Development charges & levies — Chestermere, Alberta

What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?

In the City of Chestermere, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by City of Chestermere Off-Site Levy Bylaw #020-26, verified 2026-10-19. Levy per hectare: 2026 Off Site Levy per Hectare: $288,475–$493,278 per hectare by area; weighted average $431,720 per net hectare. Services covered: Water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, transportation, recreation, fire, and library infrastructure.

City of Chestermere Off-Site Levy Bylaw #020-26 adopted bylaw
area levy 2026 Off Site Levy per Hectare: $288,475–$493,278 per hectare by area; weighted average $431,720 per net hectare Schedule "B"; Schedule "C", s. 3
services covered Water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, transportation, recreation, fire, and library infrastructure Schedule "B"; Schedule "C", s. 1
exemptions Excludes environmental reserve, school reserve, municipal reserve, arterial road right of way, and public utility lots dedicated for Off-Site Levies projects; CAO may defer/waive or reduce/forgive s. 4.3; s. 5.1.2; s. 10.1.3
payment timing Unless otherwise agreed, due at or prior to plan endorsement (subdivision) or as condition of development permit issuance (development); deferral/waiver possible s. 4.4; s. 4.5; s. 4.6; s. 5.1.2
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Current off-site levy bylaw (MGA), read 3rd time 2026-06-09; repeals #013-25. Levy per developable hectare by catchment; 2026 totals range from $299,808 to $486,832 per hectare (e.g. $352,238, $438,747 in first rows of schedule).

City of Chestermere Off-Site Levy Bylaw #013-25 (superseded)

Previous off-site levy bylaw, repealed by #020-26. Kept as history.

Off Site Levies Frequently Asked Questions

City FAQ explaining off-site levies; supporting. Not read in detail.

Machine-readable: development-charges.json · Official website: http://www.chestermere.ca · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Development charges & levies across Alberta · Development charges & levies in other municipalities