Development charges & levies — Westlock, Alberta

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

In the Town of Westlock, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2023-10 (PDF), verified 2026-10-22. Levy per hectare: $75,996.08 per hectare total (Water $35,541.67; Sanitary $24,862.50; Stormwater $15,769.24; Transportation no rate) effective as of passing of this bylaw. Payable: Imposed at subdivision approval or development permit approval; deferral decisions may be referred to Council. Services covered: Water, sanitary sewage, stormwater, and roadways; transportation rate not included at this time.

Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2023-10 (PDF) adopted bylaw
area levy $75,996.08 per hectare total (Water $35,541.67; Sanitary $24,862.50; Stormwater $15,769.24; Transportation no rate) effective as of passing of this bylaw Appendix A
services covered Water, sanitary sewage, stormwater, and roadways; transportation rate not included at this time. s. 2(f); Appendix A
exemptions No levy if previously paid; no levy where development does not significantly increase off-site infrastructure burden (CAO determination); additional exemptions at Council discretion. s. 8; s. 9; s. 10
payment timing Imposed at subdivision approval or development permit approval; deferral decisions may be referred to Council. s. 7; s. 12(ii)
indexing expiry Rates reviewed at least every five years and adjusted for inflationary increases. s. 5
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PDF text of Bylaw 2023-10: total off-site levy $75,996.08 per hectare (water $35,541.67, sanitary $24,862.50, stormwater $15,769.24).

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