News release: December 10, 2020
Region of Peel’s proposed development charges by-law approved
Brampton, ON (December 10, 2020) – Today, Regional Council approved the 2020 Development Charge (DC) By-law and Background Study.
The new by-law includes the DC rates and policies to be applied across the Region to help pay for the infrastructure required to support population and employment growth. The new DC By-law comes into effect on January 22, 2021 and replaces the current DC By-law prior to its expiry on January 24, 2021.
The 2020 DC By-law supports Regional objectives around financial risk management and continues to support the principal that growth pays for growth.
"The Region remains committed to working with the development community, as well as local municipal partners in developing policies that support Regional objectives of planning and managing growth while promoting financial sustainability."
– Stephen VanOfwegen, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Finance – Region of Peel
Quick Facts/Additional Resources
- The Region collects DCs under the authority of the provincial Development Charges Act, 1997.
- DCs assist in funding capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from population and employment growth and development.
- The Draft 2020 DC Background Study and Proposed DC By-law were released to the public on September 18, 2020.
- A statutory public meeting was held on October 8, 2020 as a part of the DC By-law review consultation process.
- The feedback received from the public and the development community has been carefully considered in the preparation of the final 2020 DC By-law.
- More information can be found on the development charges page.
Media contacts
Genevieve Ricciardella
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-965-5967
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
