Licence Fee Schedule

Schedule 1 to By-Law 2001-31

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CategoryLicence FeeExpiry Date
Amusement Place, Etc.$ 45.00April 30
Auctioneers$ 65.00December 31
Bake Shops$ 30.00December 31
Barber Shops, Hairdressing and Aesthetician Establishments$ 30.00December 31
Bill and Sign Posting and Installation$ 100.00December 31
Billiard, Bagatelle and Pool Establishments$ 70.00 + $20.00 per tableDecember 31
Bowling Alleys$ 20.00 per laneDecember 31
Butchers$ 30.00December 31
Camping Establishments$ 110.00April 30
Commercial Parking Lots$ 100.00December 31
Dealers in Old Gold or Other Precious Metals$ 110.00December 31
Driving School$ 60.00December 31
Driving Instructors$ 25.00December 31
Exhibitions, Etc.$ 45.00April 30
Flea Markets$ 650.00 first 3 consecutive days + an additional 100.00 per day (to a max. of $1,150.00 in one calendar yr)
Food Premises$ 30.00December 31
Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, Etc.$ 30.00December 31
Motels$ 40.00 + $ 5.00 per roomApril 30
Pawn Brokers$ 110.00December 31
Peddlers
Resident
Non-Resident

$ 110.00
$ 650.00
December 31
Photographers
Resident
Non-Resident

$ 65.00
$ 140.00
December 31
Public Garages, Automobile Service Stations
Garages
Auto Service Stations

$ 30.00
$ 30.00
December 31
Public Halls
Grade I - Capacity 1,000 +
Grade II - Capacity 600-999
Grade III - Capacity 300-599
Grade IV - Capacity 299-under

$ 45.00
$ 40.00
$ 35.00
$ 30.00
December 31
Refreshment Vehicles
Motorized
Non-Motorized

$ 185.00
$ 100.00
April 30
Restaurants$ 40.00April 30
Specific Location Daily Sales
Resident
Non-Resident

Charitable Groups
First 3 days
Additional days

$ 150.00
$ 500.00 first day + an additional $100.00 per day (to a max. fee of $1000.00 in one calendar yr.)

$ 325.00
$ 50.00 per additional day (to a max. fee of $ 575.00 in one calendar yr.)
Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours$ 100.00December 31
Theatres$ 110.00December 31
Therapeutic Massage Operator$ 75.00December 31
Vacation Rental Units, Bed and Breakfasts$ 500.00 (new) - $250 (renewal)April 30

Licensing Contact

Licensing Coordinator
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5
Canada
Phone: 905-356-7521 ext. 4283
E-mail: debrajones@niagarafallsca