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 Passage of By-law 2024-51 (A By-law to Amend Essa's DC By-law No. 2023-32
• By-law 2024-51 (Effective November 11, 2024)
• 2023 Development Charges - By-law No. 2023-32

Development Charges Background Study

• Development Charges Background Study - August 21, 2023

Development Charge Rates (Essa)

• Essa 2025 Development Charges Pamphlet - Effective January 1, 2025

Upper Tier Development Charges 

• County of Simcoe DCs
• Education DCs

Development Charges By-law

• By-law 2018-54 Development Charges

Development Charges Background Studies

• 2018 Development Charges Background Study

Fees

• Essa's Consolidated Fees