User Fees, Rates and Charges

Starting April 1, 2026, the fees for certain Municipal services will be adjusted. 

For all adjusted fees and rates, see the updated 2026 Fees, Rates and Charges Schedule.

For the current fees and rate schedule, see the 2025 Fees, Rate and Charges Bylaw 24/026.

Understanding user fees, rates and charges

To support the services that contribute to quality of life in the region, the municipality depends on revenue from property taxes and user fees, rates and charges. Although municipal services are typically available to everyone, the costs of services are recovered by different forms of revenue that are determined by the type of service.

1. Fully Tax Supported – Fire, Police, Roads, Parks
2. Partial Tax / Partial User Fee Supported – Transit, Recreational Facilities
3. Fully User Fee Supported – Utilities, Licenses

User fees, rates and charges are paid by the residents who directly use and benefit from municipal services that are not fully supported by tax dollars. The types of services that typically charge user fees are:

• General Administrative and Miscellaneous Services
• Animal Control
• Assessment and Taxation
• Emergency Services
• Parks and Roads
• Recreation and Culture
• Licenses
• Transit Services
• Vehicle for Hire
• Planning and Development Services
• Safety Codes Permitting
• Solid Waste
• Water
• Wastewater