Updated June 2026 · Verified against Invest Brampton — City of Brampton Economic Development Office guidelines
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Brampton Major Office Development Charge Exemption & TIEG

Invest Brampton — City of Brampton Economic Development Office
Maximum Funding
DC waiver (up to 100% of City's DCs) +...
Ongoing — active under By-Law 126
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Co-Funding
100%
Brampton Major Office Development Charge Exemption & TIEG provides up to DC waiver (up to 100% of City's DCs) + 10-year TIEG (100% incremental municipal tax, declining 7%/yr, Region matches). Two complementary incentives for large office developments in Brampton: a waiver of up to 100% of the City's share of development charges, and a 10-year Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) that offsets incremental property-tax increases. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. (As of June 2026, verified against Invest Brampton — City of Brampton Economic Development Office program guidelines)
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Program Description

Two complementary incentives for large office developments in Brampton: a waiver of up to 100% of the City's share of development charges, and a 10-year Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) that offsets incremental property-tax increases. The Region of Peel mirrors the TIEG for an additional 10 years at 100% declining by 7%/year, substantially amplifying total incentive value. Targets advanced manufacturing, food processing, innovation and technology, health and life sciences, and professional-services sectors seeking a major Brampton office presence.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Freestanding or mixed-use office development in Brampton
  • Minimum 20,000 sq ft of new office floor area for the DC exemption
  • Minimum 25,000 sq ft of new office floor area for the TIEG
  • Qualifying sector: Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Processing, Innovation & Technology, Health & Life Sciences, or Professional Services
  • Development must proceed under an approved site plan or building permit; apply before development commences
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Industries
Manufacturing Technology Biomedical Food Beverage Professional Services
Business Stage
Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Low
Est. Hours
25h
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Funding Details

Amount
DC waiver (up to 100% of City's DCs) + 10-year TIEG (100% incremental municipal tax, declining 7%/yr, Region matches)
Type
Grant
Level
Municipal
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — active under By-Law 126

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The DC exemption and TIEG are complementary — apply for both simultaneously through Invest Brampton. The Region of Peel TIEG match (which mirrors the City's 10-year schedule) is a separate application but worth pursuing in parallel; it effectively doubles the tax-increment return. Engage Invest Brampton early — they act as a single point of contact for all City and regional incentive streams.

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Rejection Pitfalls 4

  • Office floor area below the 20,000 sq ft (DC) or 25,000 sq ft (TIEG) minimums
  • Qualifying sector not met (residential, retail, pure industrial not covered by this stream)
  • Development commenced before application submitted
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Success Profile

Office developer or occupying company planning a major new Brampton office build (25,000+ sq ft) in a qualifying sector, seeking to significantly reduce upfront development costs through DC exemptions and recover property-tax cost increases over 10 years through the TIEG.

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Evaluation Criteria

Entitlement program. Staff verify minimum floor-area thresholds (20,000 sq ft for DC, 25,000 sq ft for TIEG), qualifying sector, and pre-commencement timing. No competitive evaluation between applicants.

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Application Steps

1 Contact Invest Brampton for pre-consultation Reach out to Invest Brampton (the City's single point of contact for incentives) to confirm sector eligibility, floor-area thresholds, and how to apply for both the DC exemption and TIEG simultaneously.
2 Prepare and submit application Complete the incentive application with site plans, development-charge estimate, ownership documents, and sector/employment description. Submit before development commences.
3 City review and approval City Economic Development staff review eligibility and issue an approval letter. For the DC exemption, the exemption is noted on the building permit; for the TIEG, a grant agreement is executed.
4 Apply to Region of Peel TIEG in parallel File with Peel Region for the complementary TIEG, which mirrors the City's 10-year schedule. Invest Brampton can facilitate introductions.
5 Complete development and receive annual payments DC savings realized at permit issuance. TIEG payments begin after occupancy and are made annually for 10 years based on incremental property-tax increases.

Required Documents 5

✓ Completed incentive application form (from Invest Brampton / Economic Development Office)
✓ Site plan or architectural drawings showing eligible office floor area
✓ Development charge estimate from City Development Services
✓ Property ownership or authorization documents
✓ Description of qualifying sector use and anticipated employment

Eligible Expenses 3

  • New office construction (shell, core, structural) within Brampton
  • Development charges (City portion) for qualifying office developments
  • Leasehold and tenant improvements within eligible office floor area (for TIEG purposes — value accrues through assessment increase)

Ineligible Expenses 5

  • Residential units within a mixed-use development
  • Retail or personal-service spaces
  • Industrial-only developments (covered by the separate Industrial Expansion DC Exemption)
  • Land acquisition costs
  • Developments below the minimum floor-area thresholds

Intake Periods

Ongoing — no fixed intake windows. Active under By-Law 126.

Deadline Notes

Program is active on a continuous basis under City of Brampton By-Law 126. No published expiry date. Confirm current program status with Invest Brampton before committing to a project timeline.

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Ineligible Organizations

  • Residential-only developers
  • Industrial-only operations (separate program applies)
  • Public institutions and government bodies
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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Region of Peel — Major Office TIEG FedDev Ontario — Southern Ontario Fund
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk

Converting the office space to residential or non-qualifying use during the 10-year TIEG term may trigger clawback of remaining annual payments. Medium risk for large mixed-use projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the minimum office size to qualify?
20,000 sq ft for the DC exemption and 25,000 sq ft for the TIEG. Projects between 20,000–25,000 sq ft can access the DC exemption but not the TIEG.
Does Brampton's TIEG stack with the Region of Peel's incentive?
Yes — the Region of Peel mirrors the City's TIEG at 100% declining 7%/year for 10 years, effectively doubling the tax-increment return. Apply to both in parallel through Invest Brampton.
Which sectors qualify?
Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Processing, Innovation & Technology, Health & Life Sciences, and Professional Services. Residential, retail, and pure industrial uses do not qualify for this stream.
Is there a separate program for industrial expansions?
Yes — the Brampton Industrial Expansion DC Exemption covers existing industrial facilities expanding by 50% or less of their gross floor area. That is a separate program from this office incentive.

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