Development charges & levies — Campbell River, British Columbia

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

In the City of Campbell River, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4009, 2026 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $19,937.51 per lot / per dwelling unit (Schedule A, 2026); additional $4,137.07 per lot / per dwelling unit in Quinsam Heights (Schedule B). Charge per apartment unit: High Density Residential: $96.45 per square metre of gross floor area (Schedule A); additional $21.01 per square metre in Quinsam Heights (Schedule B). Payable: Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be.

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4009, 2026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $19,937.51 per lot / per dwelling unit (Schedule A, 2026); additional $4,137.07 per lot / per dwelling unit in Quinsam Heights (Schedule B) s. 1.1; Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; s. 3.3
apartment charge High Density Residential: $96.45 per square metre of gross floor area (Schedule A); additional $21.01 per square metre in Quinsam Heights (Schedule B) Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; s. 3.3
non residential charge Commercial $90.92 per square metre of gross floor area; Industrial $33.40 per square metre; Institutional $110.13 per square metre (Schedule A); additional in Quinsam Heights: Commercial $9.70, Industrial $6.06, Institutional $9.09 per square metre (Schedule B) Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; s. 3.3
services covered Transportation, drainage, fire, water, sewer, and parks; Quinsam Heights drainage. s. 3.1(a), (b)
exemptions First Secondary Suite in one-dwelling building and first two Secondary Suites in two-dwelling building included in Low Density DCC; additional suites charged Medium Density. s. 4.6, 4.7, 4.8
payment timing Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be. s. 3.2
scout note

Adopted 2026-09-03; repeals Bylaw 3411, 2010. Schedule A city-wide: $19,937.51 per low-density lot/dwelling; $11,500.61 per medium-density unit; $96.45/m2 high-density; $90.92/m2 commercial; $33.40/m2 industrial; $110.13/m2 institutional.

Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw No. 3973, 2024 adopted bylaw
exemptions 50% reduction for eligible not-for-profit rental housing and for-profit affordable rental housing subject to Housing Agreement; only eligible portion qualifies. s. 4.1-4.3
payment timing Payable when due; Triggering Date is Building Permit issuance; refund within 30 days of Occupancy Permit. s. 5.1(b)-(c); s. 2.1
indexing expiry Remains in effect until October 31, 2027 and/or until $250,000 program budget exhausted. s. 7.1
scout note

Adopted 2024-10-10; reduces DCCs by 50% for eligible developments (affordable/eligible housing). Predates the 2026 DCC bylaw; check whether it still applies.

Machine-readable: development-charges.json · Official website: https://www.campbellriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Development charges & levies across British Columbia · Development charges & levies in other municipalities