What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the City of Vaughan, Ontario, fees & rates rules are set by By-law 051-2026 (Fees and Charges 2026-2027) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Schedule scope: Fees and charges for City services, permits, programs, facilities, documents, and other activities for calendar years 2026 and 2027. Notable fees: Male or female dog or cat $25.00; pet adoption $10.00-$285.00; monthly on-street parking permit $60.00; special event permit up to 250 people $80.00. Effective date: February 24, 2026 (except Schedule "L-1" Water and Schedule "L-2" Wastewater: April 1, 2026).
By-law 051-2026 (Fees and Charges 2026-2027)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
Fees and charges for City services, permits, programs, facilities, documents, and other activities for calendar years 2026 and 2027.
s. 1
notable fees
Male or female dog or cat $25.00; pet adoption $10.00-$285.00; monthly on-street parking permit $60.00; special event permit up to 250 people $80.00.
Schedule "Q"
effective date
February 24, 2026 (except Schedule "L-1" Water and Schedule "L-2" Wastewater: April 1, 2026)
s. 9
scout note
City-wide consolidated fees by-law for 2026-2027, repeals By-law 251-2024. Schedule F (Building Standards Department) sets building permit fees under s.7 Building Code Act, 1992.
Fees and Charges By-law 251-2024
adopted bylaw
Consolidated schedule of City user fees and charges (planning, building, licensing, fire-permit and other municipal service fees) for calendar years 2025-2026; repeals prior Fees and Charges By-law 224-2023.