Development charges & levies — Selwyn, Ontario

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

In the Township of Selwyn, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-053 (Roads and Related and Growth-related Studies), consolidated as amended by 2024-070, 2025-026 & 2026-026 and 7 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Charge per single-detached home: $2,993 per unit ($2,865 Roads and Related + $128 Growth-related Studies) (Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-070). Non-residential charge: $1.93 per sq.ft. of gross floor area ($1.85 Roads and Related + $0.08 Growth-related Studies) (Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-070). Services covered: Roads and Related; Growth-related Studies.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-053 (Roads and Related and Growth-related Studies), consolidated as amended by 2024-070, 2025-026 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $2,993 per unit ($2,865 Roads and Related + $128 Growth-related Studies) (Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-070) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-070
apartment charge 2 Bedrooms+: $2,339 per unit ($2,239 Roads and Related + $100 Growth-related Studies); Bachelor and 1 Bedroom: $1,345 per unit ($1,287 Roads and Related + $58 Growth-related Studies) (Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-070) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-070
non residential charge $1.93 per sq.ft. of gross floor area ($1.85 Roads and Related + $0.08 Growth-related Studies) (Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-070) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-070
services covered Roads and Related; Growth-related Studies s. 2.1(a)-(b)
exemptions Additional residential units; non-profit housing; inclusionary zoning units; hospitals; non-residential farm buildings; industrial buildings; industrial enlargement ≤50%; affordable housing zero; redevelopment credits. ss. 3.5-3.11, 3.14-3.15
payment timing Payable in full when building permit is issued; rental housing and institutional developments in six annual installments from occupancy; Council may enter agreements to pay before/after. ss. 3.16-3.18, 3.20
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires per Section 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 10.1
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Municipal DC by-law for roads and related services; amended by 2024-070, 2025-026, 2026-026. Schedule (as amended by 2024-070): $2,865 per single/semi-detached; $2,239 apartment 2+ bedrooms; $1.85/ft2 non-residential.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-054 (Fire Services), consolidated as amended by 2024-071, 2025-027 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $280 per single/semi-detached dwelling (fire services only; Schedule A as amended by By-law 2024-071) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-071
apartment charge Fire services only: $219 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $126 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) (Schedule A, By-law 2024-071) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-071
non residential charge $0.18 per sq.ft. of gross floor area (fire services only; Schedule A, By-law 2024-071) Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2024-071
services covered Fire Services s. 2.1(a)
exemptions Additional residential units, non-profit/inclusionary housing, hospitals, farm/industrial buildings, industrial enlargement ≤50%, and affordable housing units (zero charge). ss. 3.5–3.11, 3.15(3)
payment timing Payable on building permit issuance; rental housing and institutional developments in six installments commencing at occupancy; agreements may defer. ss. 3.16–3.18, 3.20
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires as per Section 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.14, 10.14
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Township of Selwyn Fire Services DC by-law 2023-054, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2024-071, 2025-027 & 2026-026). Schedule: as amended by 2024-071: $280 single/semi; $219 apt 2+ bed; $126 bachelor/1-bed; $0.18/ft2 non-res (original $242).

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-055 (Parks and Recreation Services), consolidated as amended by 2024-072, 2025-028 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $1,866 per single/semi-detached unit (parks and recreation only; Schedule A as amended by By-law 2024-072) Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-072
apartment charge Parks and recreation only: $1,458 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $838 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) (By-law 2024-072) Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-072
non residential charge $0.33 per sq.ft. of gross floor area (parks and recreation only; By-law 2024-072) Schedule A to By-law No. 2024-072
services covered Parks and Recreation Services s. 2.1(a)
exemptions Additional residential units; non-profit housing; inclusionary zoning units; hospitals; non-residential farm buildings; industrial buildings; industrial enlargement ≤50%; affordable housing units (zero charge). s. 3.5; s. 3.6; s. 3.7; s. 3.11; s. 3.15(3)
payment timing Payable in full on building permit issuance; rental housing and institutional developments in six annual installments commencing at occupancy. s. 3.16; s. 3.17; s. 3.18
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires as per Section 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. s. 5.1; s. 10.1
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Township of Selwyn Parks and Recreation Services DC by-law 2023-055, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2024-072, 2025-028 & 2026-026). Schedule: as amended by 2024-072: $1,866 single/semi; $1,458 apt 2+ bed; $838 bachelor/1-bed; $0.33/ft2 non-res (original $1,802).

