The General Fees and Charges By-Law is set to recover costs providing various services. Fees and charges assist in covering all or a portion of the cost of delivering customer specific services therefore alleviating the financial impact on tax and user rate payers. Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorizes a municipality to enact by-laws to impose fees and/or charges for services or activities provided or carried out by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board and; for the use of its property including property under its control.
In addition, Section 69(1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 provides that a municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications.
View By-law 16-2022 General Fees & Charges for a complete listing as of March 21, 2022.
View By-law 17-2022 Building By-law for fees adopted February 22, 2022.
Township of Tyendinaga Fees and Charges
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Administration & Finance Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Photocopy/Fax (Local/Long Distance; North America only) Per page $1.00 HST Exempt Commissioning Documents (Affidavits/Declaration) -Non-Municipal Purpose – residents Per document $10.00 HST Exempt Commissioning Documents (Affidavits/Declaration) -Non-Municipal Purpose – non-residents Per document $15.00 HST Exempt Certification of Document – residents Per first page per document, plus for each subsequent page $15 for first page per document, plus $1 for each subsequent page HST Exempt Certification of Document – non-residents Per first page per document, plus for each subsequent page $20 for first page per document, plus $1 for each subsequent page HST Exempt Freedom of Information Requests (filing fee, copies, etc.) Per request $5/request plus fees as prescribed as per the Act. HST Exempt Locating/Researching/Preparing Documents Per 30 minutes $25.00 HST Exempt Tyendinaga Township promotional items such as t-shirts, hats, clothing etc. Cost Cost plus 10% HST Lottery Licence Per licence 3% of Prizes HST Exempt Tile Drain Loan Application Per application $50.00 HST Exempt Tile Drain Loan Early Payout Per application $25.00 HST Exempt Drainage Tile Loan – Inspection services Per inspection $150.00 HST Exempt Line Fences Act Administrative Fee $100.00 HST Exempt Tax Certificate – Within 5-7 business days $50.00 HST Exempt Tax Certificate – Rush – Within 1-2 business days $75.00 HST Exempt Copy of Tax Bill or Statement on Account Per Roll $15.00 HST Exempt Tax Registration Cost Recovery plus 10% HST Exempt Finance charge for unpaid taxes Per month 1.25% HST Exempt Finance charge for outstanding accounts receivable Per month 1.25% HST Exempt Charge for NSF cheque Each cheque $50.00 HST Exempt Additional Copy of invoice/statement and supporting documentation Per invoice $5.00 HST Exempt Administration Fee – Transfer unpaid accounts to Property Tax account Per account $20.00 HST Exempt -
Dog and Kennel Licensing Fees
Dog Licensing Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
If renewed by March 31 Per dog $20.00 HST Exempt If renewed after March 31 Per dog $30.00 HST Exempt New dogs obtained after March 31 Per dog $20.00 HST Exempt Replacement of a lost tag Per tag $10.00 HST Exempt Kennel Licensing Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
If renewed by March 31 Per License $100.00 HST Exempt If renewed after March 31 Per License $150.00 HST Exempt New Kennel Licence obtained after March 31 Per License $100.00 HST Exempt Additional Site Visit Per Visit $50.00 HST Exempt -
Recreation Programs & Recreation Hall Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Recreation Hall Non-Prime Time Day Block Per block $180.00 HST Non-Prime Time Evening Block Per block $200.00 HST Non-Prime Time Full Day Per day $342.00 HST Prime Time Day Block Per day $210.00 HST Prime Time Evening Block Per block $230.00 HST Prime Time Full Day Per block $396.00 HST ** Hourly Rate – Prime Time Per hour $48.00 HST ** Hourly Rate – Non-Prime Time Per hour $48.00 HST COVID Screener Per hour $19.76 HST Bar Flat Rate Per rental $100.00 HST Kitchen Only Full Day Per day $80.00 HST Half Day Per half day $50.00 HST Note to Hall Rentals Prime Time: Friday after 4:00pm until 4:00pm Sunday
Non-Prime Time: 4:01pm Sunday until 3:59pm Friday
Daytime rentals consist of ‘Day Block’ during the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm
Evening rentals consist of ‘Evening Block’ during the hours of 4:01pm-2:00am
All ‘Recreation Hall’ rentals include the use of the kitchen
Meeting Room Meeting Rate (max. 2hrs) Per block $30.00 HST Additional hour rate Per hour $10.00/hour HST Ball Diamonds Hardball Diamonds Per game $42.00 HST Hardball Diamond with lights Per game $102.00 HST Softball Diamonds Per game $17.50 HST Grooming Service (line and drag) Per request $20.00 HST Tournament Per diamond/ per day $65.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Soccer Pitch Soccer game/practice Per game $12.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Soccer Tournament Per pitch – Per day $45.00 HST Exempt if under 14 Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Horse Ring Full Day Rate Per day $120.00 HST Programs Minor Baseball Per player – Pre-Rookie $40.25 HST Exempt Per player – Rookie $69.00 HST Exempt Per player – Mosquito $115.00 HST Exempt Per player – Peewee $126.50 HST Exempt Per player – Bantam $155.25 HST Per player – Midget $155.25 HST Youth Soccer Per player U7 Res: $46.00 Non-Res: $57.50
HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U9 Res: $46.00 Non-Res: $57.50
HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U12 Res: $46.00 Non-Res: $57.50
HST Exempt if under 14 Per player U17 Res: $46.00 Non-Res: $57.50
HST Adult Mixed Beach Volleyball Per team $193.20 HST Adult Mixed 3-Pitch Per team $281.75 HST Yoga Drop-in Per person/ per day $5.00 HST Yoga Program (10 Sessions) Per program $44.00 HST Pilates Program (8 Sessions) Per program $60.00 HST -
Waste Transfer Station Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Household waste in bags Per bag $3.00 HST Exempt Freon units (Refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.) Per item $36.00 HST Exempt Porcelain sink, toilets, etc. Per item $5.00 HST Exempt Large furnishings/major household appliances Per item $12.00 HST Exempt Tires (10 tires maximum accepted per day per person) Per tire No Charge HST Exempt Tires over 10 tire maximum Per tire above max $5.00 HST Exempt After Hours Access Fee Per visit $100.00 per entry plus applicable
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HST Exempt Recycle Bins Per bin $15.00 HST Mattresses/box springs, etc.: Crib to Cot Size Per item $6.00 HST Exempt Mattress or Box Spring Per item $12.00 HST Exempt Rugs, carpet, underlay, flooring etc. Per yard $15.00 HST Exempt Truck Load ($20 per cubic yard) Standard Truck 2.2 cubic yards Per level load $45.00 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.00 HST Exempt Full Sized Truck 2.96 cubic yards Per level load $60.00 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.00 HST Exempt Trailer (4’x8’) 2.54 cubic yards Per level load $50.00 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.00 HST Exempt Trailer (6’x10’x2’) 3.6 cubic yards Per level load $72.00 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.00 HST Exempt Trailer (6’x10’x3’ and up) 6.6 cubic yards Per level load $130.00 HST Exempt Additional fee for heaped load Per heaped load $10.00 HST Exempt -
Roads Department Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Excess Load Permits Excess Load Permit-One time One-time $60.00 HST Exempt Excess Load Permit-Annual Annual $240.00 HST Exempt Equipment Grader Per hour $120.00 HST Exempt Rubber tire backhoe Per hour $100.00 HST Exempt Tandem dump truck Per hour $90.00 HST Exempt Water truck Per hour $90.00 HST Exempt Pick-up truck Per hour $35.00 HST Exempt Tractor with mower Per hour $90.00 HST Exempt Plate tamper (per day) Per day $55.00 HST Exempt Pick-up with brush chipper Per hour $90.00 HST Exempt Foreman with pick-up Per hour $75.00 HST Exempt Labourer Per hour $35.00 HST Exempt Pay Loader Per hour $120.00 HST Exempt Labourer with chainsaw Per hour $45.00 HST Exempt Backhoe with rotary broom Per hour $120.00 HST Exempt Pick-up truck with trailer Per hour $45.00 HST Exempt ¾ ton truck with snowplow/sander Per hour $55.00 HST Exempt -
Civic Address Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Establish Civic Address- Blade, post and installation Per post and sign $120.00 HST Exempt Civic Address – Installation of replacement blade and/or post Per post and sign $100.00 HST Exempt Civic Address – Replacement blade Per sign $60.00 HST Exempt Entrance Permit – New – Twp Road Per permit $1560.00 HST Exempt Entrance Permit – New – Old County Road Per permit $2160.00 HST Exempt Safe Site Entrance Per entrance $100.00 HST Exempt -
Planning Fees
