Fees & rates — Owen Sound, Ontario

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In the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, fees & rates rules are set by Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-067 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. Schedule scope: City services and activities and use of City property, set out in Schedules A through M. Notable fees: dog licence (spayed/neutered) $25; cat licence (spayed/neutered) $35; transit cash fare all others $3.25; bag tag $3.00; marriage licence $150. Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-067 adopted bylaw
schedule scope City services and activities and use of City property, set out in Schedules A through M. s. 5
notable fees dog licence (spayed/neutered) $25; cat licence (spayed/neutered) $35; transit cash fare all others $3.25; bag tag $3.00; marriage licence $150 Schedule A, item 11; Schedule A, item 18; Schedule D, item 1; Schedule L, item 3; Schedule M, item 1
effective date July 1, 2026 s. 19
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The City's consolidated schedule of fees and charges for permits, licences, services and facility use, updated annually.

Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law No. 2023-127 adopted bylaw
notable fees Municipal Accommodation Tax 4% of Purchase Price s. 17
effective date March 1, 2024 s. 65
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Imposes a Municipal Accommodation Tax on short-term/hotel accommodations within the City and sets collection/remittance rules.

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