $45.15 $392.44
Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) $138.92 $18.06 $156.98 $694.58 $90.30 $784.88
Multi-Purpose Room F $55.13 $7.17 $62.30 $275.63 $35.83 $311.46
Community Board Room $28.94 $3.76 $32.70 $144.70      $18.81 $163.51
Coronation Room $69.46 $9.03 $78.49 $347.29 $45.15 $392.44
Second Floor Meeting Room $22.05 $2.87 $24.92 $110.25 $14.33 $124.58

MacBain Community Centre - Room rentals (non-profit)

Rooms for Rent
(Non Profit )

Hourly Rate HST Total Day Rate  HST Total
Multi-Purpose Room A $14.47 $1.88 $16.35 $72.35 $9.41 $81.76
Multi-Purpose Room D $34.73 $4.51 $39.24 $173.65 $22.57 $196.22
Multi-Purpose Room E $34.73 $4.51 $39.24 $173.65 $22.57 $196.22
Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) $69.46 $9.03 $78.49 $347.29 $45.15 $392.44
Multi-Purpose Room F $27.57 $3.58 $31.15 $137.82 $17.92 $155.74
Community Board Room  $14.47 $1.88 $16.35 $72.65 $9.44 $82.09
Coronation Room $34.73 $4.51 $39.24 $173.65 $22.57 $196.22
Second Floor Meeting Room $11.03 $1.43 $12.46 $55.13 $7.17 $62.30

MacBain Community Centre - Gymnasium Rental

Gymnasium Rental
MacBain Community Centre
Fee/hr HST Total
Gymnasium (for profit) - Youth $94.05 $12.23 $106.28
Gymnasium (for profit) - Youth 1/3 Gym $37.62 $4.89 $42.51
Gymnasium (for profit) - Adult $166.40 $21.63 $188.03
Gymnasium (for profit) - Adult 1/3 Gym $65.56 $8.52 $74.08
Day Rate (for profit) $911.63 $118.51 $1,030.14
Gymnasium (not for profit) - Youth $47.03 $6.11 $53.14
Gymnasium (not for profit) - Youth 1/3 Gym $18.81 $2.45 $21.26
Gymnasium (not for profit) - Adult $83.20 $10.82 $94.02
Gymnasium (not for profit) - Adult 1/3 Gym $33.28 $4.33 $37.61

MacBain Community Centre - Other rentals

MacBain Community Centre Rental  Fee/hr HST Total
Walking Track - weekends $50.00 $6.50  $56.50
Equipment Rental $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Indoor Play Structure - Hourly NFP Rental $150.00 $19.50 $169.50
Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per child $6.19 $0.81 $7.00
Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per family $15.49 $2.01  $17.50

MacBain Community Centre - Storage (for profit)

MacBain Community Centre Storage
(for profit)
Fee HST Total
Locker Box per month $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
Small Cabinet - unlocked per month $30.00 $3.90 $33.90
Small Cabinet - locked per month $40.00 $5.20 $45.20
Large Cabinet - locked per month $80.00 $10.40 $90.40
Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year $8.00 $1.04 $9.04

MacBain Community Centre - Storage (not for profit)

MacBain Community Centre Storage (not for profit) Fee HST Total
Locker Box per month $10.00 $1.30 $11.30
Small Cabinet - unlocked per month $15.00 $1.95 $16.95
Small Cabinet - locked per month $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
Large Cabinet - locked per month $40.00 $5.20 $45.20
Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year $5.00 $0.65 $5.65

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MacBain Community Centre Rental  Fee/hr HST Total
Squash Courts (per hour) - Youth/Older adult non-prime $10.00 $1.30 $11.30
Squash Courts (per hour) - Adult $15.00 $1.95 $16.95
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball
(non-prime: before 5:00 pm on weekdays) - per person
$4.42 $0.58 $5.00
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball
(prime: after 5:00 pm and weekends) - per person
$6.19 $0.81 $7.00

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Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees Rate HST Total
FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours  $200 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250 Officiant fee(1) $450.00 $58.50 $508.50
FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS:  Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $500 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250 Officiant fee(1) $750.00 $97.50 $847.50
FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $200 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250 Officiant fee(2) $450.00 $58.50 $508.50
FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $500 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250 Officiant fee(2) $750.00 $97.50 $847.50
Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses) $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required) $25.00 $3.25 $28.25
Cleaning Fee (if required) $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours Mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accommodations

Civil marriage ceremony fee notes

  1. Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Officiant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls
  2. Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may, at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them. 
  3. All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple, and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall 

