Development charges & levies — Saugeen Shores, Ontario

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

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).

2026 Development Charge Rates pamphlet (Town of Saugeen Shores) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $45,021 per unit (2026) TOTAL $152.61
apartment charge 2+ bedrooms $27,304; bachelor/1-bed $15,987 per unit (2026) TOTAL $152.61
non residential charge $152.61 per m² of Gross Floor Area (Commercial/Institutional/Industrial, 2026) TOTAL $152.61
services covered Library, fire protection, police, parks & recreation, public works, waste diversion, development studies, land acquisition, roads, stormwater, water, wastewater GENERAL SERVICES / ENGINEERED SERVICES
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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.

Development Charges (Town of Saugeen Shores web page) adopted bylaw
single detached charge Town 2026 Full Municipal Services: $45,021 per single-detached/semi-detached dwelling; County: $5,009.56 2026 Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges
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 2026 Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges
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 Non-Residential Development Charges; County of Bruce Development Charges
services covered roads, services, and infrastructure needed as community grows; Aquatic and Wellness Centre roads, services, and infrastructure needed as our community grows
payment timing Due when a building permit is issued These charges are due when a building permit is issued.
indexing expiry Adjusted annually These fees are adjusted annually.
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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).

Bruce County development charges

County DCs collected by the Town alongside its own (linked from Town page; not opened).

Draft Development Charges By-law (XX-2026)

Draft text; Council passed DC By-law 70-2026 on July 6, 2026 (10-year term). Final signed by-law PDF not found online.

Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-law (70-2026)

Notice dated Jul 23, 2026: Council passed DC By-law 70-2026 on July 6, 2026; appeal deadline Aug 17, 2026.

Machine-readable: development-charges.json · Official website: https://www.saugeenshores.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Development charges & levies across Ontario · Development charges & levies in other municipalities