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 "answer": "In the City of Burnaby, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Burnaby Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14646) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $26,963.00 per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024). Charge per apartment unit: $13,481.00 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential (Apartment)). Non-residential charge: Commercial $259.06 per m2 gross floor area; Industrial $111.97 per m2 gross floor area; Institutional $183.40 per m2 gross floor area.",
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 "municipality": "Burnaby",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "development_charges",
 "label": "Development charges & levies",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-26",
 "official_website": "https://www.burnaby.ca/",
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   "title": "Burnaby Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14646)",
   "category": "development_charges",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-24",
   "document_url": "https://bylaws.burnaby.ca/media/14000/14646.pdf",
   "summary": "Amenity cost charges for recreation, community centres, libraries, childcare; adopted 2024-06-24, in force 2024-07-01; amended effective 2026-07-28 per City page. Rates are in the bylaw schedule.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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    "single_detached_charge": "$26,963.00 per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024)",
    "apartment_charge": "$13,481.00 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential (Apartment))",
    "services_covered": "Metrotown Library (Expansion); Confederation Park Community Centre; Bonsor Recreation Complex Redevelopment; Childcare Facilities (Two)",
    "exemptions": "Tax-exempt buildings; no population increase; same amenity previously paid; prescribed affordable housing classes.",
    "payment_timing": "Paid upon approval of a subdivision or issuance of a building permit, as applicable."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Schedule \"A\"; s. 6.1",
    "apartment_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "services_covered": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "exemptions": "s. 4.1",
    "payment_timing": "s. 3.1"
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   "title": "Burnaby Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14645)",
   "category": "development_charges",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-24",
   "document_url": "https://bylaws.burnaby.ca/media/14000/14645.pdf",
   "summary": "Adopted 2024-06-24, in force 2024-07-01. Schedule A: $54,870 per primary dwelling unit/lot low-density; $37,423 per unit medium-density; $25,360 per unit high-density (apartment); $259.06/m2 commercial; $111.97/m2 industrial; $183.40/m2 institutional.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "document_number": "14645",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "$54,870.00 per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential: single family dwelling and any secondary suite/Duplex dwelling and any secondary suite(s))",
    "apartment_charge": "$25,360.00 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential/Apartment)",
    "non_residential_charge": "Commercial $259.06 per m2 gross floor area; Industrial $111.97 per m2 gross floor area; Institutional $183.40 per m2 gross floor area",
    "services_covered": "Transportation, water, drainage, sewer, parkland acquisition and improvements, and fire protection.",
    "exemptions": "Tax-exempt buildings; prior DCC paid; no new capital cost burdens; units <=29 m2; work <=$50,000; Local Government Act exemptions.",
    "payment_timing": "Upon approval of a subdivision or issuance of a building permit, as applicable."
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   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "apartment_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "non_residential_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "services_covered": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "exemptions": "s. 4.1",
    "payment_timing": "s. 3.1"
   },
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Burnaby Development Funding Program (DCC, ACC, waivers) page",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.burnaby.ca/services-and-payments/development-permits-construction/development-funding-program",
   "summary": "rates page: DCC bylaw rates in force since 2024-07-01 (low density $54,870 per primary unit/lot; apartment $25,360 per unit). City page links DCC, ACC and waiver bylaws, fee estimator, SSMUH guide, annual reports and Metro Vancouver/TransLink regional DCCs.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "$81,833.00 total DCC + ACC per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024)",
    "apartment_charge": "$38,841.00 total DCC + ACC per dwelling unit (High Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024)",
    "non_residential_charge": "Commercial: $319.73/m2 GFA; Industrial: $152.41/m2 GFA; Institutional: $244.07/m2 GFA (total DCC + ACC; effective July 1, 2024)",
    "services_covered": "DCC: roads, infrastructure, parkland acquisitions/improvements, fire protection, police, solid waste/recycling facilities. ACC: recreational facilities, community centres, libraries, childcare facilities, public spaces.",
    "exemptions": "Waivers/reductions under DCC and ACC Waivers and Reductions Bylaw (adopted Sept 9, 2024); initial ACC bylaw has no effect for in-stream precursor applications.",
    "payment_timing": "Payable when building permit is issued or subdivision approved, as applicable; DCC/ACC payment deferral may be available under Provincial regulations (pre/post Jan 1, 2026 rules)."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates (effective July 1, 2024); Low Density Residential (per primary dwelling unit / lot)",
    "apartment_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates (effective July 1, 2024); High Density Residential (per dwelling unit)",
    "non_residential_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates (effective July 1, 2024); Commercial (per m2 gross floor area); Industrial (per m2 gross floor area); Institutional (per m2 gross floor area)",
    "services_covered": "growth-related roads, infrastructure, parkland acquisitions and improvements, fire protection, police; recreational facilities, community centers, libraries, childcare facilities and public spaces",
    "exemptions": "DCC and ACC Waivers and Reductions Bylaw; s. 570.91(2)",
    "payment_timing": "when a building permit is issued, or a subdivision is approved; payment deferral for DCC and ACC charges may be available"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burnaby/development-charges/burnaby-development-funding-program-page/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Burnaby Waivers and Reductions of Amenity Cost Charges and Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14683)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-09-09",
   "document_url": "https://bylaws.burnaby.ca/media/14000/14683.pdf",
   "summary": "Waivers/reductions of DCCs and ACCs for eligible developments (e.g. affordable/non-market housing).",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "document_number": "14683",
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   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "exemptions": "50% ACC reduction for not-for-profit student rental housing; DCC waived for affordable housing; 50% DCC reduction for not-for-profit student rental housing"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "exemptions": "Section 3.1; Section 4.1; Section 4.2"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burnaby/development-charges/bylaw-14683/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "DCCs and ACCs for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (City guide)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "other",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.burnaby.ca/sites/default/files/acquiadam/2025-09/City-of-Burnaby-DCC-and-ACC-for-SSMUH-developments.pdf",
   "summary": "City guide explaining how DCC/ACC apply to secondary suites, duplexes, townhouses; only primary units charged at low density, all units (incl. suites) at medium/high density.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burnaby/development-charges/dccs-and-accs-for-small-scale-multi-unit-housing/",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/burnaby/development-charges/"
}