Additional notes:

  • Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility are the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony.
  •  Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee, which is established by by-law and may be amended from time to time
  • All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Solemnization Policy

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Marriage Licence Fees Rate HST Expiration Date
Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application) $160 N/A N/A

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Municipal By-law Enforcement Services

Description Fee HST Total
Dangerous Dog/Muzzle Order Appeal $315.00 N/A $315.00
Fence Variance $315.00 N/A $315.00
Litter By-law Administration Fee $315.00 N/A $315.00
Sign Removal Administration Fee $80.00 N/A  $80.00

Property Standards and Vacant Building Registry

Description Fee HST Total
Certificate of Compliance $260.00 N/A $260.00
Discharge of an Order registered on title $620.00 N/A $620.00
File of Notice of Appeal  $525.00 N/A $525.00
Vacant Building Registration Fee  $1,000.00 N/A  $1,000.00
Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time) $350.00 N/A     $350.00
Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee $100.00 N/A     $100.00
Enforcement Fee (ongoing non-compliance) $300.00 N/A   $300.00

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Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance Fee HST Total
Adults (20+) $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) $4.42 $0.57 $4.99
5 years old and under no charge no charge no charge
Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) $17.70 $2.30 $20.00
Virtual Tour Group $66.37 $8.63 $75.00
Virtual School Educational Tour $44.25 $5.75 $50.00
Customized Virtual School Educational Tour $66.37 $8.63 $75.00
Historic Walking Tours (Adult) $10.62 $1.38 $12.00
Historic Walking Tours (Student) $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Historic Walking Tours (Family) $35.40 $4.60 $40.00
Battle Ground Hotel Museum &
Willoughby Historical Museum
Fee HST Total
Admission by donation no charge no charge no charge
Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) Fee HST Total
School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
School - self guided tour/student $2.65 $0.35 $3.00
45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student $3.54 $0.46 $4.00
45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person $6.19 $0.81 $7.00
90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student $4.42 $0.57 $4.99
90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person $2.65 $0.34 $2.99
Full day Educational Outreach $221.24 $28.76 $250.00
Half day Educational Outreach $132.74 $17.26 $150.00
Full day School Program $13.27 $1.73 $15.00
Half day School Program $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Photographic Reproductions Fee HST Total
Digital Image $17.70 $2.30 $20.00
Photocopy (black & white) $0.17 $0.02 $0.19
Membership Fee HST Total
Individual membership/year $22.12 $2.88 $25.00
Family membership/year $35.40 $4.60 $40.00
Other Fee HST Total
Research request/first hour No charge No charge No charge
Research request - additional research/hour $44.25 $5.75 $50.00

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Rentals Fee HST Total
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours $110.00 $14.30 $124.30
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours $110.00 $14.30 $124.30
Community Maker Rentals Fee HST Total
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours $80.00 $10.40 $90.40
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours $80.00 $10.40 $90.40

Notes: Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum.

Other Fee HST Total
Dishes (0-30 people) $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Dishes (31+ people) $125.00 $16.25 $141.25

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Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees Fee HST Total
Monthly 10 x 10 $121.96 $15.85 $137.81
Monthly 10 x 10 with storage $170.74 $22.20 $192.94
Six months 10 x 10 $634.18 $82.44 $716.62
Six months 10 x 10 with storage $878.09 $114.15 $992.24
Annual 10 x 10 $975.67 $126.84 $1,102.51
Annual 10 x 10 with storage $1,463.49 $190.25 $1,653.74
Annual 20 x 10 $1,951.33 $253.67 $2,205.00
Annual Hotdesk $585.40 $76.10 $661.50
Annual Hotdesk with storage $1,073.23 $139.52 $1,212.75
Hotdesk (3 months) $195.13 $25.37 $220.50
Cost to replace lost access key $44.25      $5.75 $50.00
Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees Fee  HST Total
Daily  $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
Weekly   $40.00      $5.20 $45.20
Monthly   $75.00      $9.75 $84.75
Three Months $245.00 $31.85 $276.85
Six Months $420.00    $54.60 $474.60
Six Months with storage $670.00    $87.10 $757.10
Annual   $780.00  $101.40 $881.40
Annual with storage $1,280.00  $166.40 $1,446.40
Commercial Membership (see website for restrictions) $1,780.00  $231.40 $2,011.40
Cost to replace lost access key $44.25      $5.75 $50.00
Rentals Fee HST Total
Market Hall/hour  $100.00   $13.00 $113.00
Market Hall with patio/hour $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Market Hall/day after operating hours (and statutory holidays) $150.00 $19.50 $169.50
Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours $175.00 $22.75 $197.75
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Historic Drummondville Square/hour $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Market Hall Service Area $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Parking Lot/hour $100.00   $13.00 $113.00
Indoor stage rental  $300.00   $39.00 $339.00

Community Makers rentals

Note: Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall.

