Project details
Norfolk County is undertaking a Development Charge Background Study to review the current Development Charge By-Law 2019-100.
Development charges are fees collected from new development to help fund infrastructure required to support growth, including roads, water services and community facilities.
This page will be used to share project information, updates and engagement opportunities as the study progresses.
Virtual Information Session | July 17, 2026
This session will provide an overview of the recently released development charge background study and by-law, including recent changes to the Development Charges Act and current best practices. County staff as well as the County's third-party consultant will be available to answer questions.
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Join with the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297315537621661?p=WqVF7h0nR1JYQu11f8
Read the full public notice here.
Notice of a Public Meeting, Development Charges | July 28, 2026
Norfolk County Council will hold a public meeting to present and receive comments on the proposed Development Charges By-law and the related Development Charges Background Study, in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.
Meeting details
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers (50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4H3)
Members of the public are welcome to attend and provide comments on the proposed by-law and background study.
Past meeting (June 2026)
The County is hosting an information session for the development community and interested residents.
This session will include:
- An overview of development charges
- A summary of recent legislative changes
- Information on the current Development Charge By-law 2019-100
- An opportunity to ask questions
The study is in its early stages. This first session will focus on housekeeping updates to the existing by-law.
Future engagement opportunities will be added to this page, including sessions related to proposed changes to fees and development charge grant programs.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: County Administration Building
50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe
Committee Room A
Share feedback online
Comments may be submitted online by those unable to attend the open house.
Next steps
Updates, supporting documents and additional engagement opportunities will be posted here as they become available.
