City of Saskatoon announces changes to rates and fees for 2026

The City of Saskatoon is changing some of its municipal service rates and fees in 2026. The rates will change on Jan. 1 unless otherwise indicated.

Here’s what you need to know:

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Waste services

The landfill tipping fees will go up to $100/tonne and the landfill entrance fee will increase to $20.

Monthly curbside residential garbage (black cart) fees will go up in 2026:

• small cart (120 L): $4.15, up from $3.83;
• medium cart (240 L): $7.84, up from $7.23; and
• large cart (360 L): $11.76, up from $10.84.

Cart swap fees will go up to $38 if residents want to change the size of their black cart.

In 2026, the city said its water and wastewater rates will increase by an average rate of 5.18 per cent, and noted that there will be a new $75 fee for emergency sanitary sewer maintenance service.

“The exact start date isn’t finalized yet, but should launch in late spring 2026,” the city said on its website.

For corporate revenue service requests, tax certificates will go up by $5 to $40 per certificate. Tax searches will cost an extra $5, bringing up the new fee up to $20.

Recreational facilities and lessons are also seeing changes in rates:

Registered swim lessons

Rates are effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027:

Indoor:

• 30 minutes: $92.25, down from $92.50;
• 45 minutes: $125, up from $121.50; and
• 60 minutes: $143, up from $139.

Outdoor:

• 30 minutes: $81, up from $78.75;
• 45 minutes: $106.25, up from $103.25; and
• 60 minutes: $121.50, up from $118.25.

Sports fields

Rates are in effect from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. The following rates are per game (two hours):

• Class 1 (with lights): $154, up from $150;
• Class 1 (without lights): $74, up from $72;
• Class 2: $71, up from $69; and
• Class 3: $62, up from $60.

More information on field rentals can be found on the city’s website.

Water and Wastewater

In 2026, water and wastewater rates will go up by an average rate of 5.18 per cent, according to the city’s website.

“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,” said the city.

Property Tax

Property taxes are increasing by 6.7 per cent in 2026, with another increase of 5.81 per cent planned for 2027.

Corporate Revenue Service Requests

Tax Certificates (EPTSC) will cost $40 per certificate, an increase of $5. Tax Searches will cost $20 per search in 2026, which is also an increase of $5.

Indoor Arenas

These rates and fees will be in effect Oct. 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2027:

• prime-time ice: $350/hour, up from $325/hour;
• non-prime ice: $240 hour, up from $220/hour;
• summer ice: $350/hour, up from $220/hour;
• dry arena rental: $90/hour, up from $85/hour; and
• dry arena daily: $810/hour, up from $765/hour.

Parking Services

Residents will see an additional charge in the form of a $0.15 “convenience fee” from the ParkedIn app on each transaction in 2026.

Fees at the city’s impound lot are also set to change in 2026. More information can be found on the city’s website.