Current Fees for Development Charges
Development Charges are calculated and collected for any construction project that needs a building permit to complete.
Regional Development Charges will not be charged for water or wastewater management where those services are not available.
Effective Sept. 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Residential
| Category of Service | Single Detached and Semi-Detached | Apartments | Other Multiples | Special Care / Special Dwelling Units / Rooms | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ Bedrooms | 2 & 3 Bedrooms | Bachelor &1 Bedroom | ||||
| Total municipal wide services | 7,995 | 10,989 | 5,166 | 3.295 | 5,824 | 3,022 |
| Wastewater (if available) | 4,420 | 6,076 | 2,865 | 1,823 | 3,220 | 1,671 |
| Water (if available) | 3,129 | 4,301 | 2,021 | 1,290 | 2,280 | 1,183 |
| Total Urban Services | 7,549 | 10,377 | 4,877 | 3,113 | 5,500 | 2,854 |
| Grand Total Rural Area | 7,995 | 10,989 | 5,166 | 3,295 | 5,824 | 3,022 |
| Grand Total Urban Area | 15,544 | 21,366 | 10,043 | 6,408 | 11,324 | 5,876 |
Commercial and Industrial
| Category of Service | Per Sq. ft of Gross Floor Area | Wind Turbines | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Industrial | Institutional | ||
| Total municipal wide services | 5.20 | 2.17 | 3.72 | 7,005 |
| Wastewater (if available) | 3.18 | 1.32 | 2.27 | N/A |
| Water (if available) | 2.25 | 0.94 | 1.61 | N/A |
| Total Urban Services | 5.43 | 2.26 | N/A | N/A |
| Grand Total Rural Area | 5.20 | 2.17 | 3.72 | 7,005 |
| Grand Total Urban Area | 10.63 | 4.43 | 7.60 | 7,005 |
* We currently provide an industrial development charge grant where 100% of the Regional development charges on eligible industrial developments may be waived at the time of issuing a building permit. Call 905-980-6000 ext. 3710 for more information.
For development grant and incentives available within Designated Exemption Areas and brownfields, call 905-980-6000 ext. 3357 for information.
By-law
Our Development Charges By-law is the official document for all calculations, charges and exemptions. Call 905-980-6000 ext. 3272 for more information.
Development Charges Reduction Program
We offer development charge reductions to encourage development and redevelopment in central urban areas, Designated Exemption Areas and brownfield sites.
For more information please contact Pat Busnello at 905-980-6000, ext. 3379
Past Development Charges
View the previous Regional Development Charges »