Development charges & levies — West Vancouver, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 3801, 1993 (consolidated to Amendment 5209, 2024) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: $9,196 per unit in infill areas; $12,376 (Area 2) and $15,538 (Area 3) per unit in upland areas (Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1). Charge per apartment unit: $9,196 per unit (infill areas; Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1). Non-residential charge: $9,196 per 186 m² (approx. 2,000 ft²) of gross floor area or portion (infill areas; Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1).

Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 3801, 1993 (consolidated to Amendment 5209, 2024) adopted bylaw
single detached charge $9,196 per unit in infill areas; $12,376 (Area 2) and $15,538 (Area 3) per unit in upland areas (Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1) Schedule "A1" row 5 and note (b); Schedule "A" row 5 and note (b)
apartment charge $9,196 per unit (infill areas; Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1) Schedule "A1" row 5 and note (b); Schedule "A" row 5 and note (b)
non residential charge $9,196 per 186 m² (approx. 2,000 ft²) of gross floor area or portion (infill areas; Schedule A1, effective 1994 March 1) Schedule "A1" row 5 and note (b); Schedule "A" row 5 and note (b)
services covered Highway facilities (water, drainage, neighbourhood/community highways, underground wiring) and public open spaces (Ambleside Waterfront, major/local parks). Schedule "A" column headings
exemptions Exempt: tax-exempt buildings; <4 self-contained dwelling units with no other use; work ≤ $50,000; no new capital cost burden; prior DCC paid; registered land use contract. s. 3; s. 4; s. 7
payment timing At subdivision approval or building permit issuance. s. 2
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DCC bylaw for water, drainage, highway facilities and open space, charged by area at subdivision or building permit. Consolidation through amendment effective 2024-11-25.

Development Cost Charge summary (Feb 2026) adopted bylaw
single detached charge District of West Vancouver $9,197/unit (Area 5 'Other'; $12,376–$15,658 in upper Areas 2–4; Bylaw 3801); regional extra: GVS&DD $10,478, GVWD $16,926, MVRD $981 (Jan 1 2026), TransLink $3,416 Schedule "B", DCC Bylaw No. 3801; "Effective January 1, 2026" (GVS&DD, GVWD, MVRD); "Effective January 1, 2025" (TransLink)
apartment charge District of West Vancouver $9,197/unit (Area 5 'Other', Bylaw 3801); regional extra: GVS&DD $6,448, GVWD $10,495, MVRD $606 (Jan 1 2026), TransLink $1,774 Schedule "B", DCC Bylaw No. 3801; "Effective January 1, 2026" (GVS&DD, GVWD, MVRD); "Effective January 1, 2025" (TransLink)
non residential charge District: $9,197 per 186 m² (≈2,000 ft²) of gross floor area or portion (Area 5 'Other', Bylaw 3801); regional extra: GVS&DD $57.78/m², GVWD $88.12/m², MVRD $5.17/m², TransLink "Charges for non-residential units are calculated on the gross floor area"; GVS&DD, GVWD, MVRD, TransLink rate tables
exemptions In-stream projects (existing completed applications with fees paid) exempt if permits approved within one year of new DCC rate adoption; refer to individual bylaws for full exemptions Note 2: "in-stream provisions as determined by section 568 of the Local Government Act"
payment timing DCCs collected at the subdivision or building permit stage Note 2: "DCC's are collected at the subdivision or building permit stage"
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rates page: Feb 2026 summary of Bylaw 3801 rates. E.g. East of Nelson Creek area $15,539 per unit; apartment/other $9,197 per unit; Cypress Village $1,291 per unit.

Development Cost Charges Waiver Bylaw No. 5258, 2023 adopted bylaw
exemptions Waiver/reduction for eligible not-for-profit rental/supportive housing and for-profit affordable rental housing; 950/970 22nd Street project reduced by $1,434,732. s. 2.1.1, s. 2.1.2, s. 3.1, s. 3.2
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Waives DCCs for the Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society affordable rental project (LGA s.563). Effective 2023-09-18.

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