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User Fees

By-Law 2026-20 Being a By-Law to Provide for Fees Charged By The Corporation of the Township of Nipissing. By-Law 2026-20 in effect as of June 1, 2026.

2026 Fees

Administration:
Tax Certificate
(Per Roll Number) (No Verbal’s)		$ 55.00
Returned Item Charge (NSF)$ 40.00
Foreign Exchange Payment Processing Fee $ 25.00
Record Search (Minimum 1 Hour Charge) (Per Hour)$ 30.00
Tax Sale Registration – 1st Notification Process
(Plus Actual Costs)		$ 150.00
Tax Sale Registration – Final Notice Process
(Plus Actual Costs)		$ 200.00
Tax Sale Registration – Public Tender Process
(Plus Actual Costs)		$ 500.00
Wrecking Yard Permit – Annually$ 100.00
Entrance Permit (Includes 911 Sign & Installation)$ 200.00
Road Information Request$ 55.00
Building Information Request (Work Orders)$ 55.00
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – MFIPPA:
Request $ 5.00
Search Time (Per 15 Minutes)$ 7.50
Preparation of Records for Disclosure (Per 15 Minutes)$ 7.50
Photocopies or Computer Print Outs (Per Page)$ 0.20
* Fee’s as Prescribed By Legislation *
Planning:
Zoning Information Request$ 55.00
Subdivision Compliance Letter$ 55.00
Lot Levy for McQuaby Lake Subdivision$ 100.00
Lot Levy for Ski Hill Subdivision$ 100.00
Pre-Consultation – Planning Report
(Refundable Deposit Less Actual Costs)		$ 750.00
Consent Application:
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Granting of a Consent (Certificate) (Non-Refundable)$ 250.00
Consent Agreement:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Minor Variance:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Zoning By-Law Amendment:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Official Plan Amendment:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Site Plan Control:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Subdivision Agreement:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 2,500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Deeming By-Law Preparation:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 250.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 1,500.00
Lakeshore Road & Road Closing:
Land Cost (Per Frontage Foot)$ 25.00
 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 250.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Use Of An Unopened Municipal Road Allowance:
Administration Fee (Non-Refundable)$ 500.00
Refundable Deposit (Plus Actual Costs As Required)$ 2,500.00
Building Department:
Construction (New, Additions, Renovations, Plumbing, Etc.)$ 8.60/$1,000 of Construction
*Minimum Permit Fee $130.00
Demolition$ 100.00
Conditional$ 130.00 plus $ 8.60/$ 1,000 of Construction Value
Change of Use$ 130.00 plus $ 8.60/$ 1,000 of Construction Value
Searching of Records (Building Department Only)$ 110.00
Special Inspection$ 160.00
Reinspection$ 120.00
Commencing of Work Prior to Permit Issuance$ 175.00
Application for Transfer of Permit$ 25.00
*Fees as per Building By-Law 2017-04, Schedule “A”
Fire Department:
Fire Work Orders Information$ 55.00
Requested Fire Prevention Inspections of all Buildings and Property:
Commercial, industrial, provincial/federal occupancies
(1 hour minimum)		$ 125.00
Every additional ½ Hour
**Commercial & Industrial Includes Report.		$ 30.00
Residential Occupancies including Government Funded Day Care Centre’s, Group Homes, Child Care Provider Homes, Bed & Breakfast Homes and Schools (Per Inspection, Includes Report)$ 100.00
Fire Inspection For:
Special Occasion Permits$ 37.50
Liquor Licence (Includes Report)$ 75.00

Emergency Response:

Vehicle Fire or Danger of Fire Motor Vehicle Accident – For each Fire Apparatus as follows: Non-Residents Only
Includes any Accident occurring on a Township Road or Private Road within the Township of Nipissing involving an Enclosed Vehicle, ATV, UTV, Snowmobile or Any Motorized Vehicle.
First Hour – Based on Current Ministry of Transportation RatesPer MTO Rates
Per ½ Hour ThereafterPer MTO Rates
Hazardous Materials, Environmental Spills or Clean Ups for each Fire Apparatus as Follows:
First Hour – Based on Current Ministry of Transportation RatesPer MTO Rates
Per ½ Hour ThereafterPer MTO Rates
Hazardous Materials, Spills or Clean Up – Plus Actual Costs as Incurred.
False Alarms – Within a 12-Month Period
First false alarmNo Charge
Second false alarm$ 100.00
Third false alarm$ 250.00
Forth false alarm$ 400.00
Thereafter (unlimited)$ 150.00
Recovery of Costs:
Expenses incurred by the Township to execute a fire protection agreement, retain the services of private contractors, rent special equipment, preserve property or evidence or in order to eliminate an emergency risk or risk of an emergency situation.		Actual Costs
OFF-ROAD EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
Apparatus (Includes UTV Unit) per Hour for Each ApparatusPer MTO Rates
Hydro Line Response – Fire, Sparking or Downed Line Hold & Secure:
Apparatus First Hour For Each Apparatus – Based on Current MTO RatePer MTO Rates
Apparatus Per ½ Hour Thereafter for Each ApparatusPer MTO Rates
Combination Smoke and Co Alarm – Loaner Program Replacement$ 45.00
Landfill:

