Belleville City Council has approved updates to municipal rates and fees including those for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit and Water at its meeting on Monday.
At the same meeting, Council passed a by-law, which adopts the full schedule of fees and charges that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
The Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law sets the amounts the city charges for specific services.
Fees are reviewed annually to support reasonable cost recovery and to remain comparable with other municipalities, helping maintain a fair balance between user fees and property tax funding.
Additionally, council approved creating a by-law that would bring new fines for various parking infractions.
It’s estimated that the fines could generate an extra $111,000 in revenue for the city.
The completed by-law would be brought to council for future approval.
Residents can view the full 2026 schedule at Belleville.ca/RatesAndFees, which is updated throughout the year as amendments are approved.
