Septic & Land Development Fees

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged. 

NOTE:

  • Cash, cheque, VISA, MASTERCARD and Interac accepted
  • Please make cheque payable to "Thunder Bay District Health Unit"
  • There is a fee of $25 per cheque for non-sufficient funds

The following fees are associated with Sewage Systems and Land Development.

 

DESCRIPTION

FEE

NEW FEE EFFECTIVE February 5, 2024

Class 2 - Grey Water Leaching1

$300

 

Class 3 – Cesspool1

$300

 

Class 4 – Septic Tank + Field (Residential)1

$1000

 

Class 4 – Septic Tank + Field (Commercial)1

$1,100

 

Class 4 - Advanced Septic Treatment System2,3

NEW

$2,500

Class 4 – Tank only Replacement – (Residential)1

$450

 

Class 4 – Tank only Replacement – (Commercial)1

$550

 

Class 4 – Field only Replacement – (Residential)1

$750

 

Class 4 – Field only Replacement – (Commercial)1

$1,000

 

Class 5 – Holding Tank (Residential)1

$850

 

Class 5– Holding Tank (Commercial)1

$1,000

 

Sewage Renovation Permit (extend, alter, repair, change of use) - Inspection Required1

$400*

 

Sewage Renovation Permit (extend, alter, repair, change of use) - No inspection required1

$125

 

Re-inspection Fee2

NEW

$300

File Search – 4 day1

$175

 

File Search – Rush

(Less than 4-day notice)1

$200

 

Severance (per Lot)1

$250

 

Minor Variance1

$250

 

Zoning By-law1

$250

 

Sub-Division (per Lot)1

$250*

 

Lot Inspection/Compliance - Inspection & Letter1

$250*

 

Performance Level Review – Inspection & Letter1

$250*

 

Performance Level Review – Letter only1

$100*

 

*Subject to 13% HST. 

1 Resolution 93-2014 (Oct. 15, 2014), Resolution 94-2023 (Nov. 15, 2023)

2 Resolution 53-2023 (Dec 20, 2023)

3 Advanced Septic Treatment System refers to onsite sewage treatment systems that require an ongoing maintenance agreement as part of their authorization to be used in Ontario.

 

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