Development Charges

What Development Is Subject To Development Charges?

The charges in the Notice of Passing Development Charges (DC) by-law will apply to all new residential and non-residential development. This excludes industrial development. They are also subject to certain terms, conditions and limited exemptions. A key map is not included in this notice. The Development Charges By-law applies to all lands located within the boundaries of the Town of Fort Erie. There are no industrial development charges in this by-law.

Why Do We Have Development Charges?

Town-wide development charges are levied against new development. This is to pay for the increased capital costs related to the provision of such municipal services as:

• library
• fire
• parks and recreation
• public works and fleet
• administration
• roads and related
• storm water drainage and control
• and wastewater and water services

What Are The Rates And When Do They Take Effect?

The Development Charges chart sets out the rates applicable throughout the Town. Non-urban area development charge rates get reduced proportionately. You can see these rates by reviewing the Development Charge By-law. Both the residential and non-residential Development Charge rates are in effect as of March 18, 2019. They are subject to phase-in amounts effective September 19, 2019 and March 18, 2020.

How Do I Get More Information?

Download By-law 47-2019 in PDF format. The complete development charges by-law can also found at the Town Clerk's Office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at the address shown below.

Questions about how the Development Charges get determined or when or how the Charges get applied can be sent to:

Keegan Gennings, Chief Building Official 905-871-1600, ext. 2515

2018 Consolidated Development Charges Study

For further information, please contact the Clerk's Office at (905) 871-1600.

The World of Development Charges Video