Development Cost Charges

Update on 2026 and 2027 development cost charge rates
At the April 15, 2026 Special Joint Board Meeting, the Boards provided direction to roll back Metro Vancouver’s 2026 DCC increase to 2025 rates, lower the planned increase to 2027 DCC rates, and extend the move to a 1% assist factor from 2027 to 2029. Current 2026 DCC rates remain in effect until the amendment bylaws are approved by the Province and receive final adoption by the Boards.

Overview

Metro Vancouver is a growing region. As communities expand and new housing, employment and services are developed, we need to build and upgrade infrastructure – including drinking water, sanitary sewers, drainage, and regional parkland* – to meet growth-related demand.

To help fund the cost of growth-related infrastructure, Metro Vancouver uses development cost charges (DCCs).

DCCs are one-time fees collected by local governments and are applied to new developments at the time of building permit issuance (or subdivision approval). DCCs are a tool provided by the Province, regulated by the Local Government Act. DCCs help ensure that development contributes its fair share towards the necessary growth-related infrastructure improvements that development benefits from. Non-growth-related infrastructure is paid for by existing ratepayers.

The Metro Vancouver Board adopted its current DCC rates in March 2024, and considers DCCs to be a critical funding source for growth-related capital infrastructure in the region. Growth-related infrastructure represents a significant portion of Metro Vancouver’s capital plan, and DCC revenues help reduce the burden on ratepayers and ensure that growth is helping to pay for growth in the region.

*A small portion of the regional DCC program is allocated to expanding regional parks (land acquisition only) to support population growth.

Regional Sewer, Water, and Parkland Acquisition Development Cost Charges, Feb 2026

