Development charges & levies — Greater Madawaska, Ontario

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

In the Township of Greater Madawaska, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by By-law 26-2022, Being a By-Law with respect to Development Charges (Township of Greater Madawaska) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $7,610 per single/semi unit (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025, final phase-in step; indexed annually). Charge per apartment unit: Apartments 2+ bedrooms: $5,326; bachelor/1 bedroom: $3,617 per unit (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025; indexed annually). Non-residential charge: $4.66 per sq.ft. GFA (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025; indexed annually).

By-law 26-2022, Being a By-Law with respect to Development Charges (Township of Greater Madawaska) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $7,610 per single/semi unit (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025, final phase-in step; indexed annually) Schedule B-1 to B-4, Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
apartment charge Apartments 2+ bedrooms: $5,326; bachelor/1 bedroom: $3,617 per unit (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025; indexed annually) Schedule B-1 to B-4, Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
non residential charge $4.66 per sq.ft. GFA (by-law schedule from Jan 1, 2025; indexed annually) Schedule B-1 to B-4, Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services, NON-RESIDENTIAL
services covered Services Related to a Highway; Fire Protection Services; Parks and Recreation Services; Library Services; Waste Diversion; Growth Studies s. 2.1
exemptions Additional residential units/enlargements; industrial building expansions up to 50%; redevelopment credit; lands owned by Township, school boards, County, university. s. 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 3.12
payment timing Calculated, payable, and collected upon issuance of a building permit; agreements may provide before/after; rental housing and institutional developments 6 installments from first occupancy certificate; non-profit housing 21 installments. s. 3.13-3.16
indexing expiry Adjusted annually beginning Jan 1, 2023 and each Jan 1 thereafter per prescribed index; expires April 19, 2027 unless repealed earlier. s. 5.1; s. 11.1
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Township of Greater Madawaska DC by-law 26-2022; current by-law expires 2027, replacement planned for Jan 1, 2027.

Development Charges schedule effective Jan 1, 2026 (rates page) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $9,627 (Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling; January 01, 2026) Effective January 01, 2026; Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
apartment charge Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +: $6,740; Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom: $4,573 (January 01, 2026) Effective January 01, 2026; Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
non residential charge $5.46 per sq.ft. of Gross Floor Area (January 01, 2026) Effective January 01, 2026; Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
services covered Services Related to a Highway; Fire Protection Services; Parks and Recreation Services; Library Services; Waste Diversion Services; Growth Studies Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service
indexing expiry Indexed Non-Res Building CPI Ottawa Series Q3 *Indexed Non-Res Building CPI Ottawa Series Q3
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2026: $9,627 per single/semi-detached (municipal-wide); $8,279 multiples; $6,740 apartment 2+ bed; $5.46/sq ft non-residential.

Development Charges page (update under way)

Township updating background study; Council presentation Sept 17, 2026; new by-law expected Dec 2026; current by-law stays in force.

Machine-readable: development-charges.json · Official website: https://www.greatermadawaska.com/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Development charges & levies across Ontario · Development charges & levies in other municipalities