FAQ

DCCs are fees collected from developers on a user pay basis to help fund the cost of growth-related infrastructure and parks. DCCs are regulated through the Local Government Act. The rates charged reflect the impact growth has on community parks; the greater the impact, the larger the charge. This helps ensure developers pay their fair share of the costs required to develop new infrastructure.

DCCs are paid by applicants for subdivision approvals that create single family lots and building permits to construct multi-family developments.

DCCs can be used to pay for capital upgrades needed to support growth by assisting in the funding of parkland development work, including: fencing, landscaping, drainage and irrigation, trails, restrooms, changing rooms, playground equipment, and playing field equipment.

DCCs cannot be used to pay for operation and maintenance of parks, new or upgraded works needed for the existing population, new parks & recreation buildings, parking, sports field lighting, artificial turf, or sport courts.

DCC reductions can provide an incentive for specific types of development that a local government wants to encourage to meet the needs of the community.

“Electoral Area ‘B’ Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Community Parks Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw No. 1936, 2025” would only apply to Not-for-Profit Rental Housing developments.

 An eligible development must be at least 50 percent of the fair market value of the real property on which the development is situated is owned by an eligible owner and the applicant must demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the RDN, that the development is eligible for a housing subsidy (either rent or capital) from the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, or a Public Housing Authority.

If the development is considered an eligible development, the DCCs would be reduced by 50 percent.