DCC rates	DCC rates	<div class="ExternalClass680F43C750E94B5B9007888CA7CF2289"><h3>Water DCC</h3><div class="uk-overflow-auto"><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider mv-border-cyan mv-table-heading-cyan mv-table-border"><thead><tr><th align="center">Effective Date</th><th align="center">2024* </th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2025</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2026</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2027</th></tr><tr><th align="center">Assist Factor</th><th align="center">50%</th><th align="center">45%</th><th align="center">15%</th><th align="center">1%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit </td><td>$6,692</td><td>$10,952</td><td>$16,926<br></td><td>$19,714</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit </td><td>$5,696</td><td>$9,839</td><td>$15,206</td><td>$17,710</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit </td><td>$4,261</td><td>$6,791</td><td>$10,495</td><td>$12,223</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot) </td><td>$3.39</td><td>$5.30</td><td>$8.19</td><td>$9.54<br></td></tr></tbody></table> </div><p>Some developments are subject to instream protections</p><h3>Liquid Waste DCC</h3><div class="uk-overflow-auto"><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider mv-border-cyan mv-table-heading-cyan mv-table-border"><thead><tr><th align="center">Effective Date</th><th align="center">2024 </th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2025</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2026</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2027</th></tr><tr><th>Assist Factor</th><th align="center">17.5%</th><th align="center">16%</th><th align="center">10%</th><th align="center">1%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>VSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td> $3,335</td><td> $10,498</td><td> $11,290</td><td> $12,476</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td> $2,983</td><td> $9,593</td><td> $10,316</td><td> $11,400</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td> $1,988</td><td> $6,298</td><td> $6,772</td><td> $7,484</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td> $1.63</td><td> $5.30</td><td> $5.70</td><td> $6.30</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>NSSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td>$3,300</td><td>$9,760</td><td>$10,478</td><td>$11,557</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td>$2,786</td><td>$8,996</td><td>$9,658</td><td>$10,652</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td>$2,030</td><td>$6,005</td><td>$6,448</td><td>$7,111</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td>$1.67</td><td>$5.00</td><td>$5.37</td><td>$5.92</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>LISA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td>$3,313</td><td>$5,683</td><td>$6,152</td><td>$6,855</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td>$2,756</td><td>$4,927</td><td>$5,333</td><td>$5,943</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td>$2,042</td><td>$3,516</td><td>$3,806</td><td>$4,241 </td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td>$1.54</td><td>$2.55</td><td>$2.76</td><td>$3.08</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>FSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td>$6,254</td><td>$11,443</td><td>$12,311</td><td>$13,613</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td>$5,390</td><td>$10,015</td><td>$10,775</td><td>$11,914</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td>$4,269</td><td>$7,302</td><td>$7,855</td><td>$8,686</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td>$3.30</td><td>$5.41</td><td>$5.82</td><td>$6.43</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><p>Some developments are subject to instream protections</p><h3>Parkland Acquisition DCC<br></h3><div class="uk-overflow-auto"><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider mv-border-cyan mv-table-heading-cyan mv-table-border"><thead><tr><th align="center">Effective Date</th><th align="center">2024 </th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2025</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2026</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2027</th></tr><tr><th>Assist Factor</th><th></th><th align="center">75%</th><th align="center">50%</th><th align="center">1%<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td>-</td><td>$491</td><td>$981</td><td>$1,943</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td>-</td><td>$442</td><td>$884</td><td>$1,751</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td>-</td><td>$303</td><td>$606</td><td>$1,199</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td>-</td><td>$0.24</td><td>$0.48</td><td>$0.94</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><p>Some developments are subject to instream protections</p><h3>Total Regional DCC</h3><div class="uk-overflow-auto"><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider mv-border-cyan mv-table-heading-cyan mv-table-border"><thead><tr><th align="center">Effective Date</th><th align="center">2024 </th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2025</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2026</th><th align="center">Jan 1, 2027</th></tr><tr><th>Total Regional DCC</th><th align="center"></th><th align="center">Step 1</th><th align="center">Step 2</th><th align="center">Step 