Community Makers Rentals Fee HST Total
Market Hall/hour  $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
Market Hall with patio/hour $85.00 $11.05 $96.05
Market Hall/day after operating hours $110.00 $14.30 $124.30
Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours $135.00 $17.55 $152.55
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour $30.00 $3.90 $33.90
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Historic Drummondville Square/hour $30.00 $3.90 $33.90
Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Studio Gallery/month $200.00 $26.00 $226.00
Atrium Gallery/month $200.00 $26.00 $226.00
Parking Lot/hour $100.00 $13.00  $113.00
Indoor stage rental $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Other Fee HST Total
Room setup/take down fee $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Corkage Fee $10.00 $1.30 $11.30
Labour for corkage fee/hr/person $25.00 $3.35 $28.25
Comfort Lounge Rental (per set - couch, 2 chairs, 1 table) $100.00   $13.00 $113.00
Linens rental (table cloths, napkins, overlays)/item  $6.00 $0.78 $6.78
Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants $300.00   $39.00 $339.00
One Day Parking Passes for area parking $5.00 $0.65 $5.65
Pipe & Drape/one time charge $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Games package (includes 2 cornhole games & giant jenga) $80.00 $10.40 $90.40
Wedding Alter  $100.00   $13.00 $113.00
Premium Ceremony Package $1,450.00 $188.50 $1,638.50
Basic Ceremony Package $850.00 $110.50 $960.50
Ceremony Décor  $450.00 $58.50 $508.50
Officient Services $650.00 $84.50 $734.50
DJ/Solo Musician Package (first 3 hours) $450.00 $58.50 $508.50
DJ/Solo Musician Package (after first 3 hours/hour) $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Fire Pit Package $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Fire Pit Rental (with propane) per unit $150.00 $19.50 $169.50
Wine Barrel Rental per unit     $25.00   $3.25       $28.25
Wooden Benches per unit        $25.00    $3.25            $28.25
Exchange Branded Tent $120.00 $15.60 $135.60
Gallery Wall with 2 art pieces per wall $50.00 $6.50 $56.50

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Older Adult 60 Plus Memberships Fee HST Total
Six Month Membership - Resident $28.32 $3.68 $32.00
Six Month Membership - Non-Resident $32.74 $4.26 $37.00
Twelve Month Membership - Resident $50.44 $6.56 $57.00
Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident $60.18 $7.82 $68.00
Older Adult 60 Plus Program Fees Fee HST Total
Fitness Classes $2.57 $0.33 $2.90
Drop-in Recreation Programs  $1.59 $0.21 $1.80
Watercolour Instruction $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Bingo - member $2.88 $0.37 $3.25
Bingo - non-member $3.76 $0.49  $4.25
Yoga $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Pickleball Lessons $5.31 $0.69 $6.00
Pickleball - Drop-in - Member $3.76 $0.49 $4.25
Pickleball - Drop-in - Non-Member $4.65 $0.60 $5.25
TRX - 60+ Member - Off Peak $3.98 $0.52 $4.50
Monday Mingle - Member $2.22 $0.29 $2.50
Monday Mingle - Non-Member $2.66 $0.35 $3.00
Older Adult 60 Plus Fitness Program Fees Fee HST Total
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member $3.54 $0.46 $4.00
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member (hour long and specialty) NEW $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member $4.42 $0.57 $5.00
Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member $5.31 $0.69 $6.00

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Note: Park rentals do not include athletic fields.

Park Rentals Fee HST Total
Chippawa Lions Park - Community Park $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Cummington Square - City-Wide Park $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
F.H. Leslie Park - Community Park $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
George Bukator Park - City-Wide Park $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
John N. Allan Park - Community Park $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - City-Wide Park $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Special Events Park Rentals $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
City Hall Centennial Square Fee HST Total
City Hall Centennial Square - City-Wide Park $75.00 $9.75 $84.75
Lower Fountain          $25.00           $3.25          $28.25
Upper Fountain          $25.00           $3.25          $28.25
Old City Hall Space          $75.00           $9.75          $84.75
All Areas listed Above $250.00 $32.50 $282.50

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Note: Municipal Parking is regulated with a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the needs, demands, and events of the area, and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule. 

