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User Fees

The Township of Minden Hills establishes administrative fees and user charges as required. These charges are reviewed by Council and adopted through by-law.

These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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Administration, Finance and Tax Fees
Service Fee
Commissioning of Documents $10.00
Photocopies

$0.50 per black and white page

$1.00 per colour page
Township Flags $50.00
Lottery Licences 3% of the value of the total prize to be awarded
Tax Certificate $70.00
Statement of Account, Taxes or Water $10.00
Duplicate Billing Notice, Taxes or Water or Accounts Receivable $10.00
NSF (Non Sufficient Funds) or Returned Payment $50.00
Transfer Balance and Overpayments $25.00
Addition to the Roll (per addition) $25.00
Mortgage Company Billings $5.00 per roll/per billing
Reminders or Arrears Notices $5.00 per tax and/or water and sewer account
Past Due and Outstanding Accounts 1.25% per month, added on the first day of each and every month that amounts are outstanding
Burial Permit and Death Registrations (In and out of town) $20.00
Rental of Council Chambers by "For Profit" Organizations $190.00 per day or $25.00 per hour plus HST.
Marriage License $125.00
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Tax Sale Costs
Service Fee
Final Notice before Tax Sale Registration Actual Fees Charged
Tax Sale Administration Fee, When File Opened

Actual Fees Charged
Tax Sale Administration Fee, When Registered Actual Fees Charged
Tax Sale Administration Fee, Execute Tax Sale (fee applies when public tax sale preparations begin) Actual Fees Charged
Township Tax Sale Fee $2,500.00
Tax Sale Administration Fee, Execute Extension Agreement $500.00
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Freedom of Information Request Fees
Service Fee
Application Fee $5.00 per request
Search and Preparation Fee $7.50 per quarter hour
Photocopying Fee $0.20 

Please view our Building Permits page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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Building Permit and Service Fees
Permit or Service Fee
To construct a dwelling or addition to a dwelling plus buildings used for human habitation such as bunkies and private cabins

$1.00 per square foot
To construct an accessory building or addition to an accessory building $0.80 per square foot
To demolish a building $150.00
To construct a deck $200.00
To construct a commercial or industrial building $1.10 per square foot
To construct a tent over 60 square metres $100.00
To transfer an existing permit $150.00
To change use of a building $100.00
To construct a foundation, unfinished $0.60 per square foot
To construct a foundation, finished $1.00 per square foot
To install a swimming pool $150.00
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance / HVAC System / Chimney - IE Woodstove / Furnace $150.00
To construct an Agricultural Building $0.50 per square foot
Minimum fee for any building permit $350.00 which includes admin fee of $200.00
Plumbing permit

$200.00 dwellings

$100.00 plus $5 per fixture

ICI Basic Fee of $75 when plumbing is in conjunction with other construction
To renovate an existing building

$0.55 per square foot for dwellings

$0.65 per square foot for ICI buildings
Building without a permit Double the standard fee.
Re-inspection Fee $100.00
Conditional Permit $100.00 plus applicable Building Permit fees
Application for a Sewage System - Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5  $875.00

Septic Permit for an Addition, Renovation, Change of Use or Tank Change

 $450.00

Septic Permit Review (For Change of a Design Requiring a Site Visit)

 $250.00

Other Fees

  

File Search Request and Response Letter (Part 8)

 $50.00

Class

 FEE

Sidewalk Table and Chair Policy

 $100.00 per year 

Administration Fee, Non-refundable

To accompany all applications for a building permit (excluding all Septic fees, Dog Fees and Sidewalk Policy)

 $200.00 Flat Rate

Annual Maintenance Fee, Non-refundable

 $300.00

Revised Plans Review (Existing permits only)

 $100.00

Refreshment Vehicle Fee, annual

 $500.00

Short-Term Rentals

  

Initial Licence Fee for Short-Term Rental Premises

 $500.00

Annual Renewal Fee for Short-Term Rental Premises

 $500.00
Change of Information for Short-Term Rental $150.00
Inspection Fee - Per Occurrence $150.00
Non-Compliance Re-Inspection Fee $150.00

Visit our Cemeteries page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule G of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

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Interment Rights in a Regular Full Burial Plot at the Bethel, Gelert, Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries
Type Fee
Residents* $950.00
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Non-Resident Surcharge on Interment Rights in a Regular Full Burial Plot (in addition to interment rights) at the Bethel, Gelert, Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries
Type Fee
Non-residents $950.00

 

  • Includes rights to inter up to 1 casket and 2 cremains or 4 cremains plus 4 cornerstones and installation.
  • Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of cemetery lot purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
  • The greater of 40% and $290.00 of the full burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.

