The annual fireline fee is for the unmetered water line that exists for fire protection. It goes towards maintaining our fire system to ensure water is available if there is a fire.
The cross connection fee is for the annual monitoring for maintenance of a device (used to stop back flow into City water system on any potentially hazardous water connections between sources of non-potable (undrinkable) substances and the public drinking water supply).
Important note When flat-rated utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges prior to the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.
We provide a minimum size and quantity of garbage bins to residential properties based on the number of dwelling units. The annual rate we charge is based on the minimum size and quantity of bins.
We provide a minimum size and quantity of garbage bins to residential properties based on the number of dwelling units. The annual rate we charge is based on the minimum size and quantity of bins.
We collect garbage weekly from a limited number of multi-unit residential buildings.
Important note Weekly garbage pickup is not available to properties biweekly.
Important note When flat-rated utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges prior to the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.
Street cleaning
Charge
2024
2023
2022
Per dwelling unit
$24
$22
$22
Learn more about flat rate utilities and water quality
If you live in a single family home or a strata duplex, you are billed for utilities on your July Property Tax notice. Find an explanation of your Property Tax notice that shows where your utility charges are.