Development charges & levies — Dawson Creek, British Columbia

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

In the City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4623, 2026, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $5,352.48 per lot or dwelling unit (Bylaw No. 4623, 2026; Schedule "A" Table 1 @ 15% Assist). Charge per apartment unit: $2,807.86 per dwelling unit. Non-residential charge: Commercial: $16.88/m2 GFA; Industrial: $20.12/m2 GFA; Institutional: $17.14/m2 GFA.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 4623, 2026 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $5,352.48 per lot or dwelling unit (Bylaw No. 4623, 2026; Schedule "A" Table 1 @ 15% Assist) Schedule "A", Table 1
apartment charge $2,807.86 per dwelling unit Schedule "A", Table 1
non residential charge Commercial: $16.88/m2 GFA; Industrial: $20.12/m2 GFA; Institutional: $17.14/m2 GFA Schedule "A", Table 1
services covered Water and sanitary sewer facilities preamble ('sewage and water facilities'); Schedule "A" Table 1
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; units <=29m2; work <=$50,000; previously paid/no new burdens; LGA exemptions; waivers for eligible affordable/low-impact development s. 5.1; s. 6.1
payment timing Paid in full: single detached subdivision at subdivision approval; duplex at subdivision approval for one unit and building permit for additional units; all other types at building permit approval s. 4.5
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Authorizes development cost charges payable by anyone obtaining subdivision or building-permit approval, to fund capital costs of water, sewer, drainage, road and parkland infrastructure needed to service new development.

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