Development charges & levies — Kamloops, British Columbia

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

In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 48-100 (consolidated, incl. 48-103 effective Jan 1, 2026), verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: $54.87 per m2 floor area (single-family residential; Table 1A total, Bylaw 48-103, from Jan 1, 2026). Charge per apartment unit: Multi-family high-density $91.23 per m2 floor area in Core, $94.04 outside Core (Table 1A total, 48-103). Levy per hectare: Industrial developed site area: $103,086.32/ha total; storm drainage $65,894.85/ha; transportation $37,191.47/ha (Schedule A Tables 1A-1C, 48-103).

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 48-100 (consolidated, incl. 48-103 effective Jan 1, 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $54.87 per m2 floor area (single-family residential; Table 1A total, Bylaw 48-103, from Jan 1, 2026) Schedule "A" Table 1A (48-103)
apartment charge Multi-family high-density $91.23 per m2 floor area in Core, $94.04 outside Core (Table 1A total, 48-103) Schedule "A" Table 1A (48-103)
non residential charge Commercial $72.13/m2; Industrial building floor area $108.99/m2; Institutional $89.10/m2; Congregate Care $69.86/m2 in Core / $71.09/m2 outside Core (Schedule A Table 1A, 48-103) Schedule "A" Table 1A (48-103)
area levy Industrial developed site area: $103,086.32/ha total; storm drainage $65,894.85/ha; transportation $37,191.47/ha (Schedule A Tables 1A-1C, 48-103) Schedule "A" Tables 1A-1C (48-103)
services covered Sewage, water, drainage, highway facilities other than off-street parking, and parkland. preamble: "sewage, water, drainage, and highway facilities"; "parkland"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; work ≤$50,000; fire/demolition redevelopment excess floor area; residential floor-area thresholds; not-for-profit rental housing; accessory storage buildings; service-not-applicable reduction. s. 4(a)-(g); s. 5.3
payment timing Payable on building permit issuance; may be paid by instalments under B.C. Reg. 166/84; amount may be confirmed/adjusted before occupancy permit. s. 3.1; Schedule "A" s. A.2(b)-(d)
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Consolidated DCC bylaw; Schedule A rates per m2 floor area from Jan 1, 2026 (48-103): single-family residential $54.87/m2; duplex $63.42 (core)/$65.26 (outside core); multi-family low-density $91.50/$94.17; commercial $72.13/m2. Charged at building permit.

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