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 every five years through the preparation of a Background Study.
The City of Owen Sound has recently updated the background study and has enacted a new Development Charges By-Law (2019-199).
The County of Grey's Development Charge page has additional information and specifics on the County of Grey's background study and rates for 2020.
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, 2019 to March 1, 2020 |
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City-Wide Development Charges for Discounted Services (with the exception of the Sydenham Heights Area)* Please note that the charge for discounted services will no longer be in effect from the earlier of:
Residential (per unit)
Non-Residential (per m2)
City-Wide Development Charges for Non-Discounted Services (with the exception of the Sydenham Heights Area)Residential (per unit)
Non-Residential (per m2)
Sydenham Heights Area Specific Development ChargesResidential (per unit)
Non-Residential (per m2)
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