Durham Region Business Funding: Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current Durham Region funding programs, including development charge exemptions or reduction and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for Durham Region funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Durham Region Mandate
The Durham Region’s vision is to be a healthy, prosperous community for all. Durham will be working together to deliver service excellence through leadership, collaboration, innovation and environmental stewardship.
Durham Region Priorities
You can learn about Durham Region’s priorities by reading its 2020-2024 Strategic Plan.
Types of Funding Durham Region Offers
The Durham Region offers financial incentives, including development charge exemptions, and more.
Durham Region Funding Programs
Below are links to the Region’s financial incentives:
- Agricultural uses and farm buildings, including a dwelling for seasonal farm workers – exemption
- Industrial Expansion -exemption
- Redevelopment -reduction
Durham Region Contact
Durham Region Headquarters:
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102
Email Us