 

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Interment Rights in Cremation Plots
Type Fee
Residents* $500.00
Non-residents $1,000.00
  • Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains.
  • Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of cemetery lot purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
  • The greater of 40% and $175.00 of the in-ground cremation burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
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Interment Rights in Columbaria at Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries
Type Fee
Residents* $1,000.00
Non-residents $2,000.00
  • Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains in one 12” x 12” niche.
  • Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
  • The greater of 15% and $165.00 of the cremation niche cemetery lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.

* The Resident Rate for a cemetery lot purchase applies to Permanent or Seasonal landowners who currently own property within the County of Haliburton. Resident shall also include an individual who has filled one of the previous criteria but has sold or relocated outside of the County of Haliburton within the previous twenty-four months in order to receive long-term care, or at the discretion of the Cemetery Board.

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Opening and Closing Fees - All Cemeteries (Weather Permitting)
Type Fee
Adult Casket Burial $1,500.00 
Winter Casket Burial actual costs incurred plus 10%
In-ground Cremains $300.00
Columbaria Niche $225.00
Saturday Interment Surcharge for Caskets $200.00
Saturday Interment Surcharge for Cremains and Columbaria Niche $100.00
Surcharge for Late Interments After 3:00 PM $150.00
Casket Disinterment Actual Cost incurred plus 10%
Cremains Disinterment $425.00
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Marker and Cornerstone Costs
Type Fee
Removal of Sod for Flat Markers $75.00
Foundation Installations $300.00
Columbaria Niche Lettering $500.00
Columbaria Niche Year of Passing $300.00
Purchase and Installation of Cornerstones $200.00
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Marker Care and Maintenance
Type Fee
Flat, at least 173 square inches $0.00
Flat, 173 square inches or larger  $100.00
Upright, less than 4 feet including base $200.00
Upright, greater than 4 feet including base $400.00
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Administrative and Other Fees
Type Fee
Administrative Fee $50.00
Change of Interment Rights $100.00
Transfer of Interment Rights $100.00
Assisting Family to Determine/Document Interment Rights $50.00 per lot
Vault Storage (Storage of remains for spring interment.) $200.00

For more information on our Community Centres, please visit our Community Centres page. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

Irondale Community Centre

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Irondale Community Centre Fees
Service Fee
Hourly Rate (minimum two hour rental, full kitchen use) $17.00
Entire Property $111.00 per day

Lochlin Community Centre

The Lochlin Community Centre is currently closed and unable to be rented. 

Minden Community Centre

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Minden Community Centre Rental Fees
Rental Full Rate (Day or Night) 4 Hours (Minimum Charge) 1 Hour (effective Jan. 1, 2026)
Room 1 $286.50 $144.00 $36.00
Kitchen (day or night rate) $70.25 Not available. Not available.
Room 2 $172.00 $86.00 $21.00
Warm Viewing Area $172.00 $86.00 $21.00
Room 1 & 2 $401.50 $171.50 Not available
Room 1 & Warm Viewing Area $391.25 $172.00 Not available
Full Auditorium (rooms 1, 2 and kitchen) $486.50 Not available. Not available

 

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Other Fees
Type Fee
Special Occasion Permit Surcharge $120.00
Security/Damage Deposit $216.00
Friday Night Setup for Weekend Functions $195.00
Sound System Rental $58.00

All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change.  Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.

All Facility Bookings require payment of deposit at time of booking (cash, debit, cheque, visa or mastercard). Balance of facility rental booking is due 30 days prior to booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.

All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage.  If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.

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Cancellation Fees
Type Refund Rate
More than 30 days notice. $50.00 Administrative fee
Less than 30 days notice. 40% Refund
Cancellation by Management due to violation of facility use rules. No Refund

These fees are sourced from Schedule J of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

 

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S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Centre Interior Advertising Fees
Location Size Annual Rate Set-up Fee
Rink/Wall Board 3 feet by 8 feet $440.00 $575.00
Olympia Variable $315.00 $420.00
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Snowmobile and ATV Trail Advertising Fees
Location Size Annual Rate Set-up Fee
All 8.5 inch by 11 inch sign at 5 locations $210.00 $210.00
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Mobile Highway Sign Advertising Fees
Location Size Annual Rate Set-up Fee
Water Street 4 lines of 15 characters per line $10.50 per two week block None

Note: All prices are before tax and are subject to change.  Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.

The set-up fee will be charged for material and installation costs when an advertiser is first starting a new Advertising Space or when a current advertiser wishes to change their existing sign artwork. 

The Annual Rate will be the yearly rental fee charged for advertising with the Township of Minden Hills during a 12 month period starting August 1 through July 31 of the next year.  Rental contracts will start on August 1 of each year.  Those contracts that start between August 1 and July 31 will be prorated.

