Community benefits from development

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To help deliver the facilities and infrastructure needed to serve a growing Vancouver, we look to ensure that new development contributes to neighbourhoods where change occurs.

Development contributions come in the form of Community Amenity Contributions (CACs), Development Cost Levies (DCLs), and density bonus zoning. 

What's happening2024 Inflationary adjustment

On July 10 and July 25, 2024, Council approved a 5.7% inflationary adjustment to DCLs, CAC Targets, and density bonus contributions, which will be deferred to the 2025 annual inflationary adjustment. The approved 2023 inflationary adjustment of 8.3% to DCLs will take effect on September 30, 2024.

For more information, review:

2024 Provincial Legislation

The Province introduced legislation aimed at accelerating home construction. This included updates to Development Cost Levies, Density Bonusing and the introduction of Amenity Cost Charges.

Review the enacted legislation to understand its implications

Metro Vancouver DCC update

On October 27, 2023, the Metro Vancouver Board approved adjustments to the Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste DCC and Water DCC, along with introducing a Park DCC.

Effective March 22, 2024, rate increases are set to begin in 2025, with further increases in 2026 and 2027.

Learn more about the changes in Metro Vancouver

Map of development contributions shows citywide benefits

The map below shows how new developments contribute benefits across Vancouver and is updated every year. Many public benefits are already completed, while others will be completed in the near future.

Types of development contributions

The community benefits above are delivered with help from these types of development contributions.

Community Amenity Contributions

In-kind or cash contributions for public amenities from property developers when City Council allows development through a rezoning.

Development Cost Levies

Fees charged on all new developments to fund public amenities.

Density bonusing

Increased floor space under existing zoning in exchange for providing public amenities and affordable housing.

Guiding principles on development contributions

We manage the increased demands for facilities by following these principles:

  • Community liveability should be maintained as the city grows.
  • New developments should contribute to the cost of growth and their impact on the community.
  • The cost of City facilities and services should be shared between new and existing developments.
  • The economic impact of our development contributions should not affect development or housing affordability.
  • Our system should be consistent, transparent, simple, and flexible.

Contact us

Email: financegrowth@vancouver.ca