Development Charges
What are Development Charges?
Development charges are used to pay for 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 town services.
Development charges are fees charged to each new development that offset these increased costs. Without development charges, the bill for increasing or improving services gets added to the property taxes of current residents. Development charges are payable when a building permit is issued.
Specific development charges inquiries should be directed to Building Services at building@saugeenshores.ca2026 Development Charges
Town of Saugeen Shores Development Charges
| Service | Single-Detached Dwelling Semi-Detached Dwelling | Other Multiples | Apartments 2 + Bedrooms | Apartments Bachelor & 1 Bedroom | Trailer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Municipal Services | $36,730.60 |
$24,077.68 |
$22,206.15 |
$15,409.16 |
$4,781.93 |
| Municipal Water Service Only |
$25,953.42 |
$17,011.65 |
$15,979.10 |
$11,087.66 |
$3,378.29 |
| No Municipal Services |
$18,576.90 |
$12,176.55 |
$11,436.42 |
$7,934.80 |
$2,417.01 |
| Service | Commercial (per m²) of Gross Floor Area | Industrial/Institutional (per m²) of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Full Municipal Services |
$162.78 |
- |
| Municipal Water Service Only |
$104.95 |
- |
| No Municipal Services | $65.35 | - |
See our DC Pamphlet for more details.
Bruce County Development Charges
| Single-Detached Dwelling Semi-Detached Dwelling | Other Multiples | Apartments 2 + Bedrooms | Apartments Studio & 1 Bedroom | Special Care/Special Dwelling Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,009.56 |
$3,201.49 |
$3,159.21 |
$2,126.13 |
$2,069.96 |
| (per sq ft of Gross Floor Area) |
|---|
|
$1.95 |