Land Sales | Township of Scugog

The Township of Scugog accepts Applications for Municipal Land Purchase, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase, Road Allowance Purchase, and Land Donation. Please review the Municipal Land Acquisition and Disposition Application and Process.

What You Need to Know Before You Start

Applications to purchase land are processed under the authority of the Municipal Act and respective Municipal by-laws and policies;
Application form, detailed sketch or site plan, and non-refundable fee of $169.50 are required to commence the process;
Applicants should be aware that it could take six (6) months to a year to complete the sale;
Applicants are responsible for paying all administrative, legal, surveying, advertising, and land acquisition costs involved;
Applicants are responsible for engaging the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor to prepare a new reference plan;
Applicants should obtain their own legal representation;
The Application fee ($169.50) is non-refundable in all circumstances including but not limited to whether the Application is approved or denied, whether a sale is completed or not, or whether the applicant withdraws their Application;
All costs are payable by the purchaser; this may include the appraisal, public notice, reference plan, legal fees, realty fees, encumbrances, improvements or such other costs associated with the land sale;
Please note that if you are submitting a Road Allowance Purchase Application, contact information for all abutting landowners is required.

The Application Process in Brief

Step 1: Declaration of Surplus Land

Application and fee submitted;
Township file prepared;
Request circulated to all Township Departments and other such agencies or governments as may be required by law, for comment and/or objection;
Prior to selling any land, Council shall declare the land to be surplus to the needs of the Township;
Public notice then provided in accordance with the Township's Provision of Notice Policy

Step 2: Obtaining an Appraisal

The Municipality will obtain quotes for an appraisal of the Fair Market Value (FMV) based on the reference plan from a person or a company certified by the Appraisal Institute of Canada;
Applicants required to pay the appraisal cost to the Township upfront;
Applicants to be provided with a copy of the appraisal.

Step 3: Agreement of Purchase and Sale

If applicant decides to go ahead with the purchase, staff will report to Council for approval of the sale price;
Upon approval by Council, public notice of intent to sell will be advertised in the local newspapers and Township website for two consecutive weeks;
Staff will report to Council any objections received and request final approval and passing a resolution or By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the transfer documents;
Once Council has approved the disposition, including the key terms and conditions of the disposition, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale shall be prepared by staff;
The Township solicitor will prepare all required legal documentation to effect the conveyance and to register the By-Law.

Land Acquisition and Disposition Frequently Asked Questions

What type of properties might be sold?

Municipal Land, Shoreline Road Allowances and Road Allowances

What are the associated costs?

The Application fee is $169.50. Purchasers should note that they are also responsible for all other associated fees which typically include the appraisal, public notice, surveys/ reference plan, legal fees, realty fees, encumbrances, improvements or other costs associated with the land sale.

All Land Sales will be sold at the appraised Fair Market Value (FMV).

How do I start?

Applicants can start by reviewing the information included on this webpage then may complete the online Application, submit a detailed sketch or site plan, and pay the non-refundable fee of $169.50. The process will only commence when these have been completed.

How long does this process take?

It is important to note that this can be a lengthy process that could take approximately six (6) months to a year. In some cases that involve more complex land sales, the process can take up to two (2) years plus.

How do I contact the Township with questions?

You may contact the Clerks Department at clerks@scugog.ca or by calling the Municipal Office at 905-985-7346.

Related By-Laws and Policies

By-Law 77-19 and Policy: Acquisition, Sale or Other Disposition of Land

Online Application

Once you have reviewed the above information you may submit your online Application and non-refundable payment. If you have any further questions regarding this Application, the process, or require an alternative format for this information or Application, you may contact the Clerks Department at clerks@scugog.ca or by calling 905-985-7346.