3<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>VSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td>$10,027</td><td>$21,941</td><td>$29,196</td><td>$34,133</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td>$8,679</td><td>$19,874</td><td>$26,406</td><td>$30,861</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td>$6,249</td><td>$13,392</td><td>$17,873</td><td>$20,906</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td>$5.02</td><td>$10.84</td><td>$14.37</td><td>$16.78</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>NSSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td> $9,992</td><td>$21,203</td><td>$28,385</td><td>$33,214</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td> $8,482</td><td>$19,277</td><td>$25,748</td><td>$30,113</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td> $6,291</td><td>$13,099</td><td>$17,548</td><td>$20,533</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td> $5.06</td><td>$10.54</td><td>$14.04</td><td>$16.40</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>LISA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td> $10,005</td><td>$17,126</td><td>$24,058</td><td>$28,512</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td> $8,452</td><td>$15,208</td><td>$21,423</td><td>$25,404</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td> $6,303</td><td>$10,610</td><td>$14,906</td><td>$17,663</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td> $4.93</td><td>$8.09</td><td>$11.43</td><td>$13.56</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>FSA</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Residential Lot Development Unit</td><td> $12,946</td><td>$22,886</td><td>$30,218</td><td>$35,270</td></tr><tr><td>Townhouse Dwelling Unit</td><td> $11,086</td><td>$20,296</td><td>$26,865</td><td>$31,375</td></tr><tr><td>Apartment Dwelling Unit</td><td> $8,530</td><td>$14,396</td><td>$18,956</td><td>$22,108</td></tr><tr><td>Non-Residential (per square foot)</td><td> $6.69</td><td>$10.95</td><td>$14.49</td><td>$16.91</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><p>*Some developments are subject to instream protections</p></div><br><br>
In-stream applications	In-stream applications	<div class="ExternalClass2865AAF1A98A4866AEC0C694C0B0AD91"><p>Sections of the Province’s Bill 13 Miscellaneous Amendments Act, 2025 temporarily extended in-stream protection for Metro Vancouver DCCs from 12 to 24 months. </p><p>This applies:</p><ul><li>To DCCs related to Metro Vancouver Regional District, the Greater Vancouver Water District, and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (i.e. the water, sewer and parkland acquisition DCCs). </li><li>Only for developers that have submitted completed rezoning, development, and building permit applications prior to March 22, 2024. These developers will be issued their related building permit by and receive the 2024 DCC rates until March 22, 2026.</li></ul><p>The amendments apply only to the bylaws adopted on March 22, 2024. After March 2026, for any subsequently adopted regional DCC bylaws, the in-stream protection period will return to 12 months.</p><p>Section 568.1 of the Local Government Act:</p><p></p><div class="uk-background-muted uk-panel uk-padding-medium"><p>(2) Despite section 568 (2) and subject to subjection (3) of this section, a development cost charge bylaw that would otherwise be applicable to the construction, alteration or extension of a building or structure has no effect with respect to that construction, alteration or extension if</p><ul><li>(a) the building permit authorizing that construction, alteration or extension is issued within 24 months after the date the development cost charge bylaw is adopted,</li><li>(b) a precursor application to that building permit is instream on the date the development cost charge bylaw is adopted, and</li><li>(c) the development cost charge bylaw would increase development cost charges on a person who obtains that building permit</li></ul><p>(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the applicant for that building permit agrees in writing that the development cost charge bylaw should have effect.</p></div> <p> <strong>This extension is applied retroactively to March 22, 2025.</strong> Homebuilders who have met the application date above will continue to have access to the lower rates of development charges (rates in effect during 2024) until March 22, 2026.</p> <br></div>
Financial analysis and reporting	Financial analysis and reporting	<div class="ExternalClass1CF9F9F67C0E4F768C43D7E30DAB4742"><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/mv-dcc-financial-impact-report.pdf" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charges: Financial Impact Report, Sept 15 2023</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/about-us/Documents/financial-analysis-of-impact-of-increased-dcc-rates.pdf" target="_blank">Financial Analysis of Impact of Metro Vancouver's Increased DCC Rates, October 11, 2024</a><br></li></ul></div>
New in 2026	New in 2026	<div class="ExternalClassD925CD67BE27431BAA7BA640EF49C5A6"><p> <strong>Proposed changes to 2026 and 2027 development cost charges</strong></p><p>At the January 30, 2026 MVRD/GVS&DD/GVWD Board meetings, the Boards directed staff to explore to following: </p><ul><li>Roll back the 2026 DCC increase</li><li>Reduce the planned 2027 DCC increases, and extend moving to a 1% assist factor over the subsequent two years</li><li>Come back to the Boards with options to fill the resulting funding gap, including one that does not increase tax or utility rates. </li></ul><p>At the April 15, 2026 Special Joint Board Meeting, the Boards provided direction to roll back Metro Vancouver’s 2026 DCC increase to 2025 rates, lower the planned increase to 2027 DCC rates, and extend the move to a 1% assist factor from 2027 to 2029. </p><p>Provincial approval and public engagement will occur prior to the Boards being able to adopt the amendment bylaws. Current 2026 rates remain in effect until this process is completed. If adopted, the rates will apply going forward and as there is no mechanism for rebates or retroactive adjustments for prior applications.</p><p>A public information meeting was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the proposed 2026 and 2027 DCC rates, as well as to ask questions and provide comments.