Development Charges are one-time fees charged by municipalities on new residential and non-residential properties to help pay for a portion of growth related capital costs. Without Development Charges in place, the City would have to pay for all growth related costs with increased taxes and/or increased water/wastewater/stormwater rates.
The Development Charges Act requires that the City review the Development Charges By-Law (2020-112) every five years through the preparation of a Background Study. The City of Owen Sound completed the background study on October 7th, 2019 and the by-law was passed on September 28, 2020.
The County of Grey's Development Charge page has additional information and specifics on the County of Grey's background study and development charge rates.
Development Charges By-Law |
The Development Charges By-Law 2020-112 was passed by City Council on September 28, 2020. |
Mandatory Exemptions |
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Discretionary Exemptions |
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Collecting Development Charges |
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Payment for Development Charges is collected at the Building Permit stage and is made at the Community Services Counter at City Hall or can be added to the tax roll. |
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Current Year Development Charge March 2, 2020 to March 1, 2021 |
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City-Wide Development Charges (with the exception of the Sydenham Heights Area)Residential (per unit)
Non-Residential (per m2)
Sydenham Heights Area Specific Development Charges** Area Specific DC's are not eligible for discretionary exemptions ** Residential (per unit)
Non-Residential (per m2)
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