The Development Charges Act, 1997 allows municipalities to pass a By-Law to raise revenue from new development to offset the costs incurred by the Township as a result of growth. Development charges apply to residential and non-residential construction.
Section 5 of the Act sets out the method for calculation of Development Charges. The capital costs that have been identified for the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes are:
- roads and related
- fire services
- waste diversion services
- parks and recreation
- library services
- growth-related studies
2024 Development Charges Update
Schedule of Development Charges (effective January 1, 2025):
Residential:
- $7,096.00 (Single & Semi-Detached Dwellings)
- $4,878.00 (Apartments 2+ bedrooms)
- $3663.00 (Apartments Bachelor and 1 bedroom)
- $5545.00 (Other Multiples)
Non-residential:
- $2.34 per sqft (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional)
- $0.55 per sqft (Agricultural)
- $2,563 (Solar per 500kW or per Wind Turbine)
The Development Charge is payable at the time of building permit issuance.
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Development Charges By Law Amendment 2022