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-056 (Library Services), consolidated as amended by 2024-073, 2025-029 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $1,152 per single/semi-detached unit (library services only; Schedule A as amended by By-law 2024-073) Schedule "A" (amended by By-law 2024-073)
apartment charge Library services only: $900 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $518 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) (By-law 2024-073) Schedule "A" (amended by By-law 2024-073)
non residential charge $0.20 per sq.ft. of gross floor area (library services only) Schedule "A"
services covered Library Services s. 2.1(a)
exemptions Additional residential units; industrial enlargement ≤50%; non-profit housing; inclusionary zoning; hospitals; non-residential farm buildings; industrial buildings; affordable housing; redevelopment credits. ss. 3.5–3.11, 3.14–3.15
payment timing Payable on building permit issuance; rental housing and institutional developments in six annual installments commencing at occupancy. ss. 3.16–3.18
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires as per s. 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.14, 10.14
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Township of Selwyn Library Services DC by-law 2023-056, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2024-073, 2025-029 & 2026-026). Schedule: schedules show $1,108 and $1,152 single/semi (original vs 2024-073 amendment; layout order ambiguous, higher figure likely current); $0.20/ft2 non-res.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-057 (Emergency Preparedness), consolidated as amended by 2025-030 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $9 per single/semi-detached dwelling (emergency preparedness service only; Schedule A) Schedule "A"
apartment charge Emergency preparedness only: $7 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $4 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) Schedule "A"
non residential charge $0.01 per sq.ft. of gross floor area (emergency preparedness only) Schedule "A"
services covered Emergency Preparedness s. 2.1(a)
exemptions Enlargements and additional residential units; industrial enlargement ≤50%; non-profit housing; inclusionary zoning units; hospitals; non-residential farm buildings; industrial buildings; affordable housing units. ss. 3.5-3.11, 3.15(3)
payment timing Payable in full on building permit issuance; rental housing and institutional developments in six installments from occupancy; agreements may provide before/after. ss. 3.16-3.18, 3.20
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires per s. 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 10.1
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Township of Selwyn Emergency Preparedness DC by-law 2023-057, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2025-030 & 2026-026). Schedule: $9 single/semi; $7 other multiples/apt 2+; $4 bachelor/1-bed; $0.01/ft2 non-res.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-058 (Wastewater Services and Growth-related Studies, Lakefield South Development Area), consolidated as amended by 2024-074, 2025-031 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $4,995 per single/semi ($4,468 sanitary collection + $441 treatment + $86 studies); Lakefield South Development Area only (By-law 2024-074) Schedule "B"
apartment charge Lakefield South area only (wastewater): $3,903 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $2,244 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) (By-law 2024-074) Schedule "B"
non residential charge $2.58 per sq.ft. of GFA ($2.30 + $0.23 + $0.05); wastewater, Lakefield South Development Area only Schedule "B"
services covered Wastewater Services (Sanitary Collection, Sanitary Treatment) and Growth-related Studies. s. 2.1; Schedule "A"
exemptions Additional residential units; non-profit/inclusionary housing; hospitals; non-residential farm and industrial buildings; industrial enlargement ≤50%; affordable housing zero; redevelopment credits. ss. 3.5–3.15
payment timing Payable in full when building permit issued; rental/institutional in six annual installments from occupancy; agreements may defer. ss. 3.16–3.20
indexing expiry Indexed annually on Jan 1 per prescribed index; expires per s. 9 of Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 10.1
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Township of Selwyn Wastewater Services and Growth-related Studies, Lakefield South Development Area DC by-law 2023-058, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2024-074, 2025-031 & 2026-026). Schedule: as amended by 2024-074: sanitary collection $4,468 + treatment $441 + studies $86 per single/semi; $2.30 + $0.23 + $0.05/ft2 non-res.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-059 (Water Services, Lakefield South Development Area), consolidated as amended by 2025-032 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $5,111 per single/semi ($1,879 water distribution + $3,232 water treatment); Lakefield South Development Area only Schedule B
apartment charge Lakefield South area only (water): 2+ bedrooms $1,468 + $2,525 per unit; bachelor/1 bedroom $844 + $1,452 per unit Schedule B
non residential charge $0.97 (water distribution) + $1.67 (water treatment) per sq.ft. of GFA; Lakefield South Development Area only Schedule B
services covered Water Services: Water Distribution and Water Treatment. s. 2.1; Schedule A
exemptions Additional residential units; industrial enlargement ≤50%; non-profit housing; inclusionary zoning; hospitals; non-residential farm buildings; industrial buildings; affordable housing; redevelopment credit. ss. 3.5–3.11, 3.14–3.15
payment timing Payable in full when building permit is issued; rental housing and institutional developments in six installments commencing occupancy; agreements may provide before/after. ss. 3.16–3.18, 3.20
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires per s. 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 10.1
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Township of Selwyn Water Services, Lakefield South Development Area DC by-law 2023-059, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2025-032 & 2026-026). Schedule: water distribution $1,879 + water treatment $3,232 per single/semi; $0.97 + $1.67/ft2 non-res.

Township of Selwyn Development Charges By-law 2023-060 (Roads and Related Services, Lakefield South Development Area), consolidated as amended by 2025-033 & 2026-026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $797 per single/semi-detached dwelling (roads and related, Lakefield South Development Area only) Schedule "A"
apartment charge Roads, Lakefield South area only: $623 per unit (2+ bedrooms); $358 per unit (bachelor and 1 bedroom) Schedule "A"
non residential charge $0.41 per sq.ft. of gross floor area (roads and related, Lakefield South Development Area only) Schedule "A"
services covered Roads and Related s. 2.1(a)
exemptions Non-profit housing, inclusionary zoning units, hospitals, non-residential farm buildings, industrial buildings; industrial enlargement ≤50%; additional residential units; affordable housing units. ss. 3.5-3.11, 3.15(3)
payment timing Payable on building permit issuance; rental housing and institutional developments in six annual installments from occupancy; agreements may defer. ss. 3.16-3.18, 3.20
indexing expiry Adjusted annually on January 1 per prescribed index; expires per Section 9 of the Act unless repealed earlier. ss. 5.1, 10.1
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Township of Selwyn Roads and Related Services, Lakefield South Development Area DC by-law 2023-060, passed Aug 8, 2023, in effect Sept 12, 2023 (consolidated with amendments 2025-033 & 2026-026). Schedule: $797 single/semi; $623 apt 2+ bed; $358 bachelor/1-bed; $0.41/ft2 non-res.

Selwyn User Fees and Charges By-law Schedule A

General fees schedule, not DC rates; no consolidated DC rate sheet found.

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