Attention: Architects, Engineers, Home Builders, Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI) Contractors Please be advised that the current Development Charge (DC) rates will increase as of March 2, 2024. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2024. The increase comes as a result of the 2023 Development Charge Background Study (DCBS) with its addendum, approved by Council on January 16, 2024. Residential building permits (houses) The total flat rate (including education DC’s) for detached and semi-detached house permits is increasing from $50,680 per unit to $54,691 per unit. The new rates for other unit types will be available online at guelph.ca/dc shortly. Respecting legislated building permit turnaround times of 10 business days, residential building permit applications should be submitted by no later than… Continue reading 2024 Development Charge Rates