</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/about-us/Documents/dcc-update-public-webinar-presentation-may-13-2026.pdf" title="Presentation from May 13, 2026 public information meeting" target="_blank">Presentation from May 13, 2026 public information meeting</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/about-us/Documents/frequently-asked-questions-update-to-2026-2027-MV-development-cost-charge-rates.pdf" title="Frequently Asked Questions - Update to 2026 and 2027 Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charge Rates" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions - Update to 2026 and 2027 Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charge Rates</a><br></li></ul><p>Work to update Metro Vancouver’s DCC program for 2028 was already underway and will continue. Outcomes of the revisions to years 2026 and 2027 will be incorporated into this ongoing work. </p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/GVRD/RDSP-2026-04-15-AGE.pdf#search=special" title="Special Joint Board Meeting Agenda Package – April 15, 2026" target="_blank">Special Joint Board Meeting Agenda Package - April 15, 2026</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/GVRD/RD-2026-01-30-MIN.pdf" title="Metro Vancouver Regional District Board Regular Meeting Minutes - January 30, 2026" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Regional District Board Regular Meeting Minutes - January 30, 2026</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/pa/PA-2026-01-16-AGE.pdf#page=351" title="Performance and Audit Committee Agenda Package - January 16, 2026 “Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charge Program Update Progress and Next Steps” (starts on page 351)" target="_blank">Performance and Audit Committee Agenda Package - January 16, 2026 “Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charge Program Update Progress and Next Steps” (starts on page 351)</a> </li></ul> <strong>Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Amendment Bylaw</strong> <p></p><p>Beginning January 1, 2026, Metro Vancouver’s Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Amendment Bylaw No. 1430, 2025 extended DCC waivers for Inclusionary Housing Units. It also expands waivers for student housing and streamlines administration.</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/GVRD/RD-2025-11-28-AGE.pdf#page=557" target="_blank" title="Staff Report on Metro Vancouver DCC Waiver or Reduction for Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Amendment Bylaw No. 1430, 2025, November 28, 2025 (starts on page 557)">Staff Report on Metro Vancouver DCC Waiver or Reduction for Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Amendment Bylaw No. 1430, 2025, November 28, 2025 (starts on page 557)</a><br></li></ul></div>
Metro Vancouver DCC updates in 2021 to 2025	Metro Vancouver DCC updates in 2021 to 2025	<div class="ExternalClassA6BBE834704342239CC3F60B6445D1C6"><h3>2021 and 2022</h3><p>In 2021, staff conducted engagement on both liquid waste and water development cost charges resulting in revised liquid waste infrastructure development cost charges. In 2022, staff further engaged on the development of a water development cost charge resulted in the establishment of the Water District Development Cost Charge Bylaw.</p><p>In early 2022, Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair formed a Financial Plan Task Force to review the five-year financial plan and find ways to reduce potential costs to residents over the next four years. Through the process, Metro Vancouver reviewed programs and projects, and assessed risks to adjusting projects currently identified in the five-year plan. Recognizing that a significant portion of Metro Vancouver’s capital plan involves constructing larger or new infrastructure to accommodate new buildings and growth in the region, the Metro Vancouver Board endorsed moving to a DCC one-per-cent assist factor.</p><p>During engagement, Metro Vancouver heard support for the concept that growth should pay for growth. Industry and member jurisdictions expressed concern about the cumulative impact of rate increases, and in response staff commissioned an industry capacity analysis to assess the impact of the proposed DCC rates. Metro Vancouver also heard strong support for a waiver for non-profit rental housing, which was put into effect.</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/Water/WAT_2022-Oct-6_AGE.pdf#page=44" target="_blank">2022 Staff Report on Water DCC Review Process with Engagement Summary</a></li></ul><h3>2023 and 2024</h3><p>In 2023 staff conducted engagement to further adjust the liquid waste and water DCC components and add a parkland acquisition component. This resulted in the establishment of the Parkland Acquisition Development Cost Charge and adoption of revised rates for all DCCs effective January 2025.</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/metro-vancouver-development-cost-charges-presentation.pdf" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charges: Webinar Slide Deck of Presentation</a>, September 2023</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/mv-dcc-financial-impact-report.pdf" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charges: Comparison of Potential Financial Impact on New Development of Metro Vancouver’s Proposed DCC Rate Increases and Changes in Other Market Factors</a>, September 2023</li></ul><h3>2025</h3><p>In 2025, Metro Vancouver developed interim waiver/reduction bylaws for agricultural developments designed to result in a low environmental impact. For eligible agricultural developments, parkland acquisition DCCs will be fully waived, and water DCCs will be reduced by 98%. Metro Vancouver is committed to a long-term solution to address potential impacts of DCC rates on new or expanding agricultural developments.</p><p>Sections of the Province’s Bill 13 Miscellaneous Amendments Act, 2025 temporarily extended in-stream protection for Metro Vancouver DCCs from 12 to 24 months. The amendments apply only to the bylaws adopted on March 22, 2024. After March 2026, for any subsequently adopted regional DCC bylaws, the in-stream protection period will return to 12 months.<br></p></div>

