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Prepared in accordance with O. Reg. 82/98 s.14
Manager of Planning and Development
2026 Development Charges Information Sheet
Background Information
Development Charges are fees imposed on land development and re-development projects to
help pay for the capital costs of growth-related infrastructure and other municipal services that
are needed to support new development. The Development Charges Act provides the legislative
authority for the collection of Development Charges. Development Charges are intended to ease
the financial burden on existing taxpayers based on a scenario where growth pays for growth.
Town of Aylmer By-law 51-26, being a By-law to establish Development Charges for the Town,
was passed by Council on July 8, 2026, with fee changes applicable for the period beginning on
July 8, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026.
Schedule of Residential Development Charges
Dwelling Unit Type
Charge per Residential Unit
Single and Semi-Detached Dwellings
$ 23,510
Other Multiples
$ 19,293
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
$ 15,659
Apartments - Bachelor + 1 Bedroom
$ 8,674
*Indexed to 2026 Dollars
Schedule of Non-Residential Development Charges
Charge per Sq. Ft of Gross Floor Area
2026
100% of full charge
$ 5 .83 per square foot
*Indexed to 2026 Dollars
The Development Charges By-law applies to all lands within the Town of Aylmer. Development
Charges are payable at the time of building permit issuance, or as otherwise specified within the
By-law.
Questions?
Questions related to Development Charges can be directed to:
Heather James, MES (Pl.), MCIP, RPP
Manager of Planning and Development
[email protected]
Tel: 519-773-3164 Ext.4915
Tyler Hiemstra
Chief Building Official
[email protected]
Tel: 519-773-3164 Ext.4902
Prepared in accordance with O. Reg. 82/98 s.14
Supplementary Information
Local Services and 2026 Indexed Rates
Residential
Non-
Residential
Service/ Class of
Service
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Other
Multiples
Apt. 2
Bedrooms
+
Apt. >2
Bedrooms
Per sq. ft.
GFA*
Services Related to a
Highway
2,062
1,692
1,373
761
0.72
Public Works
1,512
1,241
1,007
558
0.53
Fire Protection Services
1,516
1,244
1,010
559
0.53
Policing Services
1,181
969
787
436
0.39
Parks and Recreation
Services
6,614
5,428
4,405
2,440
0.35
Library Services
751
616
500
277
0.03
Growth Studies
238
195
159
88
0.08
Wastewater Services
8,636
7,087
5,752
3,186
2.85
Water Services
1,000
821
666
369
0.35
TOTAL ($)
23,510
19,293
15,659
8,674
5.83
*Denotes full charge
Rate Freezes, Reductions and Exemptions from Development Charges
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.
Reductions or exemption from Development Charges may be applicable where residential
intensification and re-development, or limited industrial expansion, is proposed. Contact Town
staff to determine if reductions or exemptions would apply to your development.
Alternative Payment Agreements and Interest Rate
Certain development types may request an alternative Development Charge payment schedule.
For rental housing and certain institutional developments, Development Charges are due and
payable in 6 equal annual payments. Installment payments are subject to the annual interest rate
established in the Town's Interest Rate Policy.
Annual Indexing of Development Charges
Indexing Development Charges helps to mitigate the impact of inflationary increases on future
growth-related capital costs. Indexing is intended to reflect changes to construction cost
increases. Development Charge Rates will be indexed annually as prescribed by the Development
Charges Act and Regulation.