Municipality's Development Charges By-law Supports Housing

The Town of Saugeen Shores Council passed the Development Charges By-law at the July 19 Council Meeting. This By-law ensures that growth pays for growth and supports more housing types within our community. 

In order to support all housing, the By-law is being used strategically to:

• Allow new rental housing to pay these charges over five years
• Exempt qualifying rental housing designed to be universally accessible, contain three bedroom apartments, or is near the downtown from paying the charges completely
• Exempt basement apartments and other similar units

“The Town of Saugeen Shores is committed to increasing supports and incentives for the development of housing types in our community,” says Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “Our Development Charges By-Law is just one of the tools we are using to increase the supply of housing.”

The Development Charges By-law was informed and supported by Town staff and the recommendations of the Attainable Housing Task Force.

Town staff are also supporting attainable housing projects through other policies including through the community Improvement plan, and changes to the land use planning system.

Recently, the Town’s Shore Report Podcast has been highlighting housing in Saugeen Shores with episodes focusing on both attainable and accessible housing. To listen, visit SaugeenShores.ca/ShoreReport.