Sturgeon Valley off-site levy averaging $82,794 per net hectare (up from about $67,814). Third reading 27 April 2021.
Development charges & levies — Sturgeon County, Alberta
What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the Municipal District of Sturgeon County, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by Bylaw 1531/21 Sturgeon Valley Area Off-Site Levy Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Levy per hectare: Sturgeon Industrial Park area only: weighted average $61,643 per net hectare; high $83,654, low $41,533 (Bylaw 1680/25, in force June 24, 2025). Exemptions: Net development area deducts environmental reserves, a 10% municipal reserve allowance, and arterial road right of way. Services covered: Transportation, water, sanitary, and stormwater offsite infrastructure.
| area levy | Sturgeon Industrial Park area only: weighted average $61,643 per net hectare; high $83,654, low $41,533 (Bylaw 1680/25, in force June 24, 2025) | s. 5 RATE UPDATES; Appendix G |
| services covered | Transportation, water, sanitary, and stormwater offsite infrastructure. | s. 3.1 Overview |
| exemptions | Net development area deducts environmental reserves, a 10% municipal reserve allowance, and arterial road right of way. | Appendix A: Net development area definitions |
| indexing expiry | Project costs inflated by 3% per annum to the year of construction. | Appendix B3 note |
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Sturgeon Industrial Park levy averaging $61,643 per net hectare (up from about $52,462). Third reading 24 June 2025.
Notice of intent to repeal Bylaw 1259/11 under MGA s.648.