Some developers are saying municipal development charges have put a stick in the spokes of their real estate projects in Canada, just as Ottawa pushes for a surge in construction, and a new federal research study shows how such fees can vary widely across the country.
Municipal development charges cited as significant cost for builders
Fees vary widely across country, can represent sizable share of price of new residences, CMHC report finds
CoStar News
December 8, 2025 | 9:19 p.m.
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Director of Strategy, Rosaxel Developments