Development charges & levies — Richmond Hill, Ontario

What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?

In the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, development charges & levies rules are set by City of Richmond Hill By-law 10-24 (City-wide Library Services Development Charges) and 7 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-25. Charge per single-detached home: $3,169 per single/semi unit (library services only; 2023 $, indexed July 1). Charge per apartment unit: Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $2,001; small (<700 sq.ft.) $1,421 per unit (library services only; 2023 $). Non-residential charge: Retail $0.57; non-retail $0.43 per sq ft GFA (library services only; 2023 $).

City of Richmond Hill By-law 10-24 (City-wide Library Services Development Charges) adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$3,169 per single/semi unit (library services only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
apartment charge	Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $2,001; small (<700 sq.ft.) $1,421 per unit (library services only; 2023 $)	Schedule "B"
non residential charge	Retail $0.57; non-retail $0.43 per sq ft GFA (library services only; 2023 $)	Schedule "C"
services covered	Library Services: Library Facilities; Library Materials	s. 2.1; Schedule "A"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; affordable/attainable/non-profit housing; industrial enlargement up to 50%; places of worship; hospitals; heritage relocation; accessory uses <=100 m²; rental housing discounts.	ss. 3.10-3.15
payment timing	Payable upon issuance of first building permit; annual installments where s. 26.1 of Act applies; agreements may provide before/after.	s. 3.24; s. 3.25; s. 3.27
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 6.1

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Richmond Hill city-wide library DC by-law passed March 27, 2024; indexed July 1. Rates (2023 $): $3,169 single/semi, $2,635 multiple, $2,001 large apartment, $1,421 small apartment; non-residential $0.57 retail / $0.43 non-retail per sq ft.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 11-24 (Bayview North East Development Area Development Charges) adopted bylaw

area levy	$346,000 per net hectare (Bayview North East Development Area only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
services covered	Collector Roads; Watermains and Appurtenances; Sanitary Sewers and Appurtenances; Storm Sewers and Appurtenances; Boundary Roads; Valley Land Improvements; Consulting Studies; Credit Carryforwards	Schedule "B"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; industrial enlargement up to 50%; places of worship; public hospitals; non-profit/affordable/attainable housing; heritage relocation; accessory uses <=100 m²; rental housing discounts.	ss. 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1
payment timing	Payable on date building permit is issued; certain developments may pay equal annual instalments over five years; owner may agree with City on timing.	s. 6.1; s. 6.2; s. 6.4
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter in accordance with Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 5.1

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Richmond Hill area-specific DC by-law for the Bayview North East Development Area, passed March 27, 2024 (repeals 32-21; amended by 110-24): $346,000 per net developable hectare (2023 $) over an 18.64 net-hectare benefiting area; reviewed Jan 2 and July 2.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 12-24 (Headford Excluding Storm Development Area Development Charges) adopted bylaw

area levy	$255,600 per net hectare (Headford (excluding storm) Development Area only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
services covered	Road Works (Schedule C); Schedule B lists collector/boundary roads, watermains, sanitary/storm sewers, valley land improvements, consulting studies, credit carryforwards.	Schedule "C"; Schedule "B"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; industrial enlargements up to 50%; places of worship; public hospitals; non-profit/affordable/attainable housing; rental housing discounts; redevelopment credits.	ss. 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 11.1
payment timing	Payable on date building permit is issued; certain developments eligible for equal annual instalments; owner may agree otherwise.	s. 6.1; s. 6.2; s. 6.4
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 5.1

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Richmond Hill area-specific DC by-law for the Headford (excluding storm) Development Area, passed March 27, 2024 (repeals 33-21; amended by 111-24): $255,600 per net developable hectare (2023 $) over a 46.35 net-hectare benefiting area; reviewed Jan 2 and July 2.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 6-24 (City-wide Engineering Services Development Charges) adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$15,790 per single/semi unit (engineering services only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
apartment charge	Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $9,972; small (<700 sq.ft.) $7,079 per unit (engineering services only; 2023 $)	Schedule "B"
non residential charge	Retail $9.80; non-retail $8.11 per sq ft GFA (engineering services only; 2023 $)	Schedule "C"
services covered	Highway-related engineering, water, wastewater, and stormwater services.	Schedule "A"
exemptions	City/Region/education/university lands; additional dwelling units; affordable/attainable/non-profit housing; industrial enlargement up to 50%; places of worship; hospitals; heritage relocation; accessory uses ≤100 m²; rental housing discounts.	s. 3.3; ss. 3.10–3.15
payment timing	Payable on issuance of first building permit; annual instalments where s. 26.1 of the Act applies; agreements may provide before/after payment.	s. 3.24; s. 3.25; s. 3.27
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 6.1

