Development charges & levies — Kitchener, Ontario

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

In the City of Kitchener, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by By-law Number 2022-071, Being a by-law to establish development charges for the City of Kitchener and to repeal By-law 2019-086 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Non-residential charge: $48.55/m² (suburban partial services, no sanitary sewer); $45.87/m² (no sewer or water) — 2022 base rates, indexed Dec 1; other area rows not legible. Indexing and expiry: Adjusted annually Dec 1 per O. Reg. 82/98; in force July 1, 2022; term not to exceed five years.

By-law Number 2022-071, Being a by-law to establish development charges for the City of Kitchener and to repeal By-law 2019-086 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $20,403 (suburban partial services, no sanitary sewer); $19,977 (no sewer or water) per single/semi unit — 2022 base rates, indexed Dec 1; other area rows not legible Schedule "B"; s. 8.1
non residential charge $48.55/m² (suburban partial services, no sanitary sewer); $45.87/m² (no sewer or water) — 2022 base rates, indexed Dec 1; other area rows not legible Schedule "B"; s. 8.1
services covered Sanitary servicing, highway services (public works, roads), watermains, engineering studies, storm/watercourse, intensification allowance, fire protection, growth studies, library, indoor/outdoor recreation. Schedule "A"
exemptions Government/education land; temporary, accessory, home business, agricultural uses; additional dwelling units; existing industrial building and hospital enlargements; redevelopment allowances. ss. 2.2, 2.7, 4.4-4.5, 6.10
payment timing Payable in full when building permit issued; s. 26.1 developments may be instalments/agreement; Engineering Services may be payable on subdivision/consent agreement. ss. 6.3-6.6
indexing expiry Adjusted annually Dec 1 per O. Reg. 82/98; in force July 1, 2022; term not to exceed five years. ss. 7.2, 8.1-8.2
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By-law 2022-071 establishing development charges for the City of Kitchener, repealing 2019-086 (opened, confirmed).

Kitchener Development Charges page with current rates adopted bylaw
single detached charge Central: $21,215 per dwelling unit; Suburban full service: $31,587 per dwelling unit; partial services (no sanitary sewer): $26,057 per dwelling unit; partial services (no sanitary sewer or water): $25,514 per dwelling unit (permits issued after December 1, 2025) Central neighbourhood rates; Suburban rates; Rates for permits issued after December 1, 2025
apartment charge Multiple dwelling (condo): Central $10,727; Suburban full $15,970; partial no sanitary sewer $13,176; partial no sanitary sewer or water $12,900 per dwelling unit. Rental multiple dwelling reductions: Central 3+ bed $8,045, 2 bed $8,582, 1 bed/bachelor $9,118; Suburban full $11,978/$12,776/$13,575; partial no sewer $9,882/$10,541/$11,200 (permits issued after December 1, 2025) Central neighbourhood rates; Suburban rates; Rates for permits issued after December 1, 2025
non residential charge Central: $32.02 per square metre of gross floor area or $2.97 per square foot. Suburban full services: $96.74/m² or $8.99/ft²; partial no sanitary sewer: $62.01/m² or $5.76/ft²; partial no sanitary sewer or water: $58.58/m² or $5.44/ft² (permits issued after December 1, 2025) Non-residential; Non-residential development; Rates for permits issued after December 1, 2025
services covered roads, water and sewer infrastructure, community centres and fire protection roads, water and sewer infrastructure, community centres and fire protection
exemptions Residential rental units in multiple dwelling (4+ units intended as rented) reduced by 15%, 20%, or 25% depending on bedrooms. Residential rental units - multiple dwelling
payment timing At building permit issuance; rates in effect the day the building permit is issued, unless noted otherwise in the Development Charges Act. How to pay your fees
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rates page: permits issued after Dec 1, 2025. Central area $21,215 per single/semi; $14,900 townhouse; $10,727 multiple (condo); $32.02/m2 ($2.97/ft2) non-residential; rental unit discounts 15-25%.

Park Dedication By-law, Chapter 273 (By-law 2022-101) adopted bylaw
parkland rate Residential: at Consent 5% of total land; at Subdivision/Site Plan 5% of land or one (1) hectare for each three hundred (300) dwelling units proposed, whichever is greater; Institutional 5%; other 2%; cash-in-lieu max one (1) hectare for each five hundred (500) dwelling units s. 273.1.3(a)-(d)
services covered land for park or other public recreation purposes s. 273.1.3
exemptions No additional conveyance after prior parkland conveyance/payment unless density increase or commercial/industrial change; replacement commercial/industrial ≤ existing gross floor area; temporary sales centre; policy reductions s. 273.1.4.2
payment timing Park land conveyance or cash-in-lieu received prior to issuance of first building permit, approval of Plan of Subdivision or Condominium, or Consent being granted, at City's discretion; cash-in-lieu deferral may be pursued at Director's discretion s. 273.1.5.3; s. 273.1.5.2(e)
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Park dedication / cash-in-lieu by-law approved Aug 22 2022; 5% land or 1 ha per 300 units, cash-in-lieu at 1 ha per 500 units; e.g. low-density subdivision $4,696 per unit.

Kitchener Park dedication page

Explains cash-in-lieu calculation and land values.

Region of Waterloo Development Charges

Regional DCs apply in addition to Kitchener's charges; Region's own by-law is its primary.

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