Development charges & levies — Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario
What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by Township of Blandford-Blenheim Development Charge Information, By-laws 2436-2024 and 2440-2024 (rates effective June 13, 2026), verified 2026-10-19. Exemptions: public hospital, a board of education, places of worship; Farm, private schools, temporary buildings, affordable housing, temporary dwellings, long-term care. Services covered: Roads & Related; Fire Services; Parks & Recreation; Growth Related Studies. Indexing and expiry: Adjusted annually on June 13th per Statistics Canada Construction Price Statistics; in force until June 19, 2034 unless repealed sooner.
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Development Charge Information, By-laws 2436-2024 and 2440-2024 (rates effective June 13, 2026)
adopted bylaw
services covered
Roads & Related; Fire Services; Parks & Recreation; Growth Related Studies
Roads & Related; Fire Services; Parks & Recreation; Growth Related Studies
exemptions
public hospital, a board of education, places of worship; Farm, private schools, temporary buildings, affordable housing, temporary dwellings, long-term care
EXEMPTIONS
indexing expiry
Adjusted annually on June 13th per Statistics Canada Construction Price Statistics; in force until June 19, 2034 unless repealed sooner.
TERM OF BY-LAW; INDEXING OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
scout note
rates page: effective 2026-06-13. $14,410 per single/semi-detached; $9,952 other multiples; $7,973 apartment 2+ bedrooms; $5,059 bachelor/1-bed (indexed each June 13).
Development Charges By-law No. 2148-2019
2019 township DC by-law still linked from by-laws page; roads, fire, parks, studies; 2019 schedule $9,788 per single/semi. Expired 2024-08-07; replaced by 2024 by-laws.
Fees and Charges By-law No. 2521-2025 (Schedule C development charges)
Fees by-law carrying DC schedule: $13,256 per single/semi effective 2025-06-13.
Oxford County Development Charges By-law 6639-2024 (as amended by 6709-2025)
Upper-tier Oxford County DCs (highway, waste diversion, ambulance, library, water/wastewater) apply in addition to township DCs. Listed on county page.
Township and County Development Charges (web page)
Township page with fees, DC annual reports and links to county DC sheet.