Development charges & levies — Princeton, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Princeton, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1015, 2022, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: Low density residential, per dwelling unit: $1,756 water + $6,231 sanitary sewer + $1,450 roads + $276 parks (Schedules A-D, 2022). Charge per apartment unit: High density residential, per dwelling unit: $1,254 water + $4,451 sanitary sewer + $881 roads + $197 parks (Schedules A-D, 2022). Non-residential charge: Per m² GFA, water+sewer+roads ($0 parks): Commercial $10.87+$38.57+$9.95; Industrial $4.18+$14.84+$3.13; Institutional $9.20+$32.64+$12.79.

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1015, 2022 adopted bylaw
single detached charge Low density residential, per dwelling unit: $1,756 water + $6,231 sanitary sewer + $1,450 roads + $276 parks (Schedules A-D, 2022) Schedules A–D
apartment charge High density residential, per dwelling unit: $1,254 water + $4,451 sanitary sewer + $881 roads + $197 parks (Schedules A-D, 2022) Schedules A–D
non residential charge Per m² GFA, water+sewer+roads ($0 parks): Commercial $10.87+$38.57+$9.95; Industrial $4.18+$14.84+$3.13; Institutional $9.20+$32.64+$12.79 Schedules A–D
services covered Water supply, sanitary sewer, municipal roads/highway facilities, and parks/parkland Schedules A–D
exemptions No charge for buildings exempt from taxation under Community Charter ss. 220(1)(h), 224(2)(f), or where work value ≤ $50,000 (or prescribed amount) s. 4.1–4.2
payment timing Payable in full prior to subdivision approval or building permit issuance; instalments permitted under B.C. Reg. 166/84 s. 3.1–3.2
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Town of Princeton DCC bylaw (LGA s.559) for water, sewer, roads, parkland. Schedule A water: $1,756 per dwelling unit low density; $1,672 medium; $1,254 high density/secondary suite; commercial $10.87/m2. Sewer low density $6,231 per unit. Exempt if building permit value <= $50,000.

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