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TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA
065371 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 3 UNIT 2
EAST GARAFRAXA ON L9W 7J8
T: 226-259-9400 TOLL FREE: 877-868-5967 F: 1-226-212-9812
www.eastgarafraxa.ca
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Development Charges for 2026
Purpose of Development Charges
The general purpose for which the Township imposes Development Charges is to assist in providing the
infrastructure required by future development in the Township through the establishment of a viable capital
funding source to meet the Township's financial requirements related to growth.
When are Township DC's Payable?
Development Charges shall be calculated and payable on the date of issuance of a building permit, except
as otherwise provided in By-law 39-2024. A building permit shall not be issued until the Development
Charge has been paid in full.
Please review By-law 39-2024 for exceptions to the time of payment of Development Charges at building
permit issuance.
Exemptions
The following uses are wholly exempt from Development Charges under the by-law:
1. Lands owned by and used for purposes of a municipality, local board thereof, or board of education;
2. An interior alteration to an existing building or structure which does not change or intensify the use
of the land;
3. The enlargement of an existing residential dwelling unit, or the creation of one or two additional units
where specific conditions are met;
4. The enlargement of the gross floor area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area
is enlarged by 50 percent or less of the original gross floor area of the industrial building prior to the
first expansion;
5. A public hospital, exempt from taxation under section 3 of the Assessment Act;
6. Non-residential farm buildings constructed for Bona Fide Farm Uses;
7. Affordable Residential Unit;
8. Attainable Residential Unit;
9. Affordable inclusionary zoning Residential Units; and
10. Non-Profit Housing Units.
Discounts
- The Development Charges are discounted for rental housing developments, where there are four
or more units, all of which are for rental purposes, based on the number of bedrooms in each unit,
as follows: Units with three or more bedrooms - Discounted by 25%;
- Two bedroom units - Discounted by 20%; and
- All other bedroom quantities - Discounted by 15%.
A reduction in Development Charges under By-law 39-2024 is allowed where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land within three (3) years prior to the
date of payment of development charges in regard to such development was, or is to be demolished, in
whole or in part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order
to facilitate the redevelopment, the development charges otherwise payable with respect to such
redevelopment shall be reduced as set out in the By-law.
Application of Development Charges
Development Charges apply to all lands located in the Township of East Garafraxa, subject to some
exemptions.
Development Charges shall be payable on the lands that require any of the approvals set out in
subsection 3.4 (a) of By-law 39-2024.
TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA
065371 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 3 UNIT 2
EAST GARAFRAXA ON L9W 7J8
T: 226-259-9400 TOLL FREE: 877-868-5967 F: 1-226-212-9812
www.eastgarafraxa.ca
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Township of East Garafraxa Development Charges
Township of East Garafraxa By-Law 39-2024 is effective October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034.
This pamphlet summarizes the Township's policy with respect to Development Charges.
The information contained herein is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review By-Law 39-2024
and consult with the Township to determine the applicable charges that may apply to specific development
proposals.
Development Charge By-Law 39-2024 is available for inspection at the Township office, Monday to Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on the Township's website at www.eastgarafraxa.ca.
Indexing
The schedule of Development Charges will be adjusted annually as of January 1st each year, without an
amendment to the by-law and in accordance with the most recent twelve-month change in the Statistics
Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Construction Price Statistics for the Toronto Region, pursuant to
Section 5.1 of By-Law 39-2024.
Statement of the Treasurer
As required by the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, and Bill 73, the Treasurer for the
Township of East Garafraxa must prepare an annual financial statement reporting on the status and
transactions relating to the Development Charge reserve funds for the previous year. This statement is
presented to the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa for their review. The statement for the previous
year is available on the Township website on the Development Charges page.
For further information, please contact:
Peter C. Avgoustis, Treasurer
Township of East Garafraxa
065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2
East Garafraxa ON L9W 7J8
Tel: 226-259-9400
Toll Free: 877-868-5967
Fax: 1-226-212-9812
[email protected]
www.eastgarafraxa.ca
TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA
065371 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 3 UNIT 2
EAST GARAFRAXA ON L9W 7J8
T: 226-259-9400 TOLL FREE: 877-868-5967 F: 1-226-212-9812
www.eastgarafraxa.ca
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Annual Indexed Rate Schedule Effective January 1, 2026
Percentage change from 2025:
4.2%
A list of the municipal services for which the municipal-wide development charges are imposed and the
amount of the charge by development type is as follows:
Service
Residential
Non-Residential
Single/Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments -
2 Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
(Per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Wind
Turbines
Township Wide
Services:
Services Related to a
Highway
$23,131.54
$17,018.74
$12,762.71
$6,344.22
$8.93 $23,131.54
Fire Protection
Services
$1,174.34
$864.34
$647.98
$321.84
$0.45
$1,174.34
Parks and Rec.
Services
$3,525.16
$2,594.09
$1,945.03
$966.59
$0.27
$ -
Library Services
$866.49
$637.22
$477.92
$237.88
$0.06
$ -
Township Wide
Class of Services:
Growth-Related
Studies
$3,897.59
$2,867.49
$2,150.62
$1,068.85
$1.23
$3,897.59
Total Township-
Wide
Services/Class of
Services
$32,595.12
$23,981.88
$17,984.26
$8,939.39
$10.95 $28,203.47
Note: If there is a discrepancy between this pamphlet and the DC By-Law, the DC By-Law shall prevail.