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 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 - Grey Water Leaching1 | $300 | $325 |
| Class 3 – Cesspool1 | $300 | $325 |
| Class 4 – Septic Tank + Field (Residential)1 | $1000 | $1,065 |
| Class 4 – Septic Tank + Field (Commercial)1 | $1,100 | $1,170 |
| Class 4 - Advanced Septic Treatment System2 | $2,500 | $2,655 |
| Class 4 – Tank only Replacement – (Residential)1 | $450 | $480 |
| Class 4 – Tank only Replacement – (Commercial)1 | $550 | $590 |
| Class 4 – Field only Replacement – (Residential)1 | $750 | $800 |
| Class 4 – Field only Replacement – (Commercial)1 | $1,000 | $1,065 |
| Class 5 – Holding Tank (Residential)1 | $850 | $905 |
| Class 5– Holding Tank (Commercial)1 | $1,000 | $1,065 |
| Sewage Renovation Permit (extend, alter, repair, change of use) - Inspection Required1 | $400* | $430* |
| Sewage Renovation Permit (extend, alter, repair, change of use) - No inspection required1 | $125 | $135 |
| Re-inspection Fee2 | $300 | $325* |
| Septic Cancellation / Refund Request Fee1 | NEW | $105 |
| Septic Renewal Fee - beyond 12 months1 | NEW | $105 |
| File Search – 4 day1 | $175 | $190 |
File Search – Rush (Less than 4-day notice)1 | $200 | $215 |
| Severance (per Lot)1 | $250 | $265 |
| Minor Variance1 | $250 | $265 |
| Zoning By-law1 | $250 | $265 |
| Sub-Division (per Lot)1 | $250* | $265* |
| Lot Inspection/Compliance - Inspection & Letter1 | $250* | $265* |
| Performance Level Review – Inspection & Letter1 | $250* | $265* |
| Performance Level Review – Letter only1 | $100* | $110* |
*Subject to 13% HST.
1 Resolution 103-2025 (Nov 17, 2025)
2 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.