Development charges & levies — Penticton, British Columbia

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

In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2022-38 (Consolidated Package - January 2026), verified 2026-10-28. Charge per apartment unit: $10,269 per unit; $8,649 per unit in C5/C6 zones (Bylaw 2025-41, Jan 20, 2026); plus area-specific $1,547 (Sector B1) or $4,063 (Sector B2). Non-residential charge: Commercial $115.30, Industrial $55.11, Institutional $121.09 per m² floor area (Bylaw 2025-41, Jan 20, 2026); commercial plus $34.50/m² in Sector B2. Payable: At subdivision approval; at building permit issuance.

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2022-38 (Consolidated Package - January 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $24,637 per lot (small-scale multi-unit residential lot, incl. single detached; Bylaw 2025-41, Jan 20, 2026); plus area-specific $1,547 (Sector B1) or $4,063 (Sector B2) Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"
apartment charge $10,269 per unit; $8,649 per unit in C5/C6 zones (Bylaw 2025-41, Jan 20, 2026); plus area-specific $1,547 (Sector B1) or $4,063 (Sector B2) Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"
non residential charge Commercial $115.30, Industrial $55.11, Institutional $121.09 per m² floor area (Bylaw 2025-41, Jan 20, 2026); commercial plus $34.50/m² in Sector B2 Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"
services covered Transport, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, parks; area-specific Gordon Ave Water Reservoir and Columbia Heights Reservoir & Pump Station. Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"
payment timing At subdivision approval; at building permit issuance. s. 4; s. 5
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Consolidated development cost charges bylaw setting levies on new development to fund municipal capital infrastructure in Penticton.

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