Development charges & levies — Castlegar, British Columbia

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

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1197 (consolidated Dec 2022), verified 2026-10-26. Charge per apartment unit: $3,902 per dwelling unit (Multiple Residential; Effective 2014 December; Consolidated 2022 December). Non-residential charge: Commercial $12.24/m²; Industrial $5.63/m²; Public $5.98/m² of Developed Area. Payable: At subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance; full DCC at Building Permit issuance for eligible reductions, reimbursed at Building Occupancy.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1197 (consolidated Dec 2022) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $3,905 per parcel on subdivision in one-unit zones (RR-2, R-1C); $5,206 per parcel in two-unit zones; $3,902 per dwelling unit at building permit on R-3/R-4/R-5 land Schedule A ('One Family Dwelling ... per Dwelling Unit ... $3,902'); 'Effective 2014 December; Consolidated 2022 December'
apartment charge $3,902 per dwelling unit (Multiple Residential; Effective 2014 December; Consolidated 2022 December) Schedule A ('Multiple Residential ... per Dwelling Unit ... $3,902'); 'Effective 2014 December; Consolidated 2022 December'
non residential charge Commercial $12.24/m²; Industrial $5.63/m²; Public $5.98/m² of Developed Area Schedule A ('Commercial ... $12.24'; 'Industrial ... $5.63'; 'Public ... $5.98')
services covered Sewage, water, drainage, highway facilities (other than off-street parking), and parkland improvement. preamble ('sewage, water, drainage, and highway facilities ... improvement of parkland')
exemptions Public worship; already paid; work ≤$50,000; dwelling ≤29 m²; East of Columbia River; not-for-profit rental waived; affordable rental 50%/30%; low-impact 50%/30%/15%. s. 7.1–7.6
payment timing At subdivision approval or Building Permit issuance; full DCC at Building Permit issuance for eligible reductions, reimbursed at Building Occupancy. s. 9.1; s. 7.8
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Adopted 2014-12-15, consolidated 2022-12. Schedule A: $3,905 per parcel (one-unit zones); $5,206 per parcel (two-unit zones); $3,902 per dwelling unit multiple residential/one-family on R-3/R-4/R-5; $12.24/m2 commercial; $5.63/m2 industrial; $5.98/m2 public.

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