To learn more about the Cultural Centre, please visit our Arts and Culture section and view our Cultural Centre Rentals page. These fees are sourced from Schedule D of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

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Admission and Programming Fees
Type Fee
Individuals General Admission by donation
Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation (MHCCF) Members No charge
School Groups - 1/2 day (2 hour program) $5.00 per student ($100.00 minimum), HST exempt
School Groups - Full day (4 hour program) $8.00 per student ($200.00 minimum), HST exempt
Bus Group with Guided Tour (90 minutes) $5.00 per person plus HST
School Break Half-day Programs - children $20 per participant per day, HST exempt
Daily Drop-in Programs Admission by donation
Admission to Presentations and Art Talks

Admission by donation

 

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Other Fees
Item Fee
Image Reproduction Fees $10.00 per image (black and white)
Photocopy Fees

$50.00 minimum charge for mailed photocopies
Speakers Fee $40.00 for a maximum of one hour plus mileage at the current township rate
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Cultural Centre Rental Fees
Facility Fee
Centre Grounds $200.00 per day
Common Room - hourly $35.00
Common Room - 1/2 day $50.00
Common Room - Full Day $100.00
Use of Grounds for Photos $25.00

 

Note: Rental Fees are based on use during regular open hours of 10 AM to 4 PM. An additional fee of $25.00 per hour applies to use after 4:00 PM.  

Visit our Fire and Emergency Services page for more details. These fees are sourced from Schedule C of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

 

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Fire Services Fees
Service Fee
Fire Reports and File Searches  $50.00 payable upon receipt of report
Photographs $1.00 per photo
Fire Inspections $100.00 payable before inspection commenced
Fire and Fire Route Re-inspections $75.00 administration fee - cost for the work involved to follow up, re-inspect a property and letters 
Burning Permit - Daytime Open Air Burning Permits - Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Construction burning $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit
Response to Nuisance Alarms** $150.00 administration fee plus actual costs incurred for second and subsequent nuisance alarms in any calendar year
Responses to Motor Vehicle Accidents on Provincial Highways Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
Fire Extinguisher Training $50.00 per person
** Fee for operation crews and vehicles dispatched to a specific address other than a single family home in response to an alarm without just cause. Response to alarms occurring as a result of work being performed on a fire alarm system or emergency system without proper notification to the Fire Department.
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Burning Complaint Investigations
Service Fee
Burning during a burn ban with or without a permit $800.00
Burning during the day without a permit $500.00 
Burning of garbage or non-approved waste $500.00 
Fee for service for an incident caused by negligence $750.00 per hour
Not monitoring or attending to fire, allowing fire to spread to bush, not providing safety to the community. Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation and other Outdoor burning fees.
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Fireworks Permit Fees
Service Fee
Fireworks Display Permit Class $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit
Fireworks Vendor License application $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit
Firework Complaint Investigations Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation and other Outdoor burning fees.
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Outdoor Burning Fees/Firework and Burn Complaints Response (Costs Incurred)
Service Fee
Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
Rescue Vehicle Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
4x4 Utility/ATV $80.00 per hour
Personnel Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden.
Command Vehicle Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
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Responses to Motor Vehicle Accidents on Provincial Highways
Service Fee
Responses to motor vehicle accidents on Provincial Highways Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
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Responses to all other Motor Vehicle Accidents, including Motor Vehicle Fires, Quad/OHV/ATV, Snowmobiles and Watercraft Incidents or Fires
Service Fee
Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
Personnel Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden.
Command Vehicle Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
Non-Emergency Service Rendered Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation will be charged at the discretion of the Fire Chief or their designate.
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Unsafe Building or Condition Abatement Fees
Service Fee
Unsafe Building or Condition Abatement; including recovering the cost for anything that is done pursuant to section 33, 21, 25, 26 and section 15 of the FFPA, to the owner or the person having control of the land or premises Fee related directly to the cost of materials, equipment including labour and any special suppression equipment
Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.
Personnel Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden.
Command Vehicle Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation.

These fees include cost recovery for services, materials, equipment, labour and any special suppression equipment pursuant to section 15, 21, 25, 26 and 33 of the FFPA and are charged to the owner or the person in control of the land or premises.

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Other Cost Recovery Fees
Item Fee
Fee recovery for the replacement/repair and/or cleaning of front line and personal protective equipment Fee pursuant to actual cost for cleaning, repair or replacement.
Special Requested Services Fee pursuant to actual cost.
Fire Hose Replacement due to damages caused by others such as driving over a hose on scene Fee pursuant to actual replacement cost.
Non-legislated Fire Safety Plan Review (Reviews that are not required under the Ontario Fire Code. Fire Inspector rate, minimum 3 hours). $50.00 per hour, minimum 3 hrs.
Lock Box for Fire Access $225.00
Note: For reference, where a fee is charged pursuant to schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation, the 2024 hourly rate is $559.86.

