Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) are a new development finance tool introduced by the Province as part of recent provincial housing legislation which significantly alters how local governments fund growth-related amenities. ACCs will be collected from new development and will largely replace the City’s existing Density Bonus and Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) programs.
The City’s ACC Program was adopted by Council on July 7, 2025 and is informed by approved policies, plans and strategies including the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, the Major Facilities Roadmap, and the Library Services and Spaces Strategy. ACCs will help fund essential amenities needed to support a growing community.
ACCs can be used to fund:
- Community centres and recreation and athletic facilities
- Libraries and public squares
- Cultural and community spaces
Together with Development Cost Charges (DCCs), ACCs form a foundational part of the City's Development Finance Framework and ensure that developers contribute to the cost of growth in the community.
The ACC Program was developed following a two-phase public and industry consultation process. Feedback from developers, residents, and community stakeholders helped refine the ACC framework.
ACC Rates - Effective July 7, 2025
| Development Type | ACC Rate |
|---|
| Low-Rise Residential¹ | $21,205/dwelling unit |
| Mid-Rise Apartments² | $21.31/ft² |
| High-Rise Apartments³ | $38.53/ft² |
| Industrial, Commercial and Institutional | $0 |
¹ Low-rise residential is defined as single-detached residential, small-scale residential including duplex, triplex, fourplex, multiplexes, and townhomes.
² Mid-rise apartments are defined as apartment buildings up to 12 floors.
³ High-rise apartments are defined as apartment buildings above 12 floors.
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