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 Development Charges Information Pamphlet
Current Development Charge Rates as of 2022:
| Category | Single and Semi-Detached (per unit) | Other Multiples | Apartments | Non-Residential ($ / sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City wide uniform charge | $19,053 | $14,655 | $10,189 | $87.64 |
| Sanitary sewage | $4,463 | $3,433 | $2,388 | $31.39 |
| Waterworks | $3,049 | $2,345 | $1,631 | $21.45 |
| Grand Total | $26,565 | $20,433 | $14,208 | $140.48 |
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.