For more information please view our Garbage and Recycling page. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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Waste Disposal Fees
Type Fee
Minimum Charge - Loose Waste sorted $10.00
Bagged Household Waste, Under Bag Limit No Charge
Bagged Household Waste, Over Bag Limit $3.00 per bag
Bagged Household Waste, Unsorted $6.00 per bag
Garbage - Loose Household Waste - Unsorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) $80.00 per cubic yard 
Garbage - Loose Household Waste - Sorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) $55.00 per cubic yard
Garbage - Compacted Household Waste - Sorted (compactor trucks only) $40.00 per cubic yard
Compacted Waste Unsorted (compactor trucks only) $55.00 per cubic yard
Tires No Charge
CFC Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Etc.)

$50.00 (Untagged)

No Charge (Tagged by certified Freon Removal Technician) 
Furniture $20.00 per unit
Mattress, Box Spring $30.00 per unit
Construction Material, Sorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) $80.00 per cubic yard
Construction Material, Unsorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) $160.00 per cubic yard
Approved Contaminated Soil $100.00 per cubic yard
Yard Waste such as leaves, grass clippings, pinecones

No Charge

Brush 

 $20.00 per cubic yard
Shingles - unsorted $100.00 per cubic yard
Shingles - sorted $50.00 per cubic yard
Boats $15.00 per foot
Propane Tanks No Charge, where accepted
E-Waste (TVs, Monitors, Computers, Etc.) No Charge, where accepted
Scrap Metal and Non-CFC Appliances No Charge, where accepted

 

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Waste Management Services
Service Fee
Replacement Landfill Access Passes No charge if the damaged card is exchanged for a new card
Replacement Landfill Access Passes $5.00 per single card up to two per year
Extra Landfill Access Passes or Replacements after 2/year

$50.00 per single card
Cottage Kits

$5.00 per kit or $45.00 for 10 kits

These fees are sourced from Schedule K of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

View our Event Insurance page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule L of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

 

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Non-sporting Events or Occasions - No Alcohol
Number of People Attending Hourly Rate 4 Hour Event Per Day 4+ Day Event
0 to 50 $1.30 $5.40 $12.50 Referral
51 to 500 $4.30 $21.60 $18.45 Referral
500+ Referral Referral Referral Referral
Picnics up to 250     $2.85 per day  
Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 0 to 50     $2.90 per rental  
Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 51-500     $3.25 per rental  
Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 500+     Referral  

These events must not involve alcohol in order for coverage to be available.

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Non-sporting Events or Occasions - With Alcohol
Number of People Attending Per Day Event 4+ Day Event
0 to 500 $75.60 Referral
500+ Referral Referral

 

The coverage options above are available for non-sporting events and occasions including anniversaries, arts, art shows and exhibits, auctions, banquets, bazaars, birthday parties, bridge, chess clubs, crafts, dance parties, dance recitals, concerts, dinners, engagement parties (e.g. Jack and Jill events), fashion shows, graduations, music recitals or other family celebrations (e.g. christenings, showers, graduations etc.), photo shoots, religious services, retirement parties, reunions, seasonal markets, talent shows, theatre performances, weddings or other ceremonies.

You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.

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Low Risk Sporting Events and Activities
Number of People Attending Hourly Rate Per Day Per Season
0 to 50 $1.85 $13.35 $48.00
51 to 100 $2.50 $25.40 $60.00
101+ $3.70 $27.00 $60.00

The coverage options above are available for the following low-risk sporting events and activities: Badminton, baton twirling, bowling, curling, dance lessons, horseshoes, lawn bowling, public skating, shuffle board, table tennis, tai chi, and tennis.

You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.

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Medium Risk Sporting Events and Activities
Number of People Attending Hourly Rate Per Day Per Season
0 to 50 $3.70 $27.00 $88.00
51 to 100 $6.15 $37.80 $110.00
101+ $9.50 $43.20 Referral

The coverage options above are available for the following medium-risk sporting events and activities: non-organized youth sports - i.e. baseball, basketball, broomball, cheerleading, cricket, dodge ball, dry land training, field hockey, figure skating, fitness classes, frisbee (including ultimate frisbee), handball, non-contact sports, pickle ball, racquet ball, slo-pitch, soccer, squash, t-ball, track & field, volleyball, yoga, dancing, power skating, speed skating, synchronized skating, splash pads. You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above.

You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral. Any single sporting event being held for more than one consecutive day will also be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for coverage options.

Note: All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change.  Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation. If an hourly rate charge exceeds a one day rate, the day rate will be charged.

Exclusions: Alpine skiing, bike racing, boxing, climbing walls, contact sports (including pick up hockey, pick up lacrosse, martial arts, touch/flag football), cycling, gymnastics, horse related, kabaddi, kayaking, kickboxing, motor vehicle activities, rugby, scuba diving, sledge hockey, ball/roller/floor hockey, skateboarding, snowboarding, tackle football, wrestling, athletic schools, festivals, fairs, deep frying at concessions/kiosks/vendors, professional performers or members of the Actors Guild, and organized sports teams/leagues/tournaments. 

