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# Development Charges
## What are development charges?
Development charges are used to pay capital projects that are needed to meet the increased demand for services and infrastructure that is generated by growth. More people mean more vehicles on our roads and more demand for ambulances and health services.
Development charges are fees charged to each new development that offset these increased costs. The charges can only be used for specific projects. Without development charges, the bill for increasing or improving services gets added to the property taxes of current residents. Development charges are payable at the time a building permit is issued.
## 2025 Development Charges
| | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | **Single and semi-detached residential** | **Row housing and other multiple residential** | **Apartment** | **Non-residential** |
| **2025 Charge** | $10,111 per unit | $6,983 per unit | $5,814 per unit | $29.86 per square metre |
## 2026 Development Charges
| | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | **Single and semi-detached residential** | **Row housing and other multiple residential** | **Apartment** | **Non-residential** |
| **2026 Charge** | $10,537 per unit | $7,276 per unit | $6,058 per unit | $41.48 per square metre |
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## Background
In 2021, Grey County completed a Development Charges Background Study to ensure charges are meeting the goals of Grey County as we continue to experience growth and increased demand on services.
A public meeting was held on October 28, 2021, to get feedback from stakeholders and the public. Comments received at these meetings were considered by the Development Charges Steering Committee before they made their recommendations to County Council.
On December 9, 2021, Grey County Council passed By-Law 5127-22 and By-Law 5128-22 affecting development charges.
2021 Development Charges Background Study
Public Meeting Presentation - October 28, 2021
Notice of Passage
## Current by-laws
* 5127-22 County-Wide Roads and Related Development Charges
* By-law 5128-22 General Services Development Charges
Updated Development Charges Brochure
### Development Charges Resources
* 2025 Development Charges Brochure
* 2024 Development Charges Reserve Fund Report
* 2022 Development Charges Brochure (Jan 1 to Nov 27, 2022)
* 2020 Development Charges Brochure
* 2019 Development Charges Brochure
* 2018 Development Charges Brochure
* 2017 Development Charges Brochure
* 2024 Development Charges Brochure
* 2023 Development Charges Brochure
* 2021 Development Charges Brochure
* 2019 Development Charges Reserve Fund Report and Attachments
* 2018 Development Charges Reserve Fund Report and Attachments
* 2017 Development Charges Reserve Fund Report and Attachments
* 2016 Development Charges Background Study and By-laws
### Related News
### Notice of 2027 Budget Meetings
Grey County has set the schedule for the 2027 budget discussions and budget approval. Meetings will take place in the Council Chamber
September 3rd 2026
### Notice of 2026 Budget Meetings
Grey County has set the schedule for the 2026 budget discussions and budget approval. Meetings will take place in the Council Chamber
October 8th 2025
### Grey County Council gives first approval to 2023 budget
Grey County residents and businesses will see stability in service levels in 2023 as County Council give first approval to the draft 2023
January 30th 2023
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