Development Charges
City-wide development charges are imposed on all lands in 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 | $43,372 per unit |
| Semi, Rows | $24,387 per unit |
| Other Residential | $20,071 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type | Total Development Charge |
| Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial | $19.39 per square foot of gross floor area |
Sandwich South Planning District - Schedule "B"
Residential Development
| Unit Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
Single Detached |
$67,994 per unit |
| Semi, Rows | $38,231 per unit |
| Other Residential | $31,464 per unit |
Non-Residential Development
| Development Type | Total Development Charge |
|---|---|
| Industrial | $0 (exempt) |
| Non-Industrial | $28.07 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 2024-2025 Development Charges Pamphlet, effective November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
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.
Email: buildingdept@citywindsor.ca