Visit our Marriage Licences page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

 

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Marriage Licence and Related Fees
Service Cost
Marriage Licence Fee $125.00

These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena

For more details, please view the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena page and our Arena and Ice Rentals information.

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Arena and Ice Rental Rates
Service Fee
Non-primetime Ice Rental per hour (Monday to Friday before 4:00 PM)

$85.00 per hour ($87.55 Resident rate, $109.45 *Non-resident rate, effective September 1, 2025)
Minor Group Ice per hour 

$85.00 per hour ($87.55 Resident Rate, $109.45 *Non-resident rate, effective September 1, 2025)
Primetime Ice Rental (Weekdays after 4:00 PM, All Weekends) $118.50 per hour ($125.00 Resident rate, $156.25 *Non-resident rate, effective September 1, 2025)
Tournament Ice Rental $133.00 per hour
Stat Days Additional 20%
Summer Ice per hour - Hockey School, other groups June 1 to August 31 $229.00 ($233.80 Resident rate, $292.25 *Non-resident rate effective June 1, 2025)
Summer Ice per hour - Minor Hockey, Skating Club June 1 to August 31 $114.50 ($130.00 Resident rate, $162.50 *Non-resident rate, effective June 1, 2025) 
Figure Skating Ticket Ice Rental $4.75 per person; $42.75 - 10 passes
Community Centre Room Rental for Minor Hockey or Figure Skating when the rental includes a minimum of 4 hours of ice rental per day. $43.50 per hour, maximum $108 per day
Permit Cancellations by Contract holders Casual, One Time, or Seasonal
 $30.00
Rink Area Rental $1,147.50 per day or night
Special Occasion Permit Surcharge $222.50
Hourly Rate for floor sports $55.50
* Definition of "Non-resident": The non-resident rate applies to an organization or individual that does not reside or pay property taxes within the County of Haliburton.

Fairgrounds

Learn more by visiting our Fairground Rentals page.

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Fairground Rental Fees
Fairground Rental Fees
Service Fee
Full fairground, per day, including washrooms $343.00
Full fairground, subsequent consecutive days (2nd, 3rd etc.) $200.00
Half fairground, per day, including washrooms $172.00
Half fairground, subsequent consecutive days $105.00
Permanent Washrooms (located in the upper fairground) $114.00 per day
Horse Ring Rental (Association Day Rate) $57.00
Horse Ring Rental (Day Rate) $114.00
Permission to host Overnight Camping $343.50

Gymnasium

View our Gymnasium page for more information. 

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Gymnasium Rental Fees
Type Fee
Full Court, Adult $49.50 per hour
Full Court, Youth/Senior $34.50 per hour
Half Court, Adult $34.50 per hour
Half Court, Youth/Senior $23.25 per hour
Equipment Rental $11.00 per session

Baseball Diamonds

View our Sports Fields and Courts page for more information.

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Baseball Diamond Rental Fees for Tournaments (Lower Washrooms Included)
Type Fee
Multiple Diamonds (up to 3) $343.50 per day
Multiple Diamonds subsequent consecutive days $219.00 per day
Single Diamond $171.25 per day
Single Diamond subsequent consecutive days $86.00 per day
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Per Game Baseball League Fees
Type Fee
Adult Recreational $18.25
Youth Recreational $12.00
Youth Competitive $14.00
Lights Surcharge (if applicable) $12.00
Additional Ball Diamond Dragging/Lining is a charge of $17.25.

Other Fees

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Other Parks and Recreational Facilities Fees
Service Fee
Fence Installation $334.15
Picnic Shelter Rental $29.25 per day

Function in Parks* (Weddings, Picnics, Etc.)

 $57.00 per day
Special Rental of Parks by Vendor* $546.50 per term of rental agreement

* Non-exclusive use of parks. Parks will remain open to the public.

All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change.  Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.

All Facility Bookings require payment of deposit at time of booking (cash, debit, cheque, visa or mastercard). Balance of facility rental booking is due 30 days prior to booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.

All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage.  If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.

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Cancellation Fees
Type Refund Rate
More than 30 days notice. $50.00 Administrative fee
Less than 30 days notice. 40% Refund
Cancellation by Management due to violation of facility use rules. No Refund

For more details please visit our Recreation Program information. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

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Recreation Drop-in Program Fees

(i.e.: pickleball, table tennis, euchre, cribbage, shinny, badminton, soccer, basketball, volleyball)

User Daily 10 Pass

Adult (18-64)

$5.00

$33.50

Youth (0-17)

$3.00

$19.00

Senior (65+)

$3.00

$19.00

Family (2 adults, 3 youth)

$11.50

$71.50

Public Skating (includes Adult and Parent and Tot) - By Donation 

Note: All prices are before tax.