Fee Name Unit Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Zoning By-law Amendment Per application $1000.00 HST Exempt Site Plan Control Per application $800.00 HST Exempt Renewal Per application $400.00 HST Exempt Deposit Per application $5,000.00 HST Exempt Removal of Holding (H) Symbol from Zoning Per application $250.00 HST Exempt Part Lot Control Per application $750.00 HST Exempt Deeming By-law Per application $750.00 HST Exempt Minor Variance Application Per application $1,000.00 HST Exempt Tyendinaga Refund Policy: Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Control If an application has been submitted to the Township but no administrative functions have been performed Per application 90% HST Exempt If a report has been prepared and/or other administrative functions have been performed on application, but the application has not proceeded to Council and/or a Public Meeting
Per application 50% HST Exempt If the application and report have been considered by Council and/or a Public Meeting has been held Per application No Refund HST Exempt Minor Variances If an application has been submitted but no administrative functions have been performed Per application 90% HST Exempt If a report has been prepared and/or other administrative functions have been performed on an application, but the application has not been considered by the Committee of Adjustment Per application 50% HST Exempt If the application and report have been considered by the Committee of Adjustment Per application No refund HST Exempt Encroachment Agreement Per agreement $250.00 HST Exempt Cash in Lieu of Parkland Per application $900.00/lot HST Exempt Zoning Compliance Certificate Within 5-7 business days Per property 100.00 HST Exempt Rush – Within 1-2 business days Per property $125.00 HST Exempt Planning Documents · Comprehensive Zoning By-law Per copy $100.00 HST Exempt Quinte Conservation Review Per application Current Quinte Conservation Rate HST Exempt All planning services and applications listed within this schedule are subject to recovery of Third-Party Fees including but not limited to planners, engineers, solicitors, surveying, legal agreements or opinions, conservation authorities etc. shall be recovered at cost.
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Fire Department Fees
Service Description Detail Fee (Excluding HST) Applicable Taxes (HST 13% or HST Exempt)
Letters Compliance / Clearance Letter Fire Investigation Report
Letters and/or copies of reports requested by or for; lawyers, insurance companies, real estate brokers, builders, request at sale of property. $100.00 HST Exempt Fire Inspections By Request Per report $100.00 HST Exempt Inspection Orders
Preparation of an Inspection Order under Section 21 of the Fire Protection & Prevention Act
To cover the cost to prepare an Inspection Order due to fire safety issues.
$150.00 HST Exempt Air Bottle Refills Filling air bottles for non-fire services Per Bottle $8.00 HST Exempt False Alarms Monitored Automatic Fire Alarm Systems Calculated Based MTO Current Rates – Per call (first call per calendar year – no charge) Cost Recovery HST Exempt Additional firefighting resources FD incurs additional expenses (chemicals, foams, devices, absorbent material) All additional costs incurred Cost Recovery HST Exempt Use of heavy equipment Where a building, or part of a building, has to be pulled down due to safety; to assist with firefighting and / or a fire investigation
All additional costs incurred Cost Recovery HST Exempt Motor Vehicle Collision MTO Roads and Township Roads Current Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Accident Rate (MTO) – (Per hour/truck) Current MTO Rate Per Hour/Per Truck HST Exempt Clean up of hazardous materials spills Clean up material and / or use of an outside contractor Current Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Accident Rate (MTO) – Hourly Rate plus applicable fees Cost Recovery HST Exempt Securing of Premises after an alarm Use of an outside contractor All costs to secure premises Cost Recovery HST Exempt Cost of firefighter to attend event Cost for a firefighter over and above all other fees for alarms $30.00 Per firefighter/ per hour HST Exempt Open Air Burning Permits Fire Burn Permits $20.00 HST Exempt Surcharge for Online Purchase of Open-Air Burning Permits. Fire Permit purchased online through fire website using PayPal Service PayPal Changes 30 cents plus 2% pf the purchase $1.50 HST Exempt Administration and Enforcement if Spills Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
The cleanup of hazardous material spills shall be charged at the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) rate plus the costs of any cleanup materials or contractors used in the clean-up and shall be payable by the person or persons creating or causing such spills as determined at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief of the Township of Tyendinaga Fire Department.
