What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the Town of Olds, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by Bylaw No. 2023-36, Off-Site Levy Bylaw (Town of Olds) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Levy per hectare: $72,723/ha (effective Jan 1 2026). Payable: Subdivision: upon execution of Development Agreement; development: before Development Permit approval (Levy paid). Services covered: Water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, transportation infrastructure, and land required for those facilities.
Bylaw No. 2023-36, Off-Site Levy Bylaw (Town of Olds)
adopted bylaw
services covered
Water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, transportation infrastructure, and land required for those facilities.
s. 3(a)-(e)
exemptions
ER, Municipal Reserve, Arterial Road Right-Of-Way, Wetlands Designated by Provincial Policy - June 2015 (Assessment); lands already levied are excluded from Developable Land.
s. 6(c); s. 2(c)(iii)
payment timing
Subdivision: upon execution of Development Agreement; development: before Development Permit approval (Levy paid).
s. 6(a)-(b)
scout note
Town of Olds off-site levy bylaw for water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation; repeals Bylaw 2018-49; levy amount is set in the Rates Bylaw. Third reading 2023-12-11.
Upon subdivision or execution of Development Agreement
"Payment upon Subdivision or execution of Development Agreement"
scout note
Current rates bylaw: OFF-SITE LEVY $72,723 per hectare, payable upon subdivision or execution of a development agreement; allocations water 17.7%, wastewater 16.6%, stormwater 11.9%, transportation 53.8%. Approved 2025-12-08 per filename.