Development charges & levies — Salmon Arm, British Columbia

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

In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by City of Salmon Arm Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4724, verified 2026-10-23. Payable: Upon approval of subdivision or issuance of building permit; may be paid by instalments under Local Government Act. Exemptions: s. 9: exempt taxation under Community Charter; units <=29m2; work <=$50,000; no new capital cost burdens; DCC previously paid; Local Government Act exemptions. Services covered: Sanitary sewer, water, drainage, roads, police protection facilities, and park land.

City of Salmon Arm Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 4724 adopted bylaw
single detached charge Low Density Residential per Parcel or Dwelling Unit (components; total not stated): $2,090 Roads, $3,053 Water, $3,073 Sanitary Sewer, $1,209 Drainage, $1,058 Parks, $79 Police (July 13, 2026). Schedule "A", Table 1.0
apartment charge High Density Residential per Dwelling Unit (components; total not stated): $717 Roads, $1,790 Water, $1,801 Sanitary Sewer, $363 Drainage, $620 Parks, $46 Police (July 13, 2026). Schedule "A", Table 1.0
non residential charge Per m² GFA (July 13, 2026), roads+water+sewer+drainage+parks+police: Commercial $2.87+$10.53+$10.60+$6.89+$3.65+$0.27; Industrial $3.28+$15.79+$15.89+$6.05+$0+$0.41; steps up yearly Schedule "A", Table 1.0
services covered Sanitary sewer, water, drainage, roads, police protection facilities, and park land. WHEREAS
exemptions s. 9: exempt taxation under Community Charter; units <=29m2; work <=$50,000; no new capital cost burdens; DCC previously paid; Local Government Act exemptions. s. 9(a)-(f)
payment timing Upon approval of subdivision or issuance of building permit; may be paid by instalments under Local Government Act. s. 6; s. 7
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Replaces DCC Bylaw 3600. Rates at adoption (13 July 2026): $10,562 per parcel or dwelling unit low density (roads $2,090, water $3,053, sewer $3,073, drainage $1,209, parks $1,058, police $79); $5,972 per unit medium density; $5,537/unit high density; $2.87-$10.53 per m2 commercial by service. Rates step up annually to 2029.

Salmon Arm Bylaws index

Bylaw listing linking Development Cost Charge Bylaw No 4724.

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