Development charges & levies — Lucan Biddulph, Ontario

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

In the Township of Lucan Biddulph, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Charges By-law No. 26-2023 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Non-residential charge: Schedule A: $6.17/sq ft Lucan Urban Area; $0.64/sq ft Granton Urban Area; $0.46/sq ft Remainder of Township; phased per s.14. Services covered: sanitary sewage, water, stormwater management, roads/sidewalks/public works, fire protection, parkland development, library services. Indexing and expiry: Adjust annually commencing Jan 1 per prescribed index; in force June 6, 2023; expires not later than 10 years from passage.

Development Charges By-law No. 26-2023 adopted bylaw
single detached charge Schedule A: $35,260/unit Lucan Urban Area; $6,841/unit Granton Urban Area; $3,631/unit Remainder of Township; phased per s.14 (Year 1 80%, Year 2 85%, Year 3 90%, Year 4 95%, Year 5 to expiry 100%) Schedule 'A'; s. 14
apartment charge Schedule A: Lucan Urban Area $19,233/unit (2+ bedrooms), $14,104/unit (1 bedroom/bachelor); Granton Urban Area $3,732/unit (2+), $2,737/unit (1/bachelor); Remainder $1,981/unit (2+), $1,453/unit (1/bachelor); phased per s.14 Schedule 'A'; s. 14
non residential charge Schedule A: $6.17/sq ft Lucan Urban Area; $0.64/sq ft Granton Urban Area; $0.46/sq ft Remainder of Township; phased per s.14 Schedule 'A'; s. 14
services covered sanitary sewage, water, stormwater management, roads/sidewalks/public works, fire protection, parkland development, library services s. 9
exemptions s.4 exemptions include additional residential units, places of worship, industrial enlargement ≤50%, non-profit housing, farm buildings; s.12 rental housing reductions 15–25% s. 4; s. 12
payment timing Payable prior to Building Permit issuance; agreement may provide before/after; rental/institutional equal annual instalments beginning at occupancy and five anniversaries s. 57; s. 60; s. 62
indexing expiry Adjust annually commencing Jan 1 per prescribed index; in force June 6, 2023; expires not later than 10 years from passage s. 11; s. 68; s. 69
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Township of Lucan Biddulph By-law 26-2023 imposing development charges under the Development Charges Act, 1997. Read first, second and third time and finally passed June 6, 2023.

Development Charges Schedule A to By-law #26-2023 (rates effective January 1 - December 31, 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge Lucan Urban Area: $40,437/unit; Granton Urban Area: $7,844/unit; Remainder of Township: $4,164/unit (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026) Schedule "A", TOTAL rows, Single & Semi-Detached (per unit)
apartment charge Lucan Urban Area: 2+ bedrooms $22,055/unit, 1 bedroom/bachelor $16,174/unit; Granton Urban Area: 2+ bedrooms $4,278/unit, 1 bedroom/bachelor $3,139/unit; Remainder of Township: 2+ bedrooms $2,272/unit, 1 bedroom/bachelor $1,666/unit Schedule "A", TOTAL rows, Apartments columns
non residential charge Lucan Urban Area: $7.06/sqft; Granton Urban Area: $0.73/sqft; Remainder of Township: $0.52/sqft Schedule "A", TOTAL rows, Non-Residential (per sqft)
services covered Sewage Services, Water Services, Transportation, Stormwater, Parks & Recreation, Fire Services, Library Schedule "A" service category rows: Sewage, Water, Transportation, Stormwater, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Library
indexing expiry Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 "Effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026"
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rates page: effective Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026. Lucan urban: $40,437 per single/semi; $38,669 multiples; $22,055 apartment 2+ bed; $16,174 apartment 1 bed; $7.06/sqft non-residential. Granton: $7,844 single/semi.

By-law No. 25-2024, a by-law to amend Development Charges By-law 26-2023

Amends By-law 26-2023.

Development Charges (township page)

Township DC page with by-law, rates, background report and treasurer statements.

Middlesex County Development Charges

County also collects DCs on development; lower-tier supporting evidence.

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