Development charges & levies — Whistler, British Columbia

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

In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by Works and Services Charges Bylaw No. 2489, 2025, verified 2026-10-26. Non-residential charge: $208.21/m2 (Commercial, Industrial and Other). Payable: At Building Permit issuance; if total > $150,000, 1/3 at permit plus security, further 1/2 of remaining within one year, balance within two years. Exemptions: No charge if previously paid for same development unless new cost burdens; places of public worship exempt from taxation under Community Charter.

Works and Services Charges Bylaw No. 2489, 2025 adopted bylaw
non residential charge $208.21/m2 (Commercial, Industrial and Other) Schedule "A"
services covered sewer, water, highway and transportation, transit, recreational facilities, parks, and employee housing services s. 3(s)
exemptions No charge if previously paid for same development unless new cost burdens; places of public worship exempt from taxation under Community Charter. s. 8(11) of the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act
payment timing At Building Permit issuance; if total > $150,000, 1/3 at permit plus security, further 1/2 of remaining within one year, balance within two years. s. 11; s. 12
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Development charge equivalent under the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act s.8: sewer, water, transportation, parks, transit, recreation, employee housing. Schedule A per m2: market residential high-density <100m2 $141.50, very low-density >401m2 $200.07; commercial/industrial $208.21; tourist accommodation $180-245.

Works and Services Charges Bylaw No. 2489, 2025 (bylaw page)

Official page for the bylaw; links the PDF.

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