A $10.00 recreation programming cancellation administration fee will be charged to program organizers.

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Community and Recreational Programming Fees
Service Fee

Supervised and/or drop-in gym programs for children (all programs)

 $5 per program

Badminton

Adult - $8.00 per class

Senior - $5.00 per class

Basketball

 Adult - $8.00 per class

Yoga and Fitness Programs

 Adult - $12.50 per class for Session Drop-in $15.00 per/Class

Business Personal Training Fee

*Insurance and WSIB would need to be received

$452.25 / annual
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Camps
Service Fee

Late pick-up

$10 from the first minute to ten minutes, an additional $10 will be added for each 10-minute interval

Daily Rate 

$40

Half Day Rate

$20

5 day week

$175
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Fitness Centre Passes
User Daily Monthly 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year

Adult

$6.00

$34.50

$88.75

$167.50

$301.50

Youth (0-17)*

$4.35

$25.00

$64.00

$119.50

$215.50

Senior (65+)

$4.35

$25.00

$64.00

$119.50

$215.50

Family

N/A

N/A

N/A

20% off total

20% off total

Note: All prices are before tax. *Taxes are not charged to youth 14 and under.

A $5.00 replacement fee will be charged for lost fitness passes.

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Event Fees
Event Fee
Family Halloween Party Admission by donation
Outdoor Movie Nights Admission by donation

Please visit our Planning and Development page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule F of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

Applications Pursuant to the Planning Act or Condominium Act

Service Fee (1,2)
Pre-consultation Application(3)  $450.00
Minor Variance - Standard Application $1,200.00
Zoning By-law Amendments - Major Zoning By-law Amendment Application(4)

$3,450.00
Zoning By-law Amendments - Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Application(5)

$1,200.00
Local Official Plan Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments processed together

Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee
Temporary Use By-law 

$1,200.00
Request to Lift Holding (H) Provision  $750.00
Zoning Compliance Letter (10 Business Days) $180.00
Zoning and Business Compliance Letter (Rush - 5 business days, subject to staff availability) $230.00
Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Major Official Plan Amendment(6) $5,000.00
Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Minor Official Plan Amendment(7) $2,000.00
Local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment processed together  Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee

Consent to Sever - Pre-consultation comments for lot addition and lot creation (per severed parcel)

 $650.00

Pre-consultation comments for easement or right-of-way (per easement/ROW)

 $300.00

Administrative Fee for Clearance Letter

 $350.00
Plan of Subdivision or Plan of Condominium $2,000.00 
Condominium Exemption $350.00
Part Lot Control $500.00 per lot
Deeming By-law Application $500.00
Deeming By-law to accompany road allowance closure and purchase $200.00
Agreements - Subdivision/Condominium Agreement, Severance Agreement, Encroachment Agreement, Responsibility Agreement, Legal Agreement (any type, administered by staff) $750.00
Amend Agreement $500.00
Request to Remove Agreement from Title $250.00
Legal Fees for preparation or registration of agreement As invoiced by solicitor

Site Plan (8) Control under Section 41 of the Planning Act

Site Plan Approval(8) - Major Commercial (over 600 sq m)/Industrial

 $2,000.00 plus $1.50 per sq m
Site Plan Approval(8) - Minor Commercial $1,500.00 plus $1.50 per sq m
Site Plan Approval(8) - Major Multi-Residential (6 or more units) $2,000.00 plus $50 per unit
Site Plan Approval(8) - Minor Multi-Residential (5 or fewer units) $1,500.00 plus $50 per unit

Site Plan Approval(8) - Standard Residential (1-2 units) where applicable (9)

 $1,200.00

Site Plan Approval (8) - Minor Residential (1-2 units) where applicable (10)

 $500.00

Amendments to Site Plan Control

Major Amendment to Commercial/Multi-Residential Site Plan 

 50% of current application fee

Minor Amendment (requiring amendment to agreement)

 $750.00

Minor Amendment to Site Plan (no amendment to agreement)

 $500.00

Request to Waive Site Plan Control

 $350.00

Staff Review and Comments for Revised Plans (after first set of revisions)

 $500.00

Recirculation of Revised Plans to External Agencies for Comment

 $300.00

(1)

Refund Policy: If an application is withdrawn prior to its circulation, the applicant is entitled to 50% of the application fee. If an application is withdrawn after it has been circulated but prior to a public meeting being held, the applicant is entitled to 25% of the application fee. If Council or staff has made a decision on a file, or a public meeting has been held, a refund will not be considered. Pre-consultation fees or fees incurred for additional reviews, site visits or recirculation of applications shall not be refundable.

(2)

In addition to the fees identified for any service in Schedule "F", applicants will be responsible for
payment of any further costs and expenses, including but not limited to legal, advertising, peer review and
consultant fees, in connection with the processing of an application/service.

