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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Education Development Charges (EDCs) are used by school boards to fund site acquisition and other site related costs to accommodate for students from new residential development. Residential and non-residential development in the Region of Halton are subject to both Education Development Charges by Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board. The local municipality collects Education Development Charges on behalf of both school boards at the time of building permit issuance.

2018 EDC By-law

The Board is currently undertaking a new EDC By-law to replace the 2013 By-law, that came into effect on June 24, 2013.

Two public meetings were held on April 18, 2018 at J.W. Singleton Centre to consider the proposed By-law and inform the public generally about the Board's EDC proposal. The PowerPoint presentation​ from these meeting is now available to be viewed. 

The third public meeting​ will be held on ​May 16, 2018 at 7:00pm​ at J.W. Singleton Centre.

2018 Education Development Charge By-Law Draft​

​Education Development Charge Policy Review Report (2018)

Education Development Charge - Background Review​ Report (2018)

​Current Charges

The current EDC rates are effective June 26, 2017:​​

Charge on residential development:

  • Current rate - $4364.00 per unit
  • Previous rate - $3714.00 per unit
Charge on non-residential development:
  • Current rate - $1.11 per square foot ($11.95 per square metre) of gross floor area
  • Previous rate - $0.93 per square foot ($10.01 per square metre) of gross floor area

For a full list of documents regarding the EDC By-law and past amendments, please see the Resources menus below.

Current EDC rates for the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) can be found on their website.

Frequently Asked Questions​

What are Education Development Charges (EDCs)?

The Ministry of Education does provide funds for school site acquisition. The Education Act provides the opportunity for school boards to pass By-laws to impose education development charges against land in a board's area of jurisdiction undergoing residential or non-residential development if there is residential development that would increase education land costs and the development requires one or more of the actions identified in Section 257.54(2) of the Education Act.

How are EDCs calculated?

A charge is levied on each new residential unit that requires a building permit. Our current EDC rate for residential development is $3,714 per unit.
For non-residential development, a charge is levied on a per square foot or per square metre based on gross floor area of development. Our rate for non-residential development is $0.93 per square metre or $10.01 per square metre.

When are EDCs collected?

EDCs are payable in full to the local municipality where the development takes place on the date a building permit is issued. All EDCs collected are remitted to the school board on a monthly basis.

Are there exemptions to the EDC By​-law?

In addition to the statutory exemptions required under the Education Act and set out in the By-law, a number of non-statutory exemptions were approved by the Board. The exemptions are as follows:

  • A public hospital receiving aid under the Public Hospitals Act
  • A publically-funded university, community college or a college of applied arts and technology established under the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002
  • A seminary of learning maintained for education purposes that is exempt from taxation under the Assessment Act, the whole profits from which are devoted or applied to such purposes, i.e. a non-profit private school
  • A place of worship owned by a religious organization exempt from taxations under the Assessment Act that is used primarily as a place of public worship
  • A cemetery or burying ground exempt from taxation under the Assessment Act
  • A non-residential agricultural building or structure owned by and used for the purposes of a bona fide farming operation
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How long can the EDC By-law be in effect?

An EDC By-law adopted by the Board is in ​effect for a maximum of 5 years, at which time the school board must review and adopt a new By-law.

Can an EDC By-law be amended?

Yes. The EDC By-law can be amended only once per year.

Are EDCs collected by school boards applied to new school construction?

No. Money collected can only fund the acquisition of school sites and related costs. The construction of new schools in generally funded through capital grants from the Ministry of Education.​

Will the recently approved EDC By-law amendment affect my taxes?

No. EDCs do not impact property taxes. The EDC By-law amendment will only affect new residential and non-residential development which have or will be submitted for building permits.

​​Documents provided under Resources may not be available in accessible format. For assistance, or if you require further information on Education Development Charges, please contact the Planning department and we will direct your inquiry to the appropriate staff member.

2017 Amendment to the 2013 EDC By-law Resources

Notice of Passing of an Amending EDC By-law

Education Development Charges (EDCs) Pamphlet

Education Development Charges (EDC) By-law, 2013, as amended in 2017

Board Report 17061 - Education Development Charge By-law Amendment (2017)

Notice of Proposed Amendment to EDC By-law

Proposed EDC Amending By-law (2017)

Consideration of an EDC Amendment - Background Report​

2016 EDC Resources

  • EDC Pamphlet, 2016

 2015 EDC Resources

  • EDC Amending By-Law (2015)
  • Report 15071, EDC By-law Amendment 2015
  • EDC By-law, As Amended 2015
  • EDC Amendment Report, 2015 Watson and Associates
  • Notice of Passing, EDC By-law Amendment, 2015
  • EDC Pamphlet, 2015
  • Notice of Proposed Amendment to Education Development Charges By-Law

2014 EDC Resources

  • Board Report 14033, EDC By-law Amendment, 2014
  • Board Report 14084, EDC By-law Amendment 2014
  • EDC By-law, As Amended 2014
  • Notice of Passing, EDC By-law Amendment, 2014
  • EDC Pamphlet, 2014
  • Public Meeting Notice, Proposed EDC By-law amendment, 2014
  • EDC Amendment Report, 2014 Watson and Associates

2013 EDC Resources

  • EDC Background Study, 2013
  • REVISED 2013 EDC Background Study
  • Report 13056, EDC Policies on Application of Operating Surpluses and Alternative Accommodation Arrangements
  • Report 13058 EDC By-law 2013 Status Update
  • Report 13095, EDC By-law, 2013
  • EDC By-law, 2013
  • Report 13021, Undertaking a New EDC By-law, 2013
  • Notice of Passing, EDC By-law, 2013
  • Public Meeting Notice, EDC By-Law 2013
  • EDC Pamphlet, 2013
  • Public Meeting Presentation (Powerpoint) EDC By-law, 2013
  • EDC Status Update (Powerpoint) April 2013
  • EDC Policy Review Report, Watson and Associates, 2013
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