Development Charges
Development Charges are fees levied against new residential and non-residential development to help pay for the capital costs required to support new growth.
Fees are paid by property owners that are seeking a building permit to develop their properties.
View our 2023 Development Charges Information Pamphlet
View our 2024 Development Charges Information Pamphlet
Current Development Charge Rates as of 2023:
| Category | Single and Semi-Detached (per unit) | Other Multiples | Apartments | Non-Residential ($ / sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City wide uniform charge | $21,453 | $16,501 | $11,473 | $98.69 |
| Sanitary sewage | $5,025 | $3,866 | $2,688 | $35.34 |
| Waterworks | $3,433 | $2,641 | $1,836 | $24.15 |
| Grand Total | $29,911 | $23,008 | $15,997 | $158.18 |
| Category | Single and Semi-Detached (per unit) | Other Multiples | Apartments | Non-Residential ($ / sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City wide uniform charge | $22,997 | $17,690 | $12,300 | $105.79 |
| Sanitary sewage | $5,387 | $4,144 | $2,882 | $37.89 |
| Waterworks | $3,680 | $2,831 | $1,969 | $25.89 |
| Grand Total | $32,064 | $24,665 | $17,151 | $169.57 |
The City of Clarence-Rockland's Municipal Council adopted the current Development Charge By-Law 2021-90 following a detailed Development Charge Background Study.
Development Charges are indexed annually according to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Building Construction Price Index and the various rates are governed by the Development Charges Act of 1997.