Development Charges
City-wide development charges are imposed on all lands in the city of Windsor.
Commencing January 18, 2021, the following are the newly assessed development charges for the City of Windsor. The three areas identified below (City-Wide, Sandwich South Planning District, Development Charge Exemptions) reflect the rates imposed per the city-wide Development Charges By-law #1-2021 (see Building By-laws Online).
City-Wide (except Sandwich South Planning District) - Schedule "A"
Residential Development
| Unit Type |
Total Development Charge |
| Single Detached |
$41,386 per unit |
| Semi, Rows |
$23,269 per unit |
| Other Residential |
$19,152 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type |
Total Development Charge |
| Industrial |
$0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial |
$18.51 per square foot of gross floor area |
Sandwich South Planning District - Schedule "B"
Residential Development
Single Detached |
$64,880 per unit |
| Semi, Rows |
$36,479 per unit |
| Other Residential |
$30,024 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Industrial |
$0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial |
$26.79 per square foot of gross floor area |
Development Charge Exemptions - Schedule "C"
Residential Development
| Single Detached |
$0 (exempt) |
| Semi, Rows |
$0 (exempt) |
| Other Residential |
$0 (exempt) |
Non-Residential Development
| Industrial |
$0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial |
$0 (exempt) |
Education Development Charge
- Effective April 22, 2023, to April 21, 2024 - $1,805.00 per dwelling unit.
For more information on Education Development Charges, see the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) Education Development Charges Pamphlet.
Planning & Building Department
Building Division
350 City Hall Square West, 2nd Floor, Suite 210
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
P.O. Box 1607
N9A 6S1
For general information, please call 311. For detailed inquiries, call (519) 255-6267.