Parking Lots - Municipal Parking Fee HST Total
Lot 2 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 2 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 3 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 3 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 4 - per hour $2.65 $0.35 $3.00
Lot 4 - per 8 hours $10.62 $1.38 $12.00
Lot 5 - per hour $2.65 $0.35 $3.00
Lot 5 - per 8 hours $10.62 $1.38 $12.00
Lot 7 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 8 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 9 - per month $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Lot 9 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 12 - per month $40.00 $5.20 $45.20
Lot 12 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 13 - per month $25.00 $3.25 $28.25
Lot 13 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 14 - per month $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Lot 14 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 15 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 16 - per hour $4.43 $0.57 $5.00
Lot 16 - per month $35.00 $4.55 $39.55
Lot 17 - per month $55.00 $7.15 $62.15
Lot 18 - per hour $2.65 $0.35 $3.00
Lot 18 - per 8 hours $10.62 $1.38 $12.00
Lot 18 - per month $50.00 $6.50 $56.50
Lot 19 - per month $40.00 $5.20 $45.20
Lot 19 - per hour $1.11 $0.14 $1.25
Lot 20 - per hour $2.65 $0.35 $3.00
Lot 20 - per 8 hours $10.62 $1.38 $12.00
On-street rate - commercial/business $1.77 $0.23 $2.00
On-street rate - hospital $1.77 $0.23 $2.00
On-street rate - tourist $3.10 $0.40 $3.50
Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Full cost of lot
Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days Half cost of lot

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Parking lot rentals - special event rental fees

Parking Lot Rentals Fee HST Total
King Eddy - Full Day (4-12 hours) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
King Eddy - Half Day (4 hours or less) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) $1,000.00 $130.00 $1,130.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
MacBain Skatepark Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
MacBain Skatepark Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Chippawa Arena - Full Day (4-12 hours) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Chippawa Arena - Half Day (4 hours or less) $125.00 $16.25 $141.25
Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) $125.00 $16.25  $141.25

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Note: Municipal Parking is regulated by a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the area's needs, demands, and events and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule. 

Permits Fee HST Total
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle $82.50 $10.73 $93.23
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle-under the same registered owner as first permit $27.50 $3.58 $31.08
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits $16.50 $2.15 $18.65
On-street overnight parking permit - annually  $110.62 $14.38 $125.00
Newspaper box permit - annually $33.00 N/A $33.00
Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged $11.00 $1.43 $12.43
Residential on-street permit/replacement cost $16.50 $2.15 $18.65
Residential Convenience pass $35.00 $4.55 $39.55

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Parkland Fee  HST  Total 
Parkland Gate Installation Application  $1,250.00 N/A     $1,250.00
Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit)   $250.00 N/A        $250.00

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Notes:

  • Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
  • Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
  • Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws

Community Improvement Plans

Community Improvement Plans Fee HST Total
Printed copy of CIP $10.00 $1.30 $11.30

Compliance letters

Compliance Letters Fee HST Total
Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) $245.00 N/A   $245.00
Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)   $245.00 N/A  $245.00
Zoning Confirmation Letter  $245.00 N/A  $245.00
Zoning Review for Building Permit $245.00 N/A     $245.00
Compliance Letter (for real estate/legal transactions) $245.00 N/A  $245.00
Heritage Status Inquiry $245.00 N/A  $245.00
Telecommunication Tower Review $1,392.00 N/A  $1,392.00

Environmental matters

Environmental Matters Fee HST Total
Environmental Impact Study - Major Review (3 or more features)  $2,794.00 N/A  $2,794.00
Environmental Impact Study - Minor Review (2 or less features) $2,134.00 N/A   $2,134.00
Environmental Impact Study -  Second Submission/Addendum $635.00 N/A        $635.00
Review of Restoration Plan    $862.00 N/A       $862.00
Review of Tree Preservation Plan        $574.00 N/A    $574.00
Review of Monitoring Plan       $862.00 N/A       $862.00

Part lot control

Part Lot Control Fee HST Total
Part lot control semi-detached/on-street townhouse units for the first lot/block  $1,611.00 N/A  $1,611.00
Part Lot Control - each additional lot/block       $533.00 N/A      $533.00
Part Lot Control - all other types for the first lot $2,261.00 N/A  $2,261.00
Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) $1,287.00 N/A  $1,287.00

Preconsultation

Preconsultation  Fee HST Total
Preconsultation Fee (consent) $1,611.00 N/A  $1,611.00
All other applications (includes concurrent consent & site plan requests) $3119.00 N/A  $3,119.00
More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist  $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission   N/A   $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission 

Publications

Publications Fee HST Total
Official Plan $43.00 $5.59 $48.59
Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) $43.00 $5.59 $48.59
Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white $0.28 $0.04 $0.32

Public notification

Public Notification Fee HST Total
Mailing Re-notification $425.00 N/A  $425.00
Reassessment requiring a further report $1,061.00 N/A  $1,061.00
Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application) Actual Cost  N/A 

Actual Cost 

Site plan amendment

Site Plan Amendment Fee HST Total
High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) $13,522.00 N/A  $13,522.00
All Other Lands $10,289.00 N/A  $10,289.00
Amendment to Site Plan Agreement $3,444.00 N/A  $3,444.00
Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application) $3,444.00 for each subsequent submission  N/A  $3,444.00 for each subsequent submission 

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Committee of Adjustment  Fee HST Total
Consent Application $4,745.00  N/A  $4,745.00
Consent Application - for the same lands $963.00  N/A  $963.00
Consent Application - to separate two existing units $3,872.00  N/A  $3,872.00
Minor Variance $2,240.00  N/A  $2,240.00
Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application $5,034.00 N/A $5,034.00
Change of Conditions $808.00 N/A  $808.00
Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) $432.00  N/A  $432.00
Calling of a Special Meeting $589.00 N/A $589.00
Condition - Boulevard Street Tree fee $600.00  N/A  $600.00

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Notes:

  • Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
  • Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
  • Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws

Official Plan amendment

Official Plan Amendment Fee HST Total
Major (review of 4 or more studies) $25,356.00  N/A  $25,356.00
Standard (under 4 studies) $19,162.00  N/A  $19,162.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission   N/A  $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission 
Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost Recovery ($16,974.00 deposit)   N/A  Full Cost Recovery ($16,974.00 deposit) 
Secondary Plan - Privately Initiated $15,469.00  N/A  $15,469.00

Urban Area Boundary Expansion 0-40 ha expansion

(Refer to notes)

$150,000.00 N/A $150,000.00

Urban Area Boundary Expansion 40-100 ha expansion

(Refer to notes)

$200,000.00 N/A $200,000.00

Urban Area Boundary Expansion 100-250 ha expansion

(Refer to notes)

$250,000.00 N/A $250,000.00

Urban Area Boundary Expansion notes:

  • Any application for an Urban Area Boundary Expansion listed above, will require a $100,000 deposit to cover the cost of any peer reviews and Ontario Land Tribunal fees. Any additional fees above & beyond the initial $100,000 will be charged to the applicant.
  • Anything greater than 250 ha would be the $250,000 fee + the corresponding fee amount above, reflecting the size requested. 
  • The cost of any third-party servicing modelling will be at the expense of the applicant. 

Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment (combined)

Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined) Fee HST Total
High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) $36,461.00  N/A  $36,461.00
Combined Major (4 or more full studies required for review of the application) $32,149.00  N/A  $32,149.00
Combined Standard  $26,760.00  N/A  $26,760.00
More than 2 submissions of plans & studies for review $2,689.00 for each subsequent submission   N/A  $2,689.00 for each subsequent submission 

Regional official plan amendment

Regional Official Plan Amendment Fee HST Total
Regional Official Plan Amendment $20,828.00  N/A  $20,828.00
ROPA: Urban Area Boundary Expansion $64,648.00  N/A  $64,648.00
ROPA: To establish pit or quarry $130,769.00  N/A  $130,769.00

Zoning by-law amendment

Zoning By-Law Amendment Fee HST Total
High Rise Hotels (10 Storeys or more) $21,061.00  N/A  $21,061.00
Complex (review of 4 or more studies required for the application) $19,455.00  N/A  $19,455.00
Standard $14,601.00  N/A  $14,601.00
Minor (PJR only) $9,535.00  N/A  $9,535.00
Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO $13,469.00  N/A  $13,469.00
Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation $2,261.00  N/A  $2,261.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission   N/A  $1,611.00 for each subsequent submission

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Notes:

  • Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
  • Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
  • Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws

