| single detached charge | Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling: Total Rural Area 14,272; Total Urban Area 25,785 (Sep 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2027) | Schedule "C" (Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling; Total Rural Area; Total Urban Area) |
| apartment charge | Apartments 2+ Bedrooms: Total Rural Area 9,702; Total Urban Area 17,528; Apartments 1 Bedroom: Total Rural Area 5,915; Total Urban Area 10,687 (Sep 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2027) | Schedule "C" (Apartments 2+ Bedrooms; Apartments 1 Bedroom) |
| non residential charge | Commercial (per sq.ft.): Total Rural Area 8.16; Total Urban Area 16.35; Industrial (per sq.ft.): Total Rural Area 2.68; Total Urban Area 6.13; Institutional (per sq.ft.): Total Rural Area 6.03; Total Urban Area 12.07 (Sep 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2027) | Schedule "C" (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional per sq.ft.) |
| services covered | growth studies, policing, ambulance, public health, provincial offences court, long-term care, social housing, waste diversion, public works, services related to a highway, water, wastewater | s. 5(a)-(c) |
| exemptions | local municipality/Region/local board, board of education, university; existing dwelling enlargement; additional dwelling units; industrial enlargement up to 50%; agricultural, on-farm accommodations, place of worship | ss. 9, 12-13, 18-19 |
| payment timing | Calculated and payable at first building permit; rental/institutional six equal annual payments from occupancy; non-profit housing 21 equal annual payments from occupancy | s. 8(a), (d)-(e) |
| indexing expiry | Adjusted annually per prescribed index on Jan 1; expires 11:59 PM August 31, 2027 | ss. 20-21, 24 |
scout note
Niagara Region-wide DC by-law, in force Sept 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2027; indexed annually. Schedule C (2022 base): single/semi $25,785 urban ($14,272 rural, no water/wastewater); apartment 2+ bed $17,528 urban; commercial $16.35, industrial $6.13, institutional $12.07 per sq ft (urban).