What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the Town of Perth, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by 2026 Development Charges (By-law 4839 Schedule B, indexed) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $15,563.29 per unit (South of Highway #7, 2026 Charge); $21,617.58 per unit (North of Highway #7, 2026 Charge). Non-residential charge: $11.07 per sq. ft. (South of Highway #7, 2026 Charge); $13.58 per sq. ft. (North of Highway #7, 2026 Charge). Payable: Due and payable in full on date building permit is issued; Council may agree to payment schedule before or after permit.
2026 Development Charges (By-law 4839 Schedule B, indexed)
adopted bylaw
single detached charge
$15,563.29 per unit (South of Highway #7, 2026 Charge); $21,617.58 per unit (North of Highway #7, 2026 Charge)
Schedule B
apartment charge
Apt - 2 Bedrooms Apartment: $8,733.85 per unit (South, 2026 Charge), $12,131.43 per unit (North, 2026 Charge); Apt - 1 Bedroom & bachelor Apartment: $8,242.65 per unit (South, 2026 Charge), $11,449.30 per unit (North, 2026 Charge)
Schedule B
non residential charge
$11.07 per sq. ft. (South of Highway #7, 2026 Charge); $13.58 per sq. ft. (North of Highway #7, 2026 Charge)
Schedule B
indexing expiry
Indexed for 2026 as per Section 14(1)
Schedule B (indexed for 2026 as per Section 14(1)
scout note
2026 indexed charges under By-law 4839. South of Highway 7: $15,563.29 per single/semi; $8,733.85 per 2-bedroom apartment; $12,408.85 other multiples; $11.07/sq ft non-residential. North of Highway 7: $21,617.58 per single/semi; $13.58/sq ft non-residential.
By-law No. 4839 - Development Charge By-law
adopted bylaw
single detached charge
$9,537 municipal-wide; $13,247 Area North of Highway #7 per single/semi (final 2020 phase of Schedule B; indexed each Jan 1)
Schedule "B"
apartment charge
2+ bed: $5,352 municipal-wide, $7,434 North of Hwy 7; bachelor/1-bed: $5,051, $7,016 per unit (final 2020 phase of Schedule B; indexed annually)
Schedule "B"
non residential charge
$7.45 per sq.ft. municipal-wide; $9.14 Area North of Highway #7 (final 2020 phase of Schedule B; indexed annually)
Schedule "B"
services covered
Roads & Related; Fire; Parks & Recreation; Library; Admin Studies; Stormwater; Wastewater; Water; area-specific Stormwater—Area North of Highway #7.
Schedule "A"
exemptions
Additional residential units; industrial enlargement 50% or less; hospitals/universities/colleges; places of worship/cemeteries; industrial buildings; temporary buildings (removed within 2 years); non-profit affordable housing.
s. 6
payment timing
Due and payable in full on date building permit is issued; Council may agree to payment schedule before or after permit.
s. 7(1)-(2)
indexing expiry
Adjusted annually on January 1 in accordance with Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-07 Building construction price indexes, by type of building.
s. 14(1)
scout note
Town of Perth DC by-law 4839 (passed Nov 19, 2019), indexed every Jan 1. Charges by unit type with a municipal-wide schedule and a higher schedule for the Area North of Highway 7 (2020: $9,537 vs $13,247 per single/semi).
Town of Perth planning and development page (DC fee schedule)
Links to 2026 DC schedule and to Lanark County Development Charges Pamphlet (county DCs, lower-tier supporting evidence).