Development charges & levies — Coldstream, British Columbia
What development charges or levies apply to new construction? How much per new home?
In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by District of Coldstream Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1722, 2018 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $14,162 per parcel (Single Family Parcel). Charge per apartment unit: $12,063 per dwelling unit (Multi Family building). Non-residential charge: Commercial $32.99 per m2 of gross floor area; Industrial $7.02 per m2 of gross floor area.
District of Coldstream Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1722, 2018
adopted bylaw
single detached charge
$14,162 per parcel (Single Family Parcel)
Schedule "A"
apartment charge
$12,063 per dwelling unit (Multi Family building)
Schedule "A"
non residential charge
Commercial $32.99 per m2 of gross floor area; Industrial $7.02 per m2 of gross floor area
Schedule "A"
services covered
Transportation, drainage, sanitary, parks improvements, and parks waterfront land acquisition
Schedule "A"
exemptions
Public worship; work value ≤ $50,000; dwelling unit ≤ 29 m2; no new capital cost burdens; previously paid; deduction for approved works/services outside boundaries
s. 10; s. 11
payment timing
Single family parcels: after subdivision application but before final approval; all other development: after building permit application but before permit issued
s. 5(2)
scout note
Imposes DCCs for transportation, drainage, sanitary, park improvements, waterfront land. 2019 rates: $14,162 per single-family parcel; $12,063 and $8,392 for other residential classes; $32.99/m2 commercial. Vernon sewer and RDNO water DCCs may also apply.
District of Coldstream Town Centre Revitalization Area Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw No. 1729, 2018
adopted bylaw
services covered
sewer, drainage, parks and roads
s. 5(1)(b)
exemptions
25% reduction for eligible development: LEED designated by LEED Accredited Person and LEED Certified at occupancy
s. 5(1)(a)-(b)
payment timing
At time building permit fees are due; reduction amount may be irrevocable letter of credit
s. 5(2)(a)
scout note
Reduces DCCs 25% for low environmental impact development in the Town Centre.
Development Cost Charge Bylaw directory page
Bylaw directory entry for Bylaw 1722.
Updates to Development Cost Charges - Virtual Open House
District is updating DCC bylaw with Urban Systems; last updated 2019 (posted Sep 2, 2026).