Utility Rates

Transportation & Utilities

Utilities are invoiced on the 15th of every second month beginning in January. (January, March, May, July, September and November).
Utility Rates:

(Based on the 2-month period)

Utilities Hook-up and Disconnection
A one time non-refundable fee of $35.00 is charged for utility hook-up. If you are moving, remember to notify the town to request an actual reading of your water meter; this will be used to calculate your final bill and provide them with your forwarding address.

Payment Due Dates
Invoices are due when rendered. A penalty of 3% is charged on any outstanding amounts the day following the 10th of the subsequent month. Service may be disconnected if a bill is not paid within 35 days of the invoice date. A $35.00 fee will be levied to reconnect the service.

Paying Your Municipal Utility Bill
You may pay your bill in person at the Town Office, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday. You also have several other payment options:

• Townhall 8:30am-4:30pm (We are also open during the lunch hour)
• Night deposit box located at the Town Office entrance (24hrs)
• ATM/Telephone Banking
• On-line Banking
• Pre-authorized bank account withdrawal
• Interac
• Mail

Let’s Plant some Trees!

Let’s do our part to help clean up the environment! One great way you can help, is to give a donation via your utility bill.

Example: your utility bill contains a space where you can indicate you’re making a ‘top up’ donation. Let’s say your utility bill is $87.46. You top up the amount to $90 or $95, whatever amount you wish to donate, and the balance goes to Green Streets Vermilion. (You will receive a receipt for tax purposes) Brochure

These contributions go to Green Streets Vermilion, a joint effort of the Vermilion Area Horticultural Society and the Town of Vermilion. The purpose is to enhance the community environment through a tree planting program in residential neighbourhoods, parks, the downtown core, and transportation corridors.

One large tree can:

• Lift 450 litres of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air in one day
• Reduce the energy consumption of air conditioners by lowering peak summer temperatures from 5 to 9 degrees
• Provide a day's oxygen for up to four people
• Increase property values by some 20%

Trees also help deal with the pollution caused by auto exhaust and home/office heating, and wide belts of tall, dense trees contribute significantly to the reduction of noise pollution.
(Source: Tree Canada)