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 2020 Development Charges Bulletin is intended only as a guide. Interested parties should review the approved Development Charges
By-law No 6555 effective January 1, 2017, 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
By-Law 6555 Development Charges
By-Law 6342 Industrial Development Charges Abatement Program
Development charges effective January 01,2020
Development Charge Bulletin Jan 2020
Contact the
Finance Department and
local municipalities for more information.
Development charges effective January 01,2021
Development Charge Bulletin - Jan 2021
2016 Development Charges Background Study
Hemson Consulting Ltd. was retained by the County of Simcoe to complete a Development Charges (DC) Background Study. This
2016 Development Charges Background Study provides the basis and background to update the County’s development charges to accurately reflect the servicing needs of new development in Simcoe.
