Municipal development charges are fees imposed by the Township on developers or property owners to help cover the costs associated with infrastructure and services needed to support growth and development. These charges are levied when a new development project is proposed or when existing properties undergo significant changes that increase demand for municipal services. The purpose of development charges is to ensure that growth pays for itself and that the burden of financing infrastructure improvements and expansions is shared fairly among developers, property owners, and the broader community. By requiring developers to contribute to the cost of these essential services and amenities, municipalities can help mitigate the impacts of growth on existing residents and ensure that new developments are financially sustainable in the long term. 

As required by the Development Charges Act, the Township conducts a development charges background study every five years which forecasts the Township’s future growth and the resulting infrastructure investments required to accommodate it. Revenue generated from development charges is earmarked for funding the construction, expansion, or improvement of specific capital projects identified in the Township’s development charges background study. 

 

Current Rates:

ServiceRESIDENTIALNON-RESIDENTIAL

Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling

Other Multiples

Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +

Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom

Special Care/Special Dwelling Units

(per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area)

Municipal-wide Services:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services Related to a Highway

4,079

3,226

2,494

1,598

1,314

1.70

Fire Protection Services

4,088

3,171

 2,450

1,571

1,291

1.68

Parks and Recreation Services

2,264

1,790

1,383

888

729

0.4

Library Services

56

44

34

22

18

0.01

Growth Studies

550

434

336

216

177

0.19

Total Municipal-wide Services

 

10,957

 

8,665

 

6,697

 

4,295

 

3,529

 

3.98

 

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