Commercial establishments that have amusement machines on their premises (e.g. pinball games, video games, pool and billiard tables, juke boxes, etc.), are required to pay licence fees annually. Operators/distributors of amusement machines are also required to be licensed annually.

• Operator's Licence: $500 per year
• Establishment Licence (per machine): $10/year

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

One- and Two-Family Dwellings (including additions)

Permit fees are based on the area of construction:

• $8 per square metre for all development above grade
• $5 per square metre for development below grade and attached garages
• $3 per square metre for unfinished below-grade areas

A $1,000 refundable landscaping deposit is required prior to permit approval or issuance.

For properties without municipal services, a $2,000 refundable culvert/septic deposit is also required.

All Other Construction (Including demolition, renovations, repairs, fences, accessory buildings and other structures)

Permit fees are based on the estimated construction value:

• Up to $100,000: $9 per $1,000 of construction value (minimum fee: $50)
• Over $100,000: $9 per $1,000 for the first $100,000, and $7.20 per $1,000 thereafter

Additional Information

• Separate permits are required for electrical and plumbing work
• Final construction values may be reviewed upon project completion, and fees adjusted if necessary

How to Pay

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• $50

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

Possible $500 minimum (fee will reflect cost of outstanding items).

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• Journeyman Electrician: $35 per year
• Contractor: $220 per year

Fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

Includes new construction, additions, alterations, repairs or miscellaneous structures including accessory buildings.  

Residential (one and two family dwellings)

• 100 amp (new service or upgrade): $145.20 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 125 amp (new service or upgrade): $181.50 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 150 amp (new service or upgrade): $217.80 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 200 amp (new service or upgrade): $290.40 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 300 amp (new service or upgrade): $435.60 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 400 amp (new service or upgrade): $580.80 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• 600 amp (new service or upgrade): $871.20 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• Renovations/Extensions/Accessory buildings (no separate service): $72.60 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• Service Repair/Panel change/Service change (same amperage): $72.60 + 1% of estimated cost of electrical work
• Expired permit renewal: $72.60

3 Units (apartment buildings, condos) Commercial and Industrial

• $2,000 or less: $242
• $2,001 to $5,000: $242; plus, for each $100 over $2,000: $2.42
• $5,001 to $50,000: $314.60; plus, for each $100 over $5,000: $1.21
• $50,001 to $1,000,000: $859.10; plus, for each $100 over $50,000: $0.94
• $1,000,001 to $3,000,000: $9,482; plus, for each $100 over $1,000,000: $0.33
• Over $3,000,000: $15,532; plus, for each $100 over $3,000,000: $0.12

3 Residential Units or greater (apartment buildings, condos) Commercial and Industrial

• $2,000 or less: $242
• $2,001 to $5,000: $242; plus, for each $100 over $2,000: $2.42
• $5,001 to $50,000: $314.60; plus, for each $100 over $5,000: $1.21
• $50,001 to $1,000,000: $859.10; plus, for each $100 over $50,000: $0.94
• $1,000,001 to $3,000,000: $9,482; plus, for each $100 over $1,000,000: $0.33
• Over $3,000,000: $15,532; plus, for each $100 over $3,000,000: $0.12

For commercial projects where the construction value exceeds $2000, estimates signed by your contractor are to be provided indicating the breakdown of construction value, not including HST.

How to Pay

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• $72.60

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• $50 (per unit)

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• $30 annually per vehicle 

Commercial and municipal waste haulers are required to pay tipping fees. For information on fees, visit the Robin Hood Bay website. 

Permit fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

• $100 per year.

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

• Table Sales: $250 per year
• Push Carts: $500 per year
• Motorized Vehicles: $500 per year
• Bicycles: $100 per year
• Temporary License (1 to 30 days maximum): $250 ($200 refundable deposit)

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

• Residential Parking Permit - $27.50 annually
• Visitor's Pass - $35.75 annually
• Business Permit (Residential Permitted Area) - $27.50 annually
• Contractor's Permit (Residential Permitted Area) - $27.50 per vehicle
• Commercial permit:
  • City Hall Parking Garage (level 5) - $100 monthly
  • Gower Street - $80 monthly
  • Queens Road - $80 monthly
  • Central Street - $100 monthly
  • Plymouth Road - $60 monthly
  • Water Street East - $60 monthly
  • Prince Street Lot - $150 monthly

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

Private Land: 

• Application Fee: $300 (one-time for the duration of the application)
• Development Agreement Registration Fee: $200 (one-time for the duration of the agreement)
• Building Permit Fee: $50 (applied annually when the parklet is constructed)

City Land: 

• Application Fee: $300 (one-time for the duration of the application)
• Lease Agreement Fee: $200 (one-time for the duration of the agreement)
• Building Permit Fee: $50 (applied annually when the parklet is constructed)
• Lease Fee: $2.50 per square foot per year, based on non-revenue generating land rates

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• Building Permit - $50
• Electrical Permit:
  • Residential - $72.60
  • Commercial - $242
• Plumbing Permit - $42.24

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• Journeyman Plumber: $35
• Contractor: $220

Note: The maximum number of plumbing inspections for a single-family dwelling is four, after which a $200 fee may be imposed for each additional inspection as determined by Inspection Services.

Fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• For each new fixture installed or roughed-in, including special fixture: $18.48 (minimum permit: $42.24)
• Plumbing renovation without the replacement or addition of fixtures: $42.24
• For the connection of existing plumbing system to each City water or sewer service: $21.12
• Water turn on fee: $66 (new construction only)

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• $100

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

• Illuminated: $40 + 1% of cost of sign; minimum permit: $50
• Non-Illuminated: $20 + 1% of cost of sign; minimum permit: $50
• Mobile Sign: $48 for 6 months
• Mobile Sign Company License: $25 per year

Permit fees can be paid in person at the Permit Counter or by phone at 709-576-8694.

The Permit Counter is located on the third floor of the John J. Murphy Building (City Hall Annex), which can be accessed via the pedway on the second floor of City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.

No cost associated with this application. 

• Taxicab Operator's Licence: $100 per year
• Issue of Substitute Decals: $20 per year
• Transfer of Taxicab Operator's Licence: $100 per year
• Taxi Stand Licence: $50 per year

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street. 

• $517.50 per year

Fees can be paid to Access St. John's by calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or visiting the Access Centre at City Hall, first floor, 10 New Gower Street.