Ontario Opens Applications for New Development Charge Reduction Program

June 1, 2026

As of June 1, 2026, eligible municipalities can apply for funding through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP).

The Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) will deliver up to $8.8 billion in federal and provincial funding over 10 years for housing-enabling infrastructure projects.

Funding will be prioritized for municipalities that reduce development charges for all residential types by 30 per cent to 50 per cent or greater and maintain the reductions for at least three years.

Municipalities are strongly encouraged to be as ambitious as possible in their DC rate reductions to secure as much funding as possible for their communities.

The Development Charge Reduction Program is funded through the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, which was announced in March 2026.