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 "answer": "In the Township of Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Charges Brochure - January 2026 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: Municipal Wide: $10,247 per unit (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026); Saltford area-specific: $11,629 per unit (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026). Non-residential charge: $2.29 per sq. ft (effective January 1, 2026). Payable: Development charges are calculated at the time of building permit issuance; the type of development determines when the charge is payable.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001406",
 "municipality": "Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh",
 "status_type": "Township",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "development_charges",
 "label": "Development charges & levies",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-19",
 "official_website": "http://www.acwtownship.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Development Charges Brochure - January 2026",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://acwtownship.ca/content/build/development-charges/Development-Charges-Brochure-January-2026.pdf",
   "summary": "Effective Jan 1, 2026: $10,247 per single/semi-detached municipal-wide; $11,629 in the water-serviced area; non-residential $2.29/ft2.",
   "notes": "rates page: effective 2026-01-01",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Municipal Wide: $10,247 per unit (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026); Saltford area-specific: $11,629 per unit (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026)",
    "apartment_charge": "Municipal Wide: Rows, Apartment (2 bedroom+) & Other Multiples $7,137/unit; Apartment (1 bedroom/bachelor), mobile unit, park model trailer $5,980/unit (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026). Saltford: $8,099 and $6,785 respectively.",
    "non_residential_charge": "$2.29 per sq. ft (effective January 1, 2026)",
    "services_covered": "Administration (growth-related studies), Parks and Recreation, Services Related to a Highway (bridges, culverts, structures, vehicles, roads and sidewalks), Water",
    "exemptions": "Additional dwelling units in a basement, as an addition to a home, or as a detached structure MAY qualify for a development charge exemption. See Section 3.5.",
    "payment_timing": "Development charges are calculated at the time of building permit issuance; the type of development determines when the charge is payable.",
    "indexing_expiry": "Adjusted annually commencing January 1, 2023 in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act. By-Law expires at 12:01 a.m. on September 20, 2027."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Development Charge Rates table, \"January 1 to December 31, 2026\"",
    "apartment_charge": "Development Charge Rates table, \"January 1 to December 31, 2026\"",
    "non_residential_charge": "\"Non-Residential ($/sq. ft) $2.29\" — \"Effective January 1, 2026\"",
    "services_covered": "\"SERVICES COVERED\" section listing",
    "exemptions": "\"ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS\" section; \"See Section 3.5. Rules with Respect to Exemptions\"",
    "payment_timing": "\"Development charges are calculated by the Township...at the time of the issuance of the building permit.\"",
    "indexing_expiry": "\"INDEXING OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES\"; \"This By-Law will expire at 12:01 a.m. on September 20, 2027\""
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/ashfieldcolbornewawanosh/development-charges/development-charges-brochure-january-2026/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Development Charges By-law 68-2022",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2022-09-20",
   "document_url": "https://acwtownship.ca/content/government/by-laws/building-and-property/68-2022-development-charges.pdf",
   "summary": "Township DC by-law, in force from Sept 20, 2022 and expiring Sept 20, 2027; indexed annually each Jan 1.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Single & Semi-Detached: $8,930 per unit (Municipal-wide Total); $10,134 per unit (Saltford Total)",
    "apartment_charge": "Apartment (2 bedroom +): $6,220 per unit (Municipal-wide Total); $7,058 per unit (Saltford Total); Apartment (1 bedroom, bachelor), mobile unit, park model trailer: $5,212 per unit (Municipal-wide Total); $5,914 per unit (Saltford Total)",
    "non_residential_charge": "$2.00 per sq. ft. of gross floor area (municipal-wide total; administration $0.31, roads $1.68) (2022 rates, indexed annually)",
    "services_covered": "Administration; Parks and Recreation; Services Related to a Highway; Water Services",
    "exemptions": "Existing housing intensification; industrial expansion; place of worship/cemetery; bona fide farm buildings; municipal/education/county lands; redevelopment credits",
    "payment_timing": "Calculated, payable, and collected upon issuance of the first building permit; rental/institutional: 6 equal annual payments; non-profit housing: 21 equal annual payment",
    "indexing_expiry": "Adjusted annually commencing January 1, 2023 in accordance with the prescribed index; expires at 12:01 AM on September 20, 2027"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "apartment_charge": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "non_residential_charge": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "services_covered": "s. 2.1",
    "exemptions": "ss. 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 3.10, 3.13",
    "payment_timing": "ss. 3.14-3.16",
    "indexing_expiry": "ss. 6.1, 11.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/ashfieldcolbornewawanosh/development-charges/bylaw-68-2022/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Parkland Dedication By-law 57-2022",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2022-07-19",
   "document_url": "https://acwtownship.ca/content/government/by-laws/building-and-property/57-2022-parkland-dedication.pdf",
   "summary": "Land or cash-in-lieu of parkland under Planning Act ss.42, 51.1, 53.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "document_number": "57-2022",
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   "facts": {
    "parkland_rate": "Residential: greater of five percent (5%) of Gross Land Area to be developed; other uses: five percent (5%) of Gross Land Area; cash-in-lieu: $1,000 per lot created to a maximum of 5% of appraised value of residential land; $1,000 per lot created through consent.",
    "services_covered": "Acquisition of parkland; capital projects for new/increased-capacity public parks; park facilities such as play equipment, sports fields, trails, splash pads, site furniture.",
    "exemptions": "Existing dwelling enlargement; up to two additional units in existing dwelling (GFA limit); fire/other replacement; already-paid lots; surplus farm dwelling consents, agricultural farm lot creation, additional agricultural-zone units.",
    "payment_timing": "Plan of subdivision/condominium: prior to plan registration; site plan: prior to issuance of building permit; consent: prior to final approval and receipt of certificate confirming conditions satisfied."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "parkland_rate": "s. 2.3.1; s. 2.3.2; s. 3.2.1; s. 3.2.2",
    "services_covered": "s. 1.5.1-1.5.5",
    "exemptions": "s. 6.1.1-6.1.5",
    "payment_timing": "s. 3.3.1-3.3.3"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/ashfieldcolbornewawanosh/development-charges/bylaw-57-2022/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
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   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Development Charges page",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "other",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://acwtownship.ca/develop-build/development-charges",
   "summary": "Township DC page with background study and treasurer statements.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/ashfieldcolbornewawanosh/development-charges/"
}