Plan of condominium

Plan of Condominium Fee HST Total
Vacant Land Condominium (VLC) $15,183.00  N/A  $15,183.00
Plus per dwelling unit fee $26.00  N/A  $26.00
Conversion $12,935.00  N/A  $12,935.00
Standard/Common Element $13,665.00  N/A  $13,665.00
Extension of Draft Plan $2,785.00  N/A  $2,785.00
Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium $4,339.00  N/A  $4,339.00
Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion $4,339.00  N/A  $4,339.00
Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval  $3,234.00  N/A  $3,234.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $7,535.00 for each subsequent submission   N/A  $7,535.00 for each subsequent submission
Note: Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee - 3.10% (on construction value)

Plan of subdivision

Plan of Subdivision Fee HST Total
Draft Plan (Base fee) $19,312.00  N/A  $19,312.00
Plus per dwelling unit fee $26.00  N/A  $26.00
Modifications to Draft Plan Approval $6,236.00  N/A  $6,236.00
Extension to Draft Plan Approval  $3,288.00  N/A  $3,288.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $9,157.00  N/A  $9,157.00

Note: Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee - 3.10% (on construction value)

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Multi-Purposes Artificial Turf Field Fee HST Total
Residential minor/youth sport organization $85.79 $11.15 $96.94
Non-residential minor/youth sport organization $106.36 $13.83 $120.19
Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization $123.89 $16.11 $140.00
Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization $159.68 $20.76 $180.44
Playing Fields Fee HST Total
Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day $31.97 $4.16 $36.13
A Category Playing Fields per hour Fee HST Total
Resident youth $5.50 $0.72 $6.22
Non-resident youth $13.00 $1.69 $14.69
Resident adult $13.50 $1.76 $15.26
Non-resident adult $22.50 $2.93 $25.43
B Category Playing Fields per hour Fee HST Total
Resident youth $4.35 $0.57 $4.92
Non-resident youth $10.00 $1.30 $11.30
Resident adult $9.50 $1.24 $10.74
Non-resident adult $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
C Category Playing Fields per hour Fee HST Total
Resident youth $3.25 $0.42 $3.67
Non-resident youth $7.00 $0.91 $7.91
Resident adult $7.50 $0.98 $8.48
Tournament Day Rate
(day=10 hours/field)
Fee HST Total
Resident youth $61.61       $8.01     $69.62
Non-resident youth $123.21 $16.02 $139.23
Resident adult $86.25 $11.21 $97.46
Non-resident adult $246.42 $32.03 $278.45
Lighting Fee HST Total
Lighting - one hour $25.85 $3.36 $29.21
Lighting - two hours $43.10 $5.60 $48.70
Lighting - per four hour block $86.17 $11.20 $97.37
Lighting (youth per evening) $41.58 $5.41 $46.99

Niagara Falls Youth Users

Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate

  1. Niagara Falls based youth organization
  2. Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body
  3. Documentation must be provided to staff for approval

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Pool Permit under Pool By-law Deposit Permit Fee
Seasonal N/A   $78.00 Flat Fee 
Above Ground $500.00 $236.00 Flat Fee 
In Ground            $750.00 $236.00 Flat Fee 

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Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning Fee HST Total
Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm $229.67 N/A  $229.67
Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am $475.21 N/A   $475.21
Observed Holiday $567.40 N/A  $567.40
"No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusive of observed holidays) $100.00 N/A $100.00
Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1 and 2 above one free annually N/A one free annually
Copy of DVD of video $10.00 $1.30 $11.30
High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement   Actual Costs 

Note: All work is invoiced to the requester after the work is complete. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit online.

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Oversize/Overweight Load Permits Fee HST Total
Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip $100.00 $13.00 $113.00
Oversize/overweight load permit - annually $300.00 $39.00 $339.00
Road Occupancy Permit Fee HST Total
Application - Road Only (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection  $350.00  N/A  $350.00
Application - Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection $600.00  N/A  $600.00
Application - Sewer (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection $600.00  N/A  $600.00
Application - Sewer and Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection $950.00  N/A  $950.00
Detailed Traffic Control Plan and/or Detour Route Plan Review $150.00  N/A  $150.00
Additional Inspection Fee (on construction value) 3.10%  N/A  Varies
Special Event Permits Fee HST Total
Special Event Application (small) $200.00 $26.00 $226.00
Special Event Application (medium) $500.00 $65.00 $565.00
Special Event Application (large) $750.00 $97.50 $847.50
Site Alteration Permit Fee HST Total
Application (plus applicable security deposit) $200.00  N/A  $200.00

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Sidewalk Cafes Fee HST Total
Application for Sidewalk Café - 3 year licence (as per Council October 1, 2024) $200.00 N/A  $200.00
Sidewalk Café Licensing Fee per annum (to a maximum of $2,500) $15.00/m² of licensed area  N/A  $15.00/m² of licensed area 
Annual Sidewalk Café - Renewal fee      $150.00 N/A    $150.00

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Note: Refer to the "Building Permits - Designated Structures" fee section for signs designated under the Ontario Building Code.

