What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the City of Guelph, Ontario, fees & rates rules are set by Development Application Fee By-law (2017)-20216 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Schedule scope: Processing of development applications made pursuant to the Planning Act. Notable fees: Minor Official Plan Amendment $11,800; Major Zoning By-law Amendment $14,333; Draft Plan of Subdivision $34,142; Mandatory Pre-consultation $400. Effective date: January 1, 2018.
| schedule scope | Processing of development applications made pursuant to the Planning Act | s. 3 |
| notable fees | Minor Official Plan Amendment $11,800; Major Zoning By-law Amendment $14,333; Draft Plan of Subdivision $34,142; Mandatory Pre-consultation $400 | Schedule "A" |
| effective date | January 1, 2018 | s. 9 |
City of Guelph By-law (2017)-20216 establishing a tariff of fees for development applications.
| schedule scope | Development Charges for 14 municipal services including Water, Wastewater, Parks, Transit, Library, Fire, Policing, and Growth Studies. | s. 2.1 |
| notable fees | Water Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling $11,918; Parks $12,912; Non-Residential $6.08/sq ft. | By-law 20880 Schedule A; By-law 20867 Schedule A |
| effective date | March 2, 2024 | s. 10 |
City of Guelph Development Charges By-law (2024)-20866, as amended by (2024)-20997 (consolidated).
| schedule scope | user fees or charges for services or activities relating to Public Services, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services, Corporate Services and Chief Administrative Officer | user fees or charges for services or activities relating to Public Services |
| notable fees | Dog licence (spayed/neutered/microchipped) $42.03 (2026); public swimming single admission $3.83-$4.77 (2026); zoning by-law copy $120.00 (2026). | Schedule 1: Fees and Charges to By-Law Number (2025) - 21164 |
| effective date | January 1, 2026 | s. 7 |
City of Guelph By-law (2025)-21164 imposing user fees; replaces (2024)-21002.