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. To obtain a copy of the presentation, please click the following link.
Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Updates - Developer Information Session.
General Information Session
On August 6, 2025, the City of New Westminster conducted an information session with the public. A copy of the slide deck from the presentation can be obtained here.
Draft DCC and ACC rate tables can also be obtained in the following links:
Draft Development Cost Charges Table
Draft Amenity Cost Charges Table
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 .
For additional information regarding DCCs and ACCs: