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Purpose of Development Charges
The Township of Guelph/Eramosa collects development charges under the
authority of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA). Development charges
are fees imposed on new development to pay for increased capital costs arising
from residential and non-residential growth within a municipality.
Background Study and Public Meeting
The Development Charges Act, 1997 requires that, prior to the passing of a
development charge by-law, a background study be undertaken which includes:
- The forecasted amount, type, and location of future development
- The average service levels provided in the municipality over the 15-period
immediately preceding the preparation of the background study
- Capital cost calculations for each eligible development charge service
- An examination of the long-term capital and operating costs for the
infrastructure required to service the forecasted development
- An asset management to demonstrate that all assets included in the study
are financially sustainable over their full life cycle
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. prepared the Development Charges
Background Study dated March 7, 2023. A Public Meeting of Council was held on
April 3, 2023, to obtain public input on the background study and draft by-laws.
Passage and Term of Development Charge By-laws
The table below summarizes the by-law number which imposes development
charges for each Township service.
The Development Charge By-laws were passed and became effective on May 8,
2023. They will remain in force until May 7, 2033.
Treasurer's Statement
As required by the Development
Charges Act, 1997, the Treasurer
for the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa must prepare
an annual financial statement
reporting on the status and
transactions related to the
development charge reserve
funds for the previous year. This
statement is presented to
Township Council for their review.
Additional Information
The Township's annual
development charges statements,
the Development Charges
Background Study, and
By-laws 24/2023 to 28/2023 are
available on the Township's
website or in printed version in the
office of Township Clerk during
regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
8348 Wellington Rd 124
PO Box 700
Rockwood ON N0B 2K0
Tel: 519-856-9596
Toll Free: 1-800-267-1465
www.get.on.ca
Township of
Guelph/Eramosa
Development Charges
Information
By-law 24/2023*
By-law 25/2023*
By-law 26/2023*
By-law 27/2023*
By-law 28/2023*
* as amended
These Development Charge
By-laws are effective
May 8, 2023, to May 7, 2033
The information contained herein is
intended only as a guide. Interested
parties should review the approved
by-laws and consult Township staff to
determine the applicable charges that
may apply to specific development
proposals.
Updated to reflect rates
effective January 1, 2026
By-law Number
Municipal Service
By-law 24/2023, as amended
Fire Protection
By-law 25/2023, as amended
Parks and Recreation;
Growth Studies
By-law 26/2023, as amended
Highway Services
By-law 27/2023, as amended
Wastewater Services
By-law 28/2023, as amended
Water Services
Exemptions and Charge Reductions
The following uses are exempt from development
charges under the by-laws:
- Lands owned and/or used by a municipality, local
board thereof, board of education, university, place of
worship, or cemetery/burial ground
- The enlargement of an existing residential dwelling
unit, or the creation of one or two additional units
where specific conditions are met
- The enlargement of 50% or less of the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building
- The development of non-residential farm buildings
- Affordable housing units required pursuant to the
Planning Act and non-profit housing
Development charges will be reduced by 15% to 25% for
rental housing developments (for profit) based on the
number of bedrooms in each unit.
Development charges will be reduced if, within 48
months, buildings or structures have been demolished or
converted from one principal use to another to permit the
redevelopment of the property.
Development Charge Rates Effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
Service/Class of Service
Residential
Non-
Residential
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments:
2+
Bedrooms
Apartments:
Bachelor
and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/
Special
Dwelling
Units
(per sq. ft.
of Gross
Floor Area)
Township Wide Services
Fire Protection
$1,370.15
$918.03
$805.56
$516.39
$484.26
$0.41
Parks and Recreation
$16,875.69
$11,300.95
$9,918.17
$6,366.54
$5,964.91
$0.30
Growth Studies
$234.67
$157.17
$137.79
$88.28
$82.89
$0.07
Highway Services
$1,016.72
$680.49
$597.87
$383.27
$359.18
$0.30
Total Twp Wide Services
$19,497.23
$13,056.64
$11,459.39
$7,354.48
$6,891.24
$1.08
Urban Services
Wastewater Services
$12,479.47
$8,357.52
$7,335.06
$4,708.35
$4,411.13
$9.24
Water Services
$7,330.48
$4,909.17
$4,307.85
$2,765.57
$2,591.14
$5.43
Total Urban Services
$19,809.95
$13,266.69
$11,642.91
$7,473.92
$7,002.27
$14.67
Grand Total Rural Area
$19,497.23
$13,056.64
$11,459.39
$7,354.48
$6,891.24
$1.08
Grand Total Urban Area
$39,307.18
$26,323.33
$23,102.30
$14,828.40
$13,893.51
$15.75
Affected Lands
By-laws 24/2023 to 26/2023 apply to all lands in the
geographic area of the Township and impose
development charges, related to fire protection, parks
and recreation, growth studies, and highway services.
By-laws 27/2023 and 28/2023 impose additional
development charges related to wastewater and water
services and apply only against those lands within the
Township where the service(s) is available.
Annual Indexing of Development Charges
Development charges will be adjusted annually on
January 1 each year, starting in 2024, using the Statistics
Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.
Timing of Charge Calculation and Payment
In most situations, development charges are calculated
and payable upon issuance of the first building permit with
respect to each dwelling unit, building, or structure.
If the development results from the approval of a site plan
or zoning by-law amendment, a rate freeze may apply.
Charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due in six (6) annual payments beginning when the first
occupancy permit is granted or the date of first occupancy.
Please refer to the development charge by-laws, Township
website, or consult Township staff for further information
about rate freezes and instalment payments.
Unpaid Charges Added to Tax Roll
Where a development charge or any part of it
remains unpaid after it is payable, the amount
unpaid will be added to the tax roll and will be
collected in the same manner as taxes, in
accordance with the Development Charges
Act, 1997.
Other Development Charges
In addition to the charges imposed by the
Township, the County of Wellington and the
English Public and English Separate School
Boards also impose development charges.