What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the Town of Legal, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by Bylaw #17-2026 Off-Site Levy Bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Payable: Due prior to issuance of Subdivision approval or Development permit unless otherwise agreed; deferral may be provided by Development Agreement. Exemptions: Environmental Reserve, Municipal Reserve, Arterial Road Right of Way excluded; CAO may defer/waive; Council may reduce/forgive or credit. Services covered: water facilities and sanitary sewer facilities.
Bylaw #17-2026 Off-Site Levy Bylaw
adopted bylaw
services covered
water facilities and sanitary sewer facilities
s. 1.1(m)
exemptions
Environmental Reserve, Municipal Reserve, Arterial Road Right of Way excluded; CAO may defer/waive; Council may reduce/forgive or credit.
s. 2.4; s. 4.2; s. 6.1(c)
payment timing
Due prior to issuance of Subdivision approval or Development permit unless otherwise agreed; deferral may be provided by Development Agreement.
s. 2.5; s. 4.4(a)
scout note
Town of Legal off-site levy (MGA) for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, imposed per lot on developable land in the Development Region; the dollar amount is set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, not in this bylaw.
Town of Legal bylaws index
Bylaw listing including Off-Site Levy Bylaw #17-2026 and Fees and Charges Bylaw #05-2026.