Development charges should be taken into consideration in the planning of any residential or non-residential project.
Detailed below are some of the key characteristics of development charges and the manner in which they are calculated, imposed and collected.
What are development charges?
Development Charges (DCs) are the primary way for Ontario municipalities to raise funds for required services and infrastructure improvements resulting from development. The charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.
DCs allow monies to be pooled from many developers so that funds can be raised to construct the necessary services in an equitable manner. Every development application is evaluated to determine to what extent development charges are applicable
2021 Development Charges Background Study and By-Law
2021 Development Charges Pamphlet (211.77 KB)- Staff Consolidated Report - 2021 Development Charges (8.26 MB)
- Town of Georgina Notice of Development Charges By-law Passage (790.28 KB)
- Development Charges Background Bylaw (1.45 MB)
- Development Charges Background Study & Bylaw - Staff Report (15.47 MB)
- Hemson Altus Response Letter - May 4, 2021 (6.64 MB)
- Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Development Charges (139.91 KB)
- Town of Georgina Development Charges Background Study - Released March 19, 2021 (8.15 MB)
- Staff Report to Council March 3, 2021 - Development Charges Study Draft Rates (286.79 KB)
- Consultant Presentation - Development Charges Background Study March 3, 2021 (557.06 KB)
Summary of Development Charge Rates
- Development Charges - Effective November 8 2021 (136.88 KB)
- Development Charges - Effective July 1st 2021 (136.6 KB)
- Development Charges - Effective May 19th 2021 (136.6 KB)
Development Charges policy and pamphlet
The material provided on this page is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review the approved by-law and consult with the Town of Georgina’s Zoning Examiners to determine the charges that may apply to specific development proposals. Contact the Building Division at 905-476-4301 or email to building@georgina.ca with any questions.