Development Charges

The Township is currently completing an update to its Development Charges Background Study and By-law.

Development charges are fees collected from builders and developers to help pay for the cost of infrastructure required because of growth.   The Township is completing this update using growth projections to the year 2051 and recently completed Township studies and plans, including:

• Parks and Recreation Plan
• Water and Wastewater Servicing Plan, and
• Active Transportation and Mobility Plan.

Draft Development Charges Background Study, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (dated December 19, 2025). 

Centre Wellington Draft DC Deferral Policy

Addendum #1 to the December 19, 2025, Development Charges Background Study (February 6, 2026)

Addendum #2 to the December 19, 2025, Development Charges Background Study (March 13, 2026)

2025 Development Charges Background Study - Q&A

Centre Wellington Public Meeting - February 9, 2026 - Presentation

Development Charges Background Study - Consolidated Report (March 24, 2026)

By-law 2026-23

The following development charges are effective January 1, 2026

The following development charges are effective January 1, 2025.

DC Interest Rate Policy

Amendments introduced in Bill 109 required the treasurer's report relating to development charges by-laws and reserve funds to be available to the public.  

With Bill 109 receiving Royal Assent on April 14, 2022, there have been some amendments to the Development Charges Act, and while these changes are minor in scope (technical changes to section 43), the Township has taken proactive measures to ensure compliance.  DC Treasurer’s statements presented and accepted by the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington can be found here.