Fees Guide
Information Fees & Permits
Bylaws No. 551/01 / 482/98 / 550/01 / 298/92 / 481/98 / 544/01 / 548/01 / 633/04 / 657/05

Documents General
Document Authorized for release $0.50 plus GST single page or a portion thereof. Photo copy single sheet $0.54 per sheet. Maximum of $10.00 plus GST.

Tax Certificate
Tax certificate authorized for release $20.00 per certificate (GST inclusive)

Description of Parcel or Assessment
Information for description of a parcel or detailed assessment information on a year by year basis is $10.00 per parcel (Tax Search).

Assessment Record
Fee for a copy of the assessment records authorized for release to the property owner is $0.50 plus GST single page or a portion thereof.

Vehicle Pick-Up
The fee for a car or truck pick-up Sticker is $15.00.

Fridge or Freezer
The fee for a Fridge or Freezer Sticker is $25.00

Cemetery
To obtain a valid Work Permit is $10.00.

Facsimiles
To receive fax services a minimum of cover sheet plus first page is $2.14 and for a second and subsequent sheets an additional $0.54 per sheet.

Land Use By-Law Book
The fee for a copy of the Land Use By-Law Book is $110.00 includes G.S.T. per copy.

Encroachment Agreement Fees
icon Policy DV.004.00

Residential Flat Rate
  • up to 500 sq.ft.: $100.00 per year
  • 500sq.ft. & over: $150.00 per year
Commercial/Industrial Flat Rate
  • up to 500 sq.ft.: $200.00 per year
  • 500sq.ft. & over: $350.00 per year
Area Maps
Maps are available at the following fees per map:
GIS (Black & White): $ 3.50
GIS (Colour): $10.00
Aerial (old) Map: $ 5.00
Ownership Map: $15.00
Plan: $7.00

License Plates
License Plates are available at a fee of $2.00 per plate.

Flags & Pins
The Municipal flag is available at a fee of $54.25 per flag.
Municipal pin (metal): $2.00 each.
Municipal pin (plastic): $1.00 each.

Returned Cheques or A.F.T.'s
The fee charged for a N.S.F. cheque is $15.00 per item, and the fee for the return of a A.F.T. or E.F.T is $15.00 per item.

Tax Appeal
The fee to process a tax appeal for properties with Residential Mill Rate is $25.00 /per property.

All other properties:
Assessment Value $0.00 - $999,999.00 - $100.00 / per property.
Assessment Value $1,000,000.00 - $200.00 / per property.

Business License
The fees for a business license is as follows:
  • Resident person and area resident person (Fernie to Pincher Creek): $75.00 per year.
  • Non-resident person: $350.00 per year.
  • Daily Rate: $75.00 per day.
The Business license year is January to December and fees are pro-rated after October 1st, calculated at 50% of the regular yearly fee.

Business application for any type of in home occupation or business license is $100.00

Cemetery
Open/Close: $294.25
Cemetery Plot (Burial): $160.50
Cemetery Plot (Cremation): $107.00
Cemetery Work Permit: $10.00

Permits
Compliance Certificate: $50.00
Development Permits: Bylaw 645, 2005
Electrical Permit: $25.00 (temporary service)
Rezoning: $600.00

Wood Stove Permit
To obtain a valid permit to install a wood stove is $50.00.

Burning Permit
To obtain a valid burning permit is $5.00

Dog License
Spayed / Neutered: $5.00
Not Spayed / Neutered: $15.00  
More than three Dogs: $25.00

Rentals
1 Table & 8 Chairs: $10.85
1 Table: $3.60
1 Chair: $0.90
Damage Deposit: $250.00

Stage Rental
Local Non-Profit Group: Free
Private & Non-Local Groups: $100.00
Damage Deposit: $250.00

Utilities
Re-connection Fee: $ 25.00
Disconnect Fee: $ 25.00
Deposit (Renters & Leaseholders): $100.00       

Town Rounder
Town Rounder Fares: $2.00   

Freedom of Information Request
F.O.I.P.  Request: $25.00