Sign Permits under Sign By-law Permit Fee 
Signs - under 10 m2 $236.00 Flat Fee 
Signs - 10 m2 or more $367.00 Flat Fee 
Sign By-Law Variances and Amendments Fee HST Total
Sign by-law Variance (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) $2,47.00 N/A  $2,470.00
Sign by-law Amendment (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) $6,574.00 N/A  $6,574.00

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The following fees are administered through the Municipal Works Department - Engineering Division

Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits Fee HST Total
Administration Fee (on construction value) 3.75%  N/A  Varies
Inspection Fee (on construction value) 3.10%  N/A  Varies
Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee $500.00  N/A  $500.00
Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection) $160.00  N/A  $160.00
Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea) $600.00  N/A  $600.00
Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below)
Vertical Monumentation                
 < 10 Ha             $600.00  N/A  Varies
 10 Ha to 20 Ha          $1,200.00  N/A  Varies
 Each Additional Ha             $600.00  N/A   Varies
Horizontal Monumentation 
 < 5 Ha             $400.00  N/A  Varies
 5 Ha to 10 Ha             $800.00  N/A  Varies
 Each Additional Ha             $400.00  N/A  Varies
 Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00)          $1,000.00  N/A  Varies
 As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00)          $1,000.00  N/A  Varies
Administrative Fee HST Total
Full Size Prints - Black & White $4.42 $0.57 $4.99
Full Size Prints - Colour $8.85 $1.15 $10.00
Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour) $0.50 $0.07 $0.57
Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour) $0.75 $0.10 $0.85
Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour) $1.00 $0.13 $1.13
Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white) $0.30 $0.04 $0.34
Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white) $0.40 $0.05 $0.45
Photocopies (per page): Ledger (black & white) $0.50 $0.07 $0.57
Letters of Compliance  $200.00 $26.00 $226.00
NEW: Digital Engineering Drawing Records Fee per search  $75.00 N/A $75.00

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Tax Information Fee HST Total
Tax Certificate per property $75.00 N/A $75.00
Rush Tax Certificates $125.00 N/A $125.00
Tax Information per property $45.00 N/A $45.00
Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter $50.00 N/A $50.00
Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter $50.00 N/A $50.00
Registration Fees - Final Letter $50.00 N/A $50.00
Tax Sale by Public Tender (at point of advertisement) $500.00 N/A $500.00
Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25% N/A 1.25%
Extension Agreements $500.00 N/A $500.00
Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year no charge N/A no charge
Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior $15.00 N/A $15.00
Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 $100.00 N/A $100.00
Mortgage Company Administration Fee $15 N/A $15
Tax Bill Reprint $20.00 N/A $20.00
Transfer Fee to tax account - internal $35.00 N/A $35.00
Transfer Fee to tax account - external $50.00 N/A $50.00
Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00
Transfer to/from water account (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00
Transfer to/from tax account (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00
Tax Reminder Notices $5.00 N/A $5.00
Returned Cheque Fee - per account $40.00 N/A $40.00
Ownership Change Request $30.00 N/A $30.00
New Roll Creation $40.00 N/A $40.00
357/358 Application Fee $15.00 N/A $15.00

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Traffic/Engineering Information Fee HST Total
8 hour intersection traffic count - per location $315.00 $40.95 $355.95
24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location $135.00 $17.55 $152.55
24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location $250.00 $32.50 $282.50
4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location $400.00 $52.00 $452.00
7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location $700.00 $91.00 $791.00
Disabled Parking Sign $40.00 $5.20 $45.20
Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine) $20.00 $2.60 $22.60
Six foot telespar post & base $60.00 $7.80 $67.80
Ten foot telespar post and base $70.00 $9.10 $79.10
"Slow down" lawn sign and base $25.00 $3.25 $28.25
24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations $1,500.00 $195.00 $1,695.00

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Water Accounts Fee HST Total
New Account Set Up Fee $30.00 N/A $30.00
Collection Charge - overdue water bills $30.00 N/A $30.00
Water Information per property $20.00 N/A $20.00
Meter Data Fee $30.00 N/A $30.00
Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency $35.00 N/A $35.00
Water Bill Reprint  $20.00 N/A $20.00
Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year No charge N/A $0.00
Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year and Prior $15.00 N/A $15.00
Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00
Transfer to/from tax (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00
Return Cheque Fee - per account $40.00 N/A $40.00
Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free) $25.00 N/A $25.00