(3)

It is recommended that Planning applications benefit from pre-consultation with the municipality in advance of application submission. Pre-consultation fee includes staff review, 1 meeting and a pre-consultation report identifying comments and application requirements. A second review or further meetings/discussions for a proposed development will require payment of the pre-consultation application fee. 

 

(4) 

Major Zoning By-Law Amendment: A "Major" Zoning By-Law amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that (one or more may apply):

  • Requires a major amendment to the Municipality's Official Plan and/or an amendment to the County of Haliburton's Official Plan;
  • Requires studies and/or consultation and collaboration with external agencies; 
  • Constitutes a change of use to permit new Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses;
  • Constitutes a substantial increase in density (ie, accompanying an application for Plan of Condominium or Subdivision, conversion to medium or high density residential use from low density residential use.).
  • Constitutes a substantial a increase in the development envelope or density for existing Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses.

(5)

Minor Zoning By-Law Amendment: A "Minor" Zoning Bylaw amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that:

  • Applies to a single parcel or land for low density residential use, including the construction of an additional dwelling unit;
  • Permits additional ancillary or accessory uses or structures that are compatible with the existing Zone designation and Official Plan policies;
  • Permits minor increases in floor area, height, parking areas, etc., for existing Commercial, Industrial or Institutional uses;
  • Clarifies existing zone boundaries through a professional evaluation (ie, a qualified professional providing revised environmental protection boundaries, hazard land boundaries, etc.).

(6)

Major Official Plan Amendment: A "Major" Official Plan amendment s an Official Plan amendment that (one or more may apply):

  • Proposes a re-designation or change in land use for property(ies);
  • Requires many changes to the policies and schedules of the Official Plan;
  • Is more significant in scale and scope than a minor Official Plan amendment, and which may have greater impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands. Applications relating to more than one property would normally be this category;
  • A site-specific application representing a large scale development/redevelopment or a change in use. An application involving significant changes to the text or policies of the Official Plan would also fall in this category; and,
  • An application that also requires an amendment to the County of Haliburton Official Plan.

 

(7)

Minor Official Plan Amendment: A "Minor" Official Plan amendment is an Official Plan amendment

that:
  • Proposes a small-scale exception to a specific Official Plan standard (e.g., minor changes to the number of permitted units; or to add a site-specific use limited In scale);
  • Proposes a minor change to a specific policy that is limited in scope and typically to one property;
  • Maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan; and,
  • Shall have limited impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands.

 

(8)

Where residential units are less than 10, site plan approval only required in accordance with the Planning Act and as further identified in the Township’s Site Plan Control By-law.

 

 (9)

A "Standard Residential" application requires one or more of the following to apply:

  • Proposed development requires lot grading and drainage and/or stormwater management report.
  • Proposed development requires at least 1 technical study.
  • Requires multiple site-specific conditions in order to permit development.

 

 (10)

  A "Minor" residential site plan application requires both of the following to apply:

  • Proposed development only requires a site plan and landscaping plan for a complete application.
  • Site-specific conditions are not required in order to permit development.

 

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Applications for the Sale or Use of Township Land
Service Fee

Shoreline Road Allowance (Purchase)

Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application.

 $5,050.00 (Includes $900.00 non-refundable administration fee)
Purchase cost for lands $0.70 per sq ft (minimum purchase cost: $4,150.00)
Shoreline Road Allowance (Occupation) - License of Occupation Agreement $750.00
Annual License Fee - Dock Only $125.00
Annual License Fee - Additional Structures As set by Council as per Agreement
Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement (upon expiry of existing agreement under same ownership) $500.00
License of Occupation Agreement for Short-Term Rentals $500.00
Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement for Short-Term Rentals (upon expiry of existing agreement under same
ownership)
  $250.00

Unopened Road Allowance (Purchase)

Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application.

 $2,750.00 (Includes $900.00 non-refundable administration)

Required Appraisal

 As billed by the Appraiser, the expense of which is to the applicant

Purchase Price for Original Road Allowance

 Based on appraisal

Construct an Access Road on Unopened Road Allowance

Total Application Fee

 $1,000.00 

 

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Applications for Staff Review
Service Fee
MNR Compliance Form for Shoreline / Property Work $250.00
Cell Phone Tower - Tower Review $1,000.00
Cell Phone Tower - Preparation of Circulation List $200.00

Renewable Energy Project greater than 10 kW but less than 500 kW

Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the request

 $500.00

Renewable Energy Project greater than 500 kW

Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the request

 $1,500.00
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Deposits(11)
Service Fee
Peer Review Deposit 1-2 Technical Reports $5,000.00
Peer Review Deposit 3 or more Technical Reports $7,500.00
Pre-development Agreement Deposit $5,000.00
Professional Services Deposit $2,500.00
Legal Fees Deposit $900.00
Advertising Fee Deposit $250.00
Ontario Land Tribunal Deposit (12) $5,000.00


(11)

 

Deposits: The Municipality may require the payment of deposits upon submission of any application.

