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 2024 Development Charges Information Pamphlet [PDF/179KB]
Current Development Charge Rates:
2024 Dev. Charges Rates
| 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.