Development charges are collected to provide funds to allow Milton to expand municipal services such as roads and fire, transit and community services to all new developments. Review Milton’s development charges pamphlet and frequently asked questions for more information.
In addition, the Town entered into financial agreements with residential developers outlining planning and financial requirements associated with the development of several secondary planning areas.
Residential rates |
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View all development charges rates for residential developments. |
Non-residential rates |
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View all development charge rates for non-residential developments. |
Historical rates |
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Residential Development Charge rates from June 6, 2024 to March 31, 2025 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge Rates from June 1 to June 5, 2024 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from Sept. 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from June 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from April 01, 2023 – May 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from Sept. 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from July 4, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2022 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2022 to July 3, 2022 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from July 4, 2021 to March 31, 2022 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from June 26, 2021 to July 3, 2021 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from June 8, 2021 to June 25, 2021 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2021 - June 7, 2021 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from July 4, 2020 - March 31, 2021 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2020 - July 3, 2020 can be reviewed here. Residential Development Charge rates from Jan. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from June 6, 2024 to March 31, 2025 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from June 1 to June 5, 2024 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from Sept. 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from June 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from April 01, 2023 – May 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from Sept. 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from July 4, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2022 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2022 to July 3, 2022 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from July 4, 2021 to March 31, 2022 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from June 26, 2021 to July 3, 2021 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from June 8, 2021 to June 25, 2021 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2021 - June 7, 2021 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from July 4 2020- March 31, 2021 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from April 1, 2020 -July 3, 2020 can be reviewed here. Non-Residential Development Charge rates from Jan. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020 can be reviewed here. |
By-laws |
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Learn more about how development charges are regulated in Milton, by reviewing the development charge by-laws:
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Background studies |
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Development charges are regulated through Ontario’s Development Charges Act. Milton conducts a background study into future growth and development before creating a new development charge by-law. Review our most recent background studies: |
Interest rate policy |
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The Town will charge interest on agreements in accordance with section 4.1.7 of Town’s Financial Policy and in accordance with sections 26.1(7) and 26.2(3) of the Development Charges Act (DCA). Interest will be calculated using the maximum allowable interest rate as determined under section 26.3 of the DCA, and will be applied as follows: i. Interest under section 26.2(3) of the DCA, will accrue, and along with the development charges calculated, become part of the amounts owing at permit issuance. ii. Interest on deferral agreements and under section 26.1(7) of the DCA, will be payable annually with the development charge payment. |
Treasurer's statement |
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Review Milton’s Annual Treasurer’s Statement. |
Rebate program information |
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For information on the Town's Development Charges Rebate program, please click here. The Rebate application form can be accessed here. |
Rental and Affordable Housing Information |
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Affordable and Attainable Residential Units Exemption Section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act (DCA) provides an exemption from development charges for affordable residential units, as defined in the Act. The exemption applies to both rental and ownership properties so long as they remain affordable for a period of at least 25 years and must be confirmed through an agreement with the local municipality. For more information, please refer to section 4.1.6 of the Town’s Financial Policy. Rental Housing Discount Section 26.2 (1.1) of the Development Charges Act (DCA) provides for reductions in development charges owing for rental housing developments, as defined in section 1 of the Act, based on the number of bedrooms within each rental unit. The Town will require the proponent to enter into a rental housing development agreement to confirm that the development is intended to remain rental housing for a minimum of 5 years. For more information, please refer to section 4.1.5 of the Town’s Financial Policy. Financial Incentive for Affordable and Rental Housing To encourage purpose-built rental housing and non-market housing within the Town of Milton, Council approved the Financial Incentive for Rental and Affordable Housing Rebate program to provide a refund of building permit fees on qualifying developments (up to a maximum of $2,500/unit) effective from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. For more information on the Rental and Affordable Housing Rebate program, please click here. The Rental and Affordable Housing Rebate Program application form can be found here. |
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