Development Charges Pamphlet, rates effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 — full text, Hamilton, Ontario

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Page 1 of 13 City of Hamilton Development Charges Pamphlet Rates Effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Purpose of Development Charges (DCs) DCs are a development fee collected by the City of Hamilton to help pay for the cost of growth. These funds are used to support the expansion of infrastructure services such as roads, water and wastewater systems and emergency services which are needed to support new development. If a building permit is required, DCs may apply. Three types of DCs may apply: - City DCs calculated based on the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DC Act) and the City of Hamilton Development Charges By-law, 24-072; - Public Education DCs calculated based on the Education Act, 1990, the Hamilton- Wentworth District School Board Education Development Charges By-law; and - Separate Education DCs calculated based on the Education Act, 1990, the Hamilton- Wentworth Catholic District School Board Education Development Charges By-law. The City of Hamilton is responsible for City DCs, while each school board is responsible for its own Education DCs. The City collects both City and Education DCs. Payment of DCs Education DCs are payable prior to building permit issuance. The timing of City DC payment depends on the type of development as set out in Sections 26 and 26.1 of the DC Act: - Rental Housing Developments: paid as 6 yearly payments, starting at occupancy. - Institutional Developments: paid as 6 yearly payments, starting at occupancy. - Non-Rental Housing Residential Developments: paid in one full payment at occupancy. - Non-Residential & Non-Institutional Developments: paid in one full payment at building permit issuance. The City may allow delay of payments for certain types of developments, such as: - Projects in the ERASE Redevelopment Grant Program (ERG) - Non-residential developments - Condo developments Page 2 of 13 Calculation of DCs DCs are calculated based on the full DC rate for the development type and area, minus any adjustments, redevelopment/demolition credits and exemptions. Full Rate DC The full DC rate for each development type is summarized on pages 3-4, with a detailed breakdown by service provided on pages 11-13. The applicable DC rate is typically based on the date the building permit is issued and increases on June 1 of each year. Demolition Credits A demolition credit reduces DCs payable for a new development when a building has been demolished under a demolition permit. Please note: - The credit is available for up to 5 years after the demolition permit is issued and applies to both City and Education DCs; - The value of the credit is based on the DC rate in effect at the time of redevelopment; and - No credit is provided if the demolished building is exempt under the current DC By-law. Exemptions Various exemptions may reduce the total DC payable. Please refer to pages 3-4 for details. Transition Policy DC rates are usually determined on the date the building permit is issued. If no rate lock- in applies, the rate in effect on the date of building permit application is applied if the permit is issued within 6 months of the first rate increase. Otherwise, the current rate applies. The transition policy does not apply to Education DCs. Rate Lock-In In some cases, the DC rate is based on the date a planning application is submitted (such as a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment), instead of the building permit issuance date. This only applies if: - The application was submitted on or after January 1, 2020; and - The building permit is issued within the required timeframe per the DC Act after approval. Rate Lock-In does not apply to Education DCs. Treasurer's Statement The City Treasurer prepares an annual statement that outlines how DC funds are used and reports the balance in each DC reserve fund. Copies of the DC By-law and the Treasurer's Statements are available from the Clerk's Office on the 1st Floor of City Hall and on the City's website. Page 3 of 13 Residential DCs The rates and exemptions below are in effect from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Residential DC Rates Single/ Semi- Detached ($/ Unit) Townhouse/ Other Multiple ($/ Unit) 2+ Bedroom Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) 1 Bedroom/ Bachelor Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) Residential Facility/ Lodging House ($/ Unit) Rural Area 