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 2021:
| Category | Single and Semi-Detached (per unit) | Apartments | Other Multiples | Non-Residential ($ / sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City wide uniform charge | $16,771 | $12,900 | $8,970 | $77.15 |
| Sanitary sewage | $3,929 | $3,022 | $2,102 | $27.63 |
| Waterworks | $2,684 | $2,064 | $1,436 | $18.88 |
| Grand Total | $23,384 | $17,986 | $12,508 | $123.66 |
The City of Clarence-Rockland's Municipal Council adopted the current Development Charge By-Law 2019-85 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.