Development Charges

Development charges should be taken into consideration in the planning of any residential or non-residential project.

Detailed below are some of the key characteristics of development charges and the manner in which they are calculated, imposed and collected.

What are development charges?

Development Charges (DCs) are the primary way for Ontario municipalities to raise funds for required services and infrastructure improvements resulting from development. The charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.

DCs allow monies to be pooled from many developers so that funds can be raised to construct the necessary services in an equitable manner. Every development application is evaluated to determine to what extent development charges are applicable

Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw

On August 13, 2025, Council has approved the 2025 Development Charges Background Study,  together with subsequent amendments, and has passed the associated Development Charges rates and bylaw in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The timeline for the Development Charges Background Study and bylaw is outlined below:

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Release of Draft rates and Presentation by Consultant
  • On or before June 4, 2025 - Release of the Development Charges Study
  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Council Meeting: Statutory Public Meeting
  • Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 - Council Meeting: Proposed Passage of the Development Charges bylaw

Notice of the Passing of Development Charges Bylaw

Notice of Development Charges Bylaw Passage

2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw

Summary of Development Charge Rates

Summary of Development Charge rates

Development Charges Incentive Program

Development Charges Incentive Program

To support targeted growth, three new development charges deferral policies will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, for retail developments, rental housing buildings and industrial developments. Refer to the terms and conditions outlined in the policies below.

Development Charges Deferral Policy for Industrial Buildings
Development Charges Deferral Policy for Rental Housing Buildings
Development Charges Deferral Policy for Retail Buildings

Other resources

Provincial legislation

The material provided on this page is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review the approved bylaw and consult with the Town of Georgina’s Zoning Examiners to determine the charges that may apply to specific development proposals. Contact the Building Division at 905-476-4301 or email to building@georgina.ca with any questions.

 

Regional Development Charges

Development Charges Credits Policy

Town of Georgina Development Charges Credit Policy

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