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Water Fee HST Total
Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) $2.40 N/A  $2.40
NEW: Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) - credit card payment $2.52 N/A  $2.52
Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card $15.00 N/A  $15.00
Installation of Water Service - any size Actual Cost
City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service $165.54 N/A  $165.54
City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up $533.07 N/A  $533.07
City supervised tapping fees: after hours  fee per size (above) + applicable overtime at cost
Fail to be ready for appointment $100.00 N/A  $100.00
Exercise and Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve $100.64 N/A  $100.64
Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant $100.64 N/A  $100.64
Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application $150.00 N/A  $150.00
Arrears Disconnection or Connection Fee $100.00 N/A  $100.00
Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater Fee HST Total
Water and Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee $150.00 N/A  $150.00
Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter $150.00 N/A  $150.00
Administrative - Invoicing $50.00 N/A  $50.00
Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments Fee HST Total
Small scale development and simple modeling $2,000.00 $260.00 $2,260.00
Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling $4,000.00 $520.00 $4,520.00
Large scale development and high complexity modeling $7,500.00 $975.00 $8,475.00
Special modeling services Case by case pricing

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New Install Meter  Fee HST Total
NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Complete $805.10 $104.66 $909.76
NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only $453.84 $59.00 $512.84
NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Complete $875.10 $113.76 $988.86
NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only $523.84 $68.10 $591.94
NEW: 1" MACH 10 Complete $1,032.90 $134.28 $1,167.18
NEW: 1" MACH 10 Meter Only $681.64 $88.61 $770.25
NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Complete $1,316.35 $171.13 $1,487.48
NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Meter Only $1,667.61 $216.79 $1,884.40
2" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $2,196.10 $285.49 $2,481.59
3" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $5,426.91 $705.50 $6,132.41
4" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $6,846.87 $890.09 $7,736.96
6" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $10,282.21 $1,336.69 $11,618.90
8" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $14,263.54 $1,854.26 $16,117.80
10" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $17,663.17 $2,296.21 $19,959.38
12" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter $21,063.70 $2,738.28 $23,801.98
6 x 8" compound  Actual Cost 
4" to 10" protectus  Actual Cost 
R900 Wall Mount Transmitter $428.78 $55.74 $484.52
R900 Pit Mount Transmitter $526.88 $68.49 $595.37
R900 RF Pit Mount Antenna $240.56 $31.27 $271.83
NEW: Wire Repair $99.67 $12.96 $112.63
Wire Replacement $222.62 $28.94 $251.56
Other Water Meter Fees Fee HST Total
Charge for application to change meter size $150.00 N/A $150.00
NEW: Deposit for 3rd Party Meter Testing (up to 1") $100.00 N/A $100.00
3rd Party Meter Testing/ Verification (up to 1") At cost
Water Meter Inspection $50.00 N/A $50.00
Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City Staff At cost
Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost and estimated water theft) $500.00 N/A $500.00

Notes:

Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventer cost.

Charges for meters found on by-pass:

  1. By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass
  2. By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate
  3. If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate

Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss.

Normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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Note: Rates displayed assume payment on or before the due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $30 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment. 

Consumption Charge

Rate
Water $1.490 per cubic meter
Sewer $2.010 per cubic meter

Rate table for monthly service charges

Meter Size Water Fee Sewer Fee
15 millimeters (5/8") $25.61 $33.76
18 millimeters (3/4") $25.61 $33.76
25 millimeters (1") $42.25 $55.70
37 millimeters (1 1/2") $104.99 $138.41
50 millimeters (2") $192.05 $253.19
75 millimeters (3") $358.49 $472.62
100 millimeters (4") $620.95 $818.65
150 millimeters (6") $1,216.30 $1,603.55
200 millimeters (8") $2,029.30 $2,675.39
250 millimeters (10") $2,912.71 $3,840.07

Flat rate table for monthly service charges

Monthly Charges Water Fee Sewer Fee
Flat rate monthly charges $53.69 $61.17
Flat rate new construction monthly charges $26.93 $28.40
Residential reluctant monthly charges $161.07 $183.51

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Water Shut Off and Turn On Fee HST Total
Shutting off or turning on water supply during normal working hours $100.64 N/A $100.64
Shutting off or turning on water supply outside normal working hours $297.65 N/A $297.65

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Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca