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Development Charges

What are Development Charges?

Development charges fund infrastructure projects that serve new developments in Port Hope. These projects include policing, transit, water, and wastewater services. The purpose of development charges (D.C) is to recover the capital costs linked to residential and non-residential growth in the municipality. These costs go beyond those typically covered in subdivision construction (e.g., internal roads, watermains, sidewalks, and streetlights). Municipalities are authorized to levy these charges under the Development Charges Act (D.C.A.).

Why do we need to update the Development Charges?

Currently, Port Hope applies development charges through By-law 63/2019, which covers the period from 2019 to 2024 and is set to expire this year. As a result, the municipality is now conducting a Background Study for the next period, from 2024 to 2034.

Have your say!

This engagement page will provide access to draft findings and serve as a platform to collect feedback. Explore this page and take note of the posted documents, meeting dates and important links. Once reviewed, please provide your feedback on the comment form.

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) By-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. By-law and background study.

Note that there is an Addendum to the D.C. Study which identifies updates relating to the Province's Bill 185, which included changes to the Development Charges Act. For ease of reference, an 'Amended' file has been created which consolidates the changes identified in the Addendum with the Original D.C. Study.

What are Development Charges?

Development charges fund infrastructure projects that serve new developments in Port Hope. These projects include policing, transit, water, and wastewater services. The purpose of development charges (D.C) is to recover the capital costs linked to residential and non-residential growth in the municipality. These costs go beyond those typically covered in subdivision construction (e.g., internal roads, watermains, sidewalks, and streetlights). Municipalities are authorized to levy these charges under the Development Charges Act (D.C.A.).

Why do we need to update the Development Charges?

Currently, Port Hope applies development charges through By-law 63/2019, which covers the period from 2019 to 2024 and is set to expire this year. As a result, the municipality is now conducting a Background Study for the next period, from 2024 to 2034.

Have your say!

This engagement page will provide access to draft findings and serve as a platform to collect feedback. Explore this page and take note of the posted documents, meeting dates and important links. Once reviewed, please provide your feedback on the comment form.

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) By-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. By-law and background study.

Note that there is an Addendum to the D.C. Study which identifies updates relating to the Province's Bill 185, which included changes to the Development Charges Act. For ease of reference, an 'Amended' file has been created which consolidates the changes identified in the Addendum with the Original D.C. Study.

  • Comment Form

    Please review the information on this page and in the 'Important Documents' panel. Then, provide your feedback on this comment form. Answers will then be reviewed and considered by Council and staff. 

    Notice of Collection:

    Personal information collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) will be used for reviewing the Development Charges By-law and will not be used or disclosed for other purposes without consent or as required by law. The information will be retained in accordance with retention policies under By-law 30/2017. Any personal information such as name and address included in a submission from the public may become part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information should be directed to the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Coordinator at 905.885.4544 x.2200.

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