Development Charges
City-wide development charges are imposed on all lands in Windsor.
Commencing January 18, 2021, and updated October 30, 2026, 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 #174-2025 (see By-laws Online).
For more information on deferred development charges, please refer to the Flowchart for Deferred Development Charges, effective November 1, 2025.
City-Wide (except Sandwich South Planning District) — Schedule "A"
Residential Development
| Unit Type | Total Development Charge |
| Single Detached | $13,952 per unit |
| Semi, Rows | $7,844 per unit |
| Other Residential | $6,456 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type | Total Development Charge |
| Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial | $6.23 per square foot of gross floor area |
Sandwich South Planning District — Schedule "B"
Residential Development
| Unit Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
Single Detached |
$21,872 per unit |
| Semi, Rows | $12,299 per unit |
| Other Residential | $10,121 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
| Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial | $9.03 per square foot of gross floor area |
Development Charge Exemption Area — Schedule "C"
Residential Development
| Unit Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
| Single Detached | $0 (exempt) |
| Semi, Rows | $0 (exempt) |
| Other Residential | $0 (exempt) |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
| Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
For more information on development charges in the city of Windsor, see the 2025-2026 Development Charges Pamphlet, effective November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026.
Planning & Building Department
Building Division
350 City Hall Square West, 2nd Floor, Suite 210
Windsor, Ontario
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P.O. Box 1607
N9A 6S1