Ontario - Apply for Farm Development Leases (FDL)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Farm Development Leases (FDL) in person, the applicant has to visit the local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office nearest to their location.
2. Address and Contact details of the offices can be found in the following Contact link
3. The applicant has to visit the office as applicable and obtain an Application for Farm Development Leases (FDL) from the respective department.
4. While visiting the office, the applicants should carry the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to complete the application with required details in respective fields under each section and submit it to the relevant official with the required documents.
6. The applicant has to pay the non-refundable Assignment fees of $3150 (no GST) for the approval of lease, as cheque, money order or any other available payment modes.
7. Then, the submitted application and attached documents will be assessed and verified.
8. Upon completion of the assessment and verification, the applicant will be intimated through phone or email to collect the approved Farm Development Lease.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Completed Statutory Declaration
• Proof of arrears payments
• Proof of Tax Clearance
• Copy of current lease agreement
• Cheque or money order of Assignment fees
• Probate letters copy
• Copy of Will
• Administration letters
• Proof/Certificate of Death
• Corporate Assignment
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry,
159, Cedar Street,
Sudbury,
ON P3E 6A5
General enquiries: 705-670-5619
Toll-free: 1-888-415-9845
TTY: 1-800-387-5559
Fax: 705-670-5818
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Eligibility

• Any farmer in Ontario, who wishes to use public land for agricultural development, including cultivation, haying and grazing, can apply.
• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 19 years of age or older.
• The applicant must be engaged in the operation of the farm or ranch.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the non-refundable Assignment fees of $3150 (no GST) for the approval of lease, as cheque, money order or any other available payment modes.

Validity

• Farm Development Leases are issued for a maximum of 10 years.

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Instructions

• The applicants should complete the application form with all mandatory details provided with absolute legibility.
• The applicants are advised to attach all the required documents without any insufficiency, to avoid rejections and delay in processing.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address and other details
• Email address and contact number
• Details of the Witnesses
• Details of the Assignors
• Details of the Assignees

Need for the Document

Farm Development Leases (FDL) are issued to farmers of Ontario for the purposes of agriculture development, including cultivation, haying and grazing.

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