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Fees and Charges
Most municipal services are subsidized from property taxes. User fee increases allow the Town to reduce the impact on the tax rate while continuing to provide high levels of service to our customers.
Hard copies of fees & charges and the related bylaw can be obtained from the Clerks Department at 395 Mulock Drive. Please direct any questions or comments to finance@newmarket.ca or call 905-953-5300 ext. 2105.
Rates and Fees Annual Review
As part of the annual business planning and budget schedule, all rates and fees were reviewed in accordance with the Annual Budget Review Process and application of the Service Pricing Policy.
The Annual Budget Review includes a review of market conditions, participation rates and external factors. The Service Pricing Policy, established in 2007, balances costs between user groups and taxpayers and allows for long-term financial sustainability. Background information on the Service Pricing Policy, adopted by Council in 2007 can be viewed by clicking here - Service Pricing Policy. or a summary article called My Two Cents can be viewed at My Two Cents - Service Pricing Policy.
The Town passed the applicable bylaws for fees and charges under the Municipal Act 2001 and the Planning Act and took effect on January 1, 2012.
For additional information, please visit the Town of Newmarket's website at www.newmarket.ca, or contact the Finance Department by phone at 905-895-5193 or by e-mail at information@newmarket.ca.
2012 Fees & Charges
Generally, the maximum total credit card payment accepted at Customer Service is $500. However, payment for building permits up to $2,500 may be made by credit card. Amounts due greater than $500, including payment for property taxes, may be paid at Customer Service by cash, cheque or Interac direct debit. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAX IN ANY AMOUNT OR BUILDING PERMITS IN EXCESS OF $2,500.
The splitting of payments into several smaller amounts in order to take advantage of the credit card payment option is not permittted.
Exceptions: The credit card limit excludes payments for Recreation & Culture programs, rentals, bulk water and A/R invoices.
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Please see the following page for Development Charges.
