Laneway and Garden Suite Development Charges Deferral Program - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Residential property owners within the participating municipality - Owners of single-family detached homes or properties with rear yard space - Property owners planning to develop secondary/laneway dwelling units (ancillary units) - Individuals or entities holding legal title to eligible residential properties - Property owners in good standing with municipal tax and bylaw compliance ### 💰 Funding Details - Funding Type: Development Charges (DC) Deferral (not a direct grant) - Amount: Deferred amount equals the full Development Charges applicable to the secondary dwelling unit construction - Repayment Structure: Deferred charges must be paid upon: - Sale or transfer of the property - Occupancy of the secondary suite (timeline varies by municipality) - End of deferral period (typically 5-10 years, per municipal terms) - Matching Requirements: None (full deferral available) - Repayability: Yes - charges are deferred, not forgiven ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Construction and development of secondary dwelling units (laneway suites, garden suites) - Building permits and inspection fees related to secondary suite development - Development charges that would normally apply to ancillary dwelling unit projects - Infrastructure and site preparation for rear-yard secondary suites - Connection to municipal services (where applicable) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Property must comply with municipal zoning bylaws for secondary dwelling units - Project must meet current building codes and safety standards - Deferral applies only to Development Charges; other fees and taxes remain due - Property owner must maintain current municipal tax account in good standing - Secondary suite must meet municipal unit size, parking, and design specifications - Deferred charges accrue no interest during deferral period (benefit may vary by municipality) - Application must be submitted prior to building permit issuance - Deferral period begins upon approval; repayment triggered by occupancy or property transfer - Non-compliance with project completion timelines may result in immediate charge repayment