Securing of Premises
Securing of premises after a fire (i.e., by sealing or boarding of doors and windows, etc.) shall be charged at an hourly rate plus the current level of overhead and materials used. If firefighters are employed for barricading the rate shall be the current hourly rate of the department per firefighter and such charges shall be payable by the owner or owners of the premises. If a situation arises where the building or part of the building is deemed unsafe and must be demolished, the actual costs for the equipment and labour will be the responsibility of the owner or insurance agent of the property.
Securing Premise for Investigates under the F.P.P.A and Ontario Fire Code.
If Tyendinaga Township Fire Department requires any call location to be secured for the purpose of maintaining evidence during an active investigation, the Owner, Renter and/or Insurance Company will be responsible for the cost incurred by the Fire Department.
Fire Prevention Event requested by a Company or organization
In the Event that Tyendinaga Fire Department is requested or required by a Company or Organization to Provide Fire Prevention or Fire Protection services during an organized event, with the exception of a Township Event, Tyendinaga Township Fire Department will recover all costs and resources used during the event.
Additional firefighting resources
In the event the Fire Department requires the use a foam firefighting agent, dry chemical agent or any absorbent booms / socks / pads, the replacement costs will be the responsibility of the owner of the property or insurance agent.
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Building Fees
The Building Inspection Services Board (BISB) looks after building inspections for Stirling-Rawdon, Deseronto, Madoc Township, Marmora and Lake, Tweed, and Tyendinaga. The Board approves the Building By-law and each municipality approves the by-law as recommended.
View Complete By-law 17-2022 – Building By-law to provide for the issuance of Building Permits, Demolition Permits, Plumbing Permits, Change of Use Permits, Sewage System Permits and Swimming Pool Permits.
CLASS OF PERMIT Value of the improvement is to be determined on the following costs. ALL PERMITS ARE SUBJECT TO A $150.00 ADMINISTRATION FEE A) NEW RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND ADDITIONS: $155.00 per square foot To obtain estimated cost apply $155.00 per square foot of living space above grade. Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. RESIDENTIAL BASEMENTS $110.00 per square foot
To obtain estimated cost apply $110.00 per square foot of basement space.
Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost
GARAGES, SHED, UTILITY BUILDINGS, CARPORTS $75.00 per square foot
To obtain estimated cost apply $75.00 per square foot of building area. Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost.
B) COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL: (Includes Renovation) (a) First class masonry, veneer or frame and siding construction with interior finished suitable for occupation as business, school, church, office, etc., $185.00 per square foot
To obtain estimated cost, apply $185.00 per square foot of floor area (use 75% of rate for 2nd and 3rd floors and 50% of rate for each floor thereafter). Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. (b) All buildings of masonry, veneer, frame or metal construction with interior unfinished to be used for storage, warehousing or factory, etc. $125.00 per square foot
To obtain estimated cost, apply $125.00 per square foot of floor area (use 75% of rate for 2nd and 3rd floors and 50% of rate for each floor thereafter). Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. (c) All mechanical (ie. Fire System, HVAC) Construction Value provided but must be confirmed to reflect current value of the service. Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. C) INSTITUTIONAL: $620.00 per square foot
To obtain estimated cost, apply $620.00 per square foot of floor area. Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. D) DECKS, PORCHES, STEEL ROOFS Flat fee = $155.00
E) RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS/SECONDARY RESIDENCE $110.00 per square foot – To obtain estimated cost, apply $110.00 per square foot of area to be renovated. Permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. F) FARM BUILDINGS AND/OR FABRIC COVERED STRUCTURES Open – $60.00 per sq.ft. Closed –$75.00 per sq.ft.
To obtain cost, apply $60.00 or $75.00 per square foot of building area. Permit fee is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof of estimated cost. G) SWIMMING POOLS and all necessary fencing (Also include WOODSTOVE/BOILER $150.00 fee
If there is any discrepancy between this list and the list presented in the Fees By-law, the by-law will prevail.
