How Rising Municipal Fees Affect Housing Costs

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How Rising Municipal Fees Affect Housing Costs
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There has been a wave of increased municipal fees and property taxes in Canada in recent years, contributing to higher overall housing and living costs for residents amid ongoing affordability challenges.

Some of these costs, such as property taxes, are more visible to consumers, while others, in the form of development fees, raise construction prices and are less visible to homeowners.

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