Development Cost Charges (DCC)
The City of Port Moody's Development Cost Charges (DCCs) help with the cost of urban development and support the demand for infrastructure growth, including:
- Sewer
- Water
- Drainage
- Roads
If you're developing or building in Port Moody, you must pay these levies at the time of subdivision approval or when your building permit is issued. DCCs apply to certain areas of the city as one-time charges against residential, commercial, industrial and institutional developments. In other areas of the city Development Cost Levies (DCLs) apply (215A and 286 Areas) apply, as shown on the DCC Area Boundary Map.
We charge DCCs by floor area, or per unit, which are collected for water, drainage, public open space, and highway facilities. Visit Metro Vancouver for their Greater Vancouver Sewer (GVS) & Drainage District (DD) development cost charges.
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
$1,796 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Commercial |
$1,796 |
For each 214 m2 (2,304 ft2) and portion thereof of gross floor area* |
|
Industrial |
$1,796 |
For each 450 m2 (4,843 ft2) and portion thereof of area of the parcel proposed to be subdivided or built upon* |
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
$544 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Commercial |
$544 |
For each 214 m2 (2,304 ft2) and portion thereof of gross floor area* |
|
Industrial |
$544 |
For each 450 m2 (4,843 ft2) and portion thereof of area of the parcel proposed to be subdivided or built upon* |
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
$1,119 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential |
$201 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Commercial |
$201 |
For each 214 m2 (2,304 ft2) and portion thereof of gross floor area* |
| Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Low Density Residential (less than 21 units/gross ha.) |
$654 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Medium Low Density Residential (21-50 units/gross ha.) |
$588 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Medium Density Residential (51-125 units/gross ha.) |
$523 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
Medium High Density Residential (126-200 units/gross ha.) |
$457 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
|
High Density Residential (greater than 200 units/gross ha.) |
$392 |
For each self-contained dwelling unit |
We calculate density based on the gross area of the legal parcel size included in the development application. The charge applies in cases where one or more new residential parcel(s) are created through subdivision or where more than three new dwelling units are created on an existing parcel. Certain types of dwelling units are exempt from the School Site Acquisition Charge under section 560 (3) of the Local Government Act and BC School Site Acquisition Charge Regulations 17/00.
DCC bylaw update
With the recent adoption of our new Official Community Plan, the DCC bylaw is set to be reviewed and updated in 2019. Review the recommended draft DCC rates.