44,415 33,150 27,225 16,875 13,826 Combined Sewer System Urban Area A 89,729 66,971 55,006 34,087 27,935 Separated Sewer System Urban Area A 102,451 76,468 62,806 38,919 31,895 Separated Sewer System Urban Area B 81,302 60,684 49,841 30,887 25,310 Education DCs 3,579 3,579 3,579 3,579 3,579 Special Area Charges* 1,931 1,441 1,884 734 601 Residential DC Exemptions Reductions to City DCs payable are applicable in accordance with the DC Act and DC By-law, including: - 20% partial exemption between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2027; - 4% partial exemption between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027; - 100% exemption for non-profit housing developments; - 30% partial exemption for residential development in the Downtown Hamilton CIPA within the height limits provided on page 8; - 15-25% exemption for rental housing developments based on the number of bedrooms within each unit; - 100% exemption for up to two additional dwelling units ancillary to an existing or new detached house, semi detached house or rowhouse; and - 100% exemption for long-term care home developments. Page 4 of 13 Non-Residential DCs The rates and exemptions below are in effect from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Non-Residential DC Rates Non-Industrial ($/ Square Foot) Industrial ($/ Square Foot) Industrial Manufacturing/ Production Studio/ Artist Studio ($/ Square Foot) Rural Area 21.08 15.39 13.28 Combined Sewer System Urban Area A 39.85 29.09 25.13 Separated Sewer System Urban Area A 46.88 34.23 29.56 Separated Sewer System Urban Area B 33.42 24.40 21.08 Education DCs (June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026) 1.40 1.40 1.40 Education DCs (July 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) 1.57 1.57 1.57 Special Area Charges* 1.07 1.07 1.07 Non-Residential DC Exemptions Reductions to City DCs payable are applicable in accordance with the DC Act and DC By law, including: - 20% partial exemption between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2027; - 4% partial exemption between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027; - 100% exemption for: o non-profit child care centres; o farm business development; o Places of Worship; o temporary buildings; o first 5,000 square feet of an office development expansion; o attached industrial expansions and detached industrial manufacturing expansions up to 50% of the existing gross floor area; o Board of Education owned and used buildings; - 37% partial exemption for production studio, artist studio and manufacturing facility developments; - 27% partial exemption for non- manufacturing industrial development; - 40% partial exemption for non residential development in the Downtown Hamilton CIPA within the height limits provided on page 8; - 70% partial exemption for Class A offices in the Downtown CIPA within the height limits provided on page 8; - Up to 50% partial exemption for new non-industrial development within a CIPA or BIA; - Up to 50% partial exemption for new office developments Page 5 of 13 Complaints Procedure Anyone required to pay a DC may make a complaint to City Council under Section 20 of the DC Act if they believe: 1. The amount of the DC was incorrectly determined; 2. There was a credit available to be used against the DC, or the amount of the credit or the service with respect to which the credit was given, was incorrectly determined; or, 3. There was an error in the application of the DC By-law. The complaint must be made in writing to the City Clerk and must clearly state that is a Section 20 complaint and include all required information under the DC Act. The complaint must be submitted within 90 days of when the DC (or any part of it) is payable. Complaints can be sent to [email protected]. Please note that all documents submitted as part of the complaint will become part of the public record. Important Information This pamphlet provides general information. If there is conflict between this pamphlet and the DC By-law or Education DC By-law, the By-law takes priority. Contact Information For further information regarding DCs, to request an informational estimate or to request any content enclosed in an enlarged or different format please contact [email protected]. Additional fees may apply to development. As a starting point, please contact the divisions listed below to request more information: - Real Estate: [email protected] - Building Division: [email protected] - Zoning Division: [email protected] Page 6 of 13 Figure 1: Combined & Separated Sewer System Areas & Municipal Boundary Map Figure 1 Combined & Separated Sewer System Areas & Municipal Boundary Map Wellington County 6 6 Regional Municipality of Waterloo DUNDAS 7 6 6 6 6 6 Brant County Legend [ Combined Sewer System Area Separated Sewer System Area Municipal Boundary Regional Municipality of Halton Lake Ontario Haldimand County Combined & Separated Sewer System Areas & Municipal Boundary May 8, 2024 I:1 Hamilton © Tranet Land information Services Inc. and its censors. 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THIS IS NOTAPLANOF SLR'VEY Page 10 of 13 Page 11 of 13 Figure 6: DC Service Component Breakdown Service Single/ Semi- Detached ($/ Unit) Townhouse/ Other Multiple ($/ Unit) 2+ Bedroom Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) 1 Bedroom/ Bachelor Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) Residential Facility/ Lodging House ($/ Unit) Non- Residential ($/ Square Foot) Municipal Wide "Soft" Services Parks and Recreation 12,979 9,688 7,957 4,931 4,041 1.11 Library Services 2,418 1,804 1,482 919 753 0.21 Long Term Care 271 202 166 103 84 0.04 Public Health 49 36 30 19 16 0.01 Provincial Offences Act 60 46 37 24 19 0.03 Total Municipal Wide "Soft" Services 15,777 11,776 9,672 5,996 4,913 1.40 Municipal Wide "Hard" Services Services Related to a Highway 21,236 15,850 13,020 8,066 6,611 15.62 Services Related to a Highway - Studies 103 77 62 40 31 0.06 Public Works 1,566 1,168 959 595 488 0.95 Police Services 1,194 892 731 454 371 0.72 Fire Protection Services 1,350 1,008 828 513 420 0.81 Ambulance Services 382 285 233 145 119 0.06 Transit Services 1,878 1,402 1,152 713 584 1.12 Waste Diversion 407 303 249 154 127 0.03 Growth Studies 522 389 319 199 162 0.31 Total Municipal Wide "Hard" Services 28,638 21,374 17,553 10,879 8,913 19.68 Total Municipal Wide "Soft" and "Hard" Services 44,415 33,150 27,225 16,875 13,826 21.08 Wastewater and Water Services (note a) Wastewater Facilities 8,357 6,238 5,124 3,174 2,602 5.31 Wastewater Linear Services 12,469 9,307 7,644 4,737 3,882 7.92 Water Services 8,042 6,003 4,931 3,054 2,504 5.12 Water and Wastewater Studies 638 474 390 241 199 0.42 Page 12 of 13 Service Single/ Semi- Detached ($/ Unit) Townhouse/ Other Multiple ($/ Unit) 2+ Bedroom Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) 1 Bedroom/ Bachelor Apartment, Stacked Townhouse & Mobile Home ($/ Unit) Residential Facility/ Lodging House ($/ Unit) Non- Residential ($/ Square Foot) Stormwater Services - Combined Sewer System Stormwater Drainage and Control Services (note b) 11,206 8,364 6,870 4,257 3,488 - Stormwater Studies 4,602 3,435 2,822 1,749 1,434 - Stormwater Services - Separated Sewer System Stormwater Drainage and Control Services (note b) 26,676 19,912 16,355 10,133 8,305 5.57 Stormwater Studies 1,854 1,384 1,137 705 577 1.46 Total Urban Services - Combined Sewer System Urban Area A (note c) 45,314 33,821 27,781 17,212 14,109 18.77 Total Urban Services - Separated Sewer System Urban Area A Urban Area A (note c) 58,036 43,318 35,581 22,044 18,069 25.80 Urban Area B (note c) 36,887 27,534 22,616 14,012 11,484 12.34 Total City DC - Combined Urban Area A 89,729 66,971 55,006 34,087 27,935 39.85 Total City DC - Separated Urban Area A 102,451 76,468 62,806 38,919 31,895 46.88 Total City DC - Separated Urban Area B 81,302 60,684 49,841 30,887 25,310 33.42 Education DCs (note d) Education - Public: June 1 - 30, 2026 2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040 0.70 Education - Separate: June 1 - 30, 2026 1,539 1,539 1,539 1,539 1,539 0.75 Education - Public: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040 0.80 Education - Separate: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 1,539 1,539 1,539 1,539 1,539 0.77 Special Area Charges Dundas/ Waterdown (note e) 1,931 1,441 1,884 734 601 1.07 Page 13 of 13 Notes: a) Water and wastewater DCs for developments outside the urban area are based on the urban services that are available for connection. b) Stormwater DCs depend on where the development is located. They are different for properties in Combined Sewer System Areas and Separated Sewer System Areas (see page 6) and are based on area-specific stormwater rates. c) City DCs vary by location and are different for Urban Area A and Urban Area B (as defined in the DC By-law; see page 10 for a map of Urban Area A). d) Education DCs are set by the school boards and collected by the City on their behalf. City of Hamilton policies do not affect these charges. e) Land affected by the Dundas & Waterdown Special Area Charge is shown on page 9. This charge is not adjusted each year.