Development Charges
Development charges are fees levied on new development to fund the cost of increased municipal services and infrastructure such as sidewalks, sewers, roads, and water mains, resulting from new development. These charges are based on a Background Study prepared in accordance with the Development Charges Act (Development Charges Act).
Within the City of Belleville there are two development charges. There is a city-wide development charge that applies to all lands within the City. In addition, there is an area-specific development charge that apply to specific lands in the Stanley Park area.
A development charge is payable for a development upon a building permit being issued, however some deferral arrangements are available through the Development Charges Act.
Development charge deferrals available include;
- Rental housing (that is for-profit), and institutional development
Payable in 6 instalments beginning from the date of issuance of an occupancy permit or occupancy of the building, whichever is earlier
- Non-profit housing development
Payable in 20 instalments beginning from the date of issuance of an occupancy permit or occupancy of the building, whichever is earlier
The City also has a deferral program for developers that belong to the Quinte Home Builders Association, please contact the City at 613-968-6481 for details.
Proposed Development Charges
This background study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Development Charges Act 1997 (D.C.A) (s.10), and accordingly, recommends new Development Charges (D.C.'s) and policies for the City of Belleville.
Belleville 2020 DC Background Study
Remaining Steps in Development Charge Process - Timing
D.C. background study and proposed D.C. by-law
available to the public on the municipality's website - November 12, 2020
Statutory notice of Public Meeting advertisement placed in newspaper(s) - No later than November 23, 2020
Public Meeting of Council - December 14, 2020
Council considers adoption of D.C. background study and passage of by-law - January 11, 2021
City of Belleville Development Charge Fees 2020
City of Belleville Stanley Park Area Specific Development Charges
City Wide Development Charge Pamphlet
Stanley Park Development Charge Pamphlet