Amenity cost charges (ACCs) in BC

An amenity cost charge (ACC) pays for community amenities like recreation centres, libraries, daycares and public space. The Province added the tool in 2023 so cities can set fixed, published rates instead of negotiating amenity contributions at rezoning.

ACCs are set by bylaw after public consultation. Unlike DCCs, the bylaw does not need the Inspector's approval. Rates can vary by area and by type of development, and cities collect them at subdivision or building permit.

ACC rates on file: Abbotsford Townhouse: $3,840 per unit; Apartment: $2,511 per unit; Burnaby Low density: $26,963 per unit; Townhouse: $18,874 per unit; Apartment: $13,481 per unit; Coquitlam Multiplex: $21,205 per unit; Townhouse: $21,205 per unit; Apartment: $21,205 per unit; Langley Township Townhouse: $13,584 per unit; Apartment: $8,634 per unit; Mission Multiplex: $5,275.15 per unit; Townhouse: $5,275.15 per unit; Apartment: $3,321.39 per unit; New Westminster Townhouse: $240.56 per m2; Apartment: $330.32 per m2; North Vancouver (District) Townhouse: $37,221 per unit; Apartment: $26,193 per unit; Pitt Meadows Townhouse: $7,330 per unit; Apartment: $5,240 per unit; Port Coquitlam Townhouse: $8,038 per unit; Apartment: $5,454 per unit; Port Moody Townhouse: $11,218 per unit; Apartment: $7,159 per unit; Surrey Townhouse: $5.68 per sq ft; Apartment: $8.81 per sq ft; Vancouver Multiplex: $24.97 per m2; Townhouse: $24.97 per m2; Apartment: $24.97 per m2.

No ACC on file: Chilliwack, Delta, Langley City, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver (City), Richmond, West Vancouver. Some of these are still writing their bylaws, so check before you buy land.

Sources: Province of BC, amenity cost charges; ACC Best Practices Guide. Checked 2026-10-16.

General information, not advice. Confirm with the city.