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# Development Charges
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
## Summary of Development Charge Rates
### Summary of Development Charge rates
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2026
* Development Charges - effective May 21, 2026
* Development Charges - effective Jan. 1, 2026
* Development Charges - effective Nov. 10, 2025
* Development Charges - effective Sep. 1, 2025
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2025
* Development Charges - effective Nov. 8, 2024
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2024
* Development Charges - effective June 6, 2024
* Development Charges - effective Nov. 8, 2023
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2023
* Development Charges - effective June 17, 2023
* Development Charges - effective Nov 28, 2022
* Development Charges - effective Nov. 8, 2022
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2022
* Development Charges - effective June 17, 2022
* Development Charges - effective Nov. 8, 2021
* Development Charges - effective July 1, 2021
* Development Charges - effective May 19, 2021
## Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw
On August 13, 2025, Council approved the 2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.
### 2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw
* 2025 Development Charges Background Study
* 2025 Development Charges Bylaw - signed
* 2025 Development Charges Pamphlet
* Staff report - 2025 development charges
## Development Charges Incentive Program
### Development Charges Incentive Program
To support targeted growth, three new development charges deferral policies will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, for retail developments, rental housing buildings and industrial developments.
This pamphlet provides an overview of qualifying developments under this program.
For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions outlined in the policies below.
#### Industrial Buildings
This DC deferral is available to industrial buildings. Eligible industrial developments may qualify for DCs deferral at 100 per cent, for a period of three years.
Development Charges Deferral Policy for Industrial Buildings
#### Rental Housing Buildings
This DC deferral is available to rental housing buildings. Eligible rental housing building developments may qualify for DCs deferred in equal instalments over a period of 20 years.
Development Charges Deferral Policy for Rental Housing Buildings
#### Retail Buildings
This DC deferral is available to retail buildings. Eligible retail developments may qualify for DCs deferred in equal instalments over a period of three years.
Development Charges Deferral Policy for Retail Buildings
## Annual Statement of Development Charges
### Annual Statement of Development Charges
* 2025 - Statement of Development Charges
## Other resources
### Provincial legislation
* Development Charges Act, 1997
* Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Municipal development and community benefits charges, and parklands
The material provided on this page is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review the approved bylaw 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 [email protected] with any questions.
### Regional Development Charges
York Region Development Charges
### Development Charges Credits Policy
Town of Georgina Development Charges Credit Policy
## Contact Us
26557 Civic Centre Rd,
Keswick, ON L4P 3G1
T: 905-476-4301 / 705-437-2210
F: 905-476-8100
[email protected]
### Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.