The City of Toronto collects education development charges on behalf of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), as required by the Education Act. The TCDSB is responsible for setting the education development charge rates and applicable policies.

At its meeting of August 14, 2008, the TCDSB passed an amendment to its Education Development Charges By-law 2003 - No. 163. The new by-law and charges take effect on August 25, 2008 and are applicable to building permit applications submitted after June 30, 2008.

View the 2009 Education Development Charges ByLaw pamphlet.

Schedule of Education Development Charges

Category	Education Development Charges as of August 25, 2008
Residential charge per unit	$544.00
Non-residential charge per square foot	$0.58

When are charges payable?

The education development charges are calculated, due and payable at the time of issuance of a building permit.

Who do I contact for more information?