Development charges & levies — Prince Edward, Ontario
What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by 2026 Development Charges (rate sheet) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: 17,294 (> 2 bedrooms); 12,493 (=<2 bedrooms) (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). Charge per apartment unit: 15,123 (2 Bedrooms+); 8,285 (Bachelor & 1 Bedroom) (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026). Non-residential charge: 7.29 (Industrial, Commercial, & Institutional); 2.13 (Agricultural Buildings) (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
2026 Development Charges (rate sheet)
adopted bylaw
s. 3.6; s. 3.7; s. 3.12; 'affordable housing units'; 'Non-profit housing development'
payment timing
Payable on building permit issuance; rental/institutional in 6 instalments from occupancy; agreements may defer
s. 3.21; s. 3.22; s. 3.23
indexing expiry
Adjusted annually on January 1st per prescribed index; expires 12:01 AM February 28, 2032
s. 5.1; s. 10.1
scout note
One of seven 2023 County DC by-laws (35-2023 to 41-2023): highway services. Passed Feb 28, 2023, in force Mar 1, 2023, expires Feb 28, 2032; amended Aug 2024. 2026 indexed highway charge $11,993 per single/semi (>2 bedrooms), $5.73/sq ft ICI.
By-law No. 90-2021 Area-Specific Development Charge for the Wellington Urban Serviced Area
adopted bylaw
services covered
Water Services; Wastewater Services
s. 2.1(a)-(b)
exemptions
Existing dwelling enlargements; additional units in existing dwellings; second units in new prescribed residential; university lands; industrial enlargement ≤50%; affordable housing; redevelopment credit
s. 3.5, 3.8, 3.9, 3.14, 3.15
payment timing
Upon issuance of building permit; rental/institutional in 6 installments from occupancy; non-profit housing in 21 installments; agreements may defer
s. 3.16; s. 3.17; s. 3.18; s. 3.19
indexing expiry
Adjusted annually by percentage change in Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics, Non-residential building construction price indexes for Toronto area; in effect from 12:01 AM May 26, 2021 until repealed by Council
s. 5.1; s. 9.1
scout note
Area-specific water/wastewater DC for the Wellington Urban Serviced Area, passed May 25, 2021; payable on top of County-wide charges. 2021 Schedule A water charge $13,370 per single/semi (>2 bedrooms); indexed annually.
Rules for Development Charges 2026
adopted bylaw
exemptions
Enlargements; additional residential units; industrial enlargement ≤50%; temporary buildings refunded if removed within 8 months; affordable/non-profit housing.
The following uses are wholly exempt from development charges
payment timing
Payable on the date the building permit is issued.
payable on the date the building permit is issued
scout note
County rules for development charges effective Jan 1, 2026 under By-laws 35-2023 to 41-2023 (amended Aug 2024): DCs apply county-wide, payable at building permit; exemptions for additional residential units, affordable and non-profit housing, industrial expansions up to 50%.
Finance - Development Charges and Background Studies
County finance page listing DC by-laws, rates, and background studies.