Applying the TGS sets your development apart: high performance, high quality, low emissions and future-proofed. TGS v4 developments will contribute to savings of over 1MT C02e cumulative greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, or taking more than 300,000 cars off the road each year.
Applications submitted on or after May 1, 2022 are required to meet Version 4 of the Toronto Green Standard. Tier 1 performance measures must be met and compliance is reviewed through the planning approval process. Applications pursuing the voluntary Toronto Green Standard Development Charge Refund Program must meet the program requirements in addition to Tier 1. Select the Standard that best applies to the development that is the subject of your application below.

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.