Development charges & levies — Courtenay, British Columbia

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

In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3207 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $6,643.00 per lot/unit (low density residential; amenity cost charge, separate from DCCs). Charge per apartment unit: $42.56 per m2 of GFA (high density residential; amenity cost charge, separate from DCCs). Non-residential charge: Commercial $13.84 per m2 GFA; Institutional and Industrial $0.00 (amenity cost charge).

Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3207 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $6,643.00 per lot/unit (low density residential; amenity cost charge, separate from DCCs) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $42.56 per m2 of GFA (high density residential; amenity cost charge, separate from DCCs) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial $13.84 per m2 GFA; Institutional and Industrial $0.00 (amenity cost charge) Schedule "A"
services covered Community centre, Florence Filberg Centre, outdoor pool, sports fields, pickleball, dog park, cultural facility, LINC/skateboard park, spray park, park amenity program Schedule "B"
exemptions Affordable/special needs housing, no population increase, prior payment for same amenity, DCC-eligible capital costs, prescribed affordable housing, statutory exemptions, tax-exempt buildings ss. 8, 9
payment timing Payable upon subdivision approval or building permit issuance; instalments permitted under the Local Government Act ss. 6, 7
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Imposes amenity cost charges; first amounts in schedule are $6,643 and $3,618 per unit/lot categories, $42.56 and $13.84 per m2 for higher density/commercial uses, $0 for some uses.

Development Cost Charges (DCCs) page adopted bylaw
single detached charge $21,832 per lot or dwelling unit (rates effective April 30, 2026) Low density residential; per lot or dwelling unit | $21,832; took effect April 30, 2026
apartment charge $141.09 per m2 gross floor area (high density residential, e.g. apartment) High density residential; per m2 gross floor area | $141.09
non residential charge Commercial $91.32 per m2 gross floor area; Industrial $17.10 per m2 gross floor area; Institutional $73.31 per m2 gross floor area Commercial | per m2 gross floor area | $91.32; Industrial | per m2 gross floor area | $17.10; Institutional | per m2 gross floor area | $73.31
services covered Transportation, water, drainage, sanitary, parkland acquisition/improvements, fire protection; expanded scope includes police and solid waste/recycling. transportation services; water services; drainage services; sanitary services; parkland acquisition and improvements; fire protection facilities
exemptions Exempt: small self-contained units under 29 m²; building permits for work not exceeding $75,000; places of worship; already-paid/no new demand. Affordable housing waivers under Bylaw No. 3118. Certain developments are exempt from DCCs; small self-contained units under 29 m²; Development Cost Charge Waiver (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 3118
payment timing Single-family subdivisions: subdivision approval; most other developments: building permit issuance. As of January 1, 2026, if DCC ≥$50,000, 25% due then and 75% deferred up to four years (or 15 business days after occupancy permits/conditions), with security; full payment allowed. at the time of subdivision approval; As of January 1, 2026
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rates page: updated DCC rates effective April 30, 2026: single family $21,832; triplex-townhouse $12,278 per unit; apartment $141.09/m2; commercial $91.32/m2. Two instalments allowed if charge is $50,000 or more; 12-month in-stream protection.

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3191, 2025 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $21,832.00 per Dwelling Unit/Lot (Low Density Residential) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $141.09 per square metre of GFA (High Density Residential) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial $91.32 per square metre of GFA; Institutional $73.31 per square metre of GFA; Industrial $17.10 per square metre of GFA Schedule "A"
services covered Sanitary sewer, water, drainage, roads, fire protection facilities, and providing/improving park land sanitary sewer, water, drainage, roads, fire protection facilities
exemptions s. 8: tax-exempt buildings; dwelling units no larger than 29m2; work does not exceed $75,000; no new capital cost burdens; previously paid; Local Government Act s. 8
payment timing Upon approval of Subdivision or issuance of Building Permit; instalments permitted per Local Government Act s. 6
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Imposes DCCs city-wide, effective April 30, 2026. Low density residential $21,832 per lot/unit; medium density $12,278 per unit; high density $141.09/m2 GFA; commercial $91.32/m2; industrial $17.10/m2.

Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) page

Explains ACCs effective April 30, 2026, payment instalments and exemptions; points to Engage Comox Valley for rates.

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