Service & Engineering Fees

Effective January 1, 2012

Engineering and Inspection fees are calculated as a percentage of the estimated cost of Regional water and sanitary services and are based on a sliding scale.

Engineering & Inspection Fees for Developers

Total Estimated Cost
of Proposed Water
and Sanitary Services 

Engineering and
Inspections Fee Deposits*

less than $100,000

$5,000 or 9% (whichever is greater) +HST

between $100,000.01 and $250,000

7% +HST

between $250,000.01 and $500,000

6% +HST

$500,000.01 or more

5% +HST

*Any unspent funds at the time that the Region assumes the services will be returned to the developer.

Model Home Fees

  • $1,000 for each model home permit requested

Tapping Fees

Water Main Taps

  • Up to and including 50mm - $353.08
  • 100mm and greater - $658.46

Sanitary Taps

  • All sizes - $536.07

Water Meters

  • 20mm - $371.50
  • 25mm - $380.13
  • 40mm - $609.00
  • 50mm - $807.70
  • 75mm - $1,466.09
  • 100mm - $2,541.65
  • 150mm - $4,710.92
  • 200mm - $7,085.05
  • 250mm - $9,461.31

Note: Tapping fees and water meter fees are reviewed in January of each year.