Development charges & levies — Barrie, Ontario

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

In the City of Barrie, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by By-law Number 2022-079 (Cash in Lieu for Parks Purposes) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $109,547 Former City areas / $119,430 Salem & Hewitt's areas per single/semi unit (incl. $95,586 municipal-wide services; Schedule B.1, as at Aug 14, 2025). Charge per apartment unit: 2+ bedrooms $68,557 Former City / $74,743 Salem & Hewitt's; bachelor/1-bed $44,563 / $48,583 per unit (Schedule B.1, as at Aug 14, 2025). Services covered: parks or other public recreational purposes.

By-law Number 2022-079 (Cash in Lieu for Parks Purposes) adopted bylaw
parkland rate Commercial/industrial: 2% of land; institutional: 5% of land; residential: 1 ha per 500 dwelling units or $6,390 per unit, whichever greater; alternative residential: 1 ha per 300 dwelling units; other: 5% of land. s. 3(1)(a)-(d); s. 4(1)(a)-(d)
services covered parks or other public recreational purposes "parks or other public recreational purposes"
exemptions Additions with prior payment unless density/use changes; fire/accidental/act of God replacement; residential alterations no new units except second suite; replacement same units; City parkland inventory. s. 8(1)(a)-(e)
payment timing Prior to approval of plans/drawings under Site Plan Control; otherwise prior to building permit issuance; City may alternatively require prior to building permit. s. 6(1)-(3)
indexing expiry Indexed annually on January 1 at the same rate as the City's Development Charges s. 3(1)(c)
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Parkland conveyance or cash-in-lieu as a condition of development under Planning Act s.42.

Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 2023-073 adopted bylaw
services covered capital costs of facilities, services, and matters required for Development or Redevelopment s. 3
exemptions City/local board and Board of Education lands exempt; O. Reg. 509/20 gross floor area value deducted; in-kind contributions reduce charge s. 2; s. 6; s. 11
payment timing prior to day of the first building permit is issued s. 8
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Imposes a Community Benefits Charge on higher-density development (5+ storeys/10+ units) under the Planning Act to fund community facilities/services associated with growth.

Development Charges By-law No. 2023-074 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $109,547 Former City areas / $119,430 Salem & Hewitt's areas per single/semi unit (incl. $95,586 municipal-wide services; Schedule B.1, as at Aug 14, 2025) Schedule "B"; Schedule "B.1"
apartment charge 2+ bedrooms $68,557 Former City / $74,743 Salem & Hewitt's; bachelor/1-bed $44,563 / $48,583 per unit (Schedule B.1, as at Aug 14, 2025) Schedule "B"; Schedule "B.1"
non residential charge Former City: retail $579.66/m² ($53.75/ft²), non-retail $338.17/m² ($31.36/ft²); Salem & Hewitt's: retail $680.12/m², non-retail $364.29/m² (Schedule B.1, Aug 14, 2025) Schedule "B"; Schedule "B.1"
services covered Protection; roads; public works and fleet; transit; parks and recreation; library; ambulance; long-term care; waste diversion; water; wastewater; stormwater. s. 2
exemptions Additional residential units; non-profit housing; inclusionary affordable units; temporary buildings; institutional; industrial enlargement up to 50%; rental housing reductions 15–25%. s. 11
payment timing Payable on first building permit issuance; underground permit deferral; rental/institutional 6 equal annual payments; certain subdivision charges payable at subdivision agreement before Aug 14, 2025. s. 8(a), (c), (d), (g)
indexing expiry Adjusted annually commencing Jan 1, 2024 by Statistics Canada Construction Cost Index (3rd Quarter non-residential building, table 18-10-0135-01); expires June 21, 2033. s. 9; s. 20
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Imposes development charges on new residential and non-residential development to fund growth-related infrastructure, per the Development Charges Act; sets the current DC rate schedule.

Development Charges Pamphlet: Summary of By-law 2023-074 (rates effective September 17, 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $49,800 per single/semi unit for municipal-wide services only (as at Sept 17, 2026, retroactive to Mar 30, 2026); area-specific charges in Former City and Salem & Hewitt's areas are extra SCHEDULE "B.2"
apartment charge 2+ bedroom $31,167; bachelor/1 bedroom $20,258 per unit, municipal-wide services only (as at Sept 17, 2026, retroactive to Mar 30, 2026); area-specific charges extra SCHEDULE "B.2"
services covered Roads, public works/fleet, protection, ambulance, transit, waste diversion, parks/recreation, library, long-term care, water, wastewater, stormwater (area-specific). The categories of services for which development charges are imposed
exemptions Affordable housing, second/third suites, certain accessory units; rental housing 15–25% discounts; industrial enlargements up to 50%; college/university (not residences); non-profit institution discounts. Discounts and Exemptions
payment timing Generally at building permit issuance; under DC Deferral Policy #FIN-25-010 (24-month pilot from Aug 14, 2025), secured at permit and paid at earlier of occupancy or two years; rental housing (min 4 units, not non-profit) and institutional development may pay in 6 equal annual payments plus interest from occupancy. Timing of Calculation and Payment of Development Charges
indexing expiry Indexed annually on January 1 by percentage change in Statistics Canada Construction Cost Index (3rd Quarter non-residential building, table 18-10-0135-01). Rates shall be indexed annually on January 1°
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rates page: 2026 rates effective 2026-09-17, retroactive to 2026-03-30 (residential cut 50%; 2023 base was $87,212 per single-detached). Official rate pamphlet. Rates effective 2026-09-17, retroactive to building permits issued on/after 2026-03-30; indexed Jan 1; rental apartment discounts 15-25%; rates table is an image.

Development Charges (City of Barrie web page)

Council on 2026-09-16 cut residential DC rates by 50%, retroactive to permits issued on/after 2026-03-30; links to by-law, calculator, deferral policy, waiver pilot.

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