Development charges & levies — Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario

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

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.

Development Charges Brochure - January 2026 adopted bylaw
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) Development Charge Rates table, "January 1 to December 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. Development Charge Rates table, "January 1 to December 31, 2026"
non residential charge $2.29 per sq. ft (effective January 1, 2026) "Non-Residential ($/sq. ft) $2.29" — "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 "SERVICES COVERED" section listing
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. "ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS" section; "See Section 3.5. Rules with Respect to Exemptions"
payment timing Development charges are calculated at the time of building permit issuance; the type of development determines when the charge is payable. "Development charges are calculated by the Township...at the time of the issuance of the building permit."
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. "INDEXING OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES"; "This By-Law will expire at 12:01 a.m. on September 20, 2027"
scout note

Effective Jan 1, 2026: $10,247 per single/semi-detached municipal-wide; $11,629 in the water-serviced area; non-residential $2.29/ft2.

Development Charges By-law 68-2022 adopted bylaw
single detached charge Single & Semi-Detached: $8,930 per unit (Municipal-wide Total); $10,134 per unit (Saltford Total) Schedule "B"
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) Schedule "B"
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) Schedule "B"
services covered Administration; Parks and Recreation; Services Related to a Highway; Water Services s. 2.1
exemptions Existing housing intensification; industrial expansion; place of worship/cemetery; bona fide farm buildings; municipal/education/county lands; redevelopment credits ss. 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 3.10, 3.13
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 ss. 3.14-3.16
indexing expiry Adjusted annually commencing January 1, 2023 in accordance with the prescribed index; expires at 12:01 AM on September 20, 2027 ss. 6.1, 11.1
scout note

Township DC by-law, in force from Sept 20, 2022 and expiring Sept 20, 2027; indexed annually each Jan 1.

Parkland Dedication By-law 57-2022 adopted bylaw
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. s. 2.3.1; s. 2.3.2; s. 3.2.1; s. 3.2.2
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. s. 1.5.1-1.5.5
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. s. 6.1.1-6.1.5
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. s. 3.3.1-3.3.3
scout note

Land or cash-in-lieu of parkland under Planning Act ss.42, 51.1, 53.

Development Charges page

Township DC page with background study and treasurer statements.

Machine-readable: development-charges.json · Official website: http://www.acwtownship.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Development charges & levies across Ontario · Development charges & levies in other municipalities