Development Charges Act (Ontario)

The Development Charges Act (Ontario) is a law that allows municipalities to collect fees from developers to fund infrastructure and services needed for new growth, such as roads, schools, water, and sewage. When a new development is built, these charges help ensure that the community can support additional residents and businesses without overburdening existing resources. The Act sets out the rules for calculating, applying, and granting exemptions for these charges, aiming for fair and transparent cost-sharing between developers and the community.