Mississippi Mills follows the principal that growth should pay for growth. As a result, new development projects are required to pay Development Charges to off set the costs of expansions and upgrades to municipal services, parks and institutions to accommodate more residents in our community.
Development Charges are calculated and payable at the time a Building Permit is issued and are subject to a set fee established at the beginning of each year. Charges to both the local municipality and County of Lanark are applicable.
Development charges are adjusted annually on January 1st of each year, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-residential Building Construction Price Index for Ottawa-Gatineau. The following rates are applicable as of June 6, 2024:
| Dwelling Type | Rural Based Development Charges | Urban Based Development Charges | Lanark County Development Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, Semi | $11,939 | $24,001 | $1,036 |
| Apartments 2+ Bedrooms | $7,033 | $14,139 | $707 |
| Apartments Bachelor, 1 Bedroom | $5,077 | $10,206 | $667 |
| Other Multiples | $10,623 | $21,355 | $766 |
| Non-Residential (per square foot) | |||
| Institutional | $4.23 | $6.77 | $0.53 |
| Commercial | $4.23 | $6.77 | $0.53 |
| *Non-residential rates include partial exemption as per ss.3.10(2) of By-law 18-88 |
PLEASE NOTE: The above fees reflect the changes approved by Bill 185, which received Royal Assent on June 6, 2024, to remove the five-year phase-in of Development Charges and Fees.
Development Charges By-laws 23-081 to 23-088 (updated 2023)
Public Notice of Passing of 2023 Development Charges By-laws
2023 Development Charges Background Study
Lanark County Development Charges By-law
Lanark County Development Charges Pamphlet November 28, 2022
More information about how Development Charges are calculated and exemptions for particular projects can be found under Plans, Studies and Reports.
