The development charge rates are adjusted to reflect Provincial changes to the Development Charges Act through Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, effective June 6, 2024. The next scheduled adjustment to the City’s Development Charges rates is May 1, 2025.
Development charges are fees collected from developers at the time a building permit to help pay for the cost of infrastructure required to provide municipal services to new development, such as roads, transit, water and sewer infrastructure, community centres and fire and police facilities.
Learn more about development charges in this video: The World of Development Charges
Note: The information contained herein is intended only as a guide to the City of Toronto’s policy with respect to development charges. Interested parties should review the applicable development charge by-law or consult with the Toronto Building Division to determine charges that may apply for specific land development proposals.