Replacement of Lost Electronic Landfill Card – $ 10.00 Each

Household Appliances $ 10.00
Fridge, Freezer or Air Conditioner:

Tagged as Freon Free
Untagged

$ 10.00
$ 40.00
Brush – 5 Ton Dump Trailer and Under$ 5.00

BULK Items Accepted at Wolfe Lake Landfill ONLY

Mattress or Box Spring$ 27.00
Pick Up Truck Load – Full$ 50.00
Pick Up Truck Load – ½ Full$ 25.00
Pick Up Truck Load – ¼ Full or Less$ 10.00
Shingles – 5-Ton Dump Trailer and Under$ 30.00
Renovation Waste – 5-Ton Dump Trailer and Under$ 75.00
Watercraft – Boats  $ 150.00
Watercraft – Paddleboats, Kayaks, Canoes$ 50.00
Tandem Trailer$ 80.00
Single Axle (Dump Truck)$ 180.00
Tandem Truckloads$ 250.00
Dumpster or Tri-Axle Truckloads (12 Yards and Up)$ 300.00
911 Signs:
Sign (For Replacement Sign Blade)$ 50.00
Post$ 40.00
Installation$ 30.00
Sign for Existing Entrance
(Includes Sign Blade, Post and Installation)		$ 120.00
Facilities Rental:
Nipissing Community Centre:
Damage Deposit (Refundable) Non-Alcohol Event Rental$ 75.00
Damage Deposit (Refundable) Alcohol Event Rental$ 100.00
Key Deposit (Refundable)$ 25.00
Alcohol Licensed Event (6 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
* Special Occasions Permit Required
(Includes Kitchen Rental)		$ 300.00
Kitchen Rental$ 50.00
Hall Rental – ½ Day
(4 hours approximately)
(Includes Kitchen Rental)		$ 100.00
Hall Rental – Full Day
(8 hours Approximately)
(Includes Kitchen Rental)		$ 150.00
Hall Rental – 2 hours – Education/Training Rate
(Does Not Include Kitchen Rental)
* Requires Third Party Liability Insurance		$ 25.00
Funeral Luncheon
(Includes Kitchen Rental)		$ 50.00
Additional Rental Setup Appointments (Per Hour)$ 20.00
Community Centre Sign:
Advertising of Event (Up to 7 Days)$ 50.00
Heritage Park:
Outdoor Rink Facility Rental Per Day$ 100.00
Township of Nipissing Museum Buildings:
Church Building (Use for Day, Includes Set Up and Supervision of Site)$ 500.00
Gazebo and Grounds$ 250.00
Fitness Centre:
Nipissing Fitness Centre:
Swipe Card Deposit (Refundable)
Required for Each Membership		$ 15.00
Individual Membership – 1 Year$ 200.00
Individual Membership – 6 Months$ 120.00
Individual Membership – 3 Months$ 60.00
Individual Membership – 1 Month$ 25.00
Family Membership (2 Members) – 1 Year$ 325.00
Senior Membership (60 Years of Age) – 1 Year$ 150.00
Student Membership – 1 Year$ 150.00
Cemetery Fees:
Nipissing Union Cemetery, Commanda Union Cemetery & St. John’s Alsace Cemetery:
Township Resident:
Single Lot$ 340.00
Cremation Lot * Block 14 Only$ 220.00
Single Lot for 2 Cremated Remains$ 400.00
Non-Resident:
Single Lot$ 530.00
Cremation Lot * Block 14 Only$ 265.00
Single Lot for 2 Cremated Remains$ 590.00
Interment Rates:
Regular Grave Opening – Weekdays
Regular Grave Opening – Saturdays		$ 300.00
$ 400.00
Cremation Opening – Weekdays
Cremation Opening – Saturdays		$ 150.00
$ 200.00
Foundation Rates:
Under 36 Inches$ 400.00
36 to 48 Inches$ 500.00
48 to 60 Inches$ 800.00
Over 60 Inches$ 900.00
Pad Base (Flat Marker)
* Pillow Marker 173 Square Inches and Up		$ 200.00
Install ground Setting
* Flat Marker Under 173 Square Inches		$ 35.00
* * Fees per By-Law Number 2022-38 * *
Miscellaneous:
Map of Township – Large, Coloured$ 20.00
Copies: Black and White, 8 ½” x 11” or 8 ½” x 14” Per Page$ 0.25
Colour Copies Per Page, All Sizes$ 0.75
Facsimile per Page, Includes Transmission Report$ 1.00
Mileage Rate Per Kilometer (KM)$ 0.73