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What Are Development Charges?
Development charges are fees imposed on land development and redevelopment projects to help pay for growth-
related capital costs that are needed to service new development.
What Projects Are Subject to Development Charges?
Development charges are municipal-wide. Example projects include: construction of a new single detached dwelling;
increasing the number of residential units; and changing the use of a building.
When Are Development Charges Payable?
Where a development charge applies to land in relation to which a building permit is required, no building permit will
be issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
How are Developed Charges Calculated?
Development charges are adjusted on January 1st of each year. This year's increase was calculated according to the
Statistics Canada Building Construction Price Index (Non-Residential).
When Did the Current Development Charges Come Into Effect?
By-Law 40-2024 came into effect on August 7, 2024 and will expire on August 8, 2034. The 2024 Development
Charges (Schedule B) came into effect on August 8, 2024 at 12:01 AM.
For further information, please contact
Township of Amaranth
374028 6th Line, Amaranth ON L9W 0M6
Tel: 519-941-1007
Fax: 519-941-1802
[email protected]
2026 Township of Amaranth Development Charges Pamphlet