On June 2, 2026 Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 received Royal Assent impacting the implementation of the Toronto Green Standard. Applications submitted after June 2, 2026 should follow the Interim Version 4 checklists. Contact the Community Planner assigned to your file for any questions and guidance for new or under review Site Plan Control applications. For more information see Staff Report Item 2026.PH31.12 – Overview of Bill 98 Implications with Respect to Planning Matters.

  • Applications submitted between May 1, 2022 and June 1, 2026 are required to meet all Tier 1 mandatory and interim voluntary performance measures in Version 4 of the Toronto Green Standard.
  • Applications received on or after June 2, 2026 are required meet all mandatory performance measures identified in the Interim Version 4 checklists and encouraged to meet any voluntary Tier 1 performance measures.
  • Applications pursuing the voluntary Toronto Green Standard Development Charge Refund Program must meet the program requirements in addition to all Tier 1 mandatory and interim voluntary performance measures. Select the Standard that best applies to the development that is the subject of your application below.
  • Bill 98 does not change any requirements for City Agency, Corporation or Division owned facilities.

Low-Rise Residential Version 4

Residential development less than 4 storeys.

Mid to High-Rise Residential & Non-Residential Version 4

Residential apartment development 4 storeys and higher and all Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) developments.

City Agency, Corporation & Division-Owned Facilities Version 4

For all new City-owned development projects >100m2 GFA.

Energy Modelling Guidelines Version 4

Guidelines on meeting the energy efficiency requirements.