Development charges are fees collected from developers 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 emergency services facilities.
Learn more about development charges in this video: The World of Development Charges
The City is in the early stages of a Comprehensive Development Charges Review, which is expected to continue into 2027.
Note: The information on this website is intended only as a guide. Interested parties are encouraged to review the applicable development charges bylaw and legislation or consult with the Toronto Building Division to determine charges that may apply for specific land development proposals.