Program procedure and administration
Those wishing to participate in this program shall submit a completed application form to Peel Region for inclusion in the program.
Eligibility for inclusion in the program shall be dependent solely on meeting the eligibility requirements noted in this framework.
Eligible applicants seeking to defer payment of DCs must enter into a DC Payment Agreement with Peel Region at the time of the event which would trigger the collection of Peel Region DCs in accordance with Section 6 of Peel Region’s DC By-law #77-2020.
The eligible applicant shall initiate the application by:
- In the case of building permit issuance, informing the local municipality of their intent to enter into a DC Payment Agreement with Peel Region for the purposes of participating in this program.
- For building permits only: Applicants seeking to forego the deferral and pay DCs at time of building permit issuance will be eligible for the 50% grant-in-lieu of DCs in the absence of a DC payment agreement, if all other eligibility criteria are met.
- In the case of approval of plan of subdivision, informing Peel Region Development Services employees of their intent to enter into a DC Payment Agreement with Peel Region for the purposes of participating in this program.
- In the case of building permit issuance, informing the local municipality of their intent to enter into a DC Payment Agreement with Peel Region for the purposes of participating in this program.
- Where an applicant submits a subdivision application to the local municipality, Peel Region will amend its Schedule "E" to the subdivision agreement for Peel Region Requirements to indicate 2 new requirements:
- That the applicant shall enter into and execute a DC Payment Agreement with Peel Region for payment of residential development charges (both hard and soft services) as a condition of approval (the "DC Payment Agreement").
- The applicant must provide proof of security pursuant the DC Payment Agreement.
Where the applicant applies for a building permit, a draft DC Payment Agreement will be prepared by Peel Region or local municipal employees (or both) and then circulated to the eligible applicant for execution prior to building permit issuance.
DC Payment Agreements shall be executed upon confirmation that the building permits have been cleared for issuance by the local municipality.
The applicant shall be required as a condition of the DC Payment Agreement to provide security in an amount of 100% of the DCs payable and in a form that is satisfactory to the CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services, to be realized or drawn upon in the event that the applicant fails to meet the requirements of the program, or defaults in the payment of DCs when they become payable pursuant to the DC Payment Agreement.
Security shall not be required for purpose-built rental developments that are eligible for deferrals in accordance with Section 26.1 of the DC Act.
Note: Without limiting Peel Region’s right to require cash or a letter of credit (or both), Peel Region may elect to accept a surety bond for 100% of the development charges payable or may allow for the registration of a Section 118 restriction in favour of Peel Region, to secure the obligations of the applicant pursuant to the DC Payment Agreement in lieu of providing financial securities.
In the case of a section 118 restriction registered on title, Peel Region’s consent shall be required prior to any transfer or charge of the lands to which the DC Payment Agreement applies, which consent will be provided upon payment of the outstanding DCs or the provision of alternative securities (or both).
- Peel Region, or the local municipality in the event of a tri-party agreement, will be responsible for the final sign-off/execution of the DC Payment Agreement.
- Peel Region may register the fully executed DC Payment Agreement on title to the Lands at the Applicant’s cost and expense.
- For developments that have paid Peel Region DCs prior to July 10, 2025, the following may be eligible to apply to the program provided all other requirements of the program framework have been satisfied:
- Residential developments for which DCs have been paid, and for which a plan of subdivision has been registered following January 29, 2025, or
- Residential development for which DCs have been paid and for which a building permit was issued following January 29, 2025, and for which plan of subdivision was not required pursuant to the Planning Act.
- All applicants seeking a retroactive application must submit a complete application form to the Region. As part of a retroactive application submission, applicants are required to submit proof of DC payment for which they are seeking a refund.
- Eligibility to partake in the program for a retroactive application is dependent on Region confirmation that a designated clause will be included in the agreement of purchase and sale. Upon such confirmation from the Region being provided, Peel Region employees will initiate the process of:
- Issuing a refund of 50% of the DCs paid, only for retroactive applications that are not requesting a deferral and have had all building permits pertaining to the development under the application issued within the timeframe confirming Grant eligibility in accordance with the Program Framework, or
- Drafting a DC Payment Agreement for circulation to the applicant, for all other retroactive applications.
- Retroactive applications for which a DC Payment Agreement is requested must provide security in the form of 100% of the DCs payable.
- Upon receipt of security and execution of the DC Payment Agreement, only then will the Region process a refund for 100% of the eligible DCs that were paid prior to July 10, 2025.
- Peel Region employees may require additional evidence demonstrating that all savings associated with this program have been or will be passed to the ultimate homeowner/purchaser prior to the issuance of any grant funding at time of payment.
The amount of Peel Region DCs payable, prior to the application of any grant-in-lieu of DCs under this program, shall be determined in accordance with Section 26.2 of the DC Act and Section 5 of Peel Region DC By-law #77-202.
Payment must be made by the eligible applicant to the local municipality on or before the first occupancy date established in the DC Payment Agreement.
- Any applicable grant-in-lieu of DCs funding will reduce the amount to be paid by the eligible applicant. The grant will not be issued as a refund.