📌 Development Charge Refund Incentive

The Toronto Green Standard (TGS) is a tiered sustainable design framework that applies to all new developments in the City of Toronto. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve building efficiency, and promote climate resilience.

To reward developers who go beyond minimum requirements, the City offers a Development Charge Refund for projects that achieve Tier 2 or higher.

By exceeding mandatory sustainability performance, you not only reduce your environmental impact — you also unlock significant cost savings through partial or full refunds on development charges.

💰 Financial Assistance & Benefits

TGS Development Charge Refunds are based on the performance tier achieved:
• Tier 2 – Up to 15% refund
• Tier 3 – Up to 35% refund
• Tier 4 (Net Zero / Net Zero Ready) – Up to 50–100% refund

💡 Refund amounts are applied to development charges paid at building permit stage and verified through energy modeling and post-construction reporting.

🧩 Who Qualifies?

  • New residential and non-residential developments in Toronto
    • Projects that voluntarily exceed Tier 1 requirements
    • Must submit energy models, design documentation, and post-construction verification
    • Eligible for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings

🛠️ Our Expertise

We support you throughout the TGS incentive journey:
✅ Energy modeling & compliance documentation
✅ GHG reduction strategy & performance simulations
✅ Submission review & coordination with City staff
✅ Tier verification support at pre- and post-construction phases
✅ Integration with LEED®, ZCB, MLI Select, or HPNC requirements

🧷 Can Be Combined With:

TGS refunds can be combined with most municipal, provincial, and federal incentives:
• CMHC – MLI Select
• Canada Greener Affordable Housing
• Enbridge Savings by Design / HPNC
• Save on Energy Commercial Incentives
• ZCB (Zero Carbon Building) Certification
• Clean Energy and GHG Reduction Programs (OBPS, ISO 50001)

📞 Build Greener. Get Rewarded.

Whether you’re targeting Tier 2 or striving for a Net Zero building under Tier 4, we’re here to help you unlock the TGS refund while meeting your climate and design goals.