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City of Saskatoon 2024 Rates and Fees effective January 1, 2024

For immediate release: December 20, 2023 - 4:35 pm
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The following rates and fees for City of Saskatoon services take effect on January 1, 2024.

SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS

Animal Services – Pet Licenses

There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2024, for Animal Services. Visit saskatoon.ca/petlicensing for current rates.

Material Recovery Centre & Landfill

  • In 2024, there are no increases to Landfill entry fees, tipping fees, specific disposal fees, or the discount for small loads.
  • Visit saskatoon.ca/mrc for current rates and fees.

Compost Depots

  • The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150 for 2024.

Curbside Garbage

  • In January 2024, the cost of curbside residential garbage services (black cart) will be removed from property taxes and transition to a monthly utility rate.
  • A fixed utility rate of approximately $9.92 per month will be in place from January to June 2024 for all households with rollout black cart garbage services.
  • The new utility fees, based on cart size you choose, will not start until mid-year following cart swaps. To see the rates and cart sizes, visit saskatoon.ca/blackcart.

Waste-Related Handling Services

  • Curbside Residential Recycling Program (blue Cart) fees per household will remain at $7.47 per month in 2024.
  • Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program fees per household will increase to $4.10 per month in 2024.
  • Curbside Residential Organics Program (green cart) fees per household will increase to to a monthly average of $7.29 per month in 2024.

2024 Saskatoon Light & Power Electrical Rates

Effective January 1, 2024, Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) customers will see an increase in the Carbon Charge rate on their utility bills. For residential customers, the increase will vary depending on their electrical consumption but will amount to 0.3% on average. This is a result of the Carbon Tax on emissions from electricity generation, which was established in 2019 and has increased annually. The Carbon Charge rate is applied on a kilowatt-hour (kWh) basis.

The City has historically set its rates to match those established by SaskPower. This is to ensure there are no inequities between utility customers regardless of where their property is located, within the SL&P franchise area or SaskPower’s. 

Water and Wastewater

In 2024, water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 4.6%.

Late Payment Penalties on Property Taxes effective January 1, 2024

Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the penalty is increasing from 1.25% to 1.75% per month.

Property Tax in Arrears: For Property Tax Arrears, where a property tax balance remains outstanding beyond December 31 of the year the property tax was levied in, the penalty is increasing from 1.5% to 2.25% per month.

Visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax for more information, or call 306-975-2400.

Corporate Revenue Service Requests – Online or requested by phone 306-975-2400

  • Tax Certificates (EPTSC): $35 per certificate
  • Tax Searches:  $15 per search

Parking Services

  • There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2024, for Parking Services.
  • Hourly pay parking rate will increase from $2.00 to $2.50.
  • Fine amounts for parking tickets will increase from $30 to $35 and from $50 to $60 for tickets unpaid 14 days after issue date.
  • ParkedIn App will now be charging an additional $0.15 convenience fee on each transaction. Visit Public Pay Parking for rate information.
  • There are various fee changes for the Impound Lot.  Visit Vehicle Seizures for rate information.

Special Permits

Special permit information is available at saskatoon.ca/trafficpermits.
Rates are effective January 1, 2024

  • Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $575.00
  • Truck permit application fee:
    • $125.00 for blanket annual
    • $52.50 for daily

Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit

  • In 2024, all transit fares remain the same.
  • Visit Saskatoon Transit for information on fares.

Business & Development

  • Business License fees for call categories will increase by 10% effective January 1, 2024. Visit Business Licenses for rates.

Building and Plumbing Permits

PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS

Leisure Centres
There are various rate changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2024. Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2024 rates.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes effective January 1, 2024, for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2024 admission rates and Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.

Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026
30 Minutes: $90.75
45 Minutes: $119.00
60 Minutes: $136.25

Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025
30 Minutes: $77.25
45 Minutes: $101.25
60 Minutes: $115.75

Gordon Howe Campground
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective January 1, 2024. Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for 2024 rates.

Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2024. Visit saskatoon.ca/golf for 2024 rates. 

Special Events Applications Fees
Fees are effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.  All rates listed exclude GST.

Level 1:  $35.00
Level 2: $70.00
Level 3: $140.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/specialevents for more information.

Sport Fields
Rates are effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The following rates are per game (2 hours).  All rates listed exclude GST.
Class 1 (with lights): $142.00
Class 1 (without lights): $70.00
Class 2: $68.00
Class 3: $60.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields for more information.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park

General Admission (single ticket) - $3.00
Play Pack (12 tickets) $30.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.

Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2024 rates.

Indoor Arenas

Rates and fees effective October 1,2024 to September 30, 2025

Arena Rates and Fees
Prime-Time Ice: $305 /hr
Non-Prime Ice: $200/ hr
Summer Ice: $200/hr
Dry Arena Rental: $80/hr
Dry Arena Daily: $720 /hr

Public Skating
Adults: $6.50
Youth: $4.50
Family: 13.00

Woodlawn Cemetery
Visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn for 2024 rates.

Visit saskatoon.ca to learn more about the civic services and programs Saskatoon residents value and rely on.