Development Cost Charge program update

Metro Vancouver is in the regular process of updating its DCC program, while also considering current social, political, and economic circumstances. This work is being integrated with the regular review and update of Metro Vancouver’s Capital Plan, which will inform the proposed DCC rates to be presented at the May 2026 Board Meeting. The current revision began in 2025 and will continue through 2027, with new rates taking effect in 2028.

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Affordable rental housing	Affordable rental housing	<div class="ExternalClassCCEBA9AFCE8742E6836BE88A51976225"><h3>Background</h3><p>GVS&DD (Liquid Waste), GVWD (Water), and MVRD (Parkland Acquisition) DCCs may be waived for the following categories of Affordable Rental Housing:</p><ol><li> <strong>Not-for-Profit Affordable Rental Housing</strong><br>Developments that are owned or leased by an eligible Not-for-Profit Society, Registered Charity, or Public Housing Body.</li><li> <strong>Inclusionary Affordable Rental Housing</strong><br>Affordable units that are located in a for-profit development and that will be transferred, or leased for a period of at least 60 years, to an eligible Not-for-Profit Society, Registered Charity, or Public Housing Body upon completion.</li><li> <strong>Not-for-Profit Student Rental Housing</strong><br>Developments that are owned and operated by a Post-Secondary Institution and intended as rental housing for students.</li></ol><p>An overview of the requirements for each category is provided in the FAQ document, and full details are provided in the Bylaws below:</p><h3>Form</h3><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/gvsdd-dcc-waiver-for-affordable-housing-application-form.pdf" target="_blank">GVS&DD GVWD MVRD DCC Waiver for Affordable Housing – Application Form</a><br></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul class="fa-ul"> <li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/services/liquid-waste/Documents/gvsdd-dcc-waiver-for-affordable-housing-faq.pdf" target="_blank">GVS&DD GVWD MVRD DCC Waiver for Affordable Housing – FAQ</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/Bylaws/GVS%26DD_Bylaw_314_Consolidated.pdf" target="_blank">GVS&DD Development Cost Charge Waiver for Affordable Rental Housing Bylaw No. 314, 2018 – Unofficial Consolidation</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/Bylaws/GVWD_Bylaw_256_Consolidated.pdf" target="_blank">GVWD Development Cost Charge Waiver for Affordable Rental Housing Bylaw No. 256, 2022 – Unofficial Consolidation</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw%20_1409_Consolidated.pdf" target="_blank">MVRD Development Cost Charge Waiver for Affordable Rental Housing Bylaw No. 1409, 2025 – Unofficial Consolidation</a><br></li></ul></div>
Agricultural development designed to result in a low environmental impact	Agricultural development designed to result in a low environmental impact	<div class="ExternalClass684F702FE7274F869FBF4082AE173B94"><h3>Background</h3><p>Regional Water, Sewer, and Parkland Acquisition DCCs may be waived for agricultural developments that are designed to result in a low environmental impact that meet the following definition and criteria:</p><p> <strong>Definition:</strong> “agricultural development” – means any non-residential building or structure that is used for agricultural production or is located on agricultural land, and will connect to and use potable water, including, but not limited to: greenhouses, retail nurseries, manufacturing and processing facilities for agriculture-related products, development intended for intensive indoor livestock operations, or development intended for non-farm commercial businesses, related to agriculture, as permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission Act.</p><ul><li>The proposed development meets the definition for “agricultural development”;</li><li>The proposed development has the following:</li><ul><li>A design plan demonstrating that a potable water meter will be installed; and</li><li>A water management plan outlining how the development will minimize potable water consumption and maximize conservation, particularly during peak demand season (May to September).</li></ul></ul><h3>Form</h3><p> <a class="uk-button mv-button" href="https://forms.metrovancouver.org/water/Pages/ag-dcc-waiver-reduction-application.aspx" target="_blank">Application form</a></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/about-us/Documents/ag-dcc-waiver-reduction-eligibility-chart.pdf" target="_blank">Eligibility chart</a></li></ul><h3>Additional information</h3><p>Metro Vancouver’s DCC framework currently only has one non-residential rate, which may not be suitable for agricultural developments (such as greenhouses) given the small demand on infrastructure relative to their buildable area. </p><p>Metro Vancouver worked with the agriculture sector to develop interim waiver/reduction bylaws for agricultural developments designed to result in a low environmental impact that came into effect on May 23, 2025. On April 24, 2026, the previous reduction bylaw for Water DCCs (98% reduction) was converted to a full waiver and a waiver was also introduced for Liquid Waste DCCs. </p><p>For eligible agricultural developments, GVWD (Water) DCCs, GVS&DD (Liquid Waste) DCCs, and MVRD (Parkland Acquisition) DCCs will be fully waived.</p><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to a long-term solution to address potential impacts of DCC rates on new or expanding agricultural developments. For up to date information, please visit the <a href="/about-us/development-cost-charge-program-update">Development Cost Charge Program Update webpage</a>.<br></p><p> <strong>Bylaws:</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw_1418_Consolidated.pdf" target="_blank" title="Metro Vancouver Regional District Development Cost Charge Waiver for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in a Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 1418, 2025">Metro Vancouver Regional District Development Cost Charge Waiver for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in a Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 1418, 2025</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/boards/Bylaws/GVWD_Bylaw_264_Consolidated.pdf" target="_blank" title="Greater Vancouver Water District Development Cost Charge Reduction for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 264, 2025">Greater Vancouver Water District Development Cost Charge Reduction for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 264, 2025</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="/boards/Bylaws/SDD_Bylaw_398.pdf" target="_blank" title="Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Development Cost Charge Waiver for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in a Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 398, 2026">Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Development Cost Charge Waiver for Agricultural Development Designed to Result in a Low Environmental Impact Bylaw No. 398, 2026</a><br></li></ul></div>

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