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Helping reduce upfront development charge costs for eligible industrial and commercial projects in Stouffville.

Program Availability: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029

Development Charge Deferral

• Up to 5 years from occupancy permit
• No interest charged during deferral period

Property Tax Exemption

• 5 years on increased assessed value
• Maintain pre-development tax level during exemption period

The Town of Stouffville's Non-Residential Development Charge Deferral Program is designed to encourage new industrial, commercial, and employment-generating development.

The program helps reduce up-front development costs while supporting business investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth within the Town's designated employment areas.

Why Participate?

The Town is investing in employment growth by helping businesses reduce upfront development costs.

Benefits include:

• Improved project cash flow
• Reduced upfront capital requirements
• Lower operating costs during start-up years
• Support for long-term business expansion
• Access to one of the GTA's fastest-growing municipalities

Eligibility Requirements

• Located within employment lands
• New applications (no approved site plan)
• Minimum 75,000 sq. ft. GFA
• Same property and ownership (if multiple buildings)
• Occupancy within 3 years of site plan approval
• Building permit issued before June 30, 2029
• Demonstrate a target of at least 50 new full-time jobs
• Meet all program requirements and enter into required agreements

Eligible Sectors

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage processing
• Innovation & Technology
• Health & Life Sciences
• Professional Services
• Large-Format Retail
• Logistics
• Energy
• Environmental