Development charges & levies — Burnaby, British Columbia

What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?

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.

Burnaby Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14646) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $26,963.00 per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024) Schedule "A"; s. 6.1
apartment charge $13,481.00 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential (Apartment)) Schedule "A"
services covered Metrotown Library (Expansion); Confederation Park Community Centre; Bonsor Recreation Complex Redevelopment; Childcare Facilities (Two) Schedule "B"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; no population increase; same amenity previously paid; prescribed affordable housing classes. s. 4.1
payment timing Paid upon approval of a subdivision or issuance of a building permit, as applicable. s. 3.1
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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.

Burnaby Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14645) adopted bylaw
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)) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $25,360.00 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential/Apartment) Schedule "A"
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 Schedule "A"
services covered Transportation, water, drainage, sewer, parkland acquisition and improvements, and fire protection. Schedule "A"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; prior DCC paid; no new capital cost burdens; units <=29 m2; work <=$50,000; Local Government Act exemptions. s. 4.1
payment timing Upon approval of a subdivision or issuance of a building permit, as applicable. s. 3.1
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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.

Burnaby Development Funding Program (DCC, ACC, waivers) page adopted bylaw
single detached charge $81,833.00 total DCC + ACC per primary dwelling unit / lot (Low Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024) DCC and ACC Rates (effective July 1, 2024); Low Density Residential (per primary dwelling unit / lot)
apartment charge $38,841.00 total DCC + ACC per dwelling unit (High Density Residential; effective July 1, 2024) DCC and ACC Rates (effective July 1, 2024); High Density Residential (per dwelling unit)
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) 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 DCC: roads, infrastructure, parkland acquisitions/improvements, fire protection, police, solid waste/recycling facilities. ACC: recreational facilities, community centres, libraries, childcare facilities, public spaces. growth-related roads, infrastructure, parkland acquisitions and improvements, fire protection, police; recreational facilities, community centers, libraries, childcare facilities and 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. DCC and ACC Waivers and Reductions Bylaw; s. 570.91(2)
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). when a building permit is issued, or a subdivision is approved; payment deferral for DCC and ACC charges may be available
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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.

Burnaby Waivers and Reductions of Amenity Cost Charges and Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2024 (Bylaw No. 14683) adopted bylaw
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 Section 3.1; Section 4.1; Section 4.2
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Waivers/reductions of DCCs and ACCs for eligible developments (e.g. affordable/non-market housing).

DCCs and ACCs for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (City guide)

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.

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