Ontario New Builds

• Lack of development charges could cost Hamilton taxpayers $54 million

  Hamilton councillors are taking steps to articulate on city tax bills exactly why ratepayers may soon have to pick up a $54-million tab for developers.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023
  
• ‘Vagueness’ around development charges still poses risk to Hamilton’s finances, says mayor

  Mayor Andrea Horwath says changing development charges via Ontario's new housing plan is 'a lot to unpack' amid ongoing city budget talks.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2023
  
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• Hamilton mayor says end of development charges on housing builds could be problematic

  Andrea Horwath admits she has "concerns" over Ontario's nixing of development charges for some new housing starts that could lead to more costs for Hamiltonians.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2022
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• Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

  The Progressive Conservative government has promised to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, and introduced new legislation intended to spur and speed up development.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• Ontario proposes to double maximum fines against unethical developers

  The proposed changes to the New Home Construction Licensing Act would, if passed, increase penalties to a maximum of $50,000, up from $25,000.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022