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Development charges are fees paid for new developments, re-developments, change of use and expansions for residential and non-residential buildings or structures. Fees collected help pay for city growth-related infrastructure. Changing a building’s use from residential to non-residential or from industrial to commercial may result in development charges.

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.
The City of Vaughan also collects development charges on behalf of York Region, the York District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board.

Any Site Plan applications received after January 1, 2020 will be subject to a DC freeze which will maintain the DC rates at the time that an application is deemed complete.  DC rates that are frozen will be subject to 5% interest calculated annually.  Further information regarding the DC freeze and associated interest rates can be located in the policies located on the Development Charges and By-Laws webpage. 
 
The following information provides an overview of the City of Vaughan’s development charges and is intended to be used as a guide. Applicants should review the Development Charges and By-laws and consult with City of Vaughan Financial Planning and Development Finance staff to determine the charges that apply to specific development proposals.
 
You can also read the most recent Development Charge Pamphlet (January 1, 2023) (PDF) for more information.
 
 
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 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
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 Related Links

 
  • Development Charge Rates and By-laws
  • About Development Charges
  • 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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