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Development Cost Charges
and Amenity Cost Charges for
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
The City of Burnaby's Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost
Charges (ACC) help fund infrastructure and amenities to support growth. New
bylaws adopted in June 2024 introduced one-time DCC and ACC fees that need
to be paid when a new lot is created for subdivisions, or when a building permit
is issued.
» DCCs fund growth-related roads, infrastructure, parkland purchases and
improvements, fire protection, police, and solid waste and recycling facilities.
» ACCs fund growth-related community amenities like recreational facilities,
community centres, libraries, childcare facilities and public spaces.
This guide will help you estimate the DCCs and ACCs for common types of
small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) developments.
How are DCCs and ACCs for SSMUHs calculated?
For subdivisions, the DCCs and ACCs are calculated based on the number of lots created:
» (low density residential rate) x (net new lots created) = total charges
For building permits, the DCCs and ACCs are calculated based on the net chargeable units and the applicable density rate.
For low density residential, only primary units are subject to DCCs and ACCs. For medium and high density residential, all
dwelling units, including accessory units (such as secondary suites) are subject to the DCCs and ACCs.
The current DCC and ACC rates are available at Burnaby.ca/ACC-DCC
Credits for demolished buildings
DCC and ACC fees are applied on a net new unit basis, meaning that credit is provided for the
existing construction that is removed from the site.
Density
Density eligibility criteria
Charges calculation
Low
a) Maximum 1 building on the lot AND
b) Maximum 2 primary units on the lot
(low density residential rate) x (# of primary units)
Medium
a) i) More than 1 building on the lot or ii) more
than 2 primary units on the lot AND
b) Units are not connected by shared corridor/
hallway
(medium density residential rate) x (# of dwelling units)
High
a) Multiple dwelling units AND
b) Accessible via common corridor/hallway AND
c) Shared entrance facilities
(high density residential rate) x (# of dwelling units)
Note: This brochure is provided for informational purposes only. In the case of discrepancies between the information
provided here and the city's cost charges bylaws, the cost charges bylaws will prevail.
Typical SSMUH forms
The following tables show typical housing forms permitted under the R1-SSMUH regulations in the City of Burnaby. For each
image type, the corresponding number of units and applicable density type are noted in the table below. This information will
help you estimate the total potential DCCs and ACCs for any given development configuration, net any credits for existing
units on the development lot.
Note: Triplexes, multiplexes and low-rise apartments in the R1-SSMUH District are collectively regulated in the Zoning Bylaw
as multiplex dwellings.
For additional information, visit Burnaby.ca/ACC-DCC or email [email protected]
*Low density residential rate (LDRR) **Medium density residential rate (MDRR) ***High density residential rate (HDRR)
Figure
#
Potential housing form
# of
buildings
# of
primary
units
# of
secondary
suites
Total
# of
dwelling
units
Density
Charges calculation
1
Single-family dwelling (SFD)
1
1
0
1
Low
(LDRR*) x (1 primary unit)
2
SFD with suite
1
1
1
2
Low
(LDRR) x (1 primary unit)
3
Duplex
1
2
0
2
Low
(LDRR) x (2 primary units)
4
Duplex + 1 suite
1
2
1
3
Low
(LDRR) x (2 primary units)
5
Duplex + 2 suites
1
2
2
4
Low
(LDRR) x (2 primary units)
6
2 SFDs
2
2
0
2
Medium
(MDRR**) x (2 total dwelling units)
7
2 SFDs + 1 suite
2
2
1
3
Medium
(MDRR) x (3 total dwelling units)
8
2 SFDs + 2 suites
2
2
2
4
Medium
(MDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
9
Duplex + SFD
2
3
0
3
Medium
(MDRR) x (3 total dwelling units)
10
Duplex with 2 suites + SFD
2
3
2
5
Medium
(MDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
11
Duplex with 2 suites + SFD
with 1 suite
2
3
3
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
12
Triplex
1
3
0
3
Medium
(MDRR) x (3 total dwelling units)
13
Triplex + 1 suite
1
3
1
4
Medium
(MDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
14
Triplex + 2 suites
1
3
2
5
Medium
(MDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
15
Triplex + 3 suites
1
3
3
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
16
2 triplexes
2
6
0
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
17
Multiplex (4 units)
1
4
0
4
Medium
(MDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
18
Multiplex (5 units)
1
5
0
5
Medium
(MDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
19
Multiplex (6 units)
1
6
0
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
20
Rowhouses (3 units)
3
3
0
3
Medium
(MDRR) x (3 total dwelling units)
21
Rowhouses (4 units)
4
4
0
4
Medium
(MDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
22
Rowhouses (5 units)
5
5
0
5
Medium
(MDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
23
Rowhouses (6 units)
6
6
0
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
24
Cottage court (3 buildings)
3
3
0
3
Medium
(MDRR) x (3 total dwelling units)
25
Cottage court (4 buildings)
4
4
0
4
Medium
(MDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
26
Cottage court (5 buildings)
5
5
0
5
Medium
(MDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
27
Cottage court (6 buildings)
6
6
0
6
Medium
(MDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
28
Multiplex with access via
common corridor (3 units)
1
3
0
3
High
(HDRR***) x (3 total dwelling units)
29
Multiplex with access via
common corridor (4 units)
1
4
0
4
High
(HDRR) x (4 total dwelling units)
30
Multiplex with access via
common corridor (5 units)
1
5
0
5
High
(HDRR) x (5 total dwelling units)
31
Multiplex with access via
common corridor (6 units)
1
6
0
6
High
(HDRR) x (6 total dwelling units)
1 Single-family
dwelling (SFD)
2 SFD with suite
3 Duplex
4 Duplex + 1 suite
5 Duplex + 2 suites
6 2 SFDs
7 2 SFDs + 1 suite
8 2 SFDs + 2 suites
9 Duplex + SFD
10 Duplex with 2
suites + SFD
11 Duplex with 2
suites + SFD with 1
suite
12 Triplex
13 Triplex + 1 suite
14 Triplex + 2 suites
15 Triplex + 3 suites
16 2 Triplexes
17/18/19 Multiplex
(4-6 units)
20/21/22/23
Rowhouses (3-6 units)
24/25/26/27
Cottage court
(3-6 units)
28/29/30/31
Multiplex with access
via common corridor
(up to 6 units)
Legend
Suite
Duplex
Multiplex
Extra detached
dwelling
Triplex
(SFD) Main
dwelling
Multiplex with access
via common corridor