How Development Charges Affect New Homes: A 2025 Guide to Property Tax and Builder Fees in Canada

If you're buying a new build in 2025, this guide is essential. Development charges—fees paid by builders to fund public services—can impact your future property tax. This guide explains how municipalities calculate charges, pass costs onto buyers, and how new homes are assessed. We explore tax implications of rapid community growth and when tax bills can spike in early years. Whether you're working with a developer or buying a pre-construction unit, this guide helps you plan for ongoing expenses beyond the sale price. With urban expansion booming across Canada, understanding development-related tax costs is key to homeownership success.