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Development Charges

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Development charges assist in financing capital projects required to meet the increased need for services resulting from growth and development. Development charge funds may only be used for the purpose for which they are collected.

The information contained in the 2023 Development Charges Bulletin is intended only as a guide. Interested parties should review the approved Development Charges ​​ By-law No 6930​ effective January 1, 2022, and consult the County of Simcoe's Planning or Finance staff to determine the applicable charges that may apply to specific development proposals.

By-Laws

icpdf By-Law 6930 icpdfBy-Law 6342 Industrial Development Charges Abatement Program

​​​​Development charges effective January 01, 2024

Development Charge Bulletin January 2024.pdf

Development charges effective January 01, 2023

Development Charge Bulletin January 2023.pdf

Development charges effective January 1, 2022​

Development Charge Bulletin November 29, 2022.pdf

Development Charges Bulletin January 1, 2022.pdf

 

​Development charges effective January 01, 2021

Development Charges Bulletin January 1, 2021.pdf


Development charges effective January 01, 2020

Development Charges Bulletin January 1, 2020.pdf


Contact the Finance Department and local municipalities for more information.

2022 Development Charges Background Study
Hemson Consulting Ltd. was retained by the County of Simcoe to complete a Development Charges (DC) Background Study. This  icpdf2022 Development Charges background study provides the basis and background to update the County’s development charges to accurately reflect the se​rvicing needs of new development in Simcoe.​