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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 Jay Pausner, Manager, Development Services at 519-832-2008 x.120 or by email at jay.pausner@saugeenshores.ca

2025 Development Charges

Town of Saugeen Shores Development Charges

Residential Development Charges
ServiceSingle-Detached Dwelling
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Other MultiplesApartments
2 + Bedrooms
Apartments
Bachelor &
1 Bedroom
Trailer Units
Full Municipal Services $35,248.07

$23,108.20

$21,702.97

$15,060.54

$4,588.17

Municipal Water Service Only

$24,906.32

$16,326.98

$15,334.04

$10,640.75

$3,241.11

No Municipal Services

$17,827.11

$11,686.77

$10,974.46

$7,614.97

$2,318.58

Non-Residential Development Charges
ServiceCommercial (per m²)
of Gross Floor Area
Industrial/Institutional (per m²)
of Gross Floor Area
Full Municipal Services

$156.14

 -
Municipal Water Service Only

$100.71

 -
No Municipal Services  $62.71  -

See our DC Pamphlet for more details

County of Bruce Development Charges

Residential Development Charges
Single-Detached Dwelling
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Other MultiplesApartments
2 + Bedrooms
Apartments
Studio &
1 Bedroom
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
$3,496.48

$2,234.51

$2,205.00

$1,483.94

$1,444.75

Non-Residential Development Charges
(per sq ft
of Gross Floor Area)

$1.34

For more information on County of Bruce Development Charges, please visit their website here.
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600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820

Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

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