Development charges & levies — Tofino, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charges DCC - Bylaw 1124, 2010, verified 2026-10-19. Charge per single-detached home: Detached Single and Two Family Dwelling Unit Charge: $18,248.00 per parcel. Charge per apartment unit: Multi-family Residential: $92.73/m² of floor area. Payable: At time of obtaining subdivision approval or building permit; additional 10% prior to occupancy permit if EnerGuide/rainwater not constructed as applied.

Development Cost Charges DCC - Bylaw 1124, 2010 adopted bylaw
single detached charge Detached Single and Two Family Dwelling Unit Charge: $18,248.00 per parcel Schedule "A"
apartment charge Multi-family Residential: $92.73/m² of floor area Schedule "A"
non residential charge Commercial $71.50/m²; Institutional $71.50/m²; Industrial $35.90/m² (sum of printed components); Public Utilities $35.90/m² of floor area; tourist accommodation $8,511 per unit Schedule "A"
services covered sewage, water, drainage, highway facilities, parkland and recreation facilities WHEREAS
exemptions Affordable housing 50%; onsite employee rental housing 50%; small parcels in Village Containment Boundary 85%; EnerGuide/rainwater multi-family 90%; affordable EnerGuide/rainwater 45% s. 16; s. 17; s. 18; s. 19; s. 20
payment timing At time of obtaining subdivision approval or building permit; additional 10% prior to occupancy permit if EnerGuide/rainwater not constructed as applied s. 3; s. 21
scout note

Establishes development cost charges levied on new development to fund capital infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, and drainage.

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