Deposits may be applied to cover peer review fees, professional fees should the Municipality require the expertise or advice of a third party consultant (engineer, planner, surveyor, etc.), as well as any legal costs incurred. Deposits may also be applied to any registration fees, disbursements, reproduction costs, postage, advertising, telephone charges, facsimile charges, and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.

Should fees exceed the initial deposit received, the Municipality shall request further deposits or payments of invoices. Additional funds may be requested from time to time, to fully cover the municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.

The Municipality will keep an accurate record of all costs incurred with respect to planning applications. Upon completion of the processing of an application, the Municipality will reconcile the account for the applications where a deposit has been paid. A refund of the deposit will be made with the exception of those costs incurred by the Municipality, as determined by the Treasurer or designate(s). If the cost to process an application exceeds the deposit, the applicant will be responsible for the additional costs and will pay such costs upon invoice by the Municipality.

 

 

(12)

Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Deposit: If Council supports an application and its decision on the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by someone other than the applicant, the applicant will be responsible for all Municipal costs to defend the decision. These costs may include all planning fees, legal fees, engineering fees, fees of other professionals, disbursements, reproduction costs, telephone charges, facsimile charges, peer review fees and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.

The applicant will submit a deposit to the Municipality, upon submission of the file to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and will enter into an agreement with the Municipality to fully cover Municipal expenses with regard to the appeal.

Additional funds may be requested to fully cover the Municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.

 

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Other Fees
Service Fee
Official Plan (Copy) $100.00 Printed
Zoning By-law (Copy) $100.00 Printed
Amendment to an Application requiring recirculation $350.00 plus circulation fees
Amendment to an Application Not Requiring recirculation $200.00
Additional Public Meeting or Open House $300.00
Requests to Council that require the preparation of a staff report that are otherwise not outlined above(13) $250.00
Staff review and reactivation of an application that has been deferred / held in abeyance at the request of the applicant 50% of the application fee if more than six (6) months have passed since applicant requested deferral / abeyance
Additional Staff Site Inspection $100.00

 

(13)

Requests to Council requiring a staff report: Occasionally, land owners may request that the Municipality assist with planning processes or real property matters, such as permission to cross a one foot reserve, or that the Municipality take widening to a road to facilitate a lot merger. Where these requests require a planning staff report to provide context or advice alongside the proposal, a nominal fee may be charged to cover costs. This fee does not apply to matters whereby Council has directed staff to bring a report for their consideration. 

 

 

 

View our Roads and Sidewalks page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule E of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

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Entrance Permit Fees
Service Fee

Entrance Permit Fee - Residential, Agricultural, Multi-residential, Temporary or Emergency

$225.00

Entrance Permit Fee - Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Public Entrance

$300.00

Entrance Permit Deposit

$500.00

Entrance Permit Re-inspection

$125.00
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Wide Load* Permit Fees
Permit Type Fee
Wide Load Permit Fee (Annual) $300.00 per year
Wide Load Permit Fee (Single Move) $50.00 per move

* Also known as Over Dimensional Load Permits

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Roads Department Fees
Service Fee
Work on Township Right-of-Way $100.00 as per Policy #27

View our Septic System information to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

To learn more, please visit our  Tree and Bench Memorial Program page. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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Tree and Bench Memorial Program Fees
Memorial Fee
Tree

$700.00 per tree 

(includes materials, planting and maintenance)
Bench

$2,500.00 per bench 

(includes customized bench, materials, memorial label and installation)

To learn more, view our Water and Wastewater information. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.

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Water and Sewer Fees

Service Fee

Water Turn On/Off (During Business Hours)

$50.00

Water Turn On/Off (During Overtime Hours)

$80.00

Water Service Connections

$500.00 or actual cost - whichever is greater plus $100.00 administration fee

Water / Sewer Connection at existing service at the property line

$250.00 each

Service charge for Water Meter Repair or Replacement (Damages)

$125.00

Final Water or Sewer Read and Account Billing

 $75.00

Water / Sewer Open New Account for New Owner

$50.00

Unauthorized removal of water meter and water meter recording wires

$500.00

Water from Township Coin Meter

$0.50 per 4 Litres

Sewer (New) Service Connection

$500.00 or actual cost - whichever is greater plus $100.00 administration fee

Minimum Water and Sewer Billing:

  • The minimum water billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 24-21, is $142.68
  • The minimum sewer billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 24-19, is $199.28
  • The total billing for Lutterworth Pines, pursuant to By-law No. 24-20, is $1,273.92 payable in four (4) equal installments of $312.24 on a quarterly basis.

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7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
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