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 July 1, 2023.

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
- Yonge North Subway Extension, Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, transit, police, waste diversion, public health, public works, ambulance services, court services, long-term care/seniors services and growth studies

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. 71660

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: $8,547
Wastewater: $19,992*
Roads: $24,719
Total: $53,258

*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $16,269 and the total due at this time is $49,535.

Development Charges due when the building permit is issued:

Transit: $7,340
Subway Toronto-York: $3,292
Subway Yonge-North: $5,571
General Services: $3,231
GO Transit: $408
Total: $19,842

Multiple Unit Dwellings

Charges due when entering into a Regional Development Charge Agreement:

Water: $7,112
Wastewater: $16,633*
Roads: $20,567
Total: $44,312

*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $13,791 and the total due at this time is $41,470.

Development Charges due when the building permit is issued:

Transit: $6,106
Subway - Toronto-York: $2,739
Subway - Yonge-North: $4,636
General Services: $2,687
GO Transit: $320
Total: $16,488

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: $5,518
Wastewater: $12,909*
Roads: $15,961
Subtotal: $34,388

Transit: $4,738
Subway - Toronto-York: $2,125
Subway - Yonge-North: $3,599
General Service: $2,085
GO Transit: $236
Total: $47,171

*In Nobleton the Development Charge for wastewater is $10,191 and the total due at this time is $44,453.

Apartments That are Less Than 700 Square Feet

Water: $3,589
Wastewater: $8,396*
Roads: $10,381
Subtotal: $22,366

Transit: $3,083
Subway - Toronto-York: $1,382
Subway - Yonge North: $2,339
General Services: $1,358
GO Transit: $149
Total: $30,677

*In the Nobleton area-specific by-law 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 apartments under 700 square feet in Nobleton:

650 square feet or more: $10,191
Less than 650 square feet: $7,012

Therefore, depending on the square footage of an apartment in Nobleton, the total due at this time is $44,453 or $29,293.

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	$2.66	$28.63
Wastewater	$6.28	$67.60
Roads	$8.18	$88.05
Transit	$2.43	$26.16
Subway - Toronto-York	$1.09	$11.73
Subway - Yonge North	$1.88	$20.24
General	$0.81	$8.72
Total	$23.33	$251.13

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	$2.66	$28.63
Wastewater	$6.57	$70.72
Roads	$8.18	$88.05
Transit	$2.43	$26.16
Subway - Toronto-York	$1.09	$11.73
Subway - Yonge North	$1.88	$20.24
General	$0.81	$8.72
Total	$23.62	$254.25

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	$4.03	$43.38
Wastewater	$9.46	$101.83
Roads	$26.14	$281.37
Transit	$7.55	$81.27
Subway - Toronto-York	$3.45	$37.14
Subway - Yonge North	$5.65	$60.82
General	$1.59	$17.11
Total	$57.87	$622.92

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	$4.03	$43.38
Wastewater	$6.57	$70.72
Roads	$26.14	$281.37
Transit	$7.55	$81.27
Subway - Toronto-York	$3.45	$37.14
Subway - Yonge North	$5.65	$60.82
General	$1.59	$17.11
Total	$54.98	$591.81

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	$0.86	$9.26
Wastewater	$2.03	$21.85
Roads	$4.32	$46.50
Transit	$1.30	$13.99
Subway - Toronto-York	$0.60	$6.46
Subway - Yonge North	$0.99	$10.66
General	$0.31	$3.34
Total	$10.41	$112.06

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	$4.03	$43.38
Wastewater	$6.57	$70.72
Roads	$26.14	$281.37
Transit	$7.55	$81.27
Subway - Toronto-York	$3.45	$37.14
Subway - Yonge North	$5.65	$60.82
General	$1.59	$17.11
Total	$54.98	$591.81

Development Charges for Hotel Developments (In Nobleton).

Hotel developments were not put in their own class in the Nobleton area-specific bylaw No. 2021.34.

The retail development charge rate would apply for hotel developments in Nobleton.

Development Charge Interest Policy — Under sections 26.1, 26.2 and 26.3 of the Development Charges Act, 1997

Effective January 1, 2020, this policy applies to the charging of interest, as permitted under sections 26.1, 26.2 and 26.3 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.