Development Charges
Regional Development Charges (DCs) are fees collected on new residential and non-residential development in York Region. Regional Development Charge rates posted below are effective as of November 8, 2021.
Development Charges are used to fund York Region’s growth-related capital construction programs and infrastructure, which currently includes:
- Hard services
- water, wastewater and roads
- General services
- Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, transit, police, waste diversion, public health, public works, paramedic services, social housing, courts services, senior services – capital component and growth studies
York Region is updating its development charges bylaw with new rates expected to come into effect on Friday, June 17, 2022.
A public meeting, pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022, during the meeting of York Regional Council and will be available to live stream at york.ca/live
The purpose of this public meeting is to consider a proposed Development Charges Bylaw for the imposition of development charges against all lands, with the exception of those wastewater charges in the Village of Nobleton, under Bylaw 2021-34.
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Regional Council will consider the approval of the proposed Development Charges Bylaw.
Anyone wishing to make a deputation must submit a Deputation Request form prior to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The form is available at york.ca/council under Agendas, Minutes and Reports.
For more information, please contact the Manager, Development Financing Administration at 1-877-464-9675, Ext. 71696 or the Manager, Growth Economics and Finance at 1-877-464-9675, Ext. 71493
Supporting Documentation
Residential Subdivisions
The Development Charges for water, wastewater and roads are due during the planning stage. Developers must enter into a Regional Development Charge Agreement and pay these fees when they register their subdivision plans, before applying for a building permit.
The remaining Development Charges are due when the building permit is issued. Building permits are issued by the local municipalities.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwellings
Development Charges due when entering into a Regional Development Charge Agreement:
- Water: $10,578
- Wastewater: $21,746*
- Roads: $26,654
- Total: $58,978
*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $14,487 and the total due at this time is $51,719.
Development Charges due when the building permit is issued:
- Transit: $1,509
- Subway: $2,921
- General Service: $2,200
- GO Transit: $396
- Total: $7,026
Multiple Unit Dwellings
Charges due when entering into a Regional Development Charge Agreement:
- Water: $8,516
- Wastewater: $17,506*
- Roads: $21,454
- Total: $47,476
*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $12,281 and the total due at this time is $42,251.
Development Charges due when the building permit is issued:
- Transit: $1,214
- Subway: $2,350
- General Service: $1,774
- GO Transit: $311
- Total: $5,649
Apartments
All development charges for apartments are due at building permit issuance.
Apartments That are 700 Square Feet or More
All development charges are due at building permit issuance.
- Water: $6,188
- Wastewater: $12,722*
- Roads: $15,593
- Subtotal: $34,503
- Transit: $883
- Subway: $1,709
- General Service: $1,287
- GO Transit: $229
- Total: $38,611
*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $9,075 and the total due at this time is $34,964.
Apartments That are Less Than 700 Square Feet
- Water: $4,521
- Wastewater: $9,295*
- Roads: $11,391
- Subtotal: $25,207
- Transit: $645
- Subway: $1,248
- General Service: $942
- GO Transit: $145
- Total: $28,187
*In the Nobleton area-specific bylaw No. 2016-40, the delineation point for small and large apartments is 650 square feet. As such, an apartment of less than 700 square feet in Nobleton could be levied one of two development charges for wastewater. Wastewater rates for small apartments in Nobleton:
- 650 square feet or more = $9,075
- Less than 650 square feet = $6,244
Therefore, depending on the square footage of an apartment in Nobleton, the total due at this time is $34,964 or $25,136.
Industrial, Office and Institutional Developments
All Development Charges are due when the building permit is issued. Building permits are issued by the local municipalities.
Regional DCs for Industrial, Office and Institutional Developments (Except in Nobleton)
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $3.96 | $42.63 |
| Wastewater | $8.10 | $87.19 |
| Roads | $9.74 | $104.84 |
| Transit | $0.62 | $6.67 |
| Subway | $1.05 | $11.30 |
| General | $0.84 | $9.05 |
| Total | $24.31 | $261.68 |
Development Charges for Industrial, Office and Institutional Developments (Except in Nobleton)
Regional DCs for Industrial, Office and Institutional Developments (In Nobleton)
The Development Charge for wastewater is different in Nobleton.
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $3.96 | $42.63 |
| Wastewater | $5.85 | $62.97 |
| Roads | $9.74 | $104.84 |
| Transit | $0.62 | $6.67 |
| Subway | $1.05 | $11.30 |
| General | $0.84 | $9.05 |
| Total | $22.06 | $237.46 |
Development Charges for Industrial, Office and Institutional Developments (In Nobleton)
Retail Developments
All Development Charges are due when the building permit is issued. Building permits are issued by the local municipalities.
Regional DCs for Retail Developments (Except in Nobleton)
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $6.39 | $68.78 |
| Wastewater | $12.30 | $132.40 |
| Roads | $33.15 | $356.82 |
| Transit | $2.10 | $22.60 |
| Subway | $3.59 | $38.64 |
| General | $0.97 | $10.43 |
| Total | $58.50 | $629.67 |
Development Charges for Retail Developments (Except in Nobleton)
Regional DCs for Retail Developments (In Nobleton)
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $6.39 | $68.78 |
| Wastewater | $5.85 | $62.97 |
| Roads | $33.15 | $356.82 |
| Transit | $2.10 | $22.60 |
| Subway | $3.59 | $38.64 |
| General | $0.97 | $10.43 |
| Total | $52.05 | $560.25 |
Development Charges for Retail Developments (In Nobleton)
Hotel Developments
All Development Charges are due when the building permit is issued. Building permits are issued by the local municipalities.
