Development charges & levies — Langley, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Langley, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 6115 and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $19,571 per dwelling unit. Charge per apartment unit: $8,634 per dwelling unit. Non-residential charge: Industrial $25.90/m² ($2.41/ft² gross floor area); Institutional $65.62/m² ($6.10/ft² gross floor area).

Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 6115 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $19,571 per dwelling unit Schedule "A"
apartment charge $8,634 per dwelling unit Schedule "A"
non residential charge Industrial $25.90/m² ($2.41/ft² gross floor area); Institutional $65.62/m² ($6.10/ft² gross floor area) Schedule "B"
services covered Capital costs of amenities listed in Schedule C: Langley Events Centre facilities, Smith Athletic Park, and community centres. s. 4; Schedule "C"
exemptions Public worship; no resident/worker population increase; already charged unless further population increase; affordable/special-needs housing; credits for existing lots/dwelling units. s. 10; s. 7
payment timing At subdivision approval or building permit issuance; instalments per B.C. Reg. 166/84. s. 9
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Amenity cost charge bylaw approved by Council 2026-03-23. Rates (page): $19,571 per dwelling unit for single/two family with suite; $65.62/m2 commercial; $25.90/m2 industrial.

Amenity Cost Charges page (Township of Langley) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $19,571 per dwelling unit (Single and Two Family Residential; effective immediately for any application submitted after final adoption) Adopted ACC rates; 'effective immediately for any application submitted after final adoption'
apartment charge $8,634 per dwelling unit (Apartment Residential) Adopted ACC rates
non residential charge Commercial $65.62/m2 ($6.10/ft2); Industrial $25.90/m2 ($2.41/ft2); Institutional $65.62/m2 ($6.10/ft2) per m2 gross floor area Adopted ACC rates
services covered Major community projects: ice/dry arenas, convention centre, concert/performance hall, Smith Athletic Park, community centres (Willoughby, Aldergrove expansion, Brookswood-Fernridge, Willowbrook). 'ACCs will assist in funding major community projects including'
exemptions In-stream applications received prior to final adoption are not subject to the ACC Bylaw. 'considered an in-stream application and is not subject to the ACC Bylaw'
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rates page: adopted ACC rates under Bylaw 6115, effective for applications submitted after final adoption 2026-03-23; links council reports.

Development Cost Charges page (Township of Langley) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $86,787.00 per dwelling unit (current; adopted Nov 3, 2025); proposed $72,378.00 per dwelling unit Residential 1 (per dwelling unit); Proposed DCC Rate $72,378.00; Adopted November 3, 2025
apartment charge $38,482.00 per dwelling unit (Residential 4; adopted Nov 3, 2025); proposed $31,618.00 per dwelling unit Residential 4 (per dwelling unit); Apartment Residential ... $31,618.00
non residential charge Commercial 1 $125.92/m2 GFA + $27.12/m2 drainage (area of development); Institutional $69.20/m2 + $24.13/m2 drainage; Industrial $49.23/m2 area of development (adopted Nov 3, 2025); new rates proposed Township Commercial and Institutional DCC Rates; Township Industrial DCC Rates; Proposed DCC Rate
services covered Highways, drainage, sewage, water, and park facilities infrastructure costs of municipal services (highways, drainage, sewage, water, and park facilities)
exemptions In-stream applications grandfathered under DCC Bylaw No. 5555 rates until November 2, 2026; DCC Waiver for Not for Profit Housing Bylaw No. 5901. In-stream applications at time of bylaw adoption are grandfathered; DCC Waiver for Not for Profit Housing Bylaw No. 5901
payment timing At subdivision approval for each new single-family lot; at building permit issuance for non-residential >$50,000; if >$50,000, 1/4 on index date and balance by earlier of 4 years or occupancy permit conditions. When are DCCs payable?; Payment of DCCs by instalments
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rates page: Bylaw 5897 as amended, re-adopted 2025-11-03; Residential 1 total $86,787 per dwelling unit (drainage $11,067, highway $29,997, sewage $40,701, parks $1,870, water $3,152). Includes July 24, 2026 Metro Vancouver DCC update. Stream grandfathering under Bylaw 5555 until 2026-11-02.

Langley Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 5897 (consolidated with Amending Bylaw No. 6024) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $86,787 per dwelling unit (Residential 1, 15 du/ha or less; Schedule A, Bylaw 5897 as amended by 6024) Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"
apartment charge $38,482 per dwelling unit (Residential 4, over 74 du/ha; Schedule A, Bylaw 5897 as amended by 6024) Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"
non residential charge Commercial 1: $125.92/m2 (Road, Sewage and Water, based on Gross Floor Area) + $27.12/m2 drainage (Area of Development); Commercial 2: $101.92/m2 + $27.12/m2; Commercial 3: $51.83/m2 + $0.00/m2; Institutional: $69.20/m2 + $24.13/m2; Industrial: $49.23/m2 (Area of Development) Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"
services covered Road, Drainage, Sewage, Water, Parkland Acquisition and Development Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"
exemptions Work value not exceeding $50,000; no new capital cost burden; credits for existing lots/dwelling units; deductions for developer-provided services s. 5(b); s. 8; s. 9; s. 10; s. 11
payment timing At subdivision approval or building permit issuance; subject to Development Cost Charge (Instalments) Regulation, B.C. Reg. 166/84 s. 7
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Township DCC bylaw repealing No. 5555; consolidated with Amending Bylaw 6024 (adopted 2025-11-03). Residential 1 (single/two family) totals $86,787 per dwelling unit; Residential 2 $58,004; Residential 3 $52,532.

Development Cost Charges Program brochure (2024)

DCC program background document for Bylaw 5897.

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