Development Charges

This information is intended to provide general information regarding the Region of Peel's Development Charges By-laws 115-2007 and 45-2001.

For more detailed information on the Bylaws and how they may apply to your property, you are encouraged to contact the Regional Finance Department or your local municipality.

Background

The Development Charges Act 1997 (DCA) requires that the Region prepare a background study within one year prior to passing a new development charge by-law. The background study (s. 10(2)) must include:

• The forecasted amount, type and location of future development,
  
• Capital cost calculations for each eligible development charge service
  
• An examination of the long term capital and operating costs for the capital infrastructure required to service the forecasted development.

Regional Council approved By-law 115-2007 on October 4, 2007 in accordance with the requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997. By-law 115-2007 was approved following the completion of the Region of Peel Development Charge Background Study in March 27, 2007. See also the Ontario Regulation 82/98.

Purpose of Development Charges

Development charges assist in financing capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from growth and development. Development charge funds may only be used for the purpose for which they are collected.

Services to which Development Charges Relate

Development charge revenues will help finance capital projects, related to growth, for the following services:

• Roads
• Wastewater
• Water Supply
• Police
• Long Term Care
• Transhelp (transit for the disabled)
• Children’s Services
• Management and Provision of Social Housing
• Provision of Domiciliary Shelters
• Ambulance
• Growth Studies
• Public Health

Current Development Charge Rates

The Development Charges rates are adjusted twice annually in accordance with the Stats Canada Construction Price Index (Catalogue 62-007). These adjustments are made on February 1 and August 1.

Current Indexed Development Charge Rates – Effective August 1, 2011 (PDF 14KB, 3 pages)

Please note that transition provisions are offered as stated under section 5 of By-law 115-2007.

The Region of Peel also collects development charges for GO Transit services under a separate By-law.

By-law 115-2007 (Current) - Including Base Rates
By-law 45-2001 (GO Transit) - Including Base Rates

When Development Charge is Payable

The development charges imposed under these by-laws shall be payable on the date that a permit under the Building Code Act is issued in relation to a building or structure on the land to which the development charge applies.

Where a development charge applies to land in relation to which a building permit is required, no building permit shall be issued until the development charge has been paid in full.

Where a development requires an approval described in section 4 of By-law 115-2007 after the issuance of a building permit and no development charge has been paid, then the development charge shall be paid prior to the granting of the approval required under this section.

Treasurer's Statement

Section 43 of DCA 1997 requires that the Treasurer of each municipality provide annually to Council a financial statement relating to the development charge reserve funds further described in O.Reg. 82/98 Section 12 and 13, including: description of services funded under the municipalities development charge by-law; opening and closing balances; disclosure of all development charge credits issued that may affect reserve balances; and a list of projects that have been financed from development charge reserves.

Compliance Letters

Please be advised that all inquiries relating to compliance letters for plans of subdivision requests are to be sent to: Region of Peel Finance Department Controller's Division, 2nd fl. Attention: Peter Rebellati 10 Peel Centre Dr. Brampton ON L6T 4B9 Phone: 905-791-7800, ext. 4439 Fax: 905-791-2497.

On February 11, 1999 Regional Council approved a fee increase for compliance letters for plans of subdivision to $70 per property. Your attention to this matter will ensure that these requests for compliance will be processed promptly.

Contacts

Region of Peel, Finance Department
Peter Rebellati 905-791-7800, EXT. 4439
E-mail: RebellatiP@peelregion.ca

City of Mississsauga, Planning and Building Department
Melissa Bruno 905-615-3200 EXT. 5523
E-mail: melissa.bruno@mississauga.ca

City of Brampton, Finance Department
Colleen Lambert 905-874-2255
E-mail: admin.development@brampton.ca

Town of Caledon, Corporate Services Department
Barb Johnson 905-584-2272
E-mail: barb.johnson@caledon.ca