The City of Mississauga has approved a motion to extend its development charges incentive program through December 31, 2027, giving the development industry an additional year to benefit from the initiative.
Launched in January 2025 and enhanced in February 2026, the program provides significant development charge reductions for residential projects, including 50 per cent for all residential unit types and 100 per cent for purpose‑built rental apartment units.
When first introduced, the program required developers to pull building permits by November 13, 2026. With the newly approved extension, eligible projects now have until December 31, 2027 to secure permits. The City says the additional time is intended to support new housing construction and advance overall housing affordability.
According to the City, the extension announced March 12 builds on ongoing efforts to increase housing supply and improve affordability in Mississauga. In January 2025, following the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report, Mississauga became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce or eliminate development charges for residential housing.
“As a City, we’re leading development charge reforms to help reduce costs and make homes more affordable for Mississauga families,” said Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish. “The incentives also help fuel the residential construction industry, one of Ontario’s major economic engines, supporting jobs and investment.”
More information is available at Mississauga.ca/housing-taskforce.