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Brampton Major Office Development Charge Exemption & TIEG

Invest Brampton — City of Brampton Economic Development Office
Maximum Funding
DC waiver + 10-yr declining TIEG
Ongoing — active under By-Law 126
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
100%
Brampton Major Office Development Charge Exemption & TIEG funding: DC waiver + 10-yr declining TIEG. 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.
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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
Provinces
Ontario
Industries
Manufacturing Technology Life Sciences Food Beverage Professional Services
Business Stage
Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
DC waiver + 10-yr declining TIEGDC 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

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Entitlement
Accessibility
2/5

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Competition
2/5

Below average competition

Difficulty
4/5

Complex — detailed documentation needed

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The DC exemption and TIEG are complementary — apply for both simultaneously through Invest Brampton.

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Rejection Pitfalls 4

  • Office floor area below the 20,000 sq ft (DC) or 25,000 sq ft (TIEG) minimums
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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.

Required Documents 5

✓ Completed incentive application form (from Invest Brampton / Economic Development Office)
✓ Site plan or architectural drawings showing eligible office floor area

Eligible Expenses 3

Ineligible Expenses 5

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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

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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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