The Region of Durham has released their 2022 Regional Transit DC Background Study, which you can read here.
While the current bylaw is set to expire on December 31, 2022, Regional Council has authorized staff to have a new bylaw in place by July 1, 2022.
The background study is recommending an increase of 65% for residential rates, and the proposed rates can be viewed here:
| Type |
Current Rates (including indexing) |
Proposed Rates |
$ Change |
% Change |
| Single/Semi |
$1,275 |
$2,184 |
$909 |
71.3% |
| Medium Density Multiples |
$1,026 |
$1,720 |
$694 |
67.6% |
| Apartment - 2 bed + |
$741 |
$1,221 |
$480 |
64.8% |
| Apartment - 1 bed and smaller |
$480 |
$750 |
$270 |
56.3% |
Important Dates:
- April 27, 2022 - Statutory Public Meeting
- June 3, 2022 - Deadline for written comments
- June 29, 2022 - Draft Bylaw brought to Regional Council
- July 1, 2022 - New DC bylaw comes into effect
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact Stacey.
