Development charges & levies — Aylmer, Ontario

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

In the Town of Aylmer, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by 2026 Development Charges Information Sheet (July-December 2026) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $23,510 per unit (July 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Charge per apartment unit: Apartments - 2 Bedrooms+: $15,659 per unit; Apartments - Bachelor + 1 Bedroom: $8,674 per unit (July 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Non-residential charge: $5.83 per square foot of Gross Floor Area (2026, 100% of full charge).

2026 Development Charges Information Sheet (July-December 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $23,510 per unit (July 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026) "Schedule of Residential Development Charges" — Single and Semi-Detached Dwellings $23,510; "fee changes applicable for the period beginning on July 8, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026"
apartment charge Apartments - 2 Bedrooms+: $15,659 per unit; Apartments - Bachelor + 1 Bedroom: $8,674 per unit (July 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026) "Schedule of Residential Development Charges" — Apartments - 2 Bedrooms + $15,659; Apartments - Bachelor + 1 Bedroom $8,674
non residential charge $5.83 per square foot of Gross Floor Area (2026, 100% of full charge) "Schedule of Non-Residential Development Charges" — 2026 100% of full charge $5.83 per square foot
services covered Highway, Public Works, Fire Protection, Policing, Parks and Recreation, Library, Growth Studies, Wastewater, Water Services Supplementary Information table headers: Services Related to a Highway, Public Works, Fire Protection Services, Policing Services, Parks and Recreation Services, Library Services, Growth Studies, Wastewater Services, Water Services
exemptions Residential intensification and re-development, or limited industrial expansion may qualify for reductions or exemptions; rate freeze within 2 years of Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment approval "Reductions or exemption from Development Charges may be applicable where residential intensification and re-development, or limited industrial expansion, is proposed"; "Charges for developments occurring within two (2) years of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment approval will be subject to the rates in effect at the time of application"
payment timing Payable at time of building permit issuance; rental housing and certain institutional developments may pay in 6 equal annual instalments with interest "Development Charges are payable at the time of building permit issuance"; "For rental housing and certain institutional developments, Development Charges are due and payable in 6 equal annual payments"
indexing expiry Indexed annually as prescribed by the Development Charges Act and Regulation; these rates apply July 8 – December 31, 2026 (By-law 51-26) "Development Charge Rates will be indexed annually as prescribed by the Development Charges Act and Regulation"; "fee changes applicable for the period beginning on July 8, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026"
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rates page: 2026 indexed: $23,510 per single/semi-detached; $19,293 other multiples; $15,659 apartment 2+ bedrooms; $8,647 bachelor/1-bedroom; $5.83/ft2 non-residential.

By-law No. 51-26, Being a By-Law to Establish Development Charges for the Town of Aylmer adopted bylaw
single detached charge $23,510 per unit (by-law effective July 9, 2026) Schedule "B"; ss. 3.10, 10.1
apartment charge Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +: $15,659 per unit; Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom: $8,674 per unit Schedule "B"; s. 3.10
non residential charge $5.83 per sq.ft. of Gross Floor Area Schedule "B"; s. 3.11
services covered Services Related to a Highway; Public Works (Facilities and Fleet); Fire Protection; Policing; Parks and Recreation; Library Services (Facilities); Growth Studies; Wastewater; Water Services s. 2.1
exemptions Existing dwelling enlargement; additional units; non-profit/affordable/attainable housing; long-term care; industrial expansion; rental housing discounts (25%/20%/15%). ss. 3.5-3.9
payment timing At first building permit; rental/institutional in 6 equal annual payments from first occupancy permit/occupancy; agreements may defer. ss. 3.14-3.15, 3.17
indexing expiry Adjusted annually beginning Jan 1, 2027 per prescribed index; expires 11:59 PM July 8, 2036 unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 11.1
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Town of Aylmer by-law passed July 8, 2026, in force July 9, 2026 to July 8, 2036; replaces By-law 78-21; payable at building permit issuance.

Development Charges (Town of Aylmer) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $23,510 per unit (indexed to 2026 dollars; fees applicable July 9, 2026 to July 8, 2036) "Schedule of Residential Development Charges" table; "fee changes applicable for the period beginning on July 9, 2026 and ending on July 8, 2036"
apartment charge Apartments - 2 Bedrooms+: $15,659 per unit; Apartments - Bachelor + 1 Bedroom: $8,647 per unit (indexed to 2026 dollars) "Schedule of Residential Development Charges" table; "*Indexed to 2026 Dollars"
non residential charge $5.83 per square foot of Gross Floor Area (100% of full charge, indexed to 2026 dollars) "Schedule of Non-Residential Development Charges 2026" — "100% of full charge / $ 5.83 per square foot"
services covered Highway services, public works, fire protection, policing, parks and recreation, library, growth studies, wastewater, water services Supplementary Information table, "Service/ Class of Service" column listing all nine service categories
exemptions Rate freeze within 2 years of Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment approval; reductions/exemptions for residential intensification, re-development, or limited industrial expansion "Rate Freezes, Reductions and Exemptions from Development Charges" section
payment timing Payable at time of building permit issuance; rental housing and certain institutional developments may pay in 6 equal annual installments with interest per Town's Interest Rate Policy "Development Charges are payable at the time of building permit issuance"; "Alternative Payment Agreements and Interest Rate" section
indexing expiry Indexed annually as prescribed by the Development Charges Act and Regulation; By-law 51-26 expires July 8, 2036 "Annual Indexing of Development Charges" section; By-law 51-26 date range statement
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rates page: Town page with 2026 schedule of residential and non-residential DCs and by-law 51-26 link.

Development Charges By-law 78-21 (superseded)

Prior DC by-law, effective Dec 15, 2021: $14,536 per single/semi-detached.

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