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

Development charges & levies — Lake Country, British Columbia: Development Cost Charge Bylaw 950

In the District Municipality of Lake Country, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charge Bylaw 950, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $47,246 per lot (Single Detached Residential, Schedule A). Charge per apartment unit: $35,187 per unit (Multi-Family Residential, Schedule A). Payable: Imposed on obtaining subdivision approval or building permit.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw 950 adopted bylaw

single detached charge	$47,246 per lot (Single Detached Residential, Schedule A)	Schedule A
apartment charge	$35,187 per unit (Multi-Family Residential, Schedule A)	Schedule A
non residential charge	Commercial $138.02/m2 GFA; Industrial $130.26/m2; Institutional $138.02/m2 (Schedule A, Bylaw 1233, 2024); Lake Country Business Park adds $67.07/m2 area-specific DCC on top (Schedule C)	Schedule A; Schedule C
services covered	Mobility, water, sewer, drainage, and parks.	Schedule A
exemptions	Public worship exempt from taxation; work value <= $100,000; dwelling unit <= 29m2; $100,000 exemption lost if site total potential > $100,000.	s. 3.1; s. 3.2
payment timing	Imposed on obtaining subdivision approval or building permit	s. 2.1

scout note

Establishes development cost charges levied on new development to fund infrastructure in Lake Country. Consolidated 2016 bylaw.