Payment Options
We offer a variety of ways to pay your bill. Payments must be received by the due date to avoid penalty.
If you didn’t receive or if you have misplaced your tax bill or other municipal invoice, contact the Municipal Office at 613-396-1944 or email treasurer@tyendinagatownship.com. It is the account holder’s responsibility to ensure payments are made and the account balance is paid.
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Online Banking
Pay your taxes and other municipal invoices (e.g. dog tags, rentals, entrance permits) through online banking with your financial institution. You are responsible to pay any service charges levied by them.
Taxes
- Sign onto your online banking and add “Tyendinaga, Twp – Property Taxes” as a payee.
- Use your roll number located on your tax bill for the 19-digit account number. Some institution only require the first 15-digits. Note your roll number begins with 12-01-000-0XX-XXXX-0000.
Municipal Invoices (e.g. dog tags, rentals, entrance permits)
- Sign onto your online banking and add “Tyendinaga, Twp – Miscellaneous” as a payee.
- Enter a detailed description such as your dog tag number or address to ensure your payment is applied to the proper account.
Contact your bank’s customer service department if this does not work.
Allow at least four business days for your bank to process the transaction and send us your payment.
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E-Transfers
To use this service, please contact us at 613-396-1944 or email treasurer@tyendinagatownship.com.
You are responsible to pay any service charges levied by them.
Pay your taxes and other municipal invoices (e.g. dog tags, entrance permits) by e-Transfers. e-Transfers can be sent and received 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Through your online banking create a contact for the Township of Tyendinaga using treasurer@tyendinagatownship.com as the email address to send the funds to.
- Make sure to put your roll number, dog tag number, AR invoice number or brief description of the payment in the message.
- Password set up not required as this is an auto deposit. If your bank requires a password set up please confirm your bank is set up for auto deposit.
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Online Using Credit Card, PaySimply or Paytm
Pay your taxes and other municipal invoices (e.g. dog tags) online using third party companies such as PaySimply and Paytm.
Make sure to submit your payment well in advance of the due date, because it may take a few days to process the payment. You are responsible to pay any service charges levied by them.
Credit card payments cannot be processed in person. Any third party companies are neither affiliated nor partners of the Township. Visit their website for terms, conditions, payment processing times or any other inquires.
NOTE: Paypal can be used to pay for burn permits only.
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Financial Institutions
Online, Mobile or Telephone Banking
You can add the Township of Tyendinaga as a bill payee with most banks.
Taxes
- Sign onto your online banking and add “Tyendinaga, Twp – Property Taxes” as a payee.
- Use your roll number located on your tax bill for the 19-digit account number. Some institution only require the first 15-digits. Note your roll number begins with 12-01-000-0XX-XXXX-0000.
Municipal Invoices (e.g. dog tags, rentals, entrance permits)
- Sign onto your online banking and add “Tyendinaga, Twp – Miscellaneous” as a payee.
- Enter a detailed description such as your dog tag number or address to ensure your payment is applied to the proper account.
Contact your bank’s customer service department if this does not work.
Allow at least four business days for your bank to process the transaction and send us your payment.
ATM or Bank Teller
You can pay your bill at an ATM or with a teller at most banks. Allow at least four business days for your bank to process the transaction and send us your payment.
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In-Person Payments
Location: Township of Tyendinaga Municipal Office
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Cheque (made out to the Township of Tyendinaga)
- Debit
Cheques may be dropped in the mail slot located beside the main entrance to the Municipal Office.
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Drop Box
Location: Tyendinaga Township Municipal Office
Make a payment by cheque using our 24-hour drop-off mail slot. Please attach your tax payment stub or payment details on the cheque within your envelope to ensure payment is applied to correct account.
The mail slot is located to the left of the municipal office’s front door.
Please do not use the mail slot for cash payments.
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Mail
To mail payments, send to:
Township of Tyendinaga
859 Melrose Road
Shannonville, ON, K0K 3A0- Cheque (made out to the Township of Tyendinaga) and payment details or tax roll number written on memo line
- Attach your payment stub
Please mail early, as payments delayed in the mail and received after the due date will be subject to a penalty charge. We consider payments complete on the date the Finance Department receives your cheque.
