Development charges (also called "DCs") are fees imposed under the authority of the Development Charges Act on land development and redevelopment projects. These funds are used by Lucan Biddulph to cover the capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth within the municipality, helping to ensure that growth-related costs are not passed on to existing taxpayers.
Lucan Biddulph's Development Charges By-law provides for the growth-related capital cost recovery for roads, fire protection, parks and recreation, and growth-related studies. It also provides an area-specific charge for water and wastewater.
Lucan Biddulph's Development Charges
Council passed Lucan Biddulph's current Development Charges By-law on June 6, 2023. Amendments to the rates have been made and are listed below:
26-2023 Development Charges-By-law
- 25-2024 Development Charges Amendment By-law
- 2025 Development Charge Rates
- 2026 Development Charge Rates
Prior to Council approval of a new by-law, a background report must be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Development Charges Act.
Development Charges Background Report
This by-law imposes residential development charges (calculated on the number and type of units and number of bedrooms where applicable) and non-residential development charges (calculated per square metre of total floor area of the building) on all lands within the boundaries of the municipality.
Generally speaking, development charges applicable to residential and non-residential development are calculated, payable and collected as of the date a building permit is issued.
Additional Information:
Treasurer's Statement - 2024 Development Charges
County of Middesex Development Charges