A frontage levy is a property charge based on the length of property frontage on a street, typically used to fund local improvements like sidewalks, streetlights, or road upgrades that directly benefit adjacent properties. The principle is that properties with more street frontage receive more benefit from improvements and should pay proportionally more. Frontage levies may be one-time charges for specific improvement projects (sometimes called local improvement charges) or ongoing annual levies. This approach differs from property taxes based on property value. Frontage levies can be controversial—corner lots may face charges on multiple frontages, and property owners may dispute whether improvements actually benefit them proportionally. Provincial legislation authorizes frontage levies and specifies required procedures, including property owner notification and sometimes petition or vote requirements before projects proceed. Many municipalities have moved away from frontage-based funding toward general taxation.