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City of Saskatoon 2026 rates and fees effective January 1, 2026

For immediate release: December 17, 2025 - 3:59 pm
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To provide quality services and plan for the future, some rates and fees will change on January 1, 2026 (unless noted otherwise).

These updates help sustain the programs and facilities you value. Thank you for your continued support.
 

SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS

Animal Services – Pet Licenses

There are various rate and fee changes for Animal Services effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/petlicensing for current rates.

Material Recovery Centre & Landfill

In 2026, landfill tipping fees will increase to $108/tonne and the landfill entrance fee will increase to $20. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/mrc for current rates and fees.

Compost Depot

The Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Season Permit fee remains $150 for 2026.

Waste-Related Handling Services

  • Curbside Residential Garbage Program (black cart) average fees per cart per month will increase to approximately as follows in 2026: small (120 L) cart - $4.15, medium (240 L) - $7.84 and large (360 L) - $11.76.
  • Curbside Residential Organics Program (green cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.78 per month in 2026.
  • Curbside Residential Recycling Program (blue cart) average fees per cart per month will remain at $7.47 per month in 2026.
  • Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program average fees per dwelling per month will remain at $4.22 per month in 2026.
  • Cart swap fees will increase to $38 to change the size of a black cart.

Visit saskatoon.ca/wasterates for current rates and fees.

2026 Saskatoon Light & Power Electrical Rates

There are no electrical rate increases planned at this time. All SL&P fees and rates can be found at saskatoon.ca/electricalrates.

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 whether their property is within the SL&P or SaskPower franchise area.

Water and Wastewater

In 2026, water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 5.18%.

A $75 fee will be introduced for emergency sanitary sewer maintenance service. The exact implementation date has not yet been finalized but is anticipated to launch in late spring 2026.

Property Tax

Current Property Tax: For property tax levied in the current year that remains outstanding beyond the June 30 payment deadline, the penalty remains at 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 remains at 2.25% per month.

Corporate Revenue Service Requests

  • Tax Certificates (EPTSC): $40 per certificate (an increase of $5)
  • Tax Searches: $20 per search (an increase of $5)

Parking Services

  • Hourly pay parking rate is $2.50 per hour. Posted time limits do apply.
  • ParkedIn App will charge an additional $0.15 convenience fee on each transaction in 2026. Visit Public Pay Parking for rate information.
  • There are various fee changes for the Impound Lot. Visit Vehicle Seizures for 2026 rate information.

Special Permits

Special permit information is available at saskatoon.ca/trafficpermits.

  • Sidewalk Crossing permit application fee: $775.00
  • Truck permit application fee:
    • $200.00 for blanket annual
    • $75.00 for daily

Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit

  • There will be various rate changes for Saskatoon Transit, effective July 1, 2026.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca/fares for current rates.

Building and Plumbing Permits

PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS

Leisure Centres
There are various rate changes for Leisure Centres effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/admissions for 2026 rates.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
There are various rate and fee changes for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo for 2026 admission rates.
Visit Saskatoon.ca/zoorentals for rental rates.

Indoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $95.25
45 Minutes: $125.00
60 Minutes: $143.00

Outdoor Registered Swim Lessons
Rates are effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. All rates listed exclude GST.
30 Minutes: $81.00
45 Minutes: $106.25
60 Minutes: $121.50

Gordon Howe Campground
There are various rate and fee changes for Gordon Howe Campground effective January 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/camp for 2026 rates.

Golf Courses
There are various rate and fee changes for golf courses effective April 1, 2026. 
Visit saskatoon.ca/golf for 2026 rates.

Sport Fields
Rates are effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The following rates are per game (2 hours). 
All rates listed exclude GST.
Class 1 (with lights): $154.00
Class 1 (without lights): $74.00
Class 2: $71.00
Class 3: $62.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/sportfields for more information.

Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park

General Admission (single ticket) - $3.50
Play Pack (8 tickets) $21.00
Group booking 1 ride / hour (recommended for groups of 50 or less) $170.00
Group booking 2 rides /hour (recommended for groups of 51 to 75) $285.00
Group booking 3 rides / hour (recommended for groups of 75 to 150 +) $395.00

Visit saskatoon.ca/nutrienplayland for more information.

Outdoor Pools
There are various rate changes for outdoor pools.
Visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools for 2026 rates.

Indoor Arenas

Rates and fees effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

Arena Rates and Fees
Prime-Time Ice: $345 /hour
Non-Prime Ice: $230 hour
Summer Ice: $230/hour
Dry Arena Rental: $90/hour
Dry Arena Daily: $810/hour

Woodlawn Cemetery
Visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn for 2026 rates.

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information on City programs and services.