Bracebridge is a dynamic community of 16,000 permanent residents. Its idyllic setting, infrastructure, quality educational institutions, lifestyle and culture make it a very desirable place in which to live, work and play.
Bracebridge's Economic Development Branch is here to assist you throughout the site selection process. You can browse Site Selectors to access information related to:
- Demographics and Statistics
- Utilities
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Taxes
- Financial Incentives
- Key Sectors of our Economy
- Lifestyle
Other areas of interest to site selectors include:
Non-Residential Development Charge Rates
Prior to July 3, 2014, Bracebridge's non-residential development charge rate was $14.63 per square metre for new development. Today it is ZERO. The District of Muskoka's non-residential DC rate can be found here. Significant cost savings are now available when developing in the Town of Bracebridge.
Residential Development Charge Rates
Please contact the Town of Bracebridge and/or the District of Muskoka to verify how development charge rates will impact your development.
| Dwelling Type | Current rate per unit |
|---|---|
| Singles/Semis | $4,975 |
| Multiples | $3,980 |
| Apartments (2+ bedrooms) | $3,529 |
| Apartments (1 bedroom or less) | $2,715 |
| Dwelling Type | Current rate per unit |
|---|---|
| Singles/Semis/Duplex | $13,614 |
| Town/Row Houses | $11,267 |
| Triplex/Quadplex | $11,267 |
| High Density (2+bedrooms) | $8,920 |
| High Density (1 bedroom or less) | $6,103 |
NOTE: Both Town of Bracebridge and District Development Charges are due prior to the release of a building permit.