The City of Wrenford is now accepting applications for 2025 development cost charges. Developers submitting building permit applications for new projects this year can review the updated charge schedules and submit their paperwork through the Development Applications section.
Development cost charges help fund the growth-related infrastructure needed for new neighbourhoods, including roads, water and sewer systems, parks, and fire stations. The City updates these charges every year to match current construction costs and provincial guidelines. This year, the review process identified a need to adjust rates for single detached homes, multi-unit buildings, and commercial properties.
"Growth brings new residents and businesses to Wrenford," says Samuel Adeyemi, General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning. "These charges ensure that the people building new homes and offices help pay for the roads, pipes, and parks that make those projects work. It keeps our community growing smoothly and fairly."
For 2025, the City is highlighting the Infrastructure Deferral Programme. Developers who choose to build required infrastructure themselves, to City standards, can apply to defer their charge payments. This helps manage cash flow during the early stages of a project. The updated charge rates and the deferral application form are available on the Development cost charges page.
Residential properties for single detached homes face an average charge of $18,500.00. Commercial and general retail spaces are charged at $32.00 per square metre. Multi-family buildings follow a per-unit rate based on the number of suites. All rates are set out in the annual Fees and Charges By-law.
Developers must submit their charge calculations when they apply for their building permits. If you are unsure about how charges apply to your site, you can request a pre-development consultation or review the Find a planning application guide for step-by-step instructions.
For a full breakdown of the 2025 rates, deferral rules, and payment schedules, visit the Development cost charges page or contact the Planning and Development team directly.
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