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About Development Charges
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Which developments involve a charge?

Development charges may apply if you are: 
 
  • constructing a new building.
  • making an addition or alteration to an existing building which increases the total floor area or number of units.
  • re-developing a property or properties which results in a change of use.
  • making interior alterations that result in a change of use to all or part of a building or unit.

Why are development charges collected?

Development charges assist in financing costs associated with growth and development within the city of Vaughan. Every development application is evaluated to determine whether and to what extent development charges apply. Fees collected are used solely for city-building purposes.

What do development charges pay for?

Development charges help fund the increased need for the following services: 
 
  • Engineering services
  • Public works (garbage, recycling, park maintenance, etc.)
  • Community services (swimming, camps, fitness centres, etc.)
  • Library services
  • Fire and rescue services
  • General government

Development Charge Pie Charts as of July 2022

When is a development charge payment due? 

A development charge is calculated and due on the date a building permit is issued for the land to which a development charge applies (unless otherwise specified by the City). For residential development of a subdivision, the engineering service portion and area-specific development charges are due immediately at the time of entering a subdivision agreement – the balance of the charges is due when the building permit is issued.
 
Development charges are adjusted semi-annually, without amendment to the current by-laws, as of the first day of January and the first day of July in each year. This is in accordance with the most recent change in Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price Statistics.
 

 Contact Information

 

Financial Planning and ​Development Finance

Phone: 905-832-2281
 
West of Weston Road – ext. 8703                
East of Weston Road – ext. 8775


Email: development.finance@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • Development Charges Homepage
  • Development Charge Rates and By-laws
  • Development Charge Estimator
  • Letters of Credit
  • Previous Development Charges
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • City of Vaughan Development Charge pamphlet (PDF)
  • York Region Development Charges
  • York Catholic District School Board Development Charges
  • York Region District School Board Development Charges
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