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Business Licence Fee Feedback

The City of Fernie is reviewing its business licence fees to make sure they are fair, consistent, and reflective of the services provided to the business community.

The City is considering two possible approaches for updating annual fees:

  • A Flat Fee of $150 for all businesses, or
  • A Tiered Fee system, where fees vary depending on the type of business.

We want to hear from businesses, residents, and others with an interest in Fernie’s business community. Your feedback will help inform Council’s decision on how to update the business licence program.

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and share your thoughts.

Options for Licence Fees

The City is considering two approaches to updating business licence fees:

Option 1: Flat Fee – A single annual fee of $150 for all businesses.

Option 2: Tiered Fees – Annual fees that vary depending on the type of business:

  • $75 for home-based businesses
  • $200 for most “standard” businesses
  • $500–$700 for “high-impact” businesses
1.  

Please rate your level of support for each option:

Flat Fee ($150 for all businesses)
Tiered Fees ($75, $200, $500–$700)
2.  

Overall, which approach do you prefer?

Fee Breakdown in the Tiered Option

In the Tiered Fee Option, proposed annual fees are:

  • $75 for home-based businesses
  • $200 for most “standard” businesses
  • $500–$700 for “high-impact” businesses
3.  

Do you feel these fees represent an appropriate balance of cost-sharing among different types of businesses?

High-Impact Businesses

If a tiered fee structure is used, some businesses would be classified as “high-impact.”

5.  

If a tiered increase is implemented, how should "high-impact" businesses be determined? [Check all that apply]

Business Licence Program – Services and Value

7.  

Overall, how satisfied are you with the City of Fernie’s current business licence program?

Overall, how satisfied are you with the City of Fernie’s current business licence program and services?

About you

10.  

What is your interest in this project?

11.  

If you are a current business owner/operator in the City of Fernie how would you describe your business?