Regional DCs for Hotel Developments (Except in Nobleton)
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $1.12 | $12.06 |
| Wastewater | $2.29 | $24.65 |
| Roads | $6.60 | $71.04 |
| Transit | $0.48 | $5.17 |
| Subway | $0.70 | $7.53 |
| General | $0.25 | $2.70 |
| Total | $11.44 | $123.15 |
Regional DCs for Hotel Developments (In Nobleton)
Hotel developments were not put in their own class in the Nobleton area-specific bylaw No. 2016-40. The retail development charge rate would apply for hotel developments in Nobleton.
| Service | Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area | Per Square Metre of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $1.12 | $12.06 |
| Wastewater | $5.85 | $62.97 |
| Roads | $6.60 | $71.04 |
| Transit | $0.48 | $5.17 |
| Subway | $0.70 | $7.53 |
| General | $0.25 | $2.70 |
| Total | $15.00 | $161.47 |
Development Charge Interest Policy — Under sections 26.1 and 26.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997
Effective January 1, 2020, this policy applies to the charging of interest, as permitted under sections 26.1 and 26.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
This includes all types of development in York Region:
- That are eligible for instalment payments under section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997
- Under section 26.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, where an application for approval of development in a site plan control area under subsection 41(4) of the Planning Act, 1990 has been made, or where an application for an approval of a development in a site plan control area under subsection 41(4) of the Planning Act has not been made, but where an application has been made for an amendment to a bylaw passed under section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990
Development Charge Interest Policy
Deferral Options
Retail Buildings
Payment will be deducted from the Letter of Credit through three equal yearly payments.
Development Charges Deferral for Retail Buildings
High-Rise Residential Buildings
Payment will be deducted from the Letter of Credit at whichever of the following comes first:
- 18 months after the building permit for the high rise condominium, a minimum of four (4) storeys, is issued
- When the condominium is registered
Development Charges Deferral for High-Rise Residential Buildings
Office Buildings
This 18-month deferral is available for office buildings, a minimum of four (4) storeys, in the Regional Municipality of York subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this policy.
Development Charges Deferral for Office Buildings
Large Office Buildings — Pilot Program
Development Charges Deferral for Office Buildings a Minimum of 75,000 square feet and on the Regional Centres and Corridors or specific Local Centres – Pilot Program
This policy is available for office buildings that are a minimum of four (4) storeys, above grade, a minimum of 75,000 square feet of gross floor area and located on the Regional Centres and Corridors, or on specific Local Centres, for those local municipalities without lands on Regional Centres and Corridors, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this policy.
Development Charges Deferral for Large Office Buildings – Pilot Program
Purpose-Built Rental Buildings
This 36-month deferral is available for purpose-built rental buildings in the Regional Municipality of York subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this policy.
Development Charge Deferral for Purpose-Built Rental Buildings
Affordable, Purpose-Built Rental Buildings
This policy may apply to affordable, purpose-built rental buildings located within the boundaries of the Urban Area and Towns and Villages as identified in York Region Official Plan, Map 1 Regional Structure, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this policy.
Development Charges Deferral for Affordable, Purpose-Built Rental Buildings
Open Air Motor Vehicle Storage Structures
This development charge deferral is available for open air motor vehicle storage structures in the Regional Municipality of York, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the policy.
Development Charge Deferral for Open Air Motor Vehicle Storage Storages
Exemptions
Some exemptions are available. Please review the Development Charge Bylaw and the Development Charges Act, 1997 or contact York Region staff for more information.
Development Charge Credits
York Region may agree to give Development Charge credits for work that builds Regional infrastructure. See the Road Works Development Charge Credit: A Guideline for Applicants for more information on how to request a credit. The Development Charge Credit Process Flowchart explains the approval process.
Indexing
Development Charge rates are adjusted each year to match the economy. This is called indexing and does not require an amendment to the bylaw.
Adjustments are scheduled on:
- July 1, 2022 — For all rates except GO Transit rates
- November 8, 2022 — Only for GO Transit DC Rates
Development Charge Bylaws
- 2018 Development Charge Bylaw Admendment (No. 2018-42) — effective July 1, 2018
- 2017 Development Charge Bylaw (No. 2017-35) - effective on June 17, 2017.
- Nobleton Development Charge Bylaw (No. 2021-34)
- Development Charges for GO Transit Service Bylaw NO. 0004-2001-097
Development Charge Background Studies
Development Charge background studies are mandated under the Development Charges Act, 1997 in order to pass a Development Charge Bylaw. The current background studies are listed below:
- 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Development Charges Bylaw — Final
- May 2018 - The Regional Municipality of York Approved 2018 Development Charge Background Study
- May 2017 - The Regional Municipality of York Approved 2017 Development Charge Background Study
Archives
The historical background studies are listed below:
- 2016 Regional Municipality of York Nobleton Area-Specific Development Charge Background Study
- 2012 Regional Municipality of York Development Charges Background Study.
Reporting
Records of how funds collected from Development Charges were used are available in the Office of the Regional Clerk. They are available for the public to view during regular business hours.
York Region Administrative Centre
17250 Yonge Street, 4th Floor
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 6Z1
Telephone: 1-877-464-9675 Ext. 71320
