The Toronto Green Standard is Toronto’s sustainable design and performance requirements for new private and city-owned developments since 2010. Version 4 came into effect May 1, 2022 for new planning applications. The Standard consists of tiers of performance with Tier 1 being mandatory and applied through the planning approval process.
Financial incentives are offered through the Development Charge Refund Program for eligible and verified Tier 2, 3 or 4, high performance, low emissions projects.
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.