Development applications resources
Development Charges (DCs) are fees imposed on land development and redevelopment projects.
These fees help pay for the capital costs of infrastructure that is needed to service new development.
Development charges may be required if you are:
- Constructing a new building.
- Making alterations to an existing building to increase the number of residential units or size of the building.
Fees associated with Regional development review are outlined in the Regional Fee Bylaw Schedule.
Refer to the following resources for information on the procedures and required fees for submitting applications:
Major Office Incentives Program
The Regional Major Office Incentives Program is a partnership program between Peel Region and its 3 local municipalities (Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga) to provide financial incentives to encourage major office development. Eligible major office developments can receive tax increment equivalent grants (TIEGs) for a period of up-to 10 years to offset increased property taxes. The Regional Major Office Incentives Program is open to receive applications until April 22, 2026.
Details about the Major Office Incentives Program
Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot
The Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot Program is a Peel Region capital grant program. It’s designed to support private and non-profit developers building affordable rental housing for middle-income households, with a focus on larger, family-sized units. Up to $7.5 million in total funding is available.
Details about the Affordable Housing Incentives Pilot Program.
- Section 2 of the Site Plan Process for Traffic Submission Requirements
- Public Works Design, Specifications and Procedures Manual – Linear Infrastructure
- Public Works CAD Submission Requirements – Development
- Standard Drawings – Roads & Traffic
- Transportation Public Works, application forms and fees
- Road Occupancy Permits
- Controlled Access By-law
The complete Public Works Design, Standards Specification & Procedures Manual is a technical resource for consulting engineers.
The manual details the standards for drawings and other materials required for engineering approvals to be granted.
For specific criteria and guidelines, refer to the following resources:
- Section 3 of the Site Plan Process for Site Servicing Submission Requirements
- Water Service connection Fees and Latest User Fee By-law
- Standard Drawings requirements
- Stormwater Design Criteria and Procedural Manual
- Engineering submission requirements for Subdivisions
- Water Design Criteria
- Sanitary Sewer Design Criteria
- By-law 10-2017 respecting the prevention of Backflow into the Municipal Drinking Water System of Peel Region
- By-law 6-2017 to Regulate the Municipal Drinking Water System of Peel Region
- By-law 20-2017 to Regulate the Municipal Drinking Water System of Peel Region
- Wastewater By-law 53-2010
- Planning Pre-consultation Application checklist
- General guidelines for the preparation of acoustical reports
- Affordable Housing Active Design: guidelines and standards
- Retail Business Holiday Act
- Healthy Development Assessment (HDA) user guide
- HDA Large-Scale Tool
- HDA Small-Scale Tool
- Healthy Development Assessment user guide for ICI
- HDA Large-Scale Tool for ICI
- HDA Small-Scale Tool for ICI