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* Development Charges
Development Charges (DCs) are one-time fees the Township levies on new construction, expansions, or specific alterations to recover the capital costs of growth. These charges ensure that new developments contribute their fair share toward the infrastructure and services they require, rather than placing the full financial burden on existing taxpayers.
Revenue from DCs is used to fund essential growth-related projects, including the construction of roads, water and wastewater systems, emergency services, and community amenities such as parks, trails, libraries, and recreation centres.
If you are planning to build new residential, commercial or industrial units, you may need to pay development charges. Please consult with the Development Services Department and review the Township's Development Charges Background Study page.
## Development Charges calculations
The Township of Uxbridge's development charges apply to most new buildings and some expansions. The Township uses current development charges rates and the following criteria, to calculate development charges:
* In the case of residential development or the residential portion of a mixed-use development, based upon the number and type of dwelling units (ie single house, semi-detached house, row house or apartment); and
* In the case of non-residential (ie. commercial, industrial or institutional) development or the non-residential portion of a mixed-use development, based upon the gross floor area of such development (square metres).
The Development Charges by-laws may provide for credits, exemptions and special provisions for residential and non-residential development.
The Region of Durham and School Boards are responsible for setting their own development charge by-laws and rates. The Region of Durham and School Boards provide the Township of Uxbridge with the calculation of their development charges to be collected, based on information provided by the applicants.
## Indexing of Development Charge rates
The Township's Development Charges By-laws provide for the automatic indexing of of the Development Charges, without amendment, annually on July 1st of each year in accordance with the most recent twelve-month change in the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics, as prescribed by the Development Charges Act.
Note that the first adjustment will commence on July 1st, 2024, based upon the change in the prescribed index for the six-month period preceding the most recent issue of the index.
## Collecting Development Charges
Development charges are to be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise specified in the development agreement.
All development charges (Township, Region and Education) are collected by the Township of Uxbridge and forwarded to the Region of Durham or the School Boards, as applicable.
## Annual Treasurer's statement
The Development Charges Act requires the Treasurer of the municipality to provide Council with a statement annually regarding each development charge reserve fund established under the Act. The statement reflects the opening and closing balances of each year, the current year's distribution of the development charges proceeds, any financing transfers and the interest earned on the funds. Details of the financing transfers to specific projects/accounts accompanies the annual statement. The Treasurer's Annual Statement may be viewed by contacting the Township of Uxbridge, during regular business hours.
## Development Charges fees charts
Development Charges Fees Chart (Township, Region, Education) - Township and Region Development Charge Fees Effective July 2026. Education Development Charge Fees Effective May 2026.
## Residential development charges
View the residential development charges for all new residential developments.
**Residential Development Charge Rates (as of July 1st, 2026)**
| | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Service | Singles and semis $/unit | Rows and other multiples $/unit | Apartments $/unit | Special care $/unit |
| Development Related Studies | $49 | $40 | $26 | $17 |
| Library Services | $1,588 | $1,288 | $841 | $579 |
| Fire Services | $1,648 | $1,337 | $873 | $601 |
| By-law Enforcement | $95 | $77 | $51 | $35 |
| Parks & Recreation | $14,738 | $11,956 | $7,808 | $5,367 |
| Public Works & Fleet Services\* | $2,196 | $1,782 | $1,163 | $800 |
| Roads & Related\* | $10,711 | $8,689 | $5,675 | $3,902 |
| Storm Water Drainage & Control Services | $3,500 | $2,839 | $1,854 | $1,275 |
| Total municipal charges | $34,525 | $28,008 | $18,291 | $12,576 |
\*Related to a Highway
## Non-residential development charges
View the non-residential development charges for all new non-residential developments. All charges are per square metre of floor area.
**Non-residential Development Charge Rates (as of July 1st, 2026)**
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Service | Fee per square metre of floor area |
| Development Related Studies | $0.46 |
| Parks & Recreation | $0.00 |
| Fire Services | $15.23 |
| By-law Enforcement | $0.00 |
| Library services | $0.00 |
| Public Works & Fleet Services\* | $20.29 |
| Roads & Related\* | $98.99 |
| Storm Water Drainage & Control Services | $32.34 |
| Total | $167.31 |
\*Related to a Highway
## Development Charge historical rates
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2025
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2024
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2023 (Bill 23 Phase-In Indexing)
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - January 2023
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2022
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2021
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2020
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - May 2019
#### Development Charges Information Pamphlet - July 2018