Project Overview
The City of New Westminster is currently in the process of updating its DCC Bylaw, and developing an ACC Bylaw.
Project Background
In November 2023, the Province of British Columbia (Province) introduced new legislation to support local governments in an effort to build more affordable housing, by streamlining development processes to reduce development review times. In addition to the new legislation, to support the processes in providing additional housing (Bill 44 - Small-scale multi-unit housing, and Bill 47 - Transit-oriented development areas), new development financing tools (Bill 46) were also introduced to support the anticipated growth. Specific to DCCs, eligible categories now also include fire protection facilities (e.g., fire halls), police facilities, and solid waste and recycling facilities. The City is currently updating the DCC Bylaw along with developing an ACC Bylaw.
Similar to DCCs, ACCs may be established by a municipality (under Section 570.2 of the Local Government Act), which are charges levied on new development (i.e., levied at the subdivision, or building permit stage) to assist in funding the cost of new infrastructure and facility upgrades that are outside of the DCC bylaw - examples include, but are not limited to, community centres, libraries, and daycares.
Information Session - Development Community
On July 9, 2025, the City of New Westminster conducted an information session with the development community.
Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Updates - Developer Information Session (PDF)
General Information Session
On August 6, 2025, the City of New Westminster conducted an information session with the public. View the slide deck from the presentation (PDF).
Draft DCC and ACC rate tables:
Project Contact
If there are questions, or comments regarding the 2025 Interim Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) program, please contact Ryan Li at rli@newwestcity.ca.
For additional information regarding DCCs and ACCs: