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Why Brant

Take small town living with city amenities, low residential and industrial rates within just one hour of Toronto and you have a premier destination to work, live and play.  

Why bring your business to Brant?

  • The County of Brant has seen unprecedented growth in both the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential markets
  • In 2020, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional permits increased 17% and Residential permits increased by 49%
  • Brant is an ISO 37120 Platinum Certified Community which is the highest level of certification that a municipality can archive. Learn more about the World Council on City Data and the ISO 37120 Certification
  • The County offers a variety of programs to support businesses and help reach employment targets which include:
    • Brant Transit for Employers
    • Temporary Patio Allowance Program
    • Temporary Sales Event Program
    • On-Farm Diversified Use Program
    • Digital Main Street Program
  • Quality of life. The County offers a quality of life second-to-none. Our communities have it all, from artistic charisma to outdoor adventure and country charm.
  • The County of Brant delivers support, guidance and resources to businesses and investors from the initial inquiry to the grand opening
County of Brant Development Charges and Tax Rates

Rate Type

Rate

Non-residential development Charge Rate

$9.93 per square foot of gross floor area

Industrial Full Tax Rate

3.06%

Commercial Full Tax Rate

2.5%

  • Learn more on our Development Charges webpage
  • Learn more on our Property Tax Rates webpage

County of Brant Economic Development
31 Mechanic Street, Suite 207
Paris ON N3L 1K1

519.44BRANT (519.442.7268)

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