Development Charges

Township of Essa Development Charges

Development charges are levied against new development.  They are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures and are used to cover the costs of building infrastructure so that new developments can receive municipal services.

• Notice of the Passing of Development Charges By-law
• 2023 Development Charges - By-law No. 2023-32

Development Charges Background Study

• Development Charges Background Study - August 21, 2023

Development Charge Rates (Essa)

• Essa 2023 Development Charges Pamphlet - Effective June 22, 2023
• Essa 2023 Development Charges Pamphlet - Effective January 1, 2023

Upper Tier Development Charges 

• County of Simcoe DCs
• Education DCs

Development Charge By-law

• By-law 2018-54 Development Charges

Development Charge Background Studies

• 2018 Development Charges Background Study

Fees

• Essa's Consolidated Fees