Development charges & levies — Bruce County, Ontario

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

In the County of Bruce County, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by Bruce County 2026 DC Pamphlet and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $5,009.56 per unit (2026, 55% phase-in, Jan 1–Dec 31 2026). Charge per apartment unit: $3,159.21 per unit (2 bedrooms+); $2,126.13 per unit (studio and 1 bedroom) (2026, 55% phase-in). Non-residential charge: $1.95 per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (2026, 55% phase-in).

Bruce County 2026 DC Pamphlet adopted bylaw
single detached charge $5,009.56 per unit (2026, 55% phase-in, Jan 1–Dec 31 2026) "Fees in effect January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026" table, Single and Semi Detached Dwelling Total
apartment charge $3,159.21 per unit (2 bedrooms+); $2,126.13 per unit (studio and 1 bedroom) (2026, 55% phase-in) "Fees in effect January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026" table, Apartments columns
non residential charge $1.95 per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (2026, 55% phase-in) "Non-Residential (per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area)" column, Total row
services covered Highway, fleet, parks and recreation, long-term care, child care and early years, ambulance, growth studies "County-wide Services/Class of Service" table rows
exemptions Affordable/attainable housing, rental housing, agricultural use, hospital/school/place of worship/cemetery, additional dwelling units, industrial enlargement ≤50% (one-time) "Non-Statutory Exemptions or Reductions to DCs" section
indexing expiry Adjusted annually January 1 per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics; no expiry date stated "Annual Adjustments" section
scout note

rates page: Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026 at 55% phase-in: $5,009.56 per single/semi, $3,201.49 other multiples, $3,159.21 apartments 2+ bed, $2,126.13 studio/1-bed, $1.95 per sq ft non-residential.

By-law No. 2023-048, A By-law to establish Development Charges for the County of Bruce adopted bylaw
services covered Highway; Fleet; Parks and Recreation (Trails); Long-term Care; Ambulance; Child Care and Early Years Programs s. 2.1
exemptions Additional residential units; affordable/attainable housing; rental housing; agricultural use; temporary buildings; industrial expansion ≤50%; local municipal exemptions ss. 3.5.1, 3.6.2, 3.8, 3.10
payment timing At first building permit; institutional developments in 6 installments from occupancy; agreements may defer ss. 3.15–3.18
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1st, beginning January 1, 2024 s. 5.1
scout note

County of Bruce county-wide DC by-law effective Nov 16, 2023; no area charges; indexed annually Jan 1; phase-in.

Bruce County Development Charges page

County DC page listing by-laws, pamphlets by year, treasurer statements and the 2023 background study.

By-law 2024-069, Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2023-048, Respecting County-Wide Development Charges for the County of Bruce

Amendment to by-law 2023-048, revised December 5, 2024.

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