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Richmond Hill city-wide engineering services DC by-law passed March 27, 2024 (amended by 105-24); indexed July 1. Rates (2023 $): $15,790 single/semi, $13,128 multiple, $9,972 large apartment, $7,079 small apartment; non-residential $9.80 retail / $8.11 non-retail per sq ft.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 7-24 (City-wide Public Works Development Charges) adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$1,849 per single/semi unit (public works only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
apartment charge	Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $1,168; small (<700 sq.ft.) $829 per unit (public works only; 2023 $)	Schedule "B"
non residential charge	Retail $1.20; non-retail $0.91 per sq ft GFA (public works only; 2023 $)	Schedule "C"
services covered	Public Works: facilities and vehicles for highway, water, wastewater, stormwater, parks and recreation, and fire projection services.	Schedule "A"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; affordable/attainable units; non-profit housing; places of worship; hospitals; heritage relocation; industrial enlargement up to 50%; rental housing reductions.	ss. 3.10–3.15
payment timing	Payable on issuance of first building permit; annual instalments where s. 26.1 applies; agreements may provide before/after payment.	s. 3.24; s. 3.25; s. 3.27
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 6.1

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Richmond Hill city-wide public works DC by-law passed March 27, 2024; indexed July 1. Rates (2023 $): $1,849 single/semi, $1,537 multiple, $1,168 large apartment, $829 small apartment; non-residential $1.20 retail / $0.91 non-retail per sq ft.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 8-24 (City-wide Fire Protection Services Development Charges) adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$1,297 per single/semi unit (fire protection only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
apartment charge	Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $819; small (<700 sq.ft.) $581 per unit (fire protection only; 2023 $)	Schedule "B"
non residential charge	Retail $0.80; non-retail $0.67 per sq ft GFA (fire protection only; 2023 $)	Schedule "C"
services covered	Fire Protection Services: Fire Facilities, Fire Vehicles, Small Equipment and Gear	Schedule "A"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; affordable/attainable/non-profit housing; industrial enlargement up to 50%; places of worship; public hospitals; heritage relocation; cemeteries; accessory uses <=100 m²; rental housing discounts.	s. 3.10–3.15
payment timing	Payable upon issuance of first building permit; annual instalments where s. 26.1 of the Act applies; agreements may provide before/after payment.	s. 3.24; s. 3.25; s. 3.27
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter in accordance with Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 6.1

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Richmond Hill city-wide fire protection DC by-law passed March 27, 2024; indexed July 1. Rates (2023 $): $1,297 single/semi, $1,078 multiple, $819 large apartment, $581 small apartment; non-residential $0.80 retail / $0.67 non-retail per sq ft.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 9-24 (City-wide Parks and Recreation Services Development Charges) adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$22,738 per single/semi unit (parks & recreation only; 2023 $, indexed July 1)	Schedule "B"
apartment charge	Large (>=700 sq.ft.) $14,360; small (<700 sq.ft.) $10,194 per unit (parks & recreation only; 2023 $)	Schedule "B"
non residential charge	Retail $4.06; non-retail $3.07 per sq ft GFA (parks & recreation only; 2023 $)	Schedule "C"
services covered	Parks and Recreation Services: outdoor recreation and park development, amenities and trails; parks and recreation vehicles and equipment; indoor recreation facilities.	Schedule "A"
exemptions	Additional dwelling units; affordable/attainable and non-profit housing; industrial enlargement up to 50%; places of worship; public hospitals; heritage relocation; cemeteries; accessory uses <=100 m²; rental housing discounts.	ss. 3.10–3.15
payment timing	Payable upon issuance of first building permit; annual instalments where s. 26.1 applies; Council may agree to earlier/later payment.	ss. 3.24–3.27
indexing expiry	Adjusted annually commencing July 1, 2024 and each July 1 thereafter per Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.	s. 6.1

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Richmond Hill city-wide parks and recreation DC by-law passed March 27, 2024; indexed July 1. Rates (2023 $): $22,738 single/semi, $18,905 multiple, $14,360 large apartment, $10,194 small apartment; non-residential $4.06 retail / $3.07 non-retail per sq ft.

City of Richmond Hill By-law 99-22 (Community Benefits Charges) adopted bylaw

services covered	capital costs of facilities, services and matters required because of Development or Redevelopment	s. 3
exemptions	City/education/York lands; buildings <5 storeys or <10 units; long-term care, retirement, post-secondary, Legion, hospice, non-profit housing; in-kind contributions reduce charges	Sections 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11
payment timing	paid prior to the date a Building Permit is issued; for phased development, prior to first Building Permit for each phase	s. 12

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Richmond Hill Community Benefits Charge by-law under Planning Act s.37, passed July 6, 2022: charge equals 4% of the land value the day before the first building permit, prorated by gross floor area; paid before building permit; in-kind contributions allowed.

Community Benefits Charge page

City CBC page with strategy and by-law.

York Region Development Charges Bylaw No. 2026-20 (regional DC)

Supporting: York Region (upper tier) levies its own hard-service and transit DCs in addition to City DCs.

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