{
 "answer": "In the Town of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by 2026 Development Charge Rates pamphlet (Town of Saugeen Shores) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Charge per single-detached home: $45,021 per unit (2026). Charge per apartment unit: 2+ bedrooms $27,304; bachelor/1-bed $15,987 per unit (2026). Non-residential charge: $152.61 per m² of Gross Floor Area (Commercial/Institutional/Industrial, 2026).",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001737",
 "municipality": "Saugeen Shores",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "development_charges",
 "label": "Development charges & levies",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
 "official_website": "https://www.saugeenshores.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "2026 Development Charge Rates pamphlet (Town of Saugeen Shores)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/saugeenshores-016-ca/media/rrtf3zx3/dc-full-pamphlet-2026-public-updated-1.pdf",
   "summary": "rates page: 2026 rates. $45,021 per single/semi-detached; $28,669 other multiples; $27,304 apartment 2+ bedrooms; $15,987 bachelor/1-bed; $152.61/m2 non-residential. Due at building permit issuance; adjusted annually.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
   "capture_sha256": "494dc271b2db303aedf8807628f650bcf9466dc8a6c6e18ed7b037c528ff70f8",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/494dc271b2db303aedf8807628f650bcf9466dc8a6c6e18ed7b037c528ff70f8.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "$45,021 per unit (2026)",
    "apartment_charge": "2+ bedrooms $27,304; bachelor/1-bed $15,987 per unit (2026)",
    "non_residential_charge": "$152.61 per m² of Gross Floor Area (Commercial/Institutional/Industrial, 2026)",
    "services_covered": "Library, fire protection, police, parks & recreation, public works, waste diversion, development studies, land acquisition, roads, stormwater, water, wastewater"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "non_residential_charge": "TOTAL $152.61",
    "services_covered": "GENERAL SERVICES / ENGINEERED SERVICES",
    "single_detached_charge": "TOTAL $152.61",
    "apartment_charge": "TOTAL $152.61"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/2026-development-charge-rates-pamphlet/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Development Charges (Town of Saugeen Shores web page)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.saugeenshores.ca/business-and-development/planning-and-development-services/development-charges/",
   "summary": "Town DC page, 2026 rates: $45,021 per single/semi with full municipal services ($35,175 water only; $27,431 no services); $152.61/m2 non-residential (full services). Due at building permit issuance; adjusted annually. Town also collects Bruce County DCs ($5,009.56 per single).",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/d42ab84c3dab32a10b971495289cb721f2c7fb47530330e01215bd52382233a0.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Town 2026 Full Municipal Services: $45,021 per single-detached/semi-detached dwelling; County: $5,009.56",
    "apartment_charge": "Town 2026 Full Municipal Services: 2+ bedrooms $27,304; bachelor & 1 bedroom $15,987; County: 2+ bedrooms $3,159.21; studio & 1 bedroom $2,126.13",
    "non_residential_charge": "Town 2026: $152.61/m² (Full Municipal Services), $114.62/m² (Municipal Water Service Only), $63.99/m² (No Municipal Services); County: $3.50 per sq ft of Gross Floor Area",
    "services_covered": "roads, services, and infrastructure needed as community grows; Aquatic and Wellness Centre",
    "payment_timing": "Due when a building permit is issued",
    "indexing_expiry": "Adjusted annually"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "2026 Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges",
    "apartment_charge": "2026 Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges",
    "non_residential_charge": "Non-Residential Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges",
    "services_covered": "roads, services, and infrastructure needed as our community grows",
    "payment_timing": "These charges are due when a building permit is issued.",
    "indexing_expiry": "These fees are adjusted annually."
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/development-charges/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Bruce County development charges",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/development-charges",
   "summary": "County DCs collected by the Town alongside its own (linked from Town page; not opened).",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
   "capture_sha256": "9603432836801df0854d9294032dd6789c8d1e723842ff05a135882375b86794",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/9603432836801df0854d9294032dd6789c8d1e723842ff05a135882375b86794.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/bruce-county-development-charges/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Draft Development Charges By-law (XX-2026)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "draft",
   "status": "proposed",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.saugeenshores.ca/media/aosm3wfy/xx-2026-saugeen-shores-development-charges-by-law.pdf",
   "summary": "Draft text; Council passed DC By-law 70-2026 on July 6, 2026 (10-year term). Final signed by-law PDF not found online.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
   "capture_sha256": "6495fe82672fd23d4bff70b8046ca30318dead14e6ba1d62214a2a6f204cac25",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "XX-2026",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/6495fe82672fd23d4bff70b8046ca30318dead14e6ba1d62214a2a6f204cac25.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/bylaw-xx-2026/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-law (70-2026)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-07-06",
   "document_url": "https://www.saugeenshores.ca/news-and-notices/posts/notice-of-the-passing-of-development-charges-by-law-for-the-town-of-saugeen-shores/",
   "summary": "Notice dated Jul 23, 2026: Council passed DC By-law 70-2026 on July 6, 2026; appeal deadline Aug 17, 2026.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-on",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
   "capture_sha256": "013dbe9da955ed129ce90d34363d9b0df6b91acb31a4fd88a5189c8744f40de0",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "70-2026",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/013dbe9da955ed129ce90d34363d9b0df6b91acb31a4fd88a5189c8744f40de0.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/bylaw-70-2026/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/saugeen-shores/development-charges/"
}