Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced it will release updated data and analysis on municipal development charges and fees on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The release builds on CMHC's Development Charges and Fees Survey from December 2025, now covering 40 municipalities with new modelling to assess the impact of these charges on housing project viability.
Key Details of the Release
The updated analysis, authored by CMHC Chief Economist Mathieu Laberge, expands the dataset to include 40 municipalities across Canada. The new modelling aims to provide a clearer picture of how development charges affect the financial feasibility of housing projects, a critical factor in addressing Canada's housing affordability crisis.
Why This Matters
Development charges are fees levied by municipalities on new construction to fund infrastructure like roads, water systems, and parks. These costs are often passed on to homebuyers, contributing to rising home prices. By updating the data and modelling, CMHC hopes to inform policy decisions that could help reduce housing costs and increase supply.
The release is part of CMHC's broader effort to modernize housing data and close information gaps for better policy solutions. Stakeholders, including developers, policymakers, and researchers, are expected to use the analysis to understand regional variations and optimize development charge structures.
