Development charges & levies — Sidney, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by DCC & ACC Program Update (Sidney) and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: Low Density Residential: $18,344 per lot/dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC). Charge per apartment unit: High Density Residential: $7,142 per dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC). Non-residential charge: Commercial: $56.71/m2 GFA; Industrial: $21.77/m2 GFA; Institutional: $56.71/m2 GFA (total DCC+ACC).

DCC & ACC Program Update (Sidney) adopted bylaw
single detached charge Low Density Residential: $18,344 per lot/dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC) DCC and ACC Rates
apartment charge High Density Residential: $7,142 per dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC) DCC and ACC Rates
non residential charge Commercial: $56.71/m2 GFA; Industrial: $21.77/m2 GFA; Institutional: $56.71/m2 GFA (total DCC+ACC) DCC and ACC Rates
services covered DCCs: transportation, water, drainage, sewer, parkland, fire, police, solid waste/recycling. ACCs: community centres, recreation, libraries, daycares, public spaces. DCCs are one-time fees collected; ACCs are one-time fees collected
exemptions DCC/ACC exemptions: public worship; units ≤29 m2; permits ≤$50,000; prior DCC; complete in-stream applications. ACC also: inclusionary, cooperative, supportive, transitional housing, emergency shelters. Waivers for eligible not-for-profit rental. not payable in these instances; DCC and ACC reductions
payment timing DCCs: at subdivision for low-density lots; at building permit for medium/high-density residential, commercial, industrial, institutional. DCCs are paid by applicants/developers at the time of
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rates page: new DCC Bylaw 2301 and ACC Bylaw 2302 adopted Sept 14, 2026; Bylaw 2303 adopted Sept 28, 2026; fees effective on adoption; former Bylaw 1440 repealed.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1440 adopted bylaw

Establishes development cost charges imposed on new development in Sidney.

Town of Sidney Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2302 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $608 per lot (Low-Density Residential) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $252 per dwelling unit (High-Density Residential) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial $0.40 per m2 GFA; Industrial $0.16 per m2 GFA; Institutional $0.40 per m2 GFA Schedule "A"
services covered Sports courts, multisport court lighting, community gathering spaces, art installations, landscape and park improvements. Schedule "B"
exemptions Tax-exempt buildings; affordable/special-needs housing; no population increase; prior ACC/DCC paid; prescribed affordable housing; where Local Government Act provides no charge. s. 4.1
payment timing Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be. s. 3.1
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New ACC: $608 per lot low density; $414 per unit medium density; $252 per unit high density; $0.40 per m2 GFA commercial.

Town of Sidney Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Waivers and Reductions Bylaw No. 2303 adopted bylaw
exemptions 50% ACC/DCC reduction for eligible not-for-profit rental housing with at least 30% affordable units, Town lease/registered housing agreement, and subsidy proof. s. 3.1; s. 4.1
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Waives or reduces DCCs and ACCs for eligible not-for-profit rental housing, including supportive living.

Town of Sidney Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2301 adopted bylaw
single detached charge $17,736 per Lot (Low Density Residential) Schedule "A"
apartment charge $6,890 per Dwelling Unit (High Density Residential) Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial $56.31/m2 GFA; Industrial $21.61/m2 GFA; Institutional $56.31/m2 GFA Schedule "A"
services covered Sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution, drainage, transportation infrastructure, and providing/improving park land. s. 5.2
exemptions Exempt: tax-exempt buildings; dwelling units ≤29 m2; work value ≤$50,000; prior DCC paid unless new capital burdens; Local Government Act exemptions. s. 4.1
payment timing Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be. s. 3.1
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Replaces Bylaw 1440 (1998). Schedule: $17,736 per lot low density (transportation $4,868, water $1,084, drainage $3,014, sanitary $2,099, parks $6,671); $10,378 per unit medium density; $6,890 per unit high density; $56.31 per m2 GFA commercial. One-year exemption for in-stream applications.

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