Development charges & levies — Oak Bay, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw 4892 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $9,465 per lot or dwelling unit (Low-Density Residential). Charge per apartment unit: $3,921 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential). Non-residential charge: Commercial: $6.16 per m2 of GFA; Industrial: $2.52 per m2 of GFA; Institutional: $6.16 per m2 of GFA.

Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw 4892 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $9,465 per lot or dwelling unit (Low-Density Residential) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $3,921 per dwelling unit (High Density Residential) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial: $6.16 per m2 of GFA; Industrial: $2.52 per m2 of GFA; Institutional: $6.16 per m2 of GFA Schedule "A"
services covered Carnarvon Park building expansion, childcare, pickleball; library expansion; recreation centre fitness/changeroom expansions and master plan; bike shelters; Henderson Kiwanis and Windsor park improvements. Schedule "B"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; affordable/special needs housing; no population increase; prior ACC/DCC paid for same amenity; prescribed affordable housing; statutory exemptions. s. 4.1
payment timing Upon approval of subdivision or issuance of building permit, as applicable s. 3.1
scout note

Establishes amenity cost charges levied on new development to fund community amenities in Oak Bay.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw 4891 (2024) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $26,187 per lot or unit (Low Density Residential) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $10,871 per unit (High Density Residential) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial: $84.08 per m2 GFA; Industrial: $45.23 per m2 GFA; Institutional: $84.08 per m2 GFA Schedule "A"
services covered Transportation, sewer, water, drainage, parks, fire, and police Schedule "A"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; dwelling units no larger than 29m2; work value not exceeding $50,000; prior DCC paid unless new capital burdens; Local Government Act exemptions. s. 4.1
payment timing Upon approval of subdivision or issuance of building permit, as the case may be. s. 3.1
scout note

Establishes development cost charges imposed on new development to fund infrastructure in Oak Bay.

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